Brayleys Cars - Brayley Hyundai St Albans Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

Lyon Way, AL4 0LQ St Albans, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly welcoming staff wasn't worried at all quick easy pick up of the car. John who was helping me was lovely and when I picked the car up he got me to drive it around the block and explained all t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a really positive experience buying my new car. The sales assistant was kind, patient and informative, explaining everything clearly without ever making me feel pressured. He really put me at ea... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

First annual service £311 for kicking the tyres?! Changed me £30 for a dirty courtesy car that had active warning lights on the dash and did not clean my vehicle… I even had to return to get the book... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All communication was timely and helpful. Being able to check in online prior to drop off was very useful. Having the ability to track progress helped plan my day.

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  1. Car Dealer
  2. Auto Repair Shop
  3. Used Auto Parts Store
  4. Used Car Dealer

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Here at Brayleys, we want to ensure your experience with us is enjoyable and hassle-free. Whether you’re browsing our website, chatting to us by phone, or visiting our dealership, it’s our aim to provide you with all the information you need, give impartial advice, and help you secure the right vehicle for you. We’re also here to support you throughout ownership, with servicing and maintenance so you can enjoy a smooth ride mile after mile. Our Managing Director, Paul Brayley, started work as an apprentice automobile technician at the age of 16. He progressed through the ranks, gaining experience at all levels over his 44-year career, and founded Brayleys in 2003. Needless to say, Paul knows the automotive industry inside out, and it’s his dynamic energy and no-compromise approach to customer focus that has enabled Brayleys to expand from its humble beginnings to the successful business of today. Paul strongly believes in bringing family values to the workplace, and Brayleys offers a friendly, caring, responsible and respectful service to all customers, enabling them to trust us with their motoring needs time and again. We are members of the Automotive 30% Club, leading change in diversity, representation and gender balance across the UK automotive retail sector and we are an equal opportunities employer. Our businesses now represent five of the world’s best known automotive brands: Dacia, Honda, Kia, Mazda and Renault. With dealerships across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey, North London, Essex and Oxfordshire, we are well-placed to meet a diverse range of motoring requirements, from new and used car sales to Motability services and aftercare. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our dealerships, where our friendly staff are waiting to assist.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buying a car

I had a really positive experience buying my new car. The sales assistant was kind, patient and informative, explaining everything clearly without ever making me feel pressured. He really put me at ease and made the whole process feel straightforward and enjoyable. A genuinely great sales assistant and a credit to the dealership.

August 22, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

First annual service £311 for kicking…

First annual service £311 for kicking the tyres?! Changed me £30 for a dirty courtesy car that had active warning lights on the dash and did not clean my vehicle… I even had to return to get the book stamped as they hadn’t done it. Previous car was a Toyota and their servicing was far better deployed with video footage of the service itself and a thorough valet. Won’t be going here again!

August 28, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

I felt that the whole package surrounding the service was cursory. No warmth to the welcome, an environment that is empty and sterile, paying significantly for the servicing of an electric car that requires very little servicing and while the rate may be appropriate, the benefit of having the car cleaned - even that didn't happen. The car is till fine - no problems there but the transition to a new business owner appears to be very negative from the perspective of the client.

May 6, 2026
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Reply from Brayleys Cars - Brayley Hyundai St Albans

Hello Peter, Thank you for your feedback, I’m sorry that your recent visit left you disappointed.

I apologise that you did not receive the warm welcome and overall experience we aim to provide. I also understand your frustration regarding the complimentary vehicle clean, which we no longer routinely provide following a change made for environmental reasons.

I’m pleased to hear that your car itself is performing well, but I’m sorry that your experience has left you feeling negatively about the transition to our new premises and business. Your comments are appreciated and will be shared with the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service and vehicle…

Great customer service and vehicle service completed on time

August 21, 2026
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Hi Thomas, Thank you for your positive review. We really appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you back into the dealership on your next visit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

August 20, 2026
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Hi Laura, We are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Take care!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy of booking the service

Easy of booking the service. But l was a bit dissapointed on the day as I wasn't updated of the progress or texted to let me know my car was ready, l had to call at 4.15pm.

August 17, 2026
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Hi Christine, Thank you very much for your honest feedback. We are glad that your overall experience was positive but will make note of the areas where improvements can be made, to improve future customer experiences.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful service department

Very helpful service department, courteous and polite. A pleasure to visit.

August 19, 2026
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Hi, We are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Third year service and MOT

Service dealt with efficiently and speedily

August 18, 2026
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Hi, Thank you for your positive review. We really appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you back into the dealership on your next visit.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Whatever happened to Brayleys excellent service...

Two years ago, after being heavily dissatisfied with another different Hyundai dealership, I decided to give Brayleys (in their former location in St Albans city centre) a try to serve my car. Their service exceeded so much my expectations that I could but not leave an excellent review expressing my deep satisfaction. Two years after that experience, and now in their new location, I find myself not being able to match that initial exhilarating impression anymore.
Already last year, when I took my car for service and MOT, upon arrival there was chaos about where to leave the car parked but I tried not to be too critical about it because they had just moved into this new location. This year the real problem was Customer Service - truly questionable, not to say unacceptable.
Main problems I found:
1. Same chaos about where to leave the vehicle for service, no indications of any kind and no one to help.
2. Appalling customer service standards, especially when I went in to ask where best to park my car. No greetings, no acknowledgement, apart from a woman with reddish hair seating at one of the service desks, telling me while looking down at some documents to wait. She never actually helped me in the end.
3. I had to wait long hours to get the car back, only to be told that there is an option at the time of booking where customers can specify that they'll be waiting so that their vehicle will be given priority. Why no one asked me that when I phoned up to make my booking?
4. When I was sent a link to start my check-in the day before, I selected to have new wipers installed. I thought the price was fairly reasonable, but as far as I remember, there was no information saying that the price excluded VAT. At the time of collecting my keys and paying for this add-on, not only the woman with reddish hair did not read out to me the amount to be paid, but it was only afterwards that I realised that they had charged almost £9 of VAT on top of the price shown originally. Totally dishonest!
To the people at the top of this business, do not keep sleeping under the laurels, whatever reputation you had before is being flushed away by your very poor service and lack of care. I'll have to think twice before booking my service with you again next year.

August 18, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All communication was timely and…

All communication was timely and helpful. Being able to check in online prior to drop off was very useful. Having the ability to track progress helped plan my day.

August 17, 2026
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Hi, Thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review. We really appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you back into the dealership on your next visit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service i got was second to none.

The service i got was second to none.
The professional approach by the reception/service staff/customer service, made me feel valued and confident that my car was on good hands

August 14, 2026
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Hi Cliff, We are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Take care!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service, friendly and helpful

August 13, 2026
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Hi Chris, Thank you for your review, we are very happy to hear of your positive experience! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything else we can do for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've come here for a few years now and…

I've come here for a few years now and the Standards are exceptional, very friendly and helpful staff. I was also impressed by the the lady at the service desk who was very polite and very helpful, I will continue to have my car serviced here

August 10, 2026
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Hi Nick, We are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Take care!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My car was booked in for a routine…

My car was booked in for a routine service at Brayley Hyundai St Albans. Service reception opened promptly at 8 a.m. and vehicle was checked in by friendly staff. I was informed my vehicle would be ready for collection by 5 p.m. Later in the day I returned to the dealership and decided to wait for more information. There is a Job status screen showing the status of the process of each vehicle booked in to the dealership that day, this was very helpful to view and I was able to wait patiently. I received a text message whilst waiting at the dealership around 4 .p.m. informing me that my vehicle was ready for collection. The Service receptionist, Liesa, went through documentation when I collected the vehicle and walked me to where my vehicle was parked at handover. When I booked the vehicle in, I was informed that the vehicle would NOT be washed/valeted and that a tree would be planted instead. This is totally acceptable. Good work Brayley Hyundai. It would be very rewarding for customers to see statistics on display at the dealership of how GREEN Brayley Hyundai is, i.e. trees planted/ water saved. Overall I am very happy with the work carried out on my vehicle and the good customer service I received by this dealership.

August 12, 2026
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Reply from Brayleys Cars - Brayley Hyundai St Albans

Hi James, Thank you for your review. We are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. Have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient and friendly

Efficient and friendly from booking to completion of service from all staff

August 10, 2026
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Hi John, Thank you for your review, we are very happy to hear of your positive experience! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything else we can do for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another positive experience with the…

Another positive experience with the service team here. They are always super helpful and friendly. WOuld be good if they could bring the car washing service back though!

August 7, 2026
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Hi Simon, We are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very welcomed at the Service desk

Very welcomed at the Service desk. Excellent customer service, full explanation of the process, kept informed. Whole process was very easy.

August 5, 2026
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Hi Isabel, Thank you for your positive review. We really appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you back into the dealership on your next visit.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Booked as a wait for service

Booked as a wait for service, I was told when I arrived for the service I was mistaken and got it all wrong by a very officious receptionist.
The appointment was originally booked in early June, however for a couple of weeks I've been pestered by email, text messages telling me I need to urgently book a service date.
The systems are rubbish but it appears the customer gets it all wrong.
Will definitely look for a new service provider!

August 5, 2026
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