The Car Co Reviews 1,847

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Review summary

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Evaluating 194 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently highlight the staff's professionalism, helpfulness, and extensive knowledge, making the car buying process smooth and stress-free. Many appreciate the excellent customer service, noting that employees are patient, accommodating, and go the extra mile to ensure satisfaction. The overall buying experience is frequently described as easy, efficient, and enjoyable, with many people recommending the company for its reliable products and top-tier service. However, some customers also noted significant issues with after-sales service, including cars breaking down shortly after purchase and difficulties with MOT and servicing appointments. A few other people also felt that the company was unprofessional, citing instances where reserved cars were sold to others or where crucial repairs were not performed as expected.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buying cars can be an overwhelming experience however we knew we were in safe hands as soon as we met Abdul. Abdul answered all our questions and gave us sound advice on the cars we were interested in... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a really great experience buying my Nissan Qashqai. Ms. Zahra was friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful from start to finish. Even though my situation wasn’t straightforward, she sti... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We bought a Jaguar F - Pace from here last week and are incredibly happy with it and the whole buying experience. From the first phone call on the Sunday and subsequent visit the following day, Zain,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Muj was fantastic from start to finish, from my initial enquiry, viewing, test driving and was wrapped up and sorted out the same day! I drove away in my lovely shiny new car. Muj was informative... See more

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Company details

  1. Used Car Dealer

Written by the company

Welcome to the Car Co in Bury. We are an established approved used car dealer with a huge range of pre-owned models from some of the world's biggest brands such as Tesla, Porsche, Land Rover, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Audi, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, Maserati, Peugeot, Seat, Skoda, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo and Ford. On our website you can also view electric, hybrid, sports, and performance cars through to luxury 4x4's. Reserve online the car you want for £99 deposit. We offer competitive finance rates on HP and PCP (Our APR rates may vary. Currently our HP & PCP representative APR starts from 8.9% but this might differ based on the vehicle price. Subject to approval. The Car Co is a credit broker not a lender). Part Exchange welcome and nationwide delivery is available. We can help you find the right car for the right price. With so many high-quality vehicles available, make us your first choice when it comes to purchasing your next used car. Of course, when you've chosen your model, you want to know it represents the best value for money. That's why we'll endeavour to match or beat the price of any vehicle of the same age and specification offered by another dealer or car supermarket. Not only that, we offer a full range of finance packages that can be tailored to suit your affordability (The finance company might do their own affordability check and everything is subject to their approval). We even provide nil deposit options where you can buy when you need to and pay two months later. Each of our vehicles comes with optional extended warranties. Your peace of mind is essential to us and with our warranty you know your vehicle is protected. Browse through our stock online at www.thecarco.co.uk and contact us today to book a test drive. Our expert team will be more than happy to help.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

2K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mr Addy was kind from point of meeting

Mr Addy was kind from point of meeting, he was elaborate about the car . I would recommend the car co for anyone looking to buy a good car. They have top notch services

June 18, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co. We are pleased to know that our salesman Addy was kind from point of meeting. Thank you for your recommendation it is greatly appreciated and we hope you enjoy your new car!

Many Thanks,
The Car Co Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good stuff add very service Addy

June 17, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Ala,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co, we're pleased that you received very good service from our salesman Addy. Thank you for choosing The Car Co!

Many Thanks,
The Car Co.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. Addy was very helpful and thorough. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Would use again.

June 16, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Tracy,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co. We are happy to know you received great service from our salesman Addy. We hope you enjoy your new car, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!

Many Thanks,
The Car Co.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from abdul one of many…

Great service from abdul one of many cars bought from the car co in the family

June 16, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Dawood,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co. We are glad to know you received great service from our salesman Abdul. We hope you enjoy your new car, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!

Many Thanks,
The Car Co.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What great experience with Abdul at the…

What great experience with Abdul at the car co defiantly recommend this place

June 14, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Imran,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co. We are pleased to know that you had a great experience with our salesman Abdul. Thank you for your recommendation it is greatly appreciated.

Many Thanks,
The Car Co Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Graham, Maz & team - absolute stars!

Graham, Maz and team at the Car Co were outstanding during my recent visit. Their aftercare customer service is second to none. I’ve had nothing but a positive experience from using the Car Co and will use again.

June 12, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Samantha,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co, we're pleased to know you had an outstanding experience with our service team, especially Graham and Maz.

Thank you for choosing The Car Co!

Many Thanks,
The Car Co.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

CAUTION IF CONSIDERING BUYING A VEHICLE…

CAUTION IF CONSIDERING BUYING A VEHICLE FROM THIS DEALER - SOLD ME AN INSURANCE WRITE OFF

Just over three years ago I travelled all the way from Glasgow to view a used Jaguar XJ at this garage. On a positive note the car was in good condition, the interaction with the sales team was fine and all the paperwork appeared in order. A fair purchase price was agreed and the garage provided the usual documentation, including paperwork vouching for the vehicle history. I thereafter enjoyed good use of the vehicle with no issues other than routine maintenance.

I recently decided to change the vehicle and was horrified when a hpi check revealed the vehicle was recorded as a Category N insurance write off, before I purchased it from the Car Company. Accordingly the market value of the vehicle halved instantaneously and I am now out of pocket to the tune of thousands of pounds. At no point was I told this by the Car Company, there was no mention of it in the original advert, receipt or any other paperwork provided to me.

A complaint was submitted to the company management seeking both an explanation and fair and reasonable compensation. They denied knowledge of the Cat N insurance status, claiming their garage is reputable and does not deal in, or sell insurance write off’s. They definitely sold me such a vehicle and it’s implausible that such an alleged reputable and well established garage would not be aware of the true history of any vehicle. I perceive this would have no doubt been reflected on the purchase price paid by them for the car from BCA where they claimed to have acquired it. Initially undertaking efforts to have them recompense me including numerous communications back and forth, they eventually offered a ‘goodwill gesture’ that is to consider taking the vehicle back as a part exchange for a fair value subject to inspection and so on. This was declined on logistical grounds, the vehicle being subject to further depreciation and the obvious reluctance to purchase another vehicle from this very garage who sold me an insurance write off in the first place. The company then point blank refused to offer any compensation whatsoever and stated they considered the matter closed. Accordingly I am now exploring legal options to recover my losses.

It is regrettable that the used car industry has the reputation it does but sadly companies like this and the way they treat their customers is the root cause.

I have posted this review for the information of anyone considering purchasing a vehicle from this company. Whilst that is clearly a personal choice, ensure you do your homework and do not get stung like I did. Under no circumstances would I allow any family or friends to waste any of their hard earned cash purchasing/dealing with this unprofessional garage/business.

For the avoidance of doubt the above review is based on my true and honest reflection of my personal experience of this company.

June 9, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Jim,

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience you have faced during your experience with our team.

We understand that resolving issues is paramount, and we'd like to invite you to a conversation with us to discuss your concerns in detail. Our goal is to address any issues you've faced and find a satisfactory resolution together.

As a business that aims to maintain high standards of service, your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're committed to making things right.

Please reach out to us at 0161 761 4171 to schedule a time for a conversation. Please quote your vehicle registration number and name. We value your feedback and the opportunity to improve our service. Alternatively, please email service@thecarco.co.uk.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we look forward to speaking with you soon.

Best Regards,
The Car Co Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best experience of buying my car

Addy was extremely helpful and attentive and went above and beyond when helping me to buy my new car. The service was excellent and i will now be a returning customer for buying and selling all my cars. Thank you to everyone at car co!

June 8, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Megan,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co. We are delighted to know you had an excellent experience with our salesman Addy was extremely helpful and attentive and went above and beyond to help you find your new car. We hope you enjoy your new car, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!

Many Thanks,
The Car Co.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

Great, friendly and very helpful

June 7, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Lauren,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co. We are pleased to know you had a great experience with us. We hope you enjoy your new car, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!

Many Thanks,
The Car Co.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Addy thank you

Just got a car and the whole experience was amazing due to Addy going above and beyond for us. He explained everything so well and made us feel welcomed from the moment we got there. Thank you so much Addy.

June 7, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Kudzai,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co. We are happy to know you had an amazing experience with our salesman Addy. We hope you enjoy your new car, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!

Many Thanks,
The Car Co.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Addy took great care of us

Addy took care of us and did everything he could. Nice and friendly guy, would highly recommend him and the company.

June 5, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Yvonne,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co. We are pleased to know our salesman Addy took care of you. We hope you enjoy your new car, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!

Many Thanks,
The Car Co.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service from start to finish.

I recently purchased a new car and had an excellent experience. The whole process was smooth and stress-free. Zubair, the salesman, was incredibly helpful, patient, and accommodating throughout. He offered a great price for my trade-in and made sure I was comfortable every step of the way.

There were a few slight scuffs on the car initially, but these were all sorted before pick-up, and the car was in perfect condition when I collected it. The dealership itself is very well presented with a great selection of cars both on-site and online. If there was something I couldn’t see in person, they were happy to bring it out for me to view.

They even gave me the keys to explore the cars at my own pace, and the test drive was relaxed, making me feel at ease. Overall, I’m really happy with the service I received and will definitely be returning in the future. Highly recommend!

May 31, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Melissa,

Thank you for your 5-star review of The Car Co. We are delighted to know you had an excellent experience with our salesman Zubair who was incredibly helpful, patient and accommodating throughout.

Thank you for your recommendation, it is greatly appreciated by us. We hope you enjoy your new car, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!


Many Thanks,
The Car Co.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Graham and Maz looked after me from…

Graham and Maz looked after me from start to finish when I had issues with my horn. Worked incredibly fast and got me a new horn sorted as fast as they could. 10/10

June 4, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Callum,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co, we're pleased to know that Graham and Maz from service looked after you from start to finish and got you a new horn sorted as fast as they could.

Thank you for visiting The Car Co!

Many Thanks,
The Car Co.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very nice people to help you out to…

Very nice people to help you out to choose a car especially Addy he was so lovely,polite and patient.

June 2, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Shekinah,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co. We are delighted to know you had a nice experience with our salesman Addy who was polite and patient. We hope you enjoy your new car, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!


Many Thanks,
The Car Co Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer service from Addy.

June 2, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Mirriam,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co. We are delighted to know you received good customer service from our salesman Addy. We hope you enjoy your new car, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!


Many Thanks,
The Car Co Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from abdul…

Excellent service from abdul bhai.thanks to abdul bhai and car co for Excellent service.

June 2, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Ehsan,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co. We are pleased to know you received excellent service from our salesman Abdul. We hope you enjoy your new car, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!


Many Thanks,
The Car Co Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Azamzing

One of the most reliable dealerships I’ve experienced.
And big thanks to Mr Rashid
Had a amazing experience very helpful
And fast
Thanks to The car co
And thnks to Mr Rashid

June 2, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Aamir,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co. We are happy to know you had a amazing experience with our salesman Abdul. We hope you enjoy your new car, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!


Many Thanks,
The Car Co Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

Was a pleasure to deal with Zain when buying my M135i. He’s was very helpful and attentive through the whole process. I was really impressed by the customer service. Highly recommend

May 17, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Thomas,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co. We are pleased to know you had a great-experience with our salesman Zain whilst purchasing your M135i.

Thank you for your recommendation, it is much appreciated. We hope you enjoy your new car, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!


Many Thanks,
The Car Co.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and efficient

Friendly and efficient

May 19, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Caroline,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co. We are pleased to know you had a friendly and efficient experience. We hope you enjoy your new car, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!


Many Thanks,
The Car Co Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Owi was great from start to finish not…

Owi was great from start to finish not pushy at all. Will be back for sure.

May 26, 2025
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Reply from The Car Co

Hi Ruqiah,

Thank you for your review of The Car Co. We are delighted to know you had a great experience with our salesman Owi. We hope you enjoy your new car, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!


Many Thanks,
The Car Co Team

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