Otto Car Reviews 2,293

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, helpfulness, and friendly demeanor, often highlighting individuals who went above and beyond expectations. The service is frequently described as excellent, efficient, and reliable, with many appreciating the clear communication and smooth processes, especially for rent-to-buy schemes. People also commend the exceptional customer service, noting quick responses and effective problem-solving. However, some customers were dissatisfied with certain aspects of the product and payment. A few reviewers mentioned issues with clarity regarding subscription terms and additional charges. Additionally, some people reported receiving defective cars or experiencing poor service at specific branches, including long wait times and unhelpful staff.

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Based on these reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mark B. at the Shepherd’s Bush branch of Ottocar is an absolute credit to the company. My recent interaction to sort out a rental car was swift and efficient. He also helped me with an issue I had w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service by Ruben and keiran who went above and beyond expectations at the shepherds bush branch. They made swapping my car easy and fuss free, helped upload my documents and gave the new quick c... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Three weeks ago I was in London to rent a car from Otto Car Ilford. Mr Alberto Muscatu was my advisor, he give me some advice about Rent-to -Buy car, because is more convenient. I follow his advice... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi, I just wanted ro to sst thank you to jahsiah for always giving me excellent customer. He's always my go to when I visit Otto. At first I wanted a car with lumber support but speaking to jahsia... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great experience with Otto Car at SHEPHERDS BUSH. ABDUL were friendly, professional, and easy to deal with from start to finish. Everything was explained clearly, there was no pressure, and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience throughout with OTTO Cars. Called / Emailed them end of September 2025 to discuss / review Options. Staff were all very helpful, clearly communicated options, and helped at every stag... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Driver Safety Induction I found the course to be very insightful covering a lot of aspects you come across on everyday your on the road working. It covers information like stopping distances in a... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Misleading Sale – Avoid Otto Dashcam Purchased an Otto dashcam (Kasava, TfL-approved) in March 2024. Paid £5.99 per week, totalling £312, plus £25 installation. The dashcam quality is extreme... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to say a massive thanks, to Dennis, Rocky and all the Driving and Safety Development Team for a well delivered Induction. The Induction was extremely thorough when it came to the day-to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an accident, and Mr. Kafil Mirza did a very good job. He assisted me very professionally and helped me a lot during this difficult time. He is professional, excellent, and very friendly. He s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was crossed getting the right info re my car but assurance I received from the technical adviser was marvellous and reliable. She was able to reassure me of no issue re my worries based onset te... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This Review is for Ottocar Development Team Only!! (Separate review for the rest of the business) The Development Team are a great bunch of people 👍 Easy to reach out to ! Quicker than... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just wanted to say thank you to jahsiah for being really nice and helping me into my Rent to buy. My previous car was stolen under weflex so i was very hesitant about getting another car, but speaki... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The understanding, care and respect shown by Thiago in the fines department, on more than one occasion. Because he is the head of the department ,it makes the whole bunch good. I recommend that driver... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just want to thanks Mark B and Abdul R at the Shepherds Bush office for going out of their way to help me. They demonstrated great care for their customers and I appreciate everything that they did... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went to take my car out on rental basis . Mr prash was very helpfull and suggested me best option for me and serve me with outstanding customer sevices. i am with them more than a year now and a... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had a Kasava dashcam installed through the OTTO team and paid the full amount via weekly instalments of £5.99 over one year. At the time I signed the agreement, I was never informed that there w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Otto car has been fantastic so far for me. Today we had a zoom meeting about our safety in the road and the whole department of otto car had a presentation prepared for everyone to join and take notes... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to leave a special mention for Daniel Fessehaye. Daniel was absolutely impeccable and played a key role in resolving my situation. From the start, he was extremely professional, p... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi would like to thank Kefil Mirza for helping me all the way trough problems related to car, accident and rent. Really helpful and great person. He knows how to talk and help people. ☺️

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mohamed At the Hendon Branch was really helpful. Professional, efficient and got the Tesla model that I wanted on the day. Made the reservations, sorted the paperwork and made it nice and easy for me... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Met with Jahsiah at the Dulwich hub and he helped through the process with clear communication and solid advice. When picking up the car 2 days later, I met up with his colleague who was equally e... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

had an excellent experience with Ottocar, and I'd especially like to give a special thanks to Kafil Mirza for his outstanding support. He was professional, helpful, and always kept me updated throug... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently purchased a used Kia Sportage from Ilford on the R2B scheme from Ilford and was fealt with by Matt. Excellent service, seeing me promptly and providing all the relevant details. Fantastic and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star service from josh! He was incredibly helpful and kept me updated from start to finish. I really genuinely appreciate his support with my claim. Guided me through every step. Professional and gr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m Manuel Daniel. I’m on second consecutive rent to buy agreement with OttoCar. In my personal opinion, I have OttoCar as the best company in the PHV business, nationwide. Once more and as us... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Otto Car is an amazing company who really care about every single one of their customers needs! I have been with them for over 8 years and will not be using any other company in the future! I highly r... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Daniel has been very professional and helpful. As a new driver to private hire, I came with lots of questions to ask but Otto has been very supportive and helpful. I highly recommend the service from... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend Otto Car Dulwich Hub to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy car hire or rent-to-buy service. They genuinely care about their customers and deliver top-quality service e... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Today I was returning a rental vehicle and was dealt with by Chris, he was professional, friendly and very quick with the check out. All of the staff at this Goldhawk Road Depot are super friendly and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just finished the Rent to buy scheme, many thanks to Andrew for his professionalism during the contract, he was very helpful with any minor issues that came up through the years, very clear and preci... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swizel from the claims department at Colindale was fantastic.I had the best customer service and she was very helpful. I was very stressful but she made my journey very easy during the assessment.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Jahsiah he is really patient and helpful when explaining the contract and processes to to me. His customer service is top notch. Thanks again

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm reporting my car problem but I'm getting solved by neha i while sey thanks very much and very good job you doing thanks again

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reuben was excellent, he was efficient professional and friendly. He found me a car, it had new tyres, a full charge and it was clean! 10/10 would recommend to all my friends!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reuben was excellent and very patient and answered all my questions, I will definitely recommend my friend to join the family as have been on the go for long time.thank you Reuben

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Skoda enyaq edition 75 plate. So initially I had a long and very informative chat with david from Manchester, he definitely knows his stuff overall very nice and helpful guy. Since the c... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I won’t give 5 stars to OTTO cars but I’m willing to give even 10stars to Masoom for his excellent service he provided. He helped me through all my problems without hesitation. Thank you 🙏🏻

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an excellent experience from start to finish thanks to Andrew from Cardiff. From the very beginning, he guided me through all the information I needed to buy my car through the rent-to-buy... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited Otto car hendon branch they've sorted my problem simply and quickly am very satisfied with the staff specially Daniel Thanks.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am using Otto dash cam from November 2024-today 26 October Stil they are charging direct Devi’s each week £5.99 I want footage now they emailed me I have to pay £25 for footage This i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just spoke to members of Otto customer service and had very good experience she’s So helpful sorry I have to mention her name Neha

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hello everyone, I would like to warn others to be very cautious when dealing with Otto Cars. Around a year ago, I purchased a TfL-approved Kasava dashcam from this company. I was place... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I forgot to do my mot I went into the Dulwich branch and Travis was able to call the garage and get me booked straight away thank you. He also fixed my camera which fell of. He had the tape to put it... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

a big thank you to jahsiah. he is really nice and professional. he explained the contract and uploaded my documents. this is a major help. i recommend him

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Whenever I have a problem, I try to contact Mr. Razak Abdul. He's never refused to help or advise me. He's a true professional. Thank you, and I wish all Otto Cars were like Mr. Razak. Irek

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I went to get a courtesy car after my accident and totally depressed and the car I was offered was absolutely rubbish. Their staff have some serious attitude problems.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’ve been using otto car for a while now I was surprised with the bad of service that’s gone in Hammersmith. PHV guy is rude, also in the office I’m waiting for so long to been seen. I go to the Ilf... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with Otto car very transparent from start to finish especially the help from Sam based in Manchester very nice guy to deal with couldnt help enough would strongly recommend

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rented a PCO car for the 4 weeks, and they given me a defective one. I did order and pay deposit on Thursday and received the car next week on Tuesday. After waisting my time to charge and blocking... See more

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  1. Car Rental Agency
  2. Leasing Service

About Otto Car

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About Otto Car

Otto provides more than a car. We are London’s largest community of PCO drivers.

We have helped more than 20,000 people get on the road and earning since 2015. From renting to owning a PCO car, we're here to help the private hire community.

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Otto provides more than a car. We are London’s largest community of PCO drivers.
Through our popular PCO Car Hire and Rent 2 Buy + schemes, we're helped thousands of private hire drivers in London get on the road. There's no credit check and we have a range of electric and hybrid PCO cars.

No Credit Check

Open to all PCO drivers

Bad credit history? This isn't a problem. Here at Otto Car we're more interested in your present than your past.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rubbish

Rubbish, otto cars are excellent at ripping people off, on my contact it doesn't mention holiday fee and they are insisting me to pay the holiday fee, how many times I've got in touch with them but nothing was solved, be extremely careful when you work with otto cars

April 4, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to say Thank you for …

I would like to say Thank you for Vasant.
This man really helpful and competent.
Great Service 👍 👌.

April 3, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your feedback.

We are pleased to hear that you received great service and that our team member was helpful and competent in assisting you. It is always great to know when our customers have a positive experience.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share this and will pass your comments on. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks otto car specially KAFIL…

Very Satisfied from otto car team and specially KAFIL MIRZA .. he is very helpful person every time.. he helped me sort out payment freeze. Mainly i had communication problem.because of m not native of england . he explained everything in my language.. m very happy from kafil mirza.. appreciate his work.. thanks otto car team and kafil mirza bro..

April 2, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your feedback.

We are really pleased to hear that you are very satisfied with the support you received and that the team was able to assist you clearly and effectively, especially in helping to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. If there is anything further we can help you with, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kafil from otto car he was very helpful…

Kafil from otto car he was very helpful really appreciate

April 2, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your feedback, Farrukh.

We are pleased to hear that you received very helpful support and had a positive experience with our team. It is always great to know our staff are able to assist effectively.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share this. If there is anything further we can help you with, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jahsiah good customer service…

Jahsiah good customer service experience. Very helpful

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your feedback, Olukunmi.

We are pleased to hear that you had a good customer service experience and that Jahsiah was very helpful. It is always great to receive positive comments about our team.

We will be sure to pass your feedback on. If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Daniel has been very professional and…

Daniel has been very professional and helpful. As a new driver to private hire, I came with lots of questions to ask but Otto has been very supportive and helpful. I highly recommend the service from Otto to who ever is looking to hire a vehicle that PCO ready.

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your kind feedback, Navindra.

We are pleased to hear that Daniel was professional and helpful and that you have found our team supportive as a new private hire driver. It is great to know we were able to assist you and answer your questions throughout the process.

We really appreciate your recommendation and will be sure to pass your comments on to Daniel and the wider team. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hendon was great

Hendon was great. My car is in for repair.i had issues with my documents and I went into Dulwich today and travis is So quick and knows uber system very well. He help me get live on uber. Thank you Dulwich and Travis

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your feedback, Saleh.

We are pleased to hear that you had a positive experience at our Hendon and Dulwich hubs and that Travis was able to assist you quickly and get you live on Uber despite the issues with your documents. It is great to know the team were able to support you effectively during your visit.

We will be sure to pass your comments on to the teams involved. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The easy access, knowledgeable and helpful staff, would recommend for renting or buy to rent

The easy access to the correct department, help to resolve issues quickly.

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your feedback, Yunus.

We are pleased to hear that you found our team knowledgeable and helpful, and that you were able to access the correct department easily to resolve your issue quickly. It is great to know you would recommend us for renting or buy to rent.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to assisting you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi I have a very good experience from…

Hi I have a very good experience from the staff especially Mr Kafil Mirza he resolved my issue pretty straightforward thank you very much 🙏

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your kind feedback.

We are really pleased to hear that you had a very good experience with our team and that Kafil was able to resolve your issue quickly and straightforwardly.

We will be sure to pass your comments on to him. If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

They're good and customer service good…

They're good and customer service good but money wise is not too good

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your feedback.

We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the customer service you have received. We do understand your comments regarding costs and appreciate that this is an important factor.

Our pricing reflects the services, support and flexibility included within our agreements, however we are always reviewing this to ensure we remain fair and competitive.

If you would like us to review your account or discuss your agreement in more detail, please do not hesitate to get in touch and we will be happy to assist.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would have to say this is the worst…

I would have to say this is the worst company I’ve ever dealt with. In my experience, they were extremely dishonest and, at times, came across as outright bullies.

After a non-fault accident, they put me through one of the most difficult periods of my life, seemingly prioritising their own profit over my livelihood. Although they recovered the full value of the car from the third party, I was left without a vehicle, unable to work, and without any income for over three months, placing me in a very vulnerable position.

To make matters worse, I felt pressured into continuing the same contract and repurchasing my salvage vehicle (Category S) at a price comparable to a new car. The vehicle subsequently failed its safety certification and was not fit for use as a private hire vehicle.

Overall, I found the situation completely unfair and deeply inconsiderate. I would strongly advise others to think carefully before choosing this company.

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your feedback.

We are really pleased that we were able to resolve this matter for you and get you back into a like-for-like vehicle. We understand how difficult the situation was and hope that your experience following this resolution has been a much more positive one.

As things have now been addressed, we would really appreciate it if you could consider updating your review to reflect the current circumstances.

If there is anything further we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Masum was very good … just…

Thank you Masum was very good … just spoke with Masum he did his job very quickly…. That’s helped me lot …..

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your kind feedback, Syed.

We are glad to hear that Masum was able to assist you quickly and efficiently. It is great to know that the support provided was helpful and made a positive difference to your experience.

We will be sure to pass your comments on to Masum. If there is anything further we can help with, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The phone conversation was helpful

The phone conversation was helpful. Direct to point.

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your feedback.

We are pleased to hear that you found the phone conversation helpful and that the support provided was clear and to the point. We always aim to deliver straightforward and efficient service.

If there is anything further we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was a customer for 6 years

I was a customer for 6 years. I sold my car 6 months but they didn't give me service history. They promised me to send by post then I contacted several times but never get me back. The buyer keep contacting me for service history but I haven’t got it yet. Your service was getting poor day by day that's why I moved to another company.

October 6, 2025
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience.

Unfortunately, we have been unable to identify your account based on the information provided in this review. We have previously requested further details but have not received a response.

Please could you email complaints@ottocar.co.uk
with your full name, vehicle registration number and a brief outline of your query. This will allow us to locate your account, investigate the matter thoroughly and work towards a resolution as quickly as possible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kieron good guy n very professional

Kieron good guy n very professional
Good customer service
Am happy

March 30, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you found our team professional and that you’re happy with the service. We really appreciate you sharing your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Masoom is fantastic

Masoom is fantastic

March 30, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience with our team. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went to Otto in Dulwich and I was…

Went to Otto in Dulwich and I was really impressed With the excellent customer service from Travis and jahsiah.

Thank you both again

March 30, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you were impressed with the excellent customer service at our Dulwich branch. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional and helpful staff.

Very professional and helpful staff.

March 27, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you found our staff professional and helpful. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trevor and at Dulwich branch is a…

Trevor at the Dulwich branch is a true gentleman and has been exceptionally helpful. Thank you very much for going the extra mile. As a new Uber driver, the experience can be stressful, but Trevor’s support and understanding have made it much easier.

March 27, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that our team at the Dulwich branch was so helpful and supportive. We’re glad we could make your first experience as an Uber driver easier and less stressful.

We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to supporting you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A big thank you to jahsiah

A big thank you to jahsiah. He was extremely helpful to me as a first time customer and new to uber. Everything was explained to me in detail which i really appreciated. Ive to a few other companies and Otto is miles ahead all of them. The customer service is A+.

Thanks again jahsiah

March 27, 2026
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Reply from Otto Car

Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that our team was able to help and provide clear guidance for your first experience with Uber. It’s great to know you found our service A+ and that we stood out compared to others.

We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future.

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