Hammond Cars Reviews 

5,267
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Review summary

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Looking at 596 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, knowledge, and friendly approach, making the overall service excellent. Many appreciated the efficient and smooth process, from browsing to test drives and straightforward paperwork, ensuring a positive user experience. However, some customers also noted issues with the product itself, such as cars breaking down shortly after purchase or having unexpected faults. A few people mentioned concerns regarding vehicle preparation, including missing items or a lack of attention to cleaning details. Additionally, some reviewers reported concerns regarding certain interactions with management.

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Product

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The initial contact by telephone was a little shaky but the service once in Norwich the following day was without fault. Car seems okay during the 40 miles drive to Suffolk although one of the two key... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service from Jaden. Went for one car came out with another - totally happy. No pressure to buy, just information and given space to think. Very knowledgeable and reassuringly cars are... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Given space to browse but offers of help by all staff when we arrived. Able to see as many cars as we wanted albeit one at a time (assume for security?) very quick to sort out a test drive and encoura... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and very friendly service by all staff. Staff at Ipswich took time to help us find a car that met all our needs and within budget. Great choice of cars and all with detailed overview... See more

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Company details

  1. Used Car Dealer

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Hammond Cars – East Anglia’s Leading Independent Used Car Dealership Hammond Cars is a family-owned business established in 1974, proudly serving customers across the East of England for over 50 years. With dealerships in Great Yarmouth, Ipswich and Norwich, we offer a combined group stock of more than 1,000 high-quality used cars, all handpicked to ensure the best value at the lowest prices. We take pride in providing a hassle-free, relaxed and transparent car-buying experience. Customers are welcome to test drive unaccompanied and drive away with complete peace of mind. We also offer the option to purchase a comprehensive 1-year warranty for added security. Rated EXCELLENT on TrustPilot, Hammond Cars is known for friendly, knowledgeable staff and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Discover why generations of motorists have trusted us to find their perfect used car.

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Rated EXCELLENT on TrustPilot, Hammond Cars is known for friendly, knowledgeable staff and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Discover why generations of motorists have trusted us to find their perfect used car.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Five-Star Experience Every Time

I am a repeat customer and I absolutely love the customer service here. From beginning to end, I am always looked after and kept fully informed throughout the entire process. Everything is made simple and stress-free.
A huge shout-out to Paul (aka Stan), who was absolutely excellent. The whole team went above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable and straightforward.
Thank you, Hammonds. I am now driving my dream car, and you made the whole journey easy for me.
Highly recommended! 😊

May 24, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding customer services Chris was…

Outstanding customer services Chris was brilliant and Alfie was exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble and talked us through the car. We spent all morning going through the car and taking the car for a test drive. Would highly recommend.

June 5, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Over the moon with Hammonds

Over the moon with Hammonds, Darnell who dealt with us could not have been more friendly and helpful. The car I bought unfortunately had a slow puncture but went back next day and all was sorted without any problems, I shall be buying my next used car from Hammonds for sure. Huge thnx guys
Martin

June 3, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service with a smile.

All the members of staff that myself and my Dad saw were extremely helpful. Peter, Ollie , and any others as can't remember all the names.
All the questions raised about the car that we were interested in were answered well with clear and concise information.
Service from start to finish was excellent. Always patient and listened to our needs.
Would certainly recommend Hammonds Cars to others looking for a car to buy.

June 4, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not trustworthy

Would avoid if you’re selling a car to them agreed on a price for my car then when it was time for the exchange ignored all calls and correspondence to complete the deal. Had to sell elsewhere at a considerable less price. As I said not a firm of their word

May 28, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly a great team

Incredibly great team! Honest, friendly & very accommodating. Everyone was genuine & extremely personable. Not in the least pushy.
Very competitive prices for all their cars, lower than other dealers we had visited.
Gave a great rate to trade in my old vehicle too.
Picked my new model up the following week (at a day & time to suit me)
The guys ran through all the paperwork with me and made everything oh so simple.
Genuinely impressed all round.
Would thoroughly recommend.

May 26, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rubbish place to buy a car I got a car…

Rubbish place to buy a car I got a car and had multiple knocking noise from the front of the car and that was after a week | got the car so I went back to tell them and I been promised that will be fixed or I would returned the car after replacing some bits I still had one noise coming through and they not answering the phone or emails so looks like | have to take you to court because you sold me a broken car and I could return it but you promised to fix it instead return it but that never happened.
See you soon

July 1, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible

Terrible. My son spent £14k on a faulty car. Even though under warranty they are making it impossible to get fixed. Alarm has been going off randomly for 2 weeks. NEVER buy a car from here!!!!

May 31, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the second car I have purchased…

This is the second car I have purchased from hammond.

I purchased a car last year with 12 months warranty, a few months later the car went wrong. I couldn't fault Hammond cars, they had it sorted in days and I was back on the road! You often read/hear horror stories from other companies not adhering to the warranty promise but hammond definitely do!

So our recent second purschase - What me and my wife like, is when we are left alone to look around after and explaining we are ok, we want to look ourselves and discuss options hammond every time delivers this at the norwich branch.

we bought it and drove it away there and then!

May 26, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and polite.

Very helpful and polite.
Would definitely recommended

May 25, 2026
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Reply from Hammond Cars

Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! We’re so pleased to hear you found the team helpful and polite. We really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy your new car. 🚗

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect

Great service

May 26, 2026
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Reply from Hammond Cars

Thank you for your review! We’re so pleased to hear you received great service from the team. We really appreciate your support and hope to see you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I don't know anything about cars but I do know a thing or two about customer service

Mum and I were anxious about visiting dealerships and dealing with pushy and condescending sales people. We didn't anticipate the experience we had at Hammonds, all the staff were so kind and approachable.
We looked at heaps of cars, the staff were super attentive, even moving a car so we could get in easier, without us asking! The prices are not the cheapest you'll find but also not overpriced. For us the convenience and stress free experience was the worth the money. We were never under pressure - we got to look at the vehicles in our own time, staff were happy to facilitate test drives and answer any questions.
At first I didn't like that you have to scan the QR code to see the prices but I concede, its actually ideal being able to see all the details in one place.
Completing the purchase was stress free with professional, knowledgeable staff that we really enjoyed chatting with.

May 25, 2026
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Reply from Hammond Cars

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We completely understand how daunting visiting dealerships can feel, so it’s fantastic to hear that both you and your mum felt comfortable, supported and welcomed throughout your visit with us.

Providing a relaxed, pressure-free environment is exactly what we aim for, and we’re delighted the team helped make your experience stress free from start to finish. It’s great to hear the little touches, like moving a vehicle to make access easier and giving you plenty of time to browse at your own pace, made a difference.

We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the QR code pricing system, and we’re pleased you found it useful once you had the chance to use it.

Thank you again for choosing Hammonds. We hope you’re enjoying your new car and we’ll be sure to share your lovely comments with the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were given helpful advice and were…

We were given helpful advice and were not pressured into buying. We were able to test drive a couple of cars before we made our decision.

May 21, 2026
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Reply from Hammond Cars

Thank you for your review. We’re so pleased to hear you found the team helpful and appreciated the relaxed, no-pressure approach during your visit.

Being able to take your time, explore different options and test drive a few cars before making your decision is an important part of the experience, so we’re delighted we could help make that process easy and enjoyable for you.

We hope you’re enjoying your new car and thank you again for choosing Hammonds.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very focused and professional team work

Very focused and professional team work

May 24, 2026
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Reply from Hammond Cars

Thank you for your review. We really appreciate your kind words about the team and are pleased to hear you found everyone focused and professional throughout your experience with us.

We’ll be sure to share your feedback with the team. Thank you again for choosing Hammonds.

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