Otter Vale Motor Services Reviews 41

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.7

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have had to take my truck back twice, for a total of 3 months it was there, I've owned it 8 months and during this time it was off the road for a further month. Two different wheels have falle... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Coby was friendly, helpful and not pushy. We weren't sure what we wanted so we were given several keys and time to look around. We eventually chose a Navara and the purchase was simple, warranty expla... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just picked up our Ford Ranger today and we are super happy! The whole process was seemless and the vehicle is fantastic. We only dealt with Coby who was extremely helpful, polite, respectful and pro... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went to look at buying a pickup, there was an excellent selection of vehicles in stock, we were greeted by Coby, who then showed us about and helped with selecting the right pickup. He was very helpf... See more

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  1. Motor Vehicle Dealer

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We provide high quality new and used commercial vehicles. We offer pickups, trucks and commercial vans.


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3.7

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

41 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Crooks who offer we buy any car prices…

Crooks who offer we buy any car prices for desperate people. Absolute dishonest sharks

November 2, 2024
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Reply from Otter Vale Motor Services

Hi Alex, thank you for reaching out to us.

At Otter Vale Motor Services, we pride ourselves on being a professional and trustworthy business. We believe in offering prices that reflect the true value of your vehicle, ensuring transparency and fairness in every transaction, and we are committed to providing honest and accurate valuations.

Our goal is to build long-term relationships with our customers and we understand the importance of your vehicle investment and strive to offer you the best possible price.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best regards, Otter Vale Motor Services

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Coby was friendly and welcoming

Coby was friendly and welcoming, he was happy to take time to explore options and notwithstanding the terrible weather went through everything when we collected our Ford Ranger. We were very pleased with the service we received and love our truck

November 29, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy & Recommend

Coby was friendly, helpful and not pushy. We weren't sure what we wanted so we were given several keys and time to look around. We eventually chose a Navara and the purchase was simple, warranty explained fully and the loose tailgate fixed easily and efficiently. We are very happy with our purchase and would recommend Otter Vale Motor Services.

November 17, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good customer service from Paul…

Very good customer service from Paul Hood and he even helped me do the tax transfer once the truck had been delivered. Also first time that i have had a truck delivered with fuel in it usually it is on total empty. Thanks for great service Paul and we will use you again.

October 11, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was after a reliable replacement…

I was after a reliable replacement truck after my old 2017 Navara developed a serious engine problem, so I went to Otter Vale as the choice on offer was extensive and they were reasonably local. I was looking for a decent second hand truck that could tow with ease and provide reasonable comfort for normal day to day driving. Otter Vale let me review a few different models and I ended up with what I hope will be a solid choice but also took out a 4 year warranty just to be on the safe side. The sales process was simple enough and I was not rushed or put under any pressure.

October 1, 2024
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Reply from Otter Vale Motor Services

Thank you David for your great review! Enjoy your new vehicle!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paul was incredibly helpful when we…

Paul was incredibly helpful when we purchased our truck. We had a fair price on our trade in and drove out the same day. A very pleasant experience with thoroughly helpful staff. I would definitely recommend this dealership. Thank you.

September 14, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Let down by one flakey individual

Let down by one flakey individual. I was looking to sell a low mileage vehicle on behalf of an aging relative. I told them the relative was too ill to be managing the process so left my number and asked them to call me direct with a valuation or any queries. I indicated the minimum price I was looking for (£200 more than Motorway.co.uk and webuyanycar.com). I left them photos of the car and service history. Craig then called my aging relative and offered £2,000 less than my minimum price. He never called me. I believe he was hoping to catch out a vulnerable individual. Just flakey behaviour from one individual in a local company where I would have expected better.

July 23, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Matthew @Otter Vale

Matthew was very efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. He talked us through every step of our journey buying my car. He talked us through the warranty and finance which we took. Thank you Matthew and Otter Vale..

June 13, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star

Quick, efficient, effective and very customer friendly. Highly recommend to anyone!

May 14, 2024
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Reply from Otter Vale Motor Services

Thank you for your great feedback! We are glad that you had a great experience with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Outstanding service and very friendly - would highly recommend. Fixed my issue with my car that other garages couldn’t.

April 16, 2024
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Reply from Otter Vale Motor Services

We are always here to help anyone! We wish you many miles of excellent motoring!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute shocking customer service from…

Absolute shocking customer service from both cameron and coby .
Was looking to sell my truck to them .
Over a space of a month or longer I rang multiple times and was told they would get back to me but never did .
If they were not interested that would be fine, but at least have the courtesy to tell me .

September 28, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst after sales

Worst after sales! Multiple issues with the car including mould, brakes, they smashed my windscreen, they dented the car while it was being worked on and didn’t tell me. Warning lights on the car. Went in for repair on the brakes just before warranty and now the same issue has happened again! Never buying a car here again. Problem after problem and they don’t like to take responsibility!

August 21, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely the worst service I have…

Absolutely the worst service I have ever received from a garage. I bought a Navara that overheated after a few weeks, I returned it twice for repair which they insisted had been completed but ultimately a couple of weeks later it failed and destroyed the engine.
I was told it was head gasket failure but walked into their workshop to see my engine spread around a bench in bits, totalled.

They promised to find me a like for like replacement, after waiting approximately 2 months and them not being able to find a replacement I insisted on a refund. Miraculously the next day they found a replacement vehicle but wanted a further £2800.

After waiting for a week for my refund and not receiving it and being given all manor of excuses I had to make a complaint to Black Horse. That then led their sales manager “Shaun the snake” to try and coerce me into removing my complaint by saying they’d refund me sooner if we did. I stuck with my complaint and received a compensation from Black Horse due to the appalling service and failure of the vehicle.

Nothing but false promises and outright lies, truly disgusting service. STAY AWAY FROM THIS GARAGE!

March 1, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Below standards expected

The customer service after purchasing a vehicle with them has been horrendous. Emails have not been responded to whatsoever and the company seem to have no interest in overall customer satisfaction. If there is a problem you must expect to be ignored. Communication is everything and unfortunately my experience demonstrates a lack of customer centric culture.

March 1, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service!

Andrew was brilliant! I would 100% recommend Otter Vale, thank you for finding me my dream truck!

April 9, 2022
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Reply from Otter Vale Motor Services

This is great to hear, thank you Nia! We look forward to seeing you again, Many thanks, Luisa

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