Big Van World Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently bought a big van from Mike Jnr at big van world and it was a very pleasant straight forward transaction. Mike ensured the van was ready for collection when I went to collect it and also did... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very impressed with the service. Went Saturday & Michael Austen helped us choose a new van, took for a test drive then talked through any questions we had. Picked van up today (Monday) unfortunately,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tasmin really made the experience of securing my next vehicle so easy......a very warm welcome & extremely efficient, professional handling of the whole process. I would thoroughly recommend Big Van... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Simon was great. He was helpful & knowledgeable & the whole process (we purchased a van) was pretty straightforward & easy. We're collecting our van as we speak 😀 They also have a great selection of... See more

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  1. Truck Dealer
  2. Car Dealer
  3. Used Car Dealer
  4. Van Rental Agency

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Big Van World is Britain's No. 1 van supermarket. We've got a fantastic range of used vans for sale from our dealership in Swindon to meet a range of business and personal needs.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

little Mike was great knows his stuff…

little Mike was great knows his stuff no hassle sorting out new van

February 29, 2024
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Reply from Big Van World

Thank you Craig! We are proud of our knowledgeable staff and glad to hear they made a positive impact on your sales experience at Big Van World. We hope to see you again 👋😁

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very good service very easy to deal with

February 21, 2024
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Reply from Big Van World

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and share your positive experience here at Big Van World. We are so pleased you had a great service and we hope to see you again soon. 👍😁

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big vanworld were very helpful and…

Big vanworld were very helpful and extremely reliable in getting me into a my new vehicle.

February 20, 2024
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Reply from Big Van World

Thank you for the fantastic review, Tobias! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that Big Van World could provide helpful and reliable service in getting you into your new vehicle. 🚐💨 Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and it’s great to know we met your expectations. If you ever need any assistance or are looking for another van, we’re always here to help! 👍✨

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy from big van world!

If I could give anyone any advice it would be to not buy any vehicles from big van world.
Bought a vehicle over Christmas, within 2 days of having the vehicle the engine management light came on.
Took the vehicle back to get fixed, picked it back up after being ‘fixed’ and was told it was a sensor issue.
Two days later the light comes back on again!! Was told it was the same sensor but they wanted to keep the car overnight to road test to ensure it didn’t come back on.
Picked the vehicle up the following day only for find over half a tank of petrol had been used supposedly road testing…. But guess what the engine management light came back on!
I then proceeded to phone after sales with no answer, left several voicemails that were never returned.
I have taken the vehicle to Ford the manufactures as they also sold me the vehicle with an outstanding recall, only to be told it needs a new catalytic converter, which big van world obviously knew about but just didn’t want to fix it, and instead treated me like a thick young girl and brushed me off saying it was sensor issues.

February 17, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Will was incredibly professional and…

Will was incredibly professional and helpful throughout.
Highly recommended

February 17, 2024
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Reply from Big Van World

Thank you Chris, we're thrilled to hear that William went above and beyond to help you find a van. We love that you would highly recommend Big Van World. Thank you for sharing your experience!🚚⭐

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a transit connect from Will at…

Bought a transit connect from Will at Big Van World and I couldn’t be happier. Two months later I’m still as happy as I was the day I picked it up. 5*

December 23, 2023
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Reply from Big Van World

Thank you for the amazing 5-star review! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear that you’re still as happy with your Transit Connect as the day you picked it up. 🚐😊 Will and the team at Big Van World always strive to deliver vehicles that exceed expectations. If you ever need any further assistance or are looking for another van in the future, we’re here to help. Enjoy your Transit Connect, and thank you for choosing us! 👍✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good choice of vans

Great customer service, great van, very happy with price.lots of choice.
Speak to Will if you need a van.

February 14, 2024
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Reply from Big Van World

Thank you for the wonderful review, John! 😊 We're delighted to hear that you found our customer service exceptional and are happy with your new van and the price. 🚐💨 Enjoy your new van, and feel free to reach out if you need anything else. ✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great prices

Great prices, great customer service
10 out of 10👍🏻

February 12, 2024
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Reply from Big Van World

Thank you for the awesome feedback Wes! 🙌 We're thrilled to hear you found our prices and customer service top-notch! 😊 Knowing you rate Big Van World 10 out of 10 means a lot to us. If you ever need assistance or are looking for another van, we’re always here to help. 🚐✨ Enjoy your new vehicle!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service
From salesman Micheal Austen

January 22, 2024
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Reply from Big Van World

Thank you for sharing your experience with Mike. We are so pleased you had a great service at Big Van World. 🚛✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A call to Mike was all that was needed

I had been looking for a pickup to replace my van and had settled on a Nissan Navara. After a couple of weeks of shopping around I came across a low mileage Tekna from Big Van World which seemed to be slightly under priced.
A call to the very helpful Mike led to placing a deposit, hoping against hope that I could collect before Christmas. Mike pulled out all the stops and I collected the vehicle just four days later ( it would have been even quicker if I hadn’t insisted on switching finance companies half way through).
The vehicle was perfect and Mike took time to answer any questions I had. Since returning home, a number of people have mistakingly assumed the vehicle was new, and have been amazed by the quality.
Thank you Mike.

December 22, 2023
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Reply from Big Van World

Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that you found the perfect Nissan Navara at Big Van World and that Mike was able to assist you every step of the way. 🚗✨ It’s great to know that he went above and beyond to ensure you could collect your vehicle before Christmas, despite the changes with financing. We take pride in offering top-quality vehicles at fantastic prices, so we’re delighted that the condition of your Tekna exceeded expectations! Thank you for choosing us! 👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Tasmin

Great service from Tasmin, love my new truck! Very good communication.

December 22, 2023
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Reply from Big Van World

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Julian. We pride ourselves on our stock and the product knowledge from the team so it is great that their communication skills have been acknowledged. Thank you for your review. ✨👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tasmin was fantastic service

Tasmin was fantastic service
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December 22, 2023
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Reply from Big Van World

Thank you for your kind words! We're proud of our knowledgeable staff and glad to hear Tasmin made a positive impact on your experience at Big Van World. If you have any more questions or need assistance, we’re here to help! 👍😁

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Josh - apparently helps 700 customers a year .. yet not willing to help me?!

Placed a deposit Sunday 10th I was told by josh it should be ready for collection Sunday 17th - This was delayed to Tuesday 19th (no problem) but I had to chase for an update.

I advised I wouldn’t be able to collect until Thursday 21st in the evening due to work commitments. It was a “NO” Josh told me he finishes at 5pm so I could not collected. After a lengthy phone call of me trying to understand why one of his colleagues couldn’t help me on the one day I was able to come, I was still told no and I would have to wait even longer until the following week… his attitude left a bitter taste, with what I felt very little empathy .. he simply repeatedly told me how many customers he helps and he’s the busiest guy and that I’d just have to do another day because he simply does not do business that way etc. etc… which is of very little help to me ..he very clearly did not want to help me find a solution to allow me to collect the car.

I spent the next hour or so rearranging my work commitments for the following week to free up some time to collect the vehicle.

To then receive an email .. saying magically someone else could help me?!?! Weird when I was repeatably told NO … on the phone.

After careful consideration I decided that I felt I did not want to purchase the car, if this was the level of care when I’m trying to purchase, god forbid anything happen and I need any aftercare (I can see now Josh has been mentioned by name in a previous review for bad aftercare) , I sent polite email to Josh advising that I no longer wish to purchase and I got a rather rude response ..

Again advising of how many customers he has helped ..

that I’m unprofessional for putting a deposit down and not actually viewing the car ..

That it’s not a big deal I’m too busy and don’t want to buy the car …

And to confirm I can have the deposit refunded but il have to wait a week?!?

I can’t speak on everyone at Big van world but I certainly wouldn’t want to purchase or deal with Josh.

December 20, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tasmin was very helpful

Tasmin was very helpful, we’ve had a few good vehicles and we’ve been very nicely looked after! We will be back for more!

December 12, 2023
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Reply from Big Van World

Thank you for your kind words, Stephen! We're proud of our knowledgeable staff and glad to hear Tasmin made a positive impact on your experience at Big Van World. If you have any more questions or need assistance, we’re here to help! 👍😁

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid a deposit

Paid a deposit, test drove a vehicle - with no insurance! No customer support! Requested refund, still waiting 4 weeks! Awful business do not use!!

November 21, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased a Range Rover Sport from BVW

Purchased a Range Rover Sport from BVW. Mike Jnr. was very helpful and a few initial minor issues with the car were fully sorted out before collection. Very pleased with the car and service so far.

November 28, 2023
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Reply from Big Van World

Thank you for your fantastic feedback, Nigel! We’re glad to hear that Michael provided you with excellent service and that any minor issues with your Range Rover Sport were promptly addressed in our workshop. It’s great to know you’re happy with the final outcome! We really appreciate your review and are here for you if you need anything else in the future. 🤩👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mike was great from start to finish

Mike was great from start to finish. The vans great and very tidy for the age and miles it’s done.

I would recommend big van world to everyone.

Thank you.

December 6, 2023
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Reply from Big Van World

Thank you, Darren, for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us throughout the buying process. At Big Van World, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality, reliable vans that meet our customers' needs, no matter their age or mileage. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing Big Van World! 😍👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"Celebrating a decade of incredible…

"Celebrating a decade of incredible service from Big Van World Swindon! 🎉 A huge thank you to the amazing team and a special shoutout to Josh for making my recent purchase of the Ranger Thunder such a seamless experience. 🚙💨 It's been exactly 10 years since I drove off the lot with my trusty Sprinter Van, and it's still going strong. Here's to a decade of reliability and another chapter with my new ride! 🙏 #BigVanWorld #GratefulCustomer #DecadeOfService"

November 18, 2023
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Reply from Big Van World

🎉 Thank you for your incredible review and for being a valued customer for a decade! We're thrilled to hear that your experience with Big Van World Swindon has been so positive.🚙💨 It's fantastic to know that your trusty Sprinter Van has served you well for ten years. We appreciate your loyalty and are excited to be a part of this new chapter with your latest ride. Here’s to many more years of reliable service ahead! 🙏

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unreliable

From start to end my experience with big van world has been stressful. The customer service when we entered the building wasn't great they were trying to serve to many customers at once. There was major lack of communication which then in turn resulted in us being sold a faulty vehical which then completely broke down within 3 days of having it.

August 26, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at all costs

Update: further to my review below. These are utter scumbags dont go anywhere near them for your new van. They eventually turned up to fix and collect the van. Brought the wrong part with them so couldn't fix it, took the keys and log book, came back 2 days later with correct part and took van away. They still havnt released my funds back to me nearly 2 weeks after taking the keys and log book and are now claiming I didn't give them the log book.
Terrible experience with this dealership. Avoid! Sold me a van with a faulty alternator and noisey timing chain, despite servicing and MOTing the vehicle. They then tried to blame myself for the faults and suggested that I drove the van home 120 miles from dealership and reported the van as fine ...I did not drive the van home its was delivered to me as when I originally went to collect the vehicle there was a radio problem (probably linked to the failing alternator). Within 24 hours of me receiving the van and the first time I drove it to work the low battery stop warning light appeared on the dashboard so I immediately informed the Dealership. Aftersales team told me I should get the work done on warranty. So I took it to a mechanic who diagnosed the faulty alternator and noisey timing chain and advised me to return the van to dealership as I shouldn't be having these problems as soon as I've bought the van. Dealership is making it as difficult as possible to reject the van and return my money under my consumer rights.

August 4, 2023
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