Arnold Clark Reviews 

190,801
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Looking at 22,162 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, helpfulness, and friendly approach, making the car-buying process easy and stress-free. The service provided is frequently described as excellent, with many appreciating the clear explanations, lack of pressure, and efficient handling of purchases. Reviewers are also very satisfied with the product itself, noting immaculate car conditions and useful additions like free servicing and MOT packages. However, some customers reported issues with product quality, such as scratches, paint touch-ups, or electrical faults appearing shortly after purchase. A few people also experienced poor communication and after-sales support, with unreturned calls and emails, and delays in resolving promised services or repairs.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best and easiest purchase I have ever made. The service from steven Kinnaird at east kilbride motorstore was above and beyond exceptional Everything explained crystal clear no sales pitches. Tell him... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have purchased through Arnold Clark previously and always found them to be very attentive and professional. We had a walkaround video of the vehicle before purchase and any minor defects were poin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thoroughly recommend BYD Newcastle for your next car purchase….Seal U DM-i is superb and the staff at Scotswood Road were so helpful and accomodating. Big shout out in particular to Chris and Will who... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Flawless service from beginning to end. Expert guidance by Keith Thompson in helping us make the right decision not just in relation to the model but the detailed specification. Nothing was too much t... See more

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About Arnold Clark

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For over 60 years, Arnold Clark has been leading the way in the UK automotive industry. We now have over 200 UK branches, representing 27 manufacturers, and offer a choice of over 20,000 used cars on our award-winning website, ArnoldClark.com. We also take care of everything from rental and parts and servicing, to insurance and fleet management.

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At Arnold Clark, our policy is to treat all customers fairly and with the utmost respect, whether in person or on social media. Your opinion matters to us and we always welcome your feedback. Tell us what you think of our service on Trustpilot; what you loved and what we could do better. All of it helps us to improve as a company and to give you the best customer service we can. And, your reviews help other customers, too.
Everything you need for your car
As well as great deals on new and used cars, we also offer parts, servicing and repairs, as well as aftercare products, manufacturer-approved accessories and valeting services. Whatever your motoring needs, we can help.
Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental
With over 40 branches throughout the UK, you’re never far away from vehicle hire you can trust. From getting road trip-ready in one of our small cars to loading up a Luton van for the big move, we have a vehicle for you. Better still, we won’t charge you for any hidden fees and all our hires include comprehensive insurance as standard.
Motability
Arnold Clark has been part of the Motability scheme since 2006, and we’re proud to offer Motability advice and deals at all our franchised branches, with a wide range of vehicles to suit every lifestyle.
Helping in the community
As a company we always aim to give back to our local communities and support a number of grassroots organisations. We’ve partnered with charities such as the road safety initiative Good Egg, as well as Cash for Kids and the Kiltwalk.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience

Fantastic experience for start to finish. If anyone was to suggest going to see someone or going to a certain branch it would be to Stirling Vauxhall to speak to Islam, such a nice and friendly guy, thanks Islam.

July 3, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The salesman

The salesman, Kyle, looked after us through the whole buying experience. The ZS is a superb drive and we were as happy as can be driving our new car home.

July 8, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st Class Experience at Mercedes-Benz Grangemouth

I recently bought a car from Mercedes-Benz Grangemouth and the whole experience from start to finish was superb. I was looking initially at a few different cars and managed to whittle it down to two which I took out for a test drive. The staff were very accommodating and there was no hard sales pitch. I finally decided on the car I wanted. The buying process using the app was excellent. No faffing about with forms and paper. The road tax was organized on the spot, quickly by the salesperson. Everything was so smooth. My car was given to me polished and cleaned to a very high standard.
After driving about for a couple of hours I noticed a small chip on the windscreen. I popped back into the dealership and they acted on it immediately. A specialist was sent to my home a couple of days later to fix the chip. He did an excellent job and you'd struggle to find where the chip was. All in all, the experience with this dealership has been 1st class and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

July 3, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from start to finish

Excellent service from start to finish. Seamless purchase right through to delivery. Excellent customer service. All staff I encountered were fantastic. Duncan had been a dream. Chloe was super helpful and manager Adam the same. Faultless. Could not ask for more. Highly recommend.

July 10, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

✅ Excellent experience with my MG HS purchase from Arnold Clark

I had a very positive experience purchasing my vehicle from Arnold Clark. The staff were friendly, helpful and professional throughout the process. They explained everything clearly, answered my questions, and made the purchase simple and stress-free. The car was well prepared when I collected it, and I am very happy with my vehicle.

July 8, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve had 2 cars from Arnold Clark but…

I’ve had 2 cars from Arnold Clark but this time was so much better I didn’t have any stress with any part of it Zoe strang helped so much and dealt with it all and defo made me feel like I mattered and it wasn’t just about a sale

July 8, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service! Linwood branch

Bought a Toyota aygo from Arnold Clark in Linwood, Rin was amazing as a newly passed driver she really helped me find what was perfect and communication has also been amazing throughout! Couldn’t recommend more x

July 8, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New car

Very pleased with our experience from Arnold Clark. Great sales team, very knowledgeable and happy to help with everything,

July 3, 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Went to purchase a brand new Renault 4…

Went to purchase a brand new Renault 4 electric and trade in a dacia spring 74 plate cash purchase trying to low ball me on price off my car then pushing me into buying (Johnathon) bit bullying to be honest this was the blackpool Amy Jhonson Way branch walked away not impressed with the service received when cash buyers and price off car and first off said didn't have one in stock would be four months them mysteriously found one mmm definitely won't be purchase in next car from Arnold Clark after this experience

July 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Car Collection Oldbury.

Collected car yesterday from Oldbury.
BIG thanx to Rick for helping me thru the process right from where I first spotted the car!
Ricks professionalism & attention to detail was fantastic.
I have no hesitation in recommending Arnold Clark to anyone looking for a new car.

July 9, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Promises made, months of chasing, and terrible customer service

I purchased my car through the Aberdeen Craigshaw branch and collected it from the Newcastle-under-Lyme branch on 19 May. Unfortunately, what should have been a straightforward purchase has turned into nearly two months of chasing for something I was promised.

When I collected the vehicle, I specifically asked whether it came with the charger and the complimentary service and MOT plan. It wasn’t until all of the paperwork had been signed and payment had been taken that I was told the service and MOT plan hadn’t been added. I also discovered the charger was missing.

Later that day, my salesperson, Bryce, called to apologise and assured me that both issues would be resolved. The charger eventually arrived, but almost two months later I’m still waiting for the complimentary service and MOT plan that I was promised.

Throughout this time, I’ve had to chase for updates myself, with very little communication from the dealership. Most recently, I was told by a member of staff that the store manager would call me back the same day. That call never came.

I was then informed that because I arranged finance through an external lender, I wasn’t eligible for the complimentary service package. This made no sense to me, especially as I had already been assured it would be added to my vehicle when I collected it. If it was a complimentary offer, why should choosing independent finance mean I lose out on something I was led to believe was included?

The most disappointing part of this experience has been the lack of communication and the failure to honour what I was told at the point of collection. I’ve spent weeks chasing a resolution for something that should have been dealt with from the start.

Buying a car should be an exciting experience, but instead it’s been frustrating and unnecessarily stressful. I expected much better customer service and after-sales support. I hope this review encourages the dealership to improve how it communicates with customers and honours the commitments it makes.

May 19, 2026
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