The AA Cars Reviews 1,018

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Review summary

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Looking at 104 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for their attentiveness, professionalism, and dedication, often going above and beyond to assist with issues. The customer service is consistently highlighted as exceptional, with many appreciating the clear communication, regular updates, and empathetic approach in resolving disputes. People are particularly impressed with the efficiency and smooth handling of their cases, often leading to satisfying resolutions. However, some reviewers were not happy with the service, reporting that the company did not reply to queries or failed to uphold agreed-upon issues. A few other people also felt that the company was more interested in appeasing dealers than customers, especially when dealing with faulty products or uncooperative sellers, leading to situations where they felt abandoned.

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Staff

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Service

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Customer service

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Customer communications

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Product

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Vicki listened attentively during our initial conversation allowing me to explain the reasons for my complaint. It took a while as there was lots to complain about. She updated me regularly on pro... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently bought a VW Golf from a dealer, but since it was an import, I couldn’t register the breakdown cover online. I emailed the AA and was really impressed — Abbie Wood got back to me the very ne... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Review for Abigail (AA Websites) Working with Abigail has been an absolute pleasure. From the moment we connected, she’s shown a level of care and attentiveness that’s rare to come by. She’s go... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased a car from an independent dealership, only to discover later that there were mechanical issues that went against their ad claims. Tried to resolve it myself but was abused by the dealership.... See more

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Company details

  1. Online Marketing Agency

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AA Cars works with a network of UK dealers to provide top-quality used cars so our customers can buy with confidence.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Review for Abigail (AA Websites)

Review for Abigail (AA Websites)

Working with Abigail has been an absolute pleasure. From the moment we connected, she’s shown a level of care and attentiveness that’s rare to come by. She’s gone above and beyond to ensure that my business not only gets the website it needs, but that every detail — from branding to backend setup — is handled with precision.

Her communication has been clear, proactive, and genuinely supportive. It’s clear that she cares about the success of her clients, not just ticking boxes. Getting my account set up smoothly and efficiently has been a huge help, and her guidance has made the entire process feel straightforward.

Massive thanks to Abigail — highly recommend her if you’re serious about getting your dealership online the right way.

June 25, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review, we are so pleased to hear you had a good experience with the AA Cars and we hope this continues. We will ensure your feedback is passed on. Thanks, AA Cars.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

£20 referal fee!!!! Go direct!!!

Just tried to book car transport for fiat 500L only 7 miles ONE WAY! quote from Any van direct £71 plus £13 8am-12pm pickup!!! sent me an email quote to confirm!
Tried AA site & partnered to ANY VAN!!! new quote via AA referral PLUS £20!!! Now my any van direct quote is now £91 as well!!!
Tried another quote using different email... £71 so go direct as AA charge £20 to refer you to Any van who actually perform the transport!!!!

June 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Mediation Service

Laura Baker from the AA’s mediation team was wonderful. She was very supportive and understanding of our situation. It was much easier to communicate with the dealership through her and we were able to secure compensation. Thanks Laura!

June 10, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Hi Kimberley, many thanks for your review. It is great to hear your experience was positive and that AA Cars was able to assist you. We will ensure your feedback is passed on. Thanks again for your review, the AA Cars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Above & Beyond Customer Service

Having purchased a car from an AA approved retailer and having had a litany of issues, Verity at AA Customer Service has gone above and beyond to ensure everything is dealt with. Not only is she a pleasure to speak to, she is organised and professional. She does what she commits to in the timeframe she commits to and keeps me updated at every step - a rare skill these days. If more companies employed more Verity's life would be a whole heap better.

May 30, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Hi Ollie, many thanks for your review. It is great to hear your experience was positive and that AA Cars was able to assist you. We will ensure your feedback is passed on. Thanks again for your review, the AA Cars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hayley helped me a lot…

Hayley helped me a lot from the 25th april of the mediation until today. Not only did she helped sorted out my car she also helped in regaining all necessary paperwork. I can’t thank her enough for the support given.

May 29, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Hi Zayna, many thanks for your review. It is great to hear your experience was positive and that AA Cars was able to assist you. We will ensure your feedback is passed on. Thanks again for your review, the AA Cars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Abigail was brilliant

Abigail was brilliant, she was thorough, answered all questions and helped me set up very smoothly.

May 28, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Thank you for your review. We are so glad to hear that you had a good experience when joining us. We will certainly pass your comments onto the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AA cars arbitration

AA cars arbitration became involved mid December 2024. The case was consigned to Victoria Greenwood. The franchisee was very difficult to communicate with but due to Victoria's persistence, after 228 days, we finally gained remuneration towards our repair costs. The approved dealer in question, in our opinion, is not worthy off AA recognition.

May 22, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Hi Christopher, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We will ensure your feedback is passed on. Thanks again, the AA Cars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tania Richardson is our contact from AA…

Tania Richardson is our contact from AA cars and dealer partner.
She is an asset to us and really does help, when we need it, which isn’t often.
But the important thing for me is when I need her, she is there. Can’t ask more than that !

March 9, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Hi Graham, Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review, we are so pleased to hear you had a good experience with the AA Cars and we hope this continues. Thanks, AA Cars.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT BUY ANY CARS FROM Drayton Car World

I initially believed that AA Cars ensures the legitimacy of the car dealerships listed on their platform. However, I purchased a car from Drayton Car World (also known as USG Motor Ltd) on 24th April 2025, and just two days later, I discovered serious issues with the vehicle, including engine faults, an oil leak, and gearbox problems.

When I contacted the dealer to address these faults, they refused to accept the car back or even communicate with me. This experience has left me extremely disappointed and frustrated.

I question how AA Cars allows such dishonest dealers to sell their vehicles through their platform. I bought the car under the impression that AA Cars vets and checks the dealerships they list, but my experience suggests otherwise.

Please do not trust the AA Cars website blindly. I have lost £10,300 on a faulty vehicle, and I am willing to provide proof that I purchased from AA Cars and that the dealer was Drayton Car World / USG Motor Ltd.

April 26, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is really important to us. We would like to look into this further and have requested further information from you. Thanks, AA Cars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Grace was professional

Grace was professional, calm, and incredibly helpful throughout a stressful dispute with a dealer. She kept communication flowing, explained my options clearly, and helped push the process to a fair outcome. Really grateful for her support.

April 28, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Hi Ahmed, many thanks for your review. It is great to hear your experience was positive and that AA Cars was able to assist you. We will ensure your feedback is passed on. Thanks again for your review, the AA Cars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Services always received from…

Excellent Services always received from the AA Cars Team. Seamless registration. Can't wait for what they bring.

May 9, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review, we are so pleased to hear you had a good experience with the AA Cars and we hope this continues. Thanks, AA Cars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Positive experience

I have had very positive experience overall and I am satisfied with the outcome. Hayley assisted me from start to end and she was very helpful 👍

May 6, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is great to hear that you had a positive experience through mediation and we will ensure your comments are passed to the team! Thanks, AA Cars

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

AA car lease has been a bit of a…

AA car lease has been a bit of a nightmare so far. When you sign up and need to pay them, they hound you on text message, calls, emails, but then went you need to get the car delivered, their system emails you and that’s the only contact you get, very low care and poor service. My new car has been sitting in a dealership for almost four weeks and now it can finally be delivered. Customer service is not effective - I would not recommend AA car lease at all

May 5, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review based on your experience with AA Lease. In order for this to be resolved as quickly as possible we will forward this on to the relevant department. Thanks, AA Cars

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My experience has been terrible

My experience has been terrible. I bought a vehicle thinking it would be a safe way to do so, but it has not turned out that way. The vehicle broke down 4 days after purchase (gearbox went) and to date I have not received my refund despite going through the AA mediation service. Do not rely on this AA Dealship promise as you are not covered.

March 5, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is really important to us. We would like to look into this further and have requested further information from you. Thanks, AA Cars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A1 Service !!!!

Vicki Greenwood was excellent in her approach and sorted the problem immediately. Matt & Steve

April 30, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Hello, Thank you for such lovely feedback, we will certainly pass your feedback on! AA Cars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Saved me going to court!

Hayley was absolutely excellent in dealing with my dispute with a car dealer who was refusing to accept my return of a car. If not for her this process would have dragged out for months longer through the courts.

April 25, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is great to hear that you had a positive experience through mediation and we will ensure your comments are passed to the team! Thanks, AA Cars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hayley was my Mediator and offered…

Hayley was my Mediator and offered fantastic support through the mediation process. She always kept me informed and updated with the latest information, and I’m really grateful to get to the resolution that we did. Thank you!

April 24, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Hi Bronwyn, many thanks for your review. It is great to hear your experience was positive and that AA Cars was able to assist you. We will ensure your feedback is passed on. Thanks again for your review, The AA Cars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mediation Service - Helpful and Efficient

Used AA Cars for mediation as I had a problem with a car purchase from an AA authorised dealer.
They dealt with the dispute efficiently and I agreed a partial refund with the dealer. The consultant was friendly and helpful and kept me informed at all times.

February 24, 2025
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Reply from The AA Cars

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is great to hear that you had a positive experience through mediation and we will ensure your comments are passed to the team! Thanks, AA Cars.

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