Hartlepool Motor Company Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Looking at 32 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the helpful staff for providing clear communication, honest advice, and a smooth, straightforward purchasing process from start to finish. Buyers are also very pleased with the exceptional quality of the vehicles and the attentive, personalized customer care received throughout every single interaction. Many consumers emphasized that they would happily return and recommend the dealership to others. However, some people mentioned occasional concerns regarding post-purchase support or minor communication issues after the transaction was finalized. Reviewers noted that interactions involving management could sometimes feel less than satisfactory or required additional cooperation.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was looking for a Mini Countryman for my wife. Found a lovely car for sale on Autotrader at HMC. Called and spoke to Elliott who was professional & attentive. Excellent communications & a very ea... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sold our car through Motorway and Van from Hartlepool Motor Company Ltd contacted us immediately after the auction ended. As first-time sellers, we were a bit apprehensive, but Van quickly put us... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service! I purchased a car online, over 300 miles away. Elliot’s communication and attention to detail is extraordinary, and can’t thank him enough for his service and perfect transaction!... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a car from this dealer and must admit to a professional experience from start to finish. Was allowed to take car for test drive on my own with no restrictions given. Had an issue with paperwork... See more


Company details

  1. Used Car Dealer
  2. Car Dealer
  3. Motor Vehicle Dealer

Written by the company

Hartlepool Motor Company is an independent, family run business based in the North East of England. Drawing on over 20 years experience in the car industry, we understand that an increasing percentage of car are sold online, whilst we love to meet the customers that come along to our showroom, we also pride ourselves on having the ability to describe, advertise and price our cars honestly and accurately. We hope this provides customers the confidence to buy from us, regardless of where they are located in the UK. Every car we stock is hand picked by us and HPI checked for added peace of mind. Hartlepool Motor Company aims to provide a high quality service, give our customers an exceptional buying experience and provide you with quality customer service. We do everything we can to make the process of buying or selling your car as enjoyable and stress free as possible. Due to our vast experience, we are also highly skilled at sourcing specific cars and are more than happy to do this on your behalf. Just get in touch and let us know your requirements


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service was excellent

Customer service was excellent. Van went above and beyond to get me my dream car. Amazing experience couldn't of asked for better. I've never experienced a company that would work as hard as they did to please a customer. Great job guys.

January 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What an amazing car buying experience I…

What an amazing car buying experience I recieved from Van and the team at Hartlepool Motor Company. Great communication, a no nonsense approach, absolutely amazing car.
I just enjoyed the whole experience and will definitely return

January 5, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from van and he’s…

Excellent service from van and he’s team couldn’t fault them at all
Very smooth purchase and was pleased with the fact he allowed us to take the car out and have a good look at it in our own time
Without the salesman sitting In with you
Car was absolutely perfect and well presented , would definitely use again 100%

December 2, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 Stars !

I recently Had the pleasure of the services from Hartlepool Motor company and I found Van and his team Courteous and Professional throughout the process, I recommend Hartlepool Motor Company to anyone looking to purchase a new car!

November 19, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic garage with great staff

Fantastic garage with great staff. Would highly recommend

November 19, 2023
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Reply from Hartlepool Motor Company

Thank you Alex for such a great review. We hope you enjoy your new car and we look forward to meeting you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional Car Dealer with excellent service

Van and Tim communicated the remote purchase procedure very clearly and delivered the BMW in the "mint" condition as promised. The purchase was very smooth and transparent, giving me sufficient reassurance to fully pay for the car under "Distant Selling Regulations" with 14 day period within which they would collect the vehicle and provide a full refund if I was not completely satisfied. A split Prop Shaft Dampener was a concern and I put car into my local BMW Dealer to rectify under their Used Car Warranty. BMW initially refused to replace under warranty as not damaged sufficiently. Despite BMW approach anf the vehicle being deemed safe to drive, Van agreed to contribute 50% to cost of replacement to provide me with reassurance. Ultimately BMW accepted replacement under their warranty as the Giubo was more damaged than they initially considered. I would have no hesitation in buying from Hartlepool Motor Company again.

November 24, 2023
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Reply from Hartlepool Motor Company

Hi Adrian, Thank you for taking the time to write this great review. We hope you are enjoying your new purchase and we look forward to meeting you again in the future. Many Thanks The HMC Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hartlepool motors recently just…

Hartlepool motors recently just purchased my caddy. What a pleasure to do business with them communications was fantastic now looking forward to my new life abroad.

November 19, 2023
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Reply from Hartlepool Motor Company

Thank You Paul for taking the time to write this review. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and we wish you good luck with your new life abroad. Many Thanks the HMC Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality Service / Great Aftersales

I purchased a Mercedes Coupe 2017 from Hartlepool Motor Company. I could not be more pleased. I was a little anxious as I bought online, and I am on the other side of the country from Hartlepool.
The delivery was exceptional, and I was more than pleased. A few weeks later, I noticed a slight problem with the Stop-Start functionality. I mentioned this to Van and he advised me to get to a reputable mechanic and get a diagnostic test implemented and he would sort it. The issue was a slightly low battery level and a sensor. The work was executed, and Van covered the whole process with the mechanic—exceptional aftersales, service and integrity.

November 3, 2023
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Reply from Hartlepool Motor Company

Thank you so much for your review. Really pleased that you are happy with your new purchase and also our service. If we can be of anymore assistance please don't hesitate to get in touch. Many Thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

Great company! Great experience, quality staff who know their stuff. Completely hassle free buying. Chose my car one day and picked it up the day after!

100% would recommend, I myself will defiantly be a returning customer!

October 27, 2023
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Reply from Hartlepool Motor Company

Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to meet you and we hope you are enjoying your new Jaguar.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cannot recommend highly enough!

What a fantastic service we received from start to finish. Van and Tim could not have done any more or have been more friendly. We gave Van a brief and he sourced the perfect car for us quickly and at a very good price. Cannot fault any of it. I was always quite wary of the motor trade but these guys are the real deal. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone. I know I’ll be back for my next car in a couple of years time.

October 14, 2023
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Reply from Hartlepool Motor Company

Hi Theresa ,Thank you so much for taking the time out to write these kind words. We hope you enjoy your new purchase and we look forward to seeing you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently bought a Volvo from HMC

Recently bought a Volvo from HMC, i made the enquiry via Autotrader and having done this many times in the past, Tim was the first person to have ever made contact, within 2 hours the deal was done including Part ex, which was better than 'we buy any .......... ' completely happy with the first class service. They even settled my outstanding finance on my Part ex straightaway

September 16, 2023
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Reply from Hartlepool Motor Company

Thank you so much for your review. We hope you enjoy your new purchase and we look forward to meeting you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company to deal with very…

Excellent company to deal with very friendly, helpful and genuine. This is the second car we have purchased from them and would certainly recommend them them and will return.

September 16, 2023
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Reply from Hartlepool Motor Company

Thank You very much for taking some time out to write this lovely review. It was a pleasure meeting you both again. We hope you enjoy your new purchase.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service!

Great service with my recent purchase of new VW Golf GTD. Couldn’t fault anything.

September 6, 2023
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Reply from Hartlepool Motor Company

Hi Ryan, We at HMC are delighted that you are happy with your purchase and the service you received. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We look forward to seeing you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brought a new car

“I recently spotted a car on PistonHeads and contacted the dealer. From the moment I made that call, the experience was exceptional. Despite the distance, I traveled from London to Hartlepool, and the dealer went above and beyond by even picking me up from the station. The entire process was impressively smooth, handled with the utmost professionalism. I couldn’t be happier with the level of service I received. Highly recommended!”

August 28, 2023
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Reply from Hartlepool Motor Company

Thank you so much for your review.We are really glad that you enjoyed both the experience and your new purchase. We look forward to meeting you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently sold my car with motorway to…

Recently sold my car with motorway to Van at Hartlepool motor company have to say it was a really smooth process. Van and his team was really helpful throughout the process.

August 13, 2023
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Reply from Hartlepool Motor Company

Thanks Scott!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hartlepool Motor Company

Hartlepool Motor Company recently bought my Volvo through Motorway. The communication, updates and general dealings with Van and the staff have been nothing short of excellent. I'd be more than happy to deal with Van and the team again.

August 29, 2023
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Reply from Hartlepool Motor Company

Thanks Chris for your review and hopefully we can help you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sold my car in 4 1/2 hours …

Sold my car today at 15.30 transactions completed by 20.00 and the money in the bank and car collected.
Thanks to Van and his team for a quick turnaround, great service great people is what it’s all about
Thank you

August 7, 2023
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Reply from Hartlepool Motor Company

Thank you so much for your great review.We look forward to meeting you again in the future!

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