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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I recently had a response from my complaint with this company however all their explanations are false. They said that my company had the vehicle which we purchased from them for several weeks before... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a 9 seater Vivaro and collected it within a week. Walked us through financial procedures and made it easy to understand. Worked with us on timeline and even came in on their day off on the Sa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic friendly team. arranged all my private plate transfer for me also for a complete hassle free experience which other dealers didn’t want to get involved in. Aftercare advice when needed has a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have bought several vehicles from Compact Cars and Vans over the years and have always found the service excellent. The staff are knowledgeable, and friendly and nothing is too much troubl... See more

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Welcome to Compact Cars And Vans The largest used Car & Van dealer in South Wales! Established in 2001, we have been providing our customers with the highest quality used cars and used vans and Campervans for over 20 years. Our wide range of vehicles has been carefully selected and our experienced team is dedicated to matching our customers with their perfect vehicle. We pride ourselves on a professional and personal approach, with a reputation for excellent customer service. We are a CarGurus Top Rated Dealer 2020 and Motonovo Extra Mile Award Winners 2021, we have also signed the AA Dealer Promise. We are audited every year to confirm our fulfilment of this highest level of customer service. This has enabled us to build a loyal customer base and earned hundreds of positive reviews from happy customers. Our customers can drive away with confidence as all of our vehicles are HPI checked, provided with a fresh service and a brand new MOT certificate, clear of any advisories. Our team of top technicians puts each vehicle through a comprehensive series of vehicle checks to ensure they are safe and in top condition. We also provide 12 months’ AA Breakdown Cover completely free as well as an award-winning warranty. If you’re looking to purchase a vehicle on finance, we have an experienced team of finance advisors on site. We work with a range of trusted finance partners which enables us to find you the best deal with options available from 7.9% APR. We can also offer part-exchange deals, or if you’re looking to sell your car we provide a hassle-free process that maximises the value of your vehicle. Browse our wide range of quality used vehicles online today or come and visit us at our dealership in Glamorgan where we have more than 100 cars and vans in stock. We’re conveniently located right on Junction 35 of the M4 and our knowledgeable team is here to help seven days a week.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cannot speak highly enough of this…

Cannot speak highly enough of this company. This will be our third car from compact cars. Luis was excellent from the get go, careful to listen to what I needed, budget etc, walked me through various options. He was knowledgeable, polite, good humoured, calm, professional and I felt that he was really there to help and be an asset in getting me the ‘right’ car rather than push me into some expensive sales pitch. None of that. Both he and Micheal couldn’t have been more helpful throughout and the whole process was seamless with wonderful communication at every stage. Love the new car and would recommend compact cars in a heart beat. Thank you. Nicci

August 12, 2023
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Thank you very much for your kind review Nicci, enjoy the Captur and hope to see you again when you are looking to change.

Luis Compact Cars

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and knowledgeable service

Excellent service from these guys when I bought my Caddy, totally honest and straight up and gave me a great deal. Van was spotless, clean and ready to go. Would definitely deal with these guys again and would recommend them to anyone looking for a car or van.

August 2, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phoned on Monday was in van Wednesday…

Phoned on Monday was in van Wednesday amazing service luis was really professional even pick me up from train thanks mate over the moon with van

July 26, 2023
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Thank you Anthony for your kind words, enjoy the van

Luis Compact Cars

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service

Just recently bought a Mazda6 from compact cars - no complaints from me. Made it easy, very friendly and straight to the point

July 18, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dealt with Dean regarding my mot very…

Dealt with Dean regarding my mot very polite fast service.
After there was issue with car he put it in to be fixed the very next day.
Thank you dean and team

June 21, 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review Paul - it was great to see you all again! All the best, Dean

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went to compact cars couldn’t be happier

Went to compact cars, Mike was extremely helpful in helping me decide what I want and need.. as a result I very quickly made a decision and in less than a week I was picking up my new car.

car had been inspected and valeted before pick up day, mot completed and even new tyres and brakes…👍

Great customer service, no pressure to buy, talked through every step all the way down to the small print 🙃 and even a little surprise thrown in for my boys ⚽️

Thanks again guys I’d defo recommend a visit and no doubt be returning again in the near future

June 9, 2023
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Reply from Compactcarsandvans

Hi Jess,

Thank you very much for the kind review left for Michael and Compact Cars! We hope that you enjoy your vehicle and we’re already on the hunt for small automatic for you! We hope the boys enjoy the football 😁👍

Kind Regards
The Compact Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful staff!

Very helpful staff!
Communication was amazing from start to finish.

Happy with the service we have received 😀

June 5, 2023
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Hi Michelle

Thank you so much for the review, we are glad we could help and make the process as easy as possible! 😄

Kind Regards
The Compact Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I dealt with Luis at compact cars he…

I dealt with Luis at compact cars he was absolutely outstanding. Extremely helpful and explained everything to me from start to finish. Even arranged for us to collect the car earlier than expected which was great for my husband and I. I would highly recommend compact cars.

May 24, 2023
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Reply from Compactcarsandvans

Thank you very much Paula for your kind words, you were an absolute pleasure to deal with.
ENJOY THE TWINGO:)

Luis Compact Cars

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Louis assisted me to purchase a new car…

Louis assisted me to purchase a new car and ensured the car met my needs and was within my budget. He was very professional helpful and friendly. On collection the car was in perfect condition. The MOT was completed and all advisories were also completed. Would highly recommended this company and Louis to anyone who would wish to purchase or sell their car.

May 22, 2023
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Reply from Compactcarsandvans

Thank you so much for such a lovely review im glad you were happy with the service you recieved, enjoy your EcoSport :)
Luis Compact Cars

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service from Michael & the…

Brilliant service from Michael & the team! We’d had a bad experience with another dealership but Compact Cars saved the day and showed us how car dealers should operate, going above & beyond for their customers, us especially and for that we are truly grateful! Special thanks to Michael & Luis.

May 18, 2023
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Reply from Compactcarsandvans

Hi Emma,

We really glad about the review and we’re even happier that we have inspired confidence in yourselves to trust us with getting the right vehicle for you! We will always do our best for any customer to make the process as easy as possible! Hopefully, you have had plenty of family outings already! 😁

Kind Regards
The Compact Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good and very helpful

Good and very helpful, everything was explained to us.

May 20, 2023
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Thank you very much for your review, you were both a pleasure to deal with
Luis Compact Cars

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience

Experience with compact cars was amazing from straight to finish, michael was amazing with all the paperwork and everything was easy and straight forward and was kept up to date with everything.

May 5, 2023
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Reply from Compactcarsandvans

Hi Jade,

Thank you for leaving a review and choosing us to find the right vehicle for you! We do our best to make everything as clear and easy as possible for every customer! Hopefully your enjoying your vehicle and we can’t wait for the rest of the family to come down and get there’s next 😂👍

Kind Regards
The Compact Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and friendly

Helpful and friendly. Made myself and partner feel at ease went above and beyond to get us the vehicle we wanted.

May 6, 2023
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Reply from Compactcarsandvans

Hi Daryn,

Thank you for choosing us at Compact Cars and Vans and for leaving us an amazing review! Hopefully your getting good use out of the vehicle and when your ready for another, don’t forget about us 😂👍

Kind Regards
The Compact Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brought my dream car from here last…

Brought my dream car from here last week ( nissan juke ♥️) this is my 3rd car off them. Luis gave me amazing customer service will recommend them all the way 👍

April 27, 2023
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Thank you so much Susan, hope you enjoy your dream car

Luis Compact cars

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole process was painless

The whole process was painless. Everything was explained every step of the way. The dealership makes sure your car leaves the forecourt with a brand new MOT and they also fix any advisories that may be present. Plus you get a full inspection on the car, plus a service with dealer stamp, plus you get 12 months AA membership for free.

Louis kept in contact with me throughout, despite me writing down my phone number wrong 🙈, he went out of his way to try and contact me to keep me informed rather than just waiting for me to ring in. He also managed to get the car through the inspection and MOT very quickly for us considering there were 2 bank holidays getting in the way.

The prices on their cars are comparable to others in the area, but the new MOT with no advisories and the free AA membership and service is great added value. And they will also change the timing belt on the used car if it is due in the near future according to the service schedule or if it looks worn (I think Louis said every used car qualifies for that but double check of course).

All round great service and a fairly priced car with the benefit of some bonus goodies thrown on top. Highly recommended.

May 6, 2023
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Reply from Compactcarsandvans

Thank you very much for such a brilliant review, you and your son were an absolute pleasure to deal with, enjoy the Megane:)

Luis Compact cars

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and very confident…

Excellent service and very confident that I alway buy a reliable used vehicle from their thorough inspection process and communication is always fantastic

May 5, 2023
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Thank you so much, always good to see old customers of ours return.

Luis Compact Cars

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michael was fantastic he was very…

Michael was fantastic he was very helpful made looking for a car pleasant and easy
Highly recommended

April 24, 2023
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Reply from Compactcarsandvans

Hi Mrs Davies,

Thank you for leaving a fantastic review regarding the business and our sales team member Michael! The experience was just as pleasant with yourself and we are glad you would recommend us! Enjoy the vehicle and when your ready for another one, feel free to come back down to us! 😁

Kind Regards
The Compact Cars Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy professional service

Straight forward from start to finish
Finance all sorted in half a hour thanks to Louis for communicating through every stage of the way
See you you guys for my next car

April 28, 2023
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Reply from Compactcarsandvans

Thank You very much Paul, remember to bring it back in to show me when you have kitted it all up.

Luis Compact Cars

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff are extremely helpful and…

Staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Fab customer service

April 26, 2023
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Reply from Compactcarsandvans

Hi Andrew,

Thank you for the great review regarding the business and sales team! We’re always on hand to help in any way possible and to make the process easy for all of our customers

Kind Regards
The Compact Cars Team

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