Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

Skoda Southampton, Broad Oak, Botley, SO30 2EU Southampton, Hampshire, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was very straight forward to book an appointment with the dealership. I filled out an online form, someone from Richmond Motor Group rang me to make the appointment with Ben. I hadn’t met Ben befor... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow, what a salesman Joey Danladi is! He made the whole experience of purchasing our new car such a seamless process. He was patient talked through all our options ensuring we made the right decisions... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Huge shoutout to the team for their outstanding support, especially Shelton and Mark! They thoroughly answered all of our questions and made the entire process of trading in and buying completely seam... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone at Richmond have been really kind, polite and patient. Ben was who we originally saw and would not rate him highly enough. He kept us up to date with the progress of preparation, to the sale... See more

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Company details

  1. Car Dealer
  2. Car Inspection Station
  3. Car Service
  4. Hyundai Dealer
  5. Skoda Dealer
  6. Used Car Dealer

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Richmond Motor Group is an award-winning, family-run business located in the Hampshire, West Sussex & Surrey areas, representing Hyundai, MG, Škoda, Suzuki, Genesis, Chery & Geely.


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  • Skoda Southampton, Broad Oak, Botley, SO30 2EU, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

  • 01489 785 111

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Knowledgeable and helpful

We visited here a few weekends ago and met with Ben who was very helpful and knowledgeable. He took the time to talk us through a range of options which was very much appreciated - a great service and well worth the trip up from Poole.

February 22, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

We're happy to hear that you found your visit worthwhile. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience and that Ben was so helpful in guiding you through the options.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Karoq Handover

Excellent handover of my new car from Tomasz.

March 2, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

We're happy to hear that your new car handover was excellent. Thank you for your positive feedback; it means a lot to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

We were very politely received by you salesman who took the time to find out what our needs were and came up with an excellent solution.

March 1, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

We appreciate your positive feedback and are so glad to hear that our team provided you with an excellent solution to meet your needs. Thank you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A £50k sale down the drain

Phoned them up this morning to check that they were open, and had the full spec Elroq vRS that they had advertised on their website. Was told yes, come in and take a look and even asked how I'd be financing it... cash as it happens.

Drive over 70 miles to view it (and would have bought it of it has been there), and guess what? Nope. It wasn't even there. They had no credible explanation why ot was showing on their website or why I was told to come take a look.
And even that bu ch of lame excuses was after I had to prompt a member of staff to assist us, as we were totally ignored for at least 10 minutes, and then l, when enquiring, rather curtly told that all staff - 3 of them - were already "dealing with customers". There were 2 customers in the showroom. Go figure the maths on that one. Duh.
Regardless of dealing with others, a simple hello and "we'll be with you shortly" courtesy greeting would have been common manners.
So, anyway, what would have been a fairly certain near 50 grand sale just walked back out the door.
Won't be using this dealership ever again.
70 mile trip home later, and I'll buy one from elsewhere.

March 1, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

Hi GB,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologise for the experience you had during your visit. We take customer concerns seriously, and we regret that we did not meet your expectations.

Please get in touch with our customer service team at customerservice@richmondmotorgroup.com if you wish to discuss your concerns further.

We truly appreciate your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

Many thanks,
Izzy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent staff in the Southampton branch

The whole process of buying my Skoda Kamiq was made very smooth and easy, from booking an appointment to the handover. Fantastic Sales Executive ( Ben Hodgson) in the Southampton branch and (Jeff, the Manager). Both so considerate, friendly and helpful. Very much appreciated!

February 27, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

Thank you for your wonderful review and five-star rating! We are delighted to hear that your experience at Richmond ŠKODA Southampton was smooth and enjoyable. Ben and Jeff will be thrilled to receive your kind feedback. We wish you many happy miles in your new ŠKODA Kamiq!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very positive and supportive experience focused on our needs

The representative was very helpful knowledgeable and supportive
He also listens to our needs and wants.There was no pressure and he didn’t try and over sell extras we didn’t want.
There was a good selection of used cars and the cars we wanted to see and test drive we’re ready available and time was taken to explain how everything works
The paper work was done efficiently and well.

February 26, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

We're happy to hear that the representative was helpful, knowledgeable, and supportive, listening to your needs without pressure. We're glad you found a good selection of used cars and that the paperwork was handled efficiently. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tomasz was very friendly and helpful In…

Tomasz was very friendly and helpful In our purchase of our new car gave us good confidence we were buying a quality vehicle and he would help us in the event of a problem.

February 25, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

We appreciate your five-star rating! We're so glad to hear that you felt confident in your purchase thanks to the friendly and helpful service you received.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent!

We have had excellent and very considerate care. Joe and Jeff have been amazing!

February 24, 2026
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We're happy to hear that you received excellent and considerate care. We appreciate your kind words and are glad you had a great experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New Skoda Fabia - Thank you Joey!

My partner Reese and I purchased our new Skoda Fabia from here with the help of Joey.

As Reese has said on Google we couldn’t have been happier with the service and results Joey got us.

From just wanting to go in to look at our options Joey welcomed us and sat us down to explain everything. We ended up buying the car the same day! Never did we feel pressured or expected to say yes to anything during the whole process with Joey helping us decide on the perfect car for us.

For our first experience of buying from a dealership he made it such a stress free and informed process that we will definitely be coming back when we need our next car - thanks again to Joey and all the team :)

February 11, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

Hi Isaac, thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Richmond ŠKODA Southampton and for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear that Joey provided such exceptional service and made your first dealership experience stress-free and enjoyable. We're delighted that you and Reese found the perfect ŠKODA Fabia, and we truly appreciate your kind words about Joey and the team. We look forward to welcoming you back when it's time for your next car. Wishing you many happy miles in your new vehicle! Best regards, Richmond ŠKODA Southampton.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Samuel Fall

Sam was my sales rep. He was attentive to what i needed and answered all questions I had. I was with my young son and he was patient and understanding. I did not feel pressured into signing anything. I appreciate being given time to go home to thinking about whether I would want an HP or PCP contract. All the team were kind as well.

February 20, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

Thank you for your wonderful review and five-star rating, EMS. We are delighted to hear that Sam provided attentive and patient service, especially while accommodating your young son. It’s great to know you felt no pressure and appreciated the time to consider your options. We’ll make sure to share your kind words with Sam and the rest of the team. Best regards, Richmond ŠKODA Southampton.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The personification of customer service…

I ordered a new Skoda Superb from Richmond Skoda,
my sales executive was Ben Hodgson who was the very personification of customer service.
I could not fault the level of attention and care I received

February 13, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

We're happy to hear that you were pleased with the attention you received while ordering your new car. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Southampton Skoda (Botley) Excellent - from the start the customer service was brilliant, the team has a wealth of knowledge and nothing is to much trouble.
Friendly no pressure approach which is refreshing change to other dealerships.
Great cars - Great people - I would not hesitate to recommend them to others.

February 13, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

Thank you for your wonderful review, Jo. We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience at Richmond ŠKODA Southampton. It’s great to know that our team’s friendly and knowledgeable approach stood out to you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Warm unhurried atmosphere

Joey and Jeff (Geoff?) could not have been any more impressive. Courteous, engaging and efficient. Take a bow gents! Car well prepped, and we even got cake.

February 8, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

We're happy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience! We appreciate your kind words regarding the team's efficiency and preparation. Thank you for the positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from all the staff .

Great service from all the staff from the moment I entered the showroom. Offered a drink and a seat while I waited a few minutes for a salesman.
I wanted a new version of my Skoda Fabia but was unsure whether to stay with manual or go automatic. My salesman took me out for a test drive and got me driving an automatic. (eventually). He was endlessly patient and instructive and made me realise that an automatic was the way to go. When I collected the new car, he spent ages helping me install details on the "infotainment" system. I have been reasurred that if I have any problem, I can go back for help.

January 16, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

We're glad you enjoyed your experience! It's great to hear that our staff provided excellent service and were helpful during your decision-making process and car collection. We appreciate your positive feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an issue with the infotainment…

I had an issue with the infotainment system whilst route from Plymouth to Portsmouth. Took a detour Škoda Southampton and Ben from Sales took time out to sort it out and get everything back for me. Brilliant service. Thank you Ben

February 3, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

We're happy to hear that our team member assisted you during your journey. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with us. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Ben was polite, professional and nothing was to much trouble. Not at all pushy and a pleasure to deal with.

January 27, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

Thank you for the fantastic review, Mark. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience at Richmond Hyundai Portsmouth. It’s wonderful to know that OP was able to assist you in securing your Tucson during a challenging time. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. Best regards, Richmond Hyundai Portsmouth.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I've been going back and forth to this…

I've been going back and forth to this place for about 5 months. The infotainment system was freezing, and every morning when I woke up, my battery was dead. Each time they gave different explanations, saying they fixed it and sending me away. They said the problem was the battery, I told them to replace it and paid for it. But the problem wasn't solved. This is my 10th time going there. I took the car there again today. My car is under warranty, and they told me that the things that need to be done aren't covered under warranty and that I have to pay for software and updates. But the warranty certificate says it's covered. They are scamming people. They haven't been able to solve my car's problem for 5-6 months. Every time they lie and send me away. You should be ashamed of yourselves. If my car isn't repaired tomorrow, I will take it to the motor ombudsman.

January 28, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

Hi Vakkas,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your recent experience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Your comments have been shared with the relevant management team so they can review the situation and address any areas for improvement. We always aim to deliver a high standard of service, and it’s clear we did not meet those expectations on this occasion.

Please get in touch with our customer service team at customerservice@richmondmotorgroup.com if you wish to discuss your concerns further.

Kind regards,
Izzy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well served

Was served by Benjamin with my new Skoda and have to say delighted with the service received. He was Respectful, efficient and patient in explaining all regarding the purchase.
All in all a credit to the company

January 23, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

Thank you for your wonderful review, Raymond. We are thrilled to hear that Benjamin provided you with such respectful, efficient, and patient service during your purchase. Your kind words mean a lot, and we will be sure to share them with Benjamin. We hope you enjoy your new ŠKODA, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Richmond ŠKODA Southampton in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good after-sale service

Promptly ordered for me replacements for minor items missing from Skoda Approved car.
Friendly and competent service from Tom and the team

January 21, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

Thank you for your review and the five-star rating, StuLate. We're delighted to hear that Tom and the team provided you with friendly and competent service, promptly addressing your needs. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Best regards, Richmond ŠKODA Southampton.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ben was great help for getting the car…

Ben was great help for getting the car we wanted.

January 16, 2026
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Reply from Richmond Motor Group - Skoda Southampton

Thank you for your kind review, Gavin. We're thrilled to hear that Ben was able to assist you in finding the car you wanted. Your positive feedback means a lot to us. Best regards, Richmond ŠKODA Southampton.

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