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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 273 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, friendliness, and helpfulness, making interactions relaxed and informative. Many highlight the smooth, straightforward, and stress-free service, appreciating the excellent communication and overall user experience. Consumers are highly satisfied with the products, often describing the cars as amazing and a pleasure to drive, complemented by exceptional aftercare. However, some customers noted that new vehicles were not always presented in perfect condition, with reports of cars being dirty or having dents upon collection, and a few also found the aftercare for new vehicle issues disappointing.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff are all pleasant and make you feel relaxed and all your queries are answered professionally. A big shout out to Alex Reid at Lowestoft who is the Motability advisor, who made us feel relaxed... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cannot fault all John Grose Ipswich staff for their professionalism, friendliness and being helpful and honest at all times. James Honeywood is an absolute star, dealing with/helping me over the years... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having had such a good experience when we got our last car, we had no hesitation in returning for our new one. Matthew Naylor was friendly and helpful as always and made us feel at home. He kept us in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five stars for everything, outstanding personal service from Ryan Goldsmith, he is a really genuine person and not like a typical dealer and we saw a lot in our car hunt. It helps obviously when you... See more

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Company details

  1. Car Dealer
  2. Auto Parts Store
  3. Auto Repair Shop
  4. Car Leasing Service
  5. Car Rental Agency

Written by the company

Our friendly, local business represents the Ford, Kia, Peugeot, Citroen, OMODA, JAECOO, Chery and Geely franchises for sales, servicing and parts. Our dealerships are located in Ipswich, Lowestoft, Woodbridge. Motoring since 1888, and with customer satisfaction at our core.

Longevity & Customer Service

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Customer satisfaction is at the heart of our business
John Grose has been motoring since 1888. The key to our longevity is genuine customer satisfaction and we are proud to have won numerous awards for customer service, including the Ford Chairman's award - more times than any other dealer in England.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Eden and Stacey on the service desk are…

Eden and Stacey on the service desk are amazing! Down to earth, friendly and easy to talk to.

January 20, 2026
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Good Afternoon. Thank you so much for your positive comments about our team at John Grose. If you're ever in need of more help, please let us know! Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently purchased a new car from…

We recently purchased a new car from the John gross Ipswich branch! Terry was amazing all the way through the process! He was always available, came back to us really quickly with answers to any questions even silly ones!!! He was very informative and gave clear detailed instructions on the whole process of purchase and when showing us how to get the best out of the car!!! Thanks Terry!!

January 10, 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did, and for rewarding us with 5-stars! We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation and hope to be of assistance to you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great team new car and good handovers

Great team new car and good handovers

December 11, 2025
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. It’s great to hear that you had a 5 star experience with us. We really appreciate your positive feedback. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

I recently bought a Kia Sportage PHEV from John Grosse Group, from start to finish the transaction was seamless, the salesmen were very helpful, responded quickly to my queries and kept me updated on the timescales. I was very pleased with the service I received, and even more pleased with the car.

December 6, 2025
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for your 5-star review and comments; we appreciate your feedback. We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New car experience …

When down to look at a car at the lowestoft branch as the car was originally in the Ipswich branch and the person whom helped me Gary day . Wow what can I say , made me feel welcome and also helped me with the finance and gap insurance information . Can't fault him one excellent gentleman whom I would definitely recommend . Keep up the good work

January 7, 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did, and for rewarding us with 5-stars! We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation and hope to be of assistance to you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service provided by…

Excellent customer service provided by Lowestoft John Grose.

January 5, 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. We're thrilled to see that you enjoyed your visit with us. We hope to assist you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Oscar would…

Great service from Oscar would recommend this company as looked after from start to finnish

December 14, 2025
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. It’s great to hear that you had a 5 star experience with us. We really appreciate your positive feedback. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Service

We had an outstanding experience purchasing our vehicle through John Grose, and that is entirely down to Charlie B. From our very first conversation to driving away in the car, Charlie was exceptional. He was warm, attentive, and highly professional, and he made us feel genuinely valued throughout the entire process.

Charlie kept us fully informed at every stage and communicated with clarity, promptness, and kindness. Nothing ever felt rushed or transactional. He took the time to really listen to us, patiently answered every question, and explained everything in a way that was clear and reassuring. His ability to listen and understand what we needed made the whole experience feel effortless and stress free.

What truly stood out was Charlie’s level of care and attention to detail. His email communication was thoughtful and thorough, and his prompt follow ups to confirm payments and next steps gave us complete confidence at every point. Charlie created and displayed in front of the newly purchased vehicle, a lovely personalized greeting thanking us for the purchase. It is rare to find someone who combines genuine customer care with such efficiency and professionalism.

We would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone looking to buy a vehicle in particular dealing with Charlie and we would happily work with him again in the future. Thank you, Charlie, for making what could have been a daunting process such a positive, enjoyable, and memorable experience.

January 7, 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for your kind words and 5-star rating. It makes us happy to know that providing our customers with the best service we can offer was reflected in your experience and we have happily passed your kind comments to Charlie. If you ever need anything else from us, please do get in touch. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience when buying a new car

Very happy with my experience with John Grose, got a great deal and the sales team were very helpful. Great after service too. Highly recommend.

November 26, 2025
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. We are so happy to hear you had such a great experience with us here at John Grose. We really appreciate your positive feedback. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a first class service I have just…

What a first class service I have just received from Andrew Pitkin and his team at John Grose at Lowestoft! My van originally came from a Ford dealer out of the area, so I needed to visit a Ford dealer locally to me for its first service. There was therefore absolutely no obligation for them to be so helpful with everything, including sorting a few technical issues, such as giving me a step by step guide through the app. They also sorted a problem I had with DVLA regarding my new number plate registration, and again nothing was ever too much trouble. Thanks so much for all the help, I’d highly recommend them!

December 31, 2025
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for your great 5-star review. We are so pleased to hear that you received a polite and friendly service, and were happy with the communication. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and trustworthy in the…

Very helpful and trustworthy in the information they give you .

November 12, 2025
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for your 5-star review and comments; we appreciate your feedback. We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Made to feel very welcome in showroom

Made to feel very welcome in showroom, salesman very helpful in my search for a new puma, although the car was available was kept waiting by Octopus until they fixed my electric cable at my property, hand over was very professional
One fault has been the continue texts from Ford saying to get my electrical system drain service required, l have to wait nearly 3 weeks to get this checked and the Ford garage might keep it for the day

November 21, 2025
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for your great review. We do our utmost to make every guest feel welcomed, every time they visit, so we are pleased to see we were able to provide you with a great experience. If you have any further needs or questions, please do get in touch. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable excellent service

Reliable excellent service

December 30, 2025
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. It’s great to hear that you had a 5 star experience with us. We really appreciate your positive feedback. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John Grose Ford dealer

Been coming to John Grose since it opened way back.
Being a Ford Employee we have to get out of Essex to get a decent deal and for a 50min drive, John Grose is the place to go to.
Not just the Ipswich branch, Woodford is excellent as well.

November 22, 2025
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did, and for rewarding us with 5-stars! We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation and hope to be of assistance to you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited to purchase a Jaecoo and…

Visited to purchase a Jaecoo and received outstanding customer service from Luca. He was patient and thorough, ensuring I felt comfortable throughout the process. Just a small suggestion: keep customers informed about their vehicle orders.

December 25, 2025
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for your recent 5-star review. We strive for 100% satisfaction, and it is great to see you had such a positive experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best Ford Dealers any where.

Not many good Ford car dealers left,but the staff at John Grose are the best. Always helpful and spend time talking to you. It makes buying a car that much better,and Terry is out standing Tom Hassell

December 18, 2025
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for your recent 5-star review. We strive for 100% satisfaction, and it is great to see you had such a positive experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great service from Matt Naylor

A great service from Matt Naylor, who kept me updated the whole way and made the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Would definitely recommend!

December 20, 2025
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for your 5-star review and comments; we appreciate your feedback. We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pleasant

Went to buy Jaecoo. Very efficient and pleasant customer service by Luca. Took his time to help and I never felt rushed.
Only a little advice, keep the customers in loop about the vehicle order.

December 18, 2025
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for your recent 5-star review and positive feedback. The team here at John Grose are thrilled by your feedback and are proud to be thought of so highly. If you're ever in need of more help, please let us know! Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We needed to replace our car because …

We needed to replace our car because my wife has become wheelchair bound,we saw a wav car at John Grose so contacted them and spoke to Nikki who bought the car to our home for a viewing and test drive. We decided that it was what we needed so Nikki arranged everything from part ex our old car to the purchase of new car in 3 days, great service from Nikki and her team at John Grose would recommend them.Thankyou.

December 17, 2025
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this great feedback. We are glad everything went smoothly for you, and will pass these wonderful comments back to Nikki. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience, Ryan helped us so much find the perfect car, Great service!

December 17, 2025
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did, and for rewarding us with 5-stars! We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation and hope to be of assistance to you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

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