Motortrustuk Garstang Reviews 

491
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Evaluating 229 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being helpful, knowledgeable, and professional, often highlighting their no-pressure approach and clear explanations throughout the car buying process. Many people appreciate the efficient and smooth service, noting excellent communication and a well-organized experience from start to finish. Reviewers are also very satisfied with the product, describing cars as well-prepared, spotless, and in great condition, often with a wide selection available. However, some customers experienced poor after-sales communication and a lack of follow-up on promised fixes or parts. A few people also reported that vehicles were not as described or had undisclosed faults, leading to disappointment and unexpected problems.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from the team at Garstang. Efficient service, all questions answered adequately and new vehicle prepared well. I also appreciated help with the paperwork and although an MOT would have b... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought my car here and was a great experience… Joe didn’t push me and gave great advice on cars and help me every step of the way… he explained everything very clearly.. well as clear as he could as h... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with Motortrust UK Garstang. From start to finish the service was professional, friendly, and efficient. Mark was excellent, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everyt... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had never ever considered buying a car off the Internet, but when I saw a car advertised on their site it seemed to be just what I wanted. Initial phone call with Nigel was friendly and helpful... See more



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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service from Ben

Ben was extremely helpful and walked me through every step of the deal. I was allowed to test drive the car at my own leisure. I was given all the options ranging from just the car to the premium package. Ben even stayed in contact with me on his days off and reserved the car as soon as I was ready.

April 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ben the Superstar Sales Exec

Ben the Sales rep was absolutely amazing. Very professional, courteous and accommodating. His customer service delivery was flawless. I was indeed whaooed! I will recommend anyone coming to Motor Trust Garstang to seek him out.

April 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Class dealership

Mark Black looked after me with total professionalism and also humour in the purchase of my new car. I would totally recommend this dealership to anyone thinking of buying a car 👏

March 28, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and easy

Ben was super helpful with buying my new car. He answered all my questions and made the process quick and easy

March 28, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not reputable.

I would advise caution when dealing with this dealership.

We paid a £200 deposit for a vehicle over the phone. At the time of payment, no terms were provided stating that the deposit was non-refundable. We had actually intended to proceed via Auto Trader’s £99 refundable deposit option, but were encouraged to pay £200 directly to them instead.

We agreed to collect the car on 14 March, however the dealership contacted us on 12 March to cancel as the vehicle was not ready due to required repairs. We have contemporaneous evidence of all this.

When we later requested our deposit back, we were told it was non-refundable, despite this not being mentioned or agreed beforehand. The salespeople were reasonable enough to deal with. But the manager rang back and was extremely rude saying we had wasted his time etc. We were then told that if we wanted the money, we would need to collect it in person. This approach felt intimidating and made us uncomfortable, particularly as my mother is an elderly woman.

Overall, this was a disappointing experience due to poor communication, lack of transparency around terms, and the vehicle not being ready as agreed.

March 19, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service

I purchased a car from Motortrust Garstang, and everything seemed fine until I made the full payment and expected a delivery date.
Unfortunately, 3.5 weeks later I was still without a vehicle and had no confirmed delivery date in sight.

Throughout this period I made 32 calls to the dealership, yet they only returned 4 of them. Communication was extremely poor, and I constantly had to chase for updates. Only the sales representative I initially dealt with ever provided any information.

The delays were repeatedly blamed on issues at their third‑party garage.

Week 1: I was told there was a backlog affecting the “128‑Point Check”.
Week 2: I was informed there was a problem with the mechatronics.
Week 3: This became a calibration issue and then a full replacement instead of a refurb.

I would have been perfectly willing to wait if these potential delays had been made clear upfront. However, none of this was communicated at the start, and the lack of transparency made the experience extremely frustrating.

In the end, I cancelled the order and requested a refund, which I did receive before the weekend. Interestingly, the car was relisted on their website the very same day I cancelled, which left me unsure what to believe about the issues they claimed.

Overall, the experience was disappointing due to poor communication, unclear processes, and repeated delays

February 25, 2026
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