Big Motoring World - Peterborough Reviews 

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Big Motoring World, Padholme Rd E, PE1 5XL Peterborough, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the 4th time I've purchased a car through Big Motoring World because it's so easy and straightforward with these guys. They have a huge selection of cars and excellent after sales support. The... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Having booked an appointment to look at a specific car, we ended up waiting in reception for about 20 minutes. Having examined the vehicle we expected a test drive only to be told we hadn’t booked on... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Nissan leaf was reasonably priced compared to similar cars of the same grade from other dealers. Speacial thanks to Stacey for helping sort out my warranty subscription.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

We waited over four hours to collect our car. Paperwork was not correct and we were told to take a V62 form to a post office to get the tax and a new V5c form. Previous owners name was crossed out... See more

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  1. Car Dealer
  2. Used Car Dealer

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We supply thousands of cars a month to customers across the UK. We strive to ensure all of our customers are over the moon and with a car that puts a smile on their face.


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  • Big Motoring World, Padholme Rd E, PE1 5XL, Peterborough, United Kingdom

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Positive experience given the low bar of used car sales.

A lot of the appointment seems to centre around their website. Which is fine, but what's the advantage over just looking at stuff online? Obviously you should see the car and test drive it before you buy but there was a lot of waiting around going through options that weren't relevant to my goal.
That said, the people were very friendly and helpful and I imagine some of this is out of their control. There could be more trust given to customers that they've done their due diligence and don't need hand holding through the whole process.

April 4, 2026
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Hi Mr and Mrs Hudson,

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback. We're glad you found our team friendly and helpful. We'll review the appointment process to ensure we're respecting our customers' research and time, and better balance online information with the in-person experience. Thanks for your insights.

Kindest Regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Sold GOV recall notice vehicle

I was purely subject of trade to complete the sale. No one tried to help, but sell me a car without being honest about its real condition.
We were buying vw id4.
I noticed my boy couldn’t open the door at the beginning. Didn’t pay much attention to it as I never had electric car before, though he touched it differently.
Next day after purchase, none could open the doors except the driver. For several days I am opening doors from inside. This model with my plate number is on government recall notice for safety issue regarding opening doors. 92000 cars were recalled.
How did they complete 200 points safety inspection, if im unable to open doors? They clearly lied about it and wanted to get rid of it , because someone accidentally accepted vehicle to their inventory.
I was offered bunch of discounts. Great, but now i understand why. I had to go Volkswagen main business and claim recall notice. Now im waiting for appointment so they can investigate. And than I have to go through all the hustle to get it fixed. Already paid insurances, care, warranty and road tax, so have to do it at all costs.
Thanks BigMW Peterborough for nothing

March 28, 2026
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Reply from Big Motoring World - Peterborough

Hi Tomas,

We’re very sorry to read about your experience and the concerns you’ve raised following your purchase.

What you’ve described, particularly regarding the door functionality and the safety recall, is understandably worrying and not the experience we want any of our customers to have. We take vehicle preparation and our inspection process extremely seriously, and it’s disappointing to hear that you feel this fell short in your case.

We also regret that you felt unsupported during the sale and that the condition of the vehicle was not clearly communicated. Transparency and customer care should always come before completing a transaction, and we’re sorry this wasn’t reflected in your experience.

Regarding the recall you’ve mentioned, safety-related manufacturer recalls are handled through authorised dealerships, as you’ve done, but we fully appreciate the inconvenience and disruption this has caused you, especially so soon after purchase.

Your feedback has been shared with our management team so we can review both our inspection procedures and sales process, including how vehicles with known or potential issues are handled before being offered for sale.

Kindest Regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff were amazing

Staff were friendly and explained everything in detail, there was no rush and was straight to the point with everything

April 3, 2026
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Hi Matthew,

Thank you for yur 5-star review!

I will pass along your lovely feedback to the team!

Kindest Regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a pleasure visiting this…

It was a pleasure visiting this dealer's site in Peterborough: customer facilities were very sleek, comfortable and well designed (free tea & coffee is a bonus); staff were very knowledgeable, engaging, friendly and helpful. Slightly higher prices than would be in private sale, but are justified by all the additional checks and warranties included for peace of mind. Bought my new car on the same day!

March 28, 2026
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Hi Yulia,

Thank you for your 5-star review!

I am pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with us at our Fengate branch!

Kindest Regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great after sales service

Charlotte was very prompt with replies. Charlotte clarified any queries and made the process easy for me. Charlotte was polite and friendly.

April 1, 2026
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Hi Abdul,

Thank you for your lovely 5-star review!

I will pass on your feedback to Charlotte.

Kindest regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Friendly Staff and Clear Guidance Throughout the Purchase.

I recently purchased a car from this dealership, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From the moment I walked in, the staff were incredibly friendly, approachable, and genuinely willing to help. They guided me through every step of the purchasing process, making what can often feel overwhelming into something smooth and straightforward.

What stood out the most was how clearly everything was explained. The team took the time to walk me through the entire process, answering all my questions with patience and professionalism. I never felt rushed or pressured, which made a big difference.

Additionally, the information provided on their website is excellent. The descriptions, details, and specifications for each car are clear, accurate, and very easy to understand. This made it much easier to narrow down my options before even visiting the dealership.

Overall, it was a great experience, and I would highly recommend this dealership to anyone looking for a hassle-free and well-supported car buying journey.

March 30, 2026
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Reply from Big Motoring World - Peterborough

Hi Sam,

Thank you for your review. We're happy to hear that you had a smooth and straightforward car-buying experience. We appreciate your comments regarding our team's friendly and helpful approach, as well as the clarity of information provided. Thank you for recommending us!

Kindest Regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Kept waiting for nearly 30 mins for a…

Kept waiting for nearly 30 mins for a pre-booked appointment. Not allowed to test drive the car without making a commitment to buy, which was never mentioned when we made the appointment. Wasted everyone's time.

March 29, 2026
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Reply from Big Motoring World - Peterborough

Hi Ashleigh,

We regret that you waited so long and could not test drive the vehicle as expected. We'll review our booking and test drive policies to prevent this in the future. Thanks for your feedback.

Kindest Regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good service very polite and helped us with some questions that we were concerned about Would recommend people to go have a look around and get a good deal

Good service very polite and informative
Very helpful with tax insurance cover and we have a cherished number plate was given the information about transferring it over to my new car

March 29, 2026
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Hi Mr P Tustanowski,

Thank you for your review!

Kindest regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very pleasant experience

Staff were very friendly a knowledgeable.
Receptionist had a sales person ready for me straight away.
Quick and easy sale.
Very easy to book a viewing/test drive online.
Very modern and well maintained facility with a wide range of cars.
The only downside was handing over the new car, there was a lot of waiting around inbetween seeing the car, completing V5 and tax to then driving away.

March 27, 2026
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Hi Nick,

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear you found our staff knowledgeable and the process quick. We will address the handover waiting times to improve the experience.

Kindest Regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth and no pressure sales process

Smooth and no pressure sales process. Sales manager was very patient and knowledgeable too. 👍🏻

March 28, 2026
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Hi Dean,

Thank you for your 5-star review!

Kindest Regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Satisfied customer

Friendly. Attentive and thorough.

March 27, 2026
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Hi Gil,

Thank you for your review!

Kindest Regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a great environment and very…

It was a great environment and very helpful with the paperwork side of thing a making sure I understand what I was singing before I did anything. The staff are very helpful.

March 19, 2026
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Hi Tyler,

Thank you for your amazing 5-star review!

Kindest regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a really great experience with…

I had a really great experience with Big Motoring World. The whole process was smooth and stress-free from start to finish. The staff were friendly, professional, and very helpful they took the time to answer all my questions and made sure I was comfortable with everything before making a decision.

There was a good selection of cars available, and I didn’t feel pressured at any point, which I really appreciated. Everything was explained clearly, and the service felt honest and transparent.

I’m very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend Big Motoring World to anyone looking for a reliable and straightforward car buying experience.

March 13, 2026
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Hi Katarzyna,

Thank you for your lovely 5-star review!

Kindest regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unfriendly staff and lack of information

The staff was not friendly and they did not bother to answer your questions. They did not know about the car technical info and when I asked them for a discount they said there is not discount as our cars are priced lower than everywhere. I can say they were rude somehow but I was aware of cheaper car with same model and spec. I did not buy from them and will not do it in future.

December 31, 2025
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Reply from Big Motoring World - Peterborough

Hi Houman,

Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience at the Fengate branch.

I am so sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience with us at our West Malling branch. We do completely understand our process may not be for everyone. All our vehicles are priced automatically and checked daily against Autotrader's live market value; this is to ensure we are priced competitively in the current market. We usually find that there is no need to haggle on price, as 90% of our cars are priced below market value, meaning our customers are getting a good deal on their next vehicle.

We do apologise if this was not to your liking.

I will pass on your feedback to the relevant department to be reviewed internally and our service going forward.

Kindest regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

My experience with the Sales Adviser and Aftercare

My experience with the Sales Adviser was good; however, I was disappointed that no information was provided regarding the tax on the vehicle until after the purchase was completed. This omission significantly diminished the excitement of buying the car.

I firmly believe that all sales staff should possess comprehensive knowledge of the high-end vehicles they sell to properly inform customers about future tax obligations. Furthermore, the new activation codes provided were non-functional, as the vehicle code was invalid due to the previous owner’s registration.

These issues have undeniably detracted from what should have been an exciting and seamless experience.

March 8, 2026
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Reply from Big Motoring World - Peterborough

Hi,

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.

We apologise for the experience you've had and understand your frustration with the process and the knowledge of the sales advisors. We strive to provide hassle-free and efficient service to our customers, and we regret that we fell short of your expectations.

I have passed this on to the relevant Management Teams so that this can be reviewed internally. Additional training will also be provided where necessary to ensure we provide a better service going forward.

Kindest regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impressive facilities with friendly…

Impressive facilities with friendly staff. Customer hospitality is extensive with a wide selection to suit all tastes. The coffee was exceptional.
Kai who attended us is very personable. He was never pushy and we felt in control at all times.
The odd thing we couldn’t at first get our heads around, he patiently ensured we eventually fully understood. He worked diligently to get us the most suitable deal.
I have no hesitation recommending Big Motoring World if anyone is looking to buy a quality used car.

March 13, 2026
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Hi David,

Thank you for your amazing 5-star review!

I will pass on your feedback to Kai.

Kindest regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing

Absolutely amazing, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! They provided so much help in finding and buying a car. Would 100% recommend anyone to Big Motoring World and definitely go back in future. Shy was incredible and provided everything I could ask for!

March 15, 2026
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Hi Chloe,

Thank you for your great 5-star review!

I will pass on your feedback to Shy.

Kindest regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booked for a test drive on a car at…

Booked for a test drive on a car at 5:30 and wasn't told that there would be an issue with the time. Rang to say I might be 10 minutes late and still wasn't told there would be an issue with the time and that it would be ok. Arrived in good time still anyway and was left sitting for 20 minutes even though there's so many sales people walking around. One eventually comes over and just reads about the car off the screen and then says can we come back another day as they close in an hour and there isn't enough time to test drive. Someone about to spend £25000 shouldn't have to be left sitting to then be told they cannot fulfil the request so will just go elsewhere.

March 20, 2026
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Reply from Big Motoring World - Peterborough

Hi Harry,

We are sorry to hear you had to wait longer than expected for your appointment and the service received. I have passed this feedback on to the management team at Fengate to ensure necessary training is carried out so that this is improved going forward.

Kindest regards,
Big Motoring World

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience

Gus greeted us and took us through our options he was helpful and friendly throughout the whole process. The cars were brought inside for us to look at and he was able to answer all questions we had about the cars. We were not pressured into a purchase as some companies do. All the cars were of such a high standard and the prices were so reasonable. All the staff taking us through the finance road tax and insurance were helpful and we got some amazing extras added on to the car I can not recommend enough

March 17, 2026
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Reply from Big Motoring World - Peterborough

Hi Briony,

Thank you for your lovely 5-star review!

I will pass on your feedback to Gus.

Kindest regards,
Big Motoring World

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