Brayleys Cars - Brayley Mazda Harpenden Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

Luton Road 17, AL5 2UA Harpenden, England, GB

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

3rd year Mazda Service+MOT: Arranging a Collection & Delivery of my Mazda CX5 for its 3rd year service & First MOT was an easy process- though need to give plenty of notice to guarantee a Collection/... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service. Car was booked in for service and MOT. I paid a little extra to have my car collected and returned to my home address. This is a hassle free and very convenient way to have... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our car was recently serviced at Brayleys Harpenden. Collected from home which is great service as so many garages don’t offer this. We pay for this but well worth it. Kept up to date & sent a video... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb and fast help from the service team. We had an electrical problem with the car, that needed urgent attention, because we couldn't risk driving it too far and breaking down. Various wa... See more

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Company details

  1. Car Dealer
  2. also in
  3. Auto Repair Shop
  4. Used Auto Parts Store
  5. 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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  • Luton Road 17, AL5 2UA, Harpenden, England, United Kingdom

  • 01582 464100

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Problems with the online system for booking a service

I booked a service using the online system, which allowed me to book a specific time, 10 o’clock to 11. When I arrived at the dealership, there was nowhere to park and I was told to park on double yellow lines then, at reception, was told the car would be ready by 5:30; not what I had booked (ie a 1 hour service, for which I had a confirmation email).
I expressed my displeasure at this and in the end, my car was ready for collection after 2.5 hours; luckily I had not made any other appointments and was able to cope with the hour and a half delay on this occasion.
There is obviously a problem with the online booking system that requires fixing to stop my experience from constantly repeating.
It is important to note that all of the staff I dealt with at the dealership were as helpful as possible and that none of the above comments are directed at them, nor do they have any responsibility for them.

October 13, 2025
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Thank you for your feedback, which is appreciated. Our booking system is currently being upgraded so that it integrates with our workshop loading system, so future experience should be improved.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disorganised

Pleasant reception area. Friendly front office staff. Disorganised behind the scenes.
Was called to say the car would be ready in 15 minutes. Arrived to collect the car after 30 minutes. Car was not ready. Reception staff told me the car would be bought round to the front. It never happened. I finally tracked down my car in the car park, it was waiting to be cleaned. I just hope the mechanic that did the work was better organised than the rest of the team!

September 30, 2025
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Hello and thank you for your review. We're sorry that your experience wasn't as slick as it should have been and understand that our aftersales manager has now addressed this with you. If you have any outstanding issues, please don't hesitate to contact jordan.greening@brayleys.co.uk

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mazda2 service

Had my Mazda2 serviced there yesterday. As always, the staff are very polite and helpful.

September 23, 2025
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Hi Deb, 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

Mazda 2 MOT

MOT booked appointment time kept with pass together with an honest appraisal as to minor defects and advisories on a 18 year old Mazda 2.
As ever a welcoming team.

September 22, 2025
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Hi Peter, 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 and very polite and kept…

Great service and very polite and kept up to date with any work needed to be done to my car

September 18, 2025
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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 1 out of 5 stars

Brayleys Don’t Sell Cars

I rang to enquire about buying a brand new car from them they took my details and said “yes sir we will get back to you”. Nothing more heard from them, they are not the slightest bit interested in selling cars.

August 14, 2025
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Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that you haven't received contact, although we can see that attempts have been made to contact you. Our sales management team will look into what went wrong - in the meantime, don't hesitate to email daniel.butler@brayleys.co.uk as it might be that we have recorded your contact details incorrectly. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great for Mazda servicing

Brayleys Harpenden used to be a Mazda and Kia dealership but has recently dropped Mazda to be a Kia only dealership. That said it is still an approved Mazda service centre so I continue to use them as they as reliable do a thorough job and are competitively priced (which many Mazda dealerships are not!) They even finish the job with a valet and car wash. Yes thoroughly recommended.
Now that Mazda have foolishly decided to drop physical controls in favour of a "Do all" touch screen for the new CX5 it looks like I will be swapping to Kia and probably Brayleys!

August 14, 2025
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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

Excellent service

August 13, 2025
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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

Excellent experience spoilt by car park issue!

Friendly professional efficient staff.
Good progress report.
Advised with explanation on replacement items needed whilst servicing my vehicle.
Only one downside is the area where you park the car. Far too many vehicles and difficult to manoeuvre. Plus I met a very angry customer when turning into the car park to drop off coming towards me extremely aggressive. I thought he was going to crash into me.
I know you are aware of the car park issue but it needs to be addressed as a priority.

July 30, 2025
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Hi Annie, 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

Good overall experience

I was able to get a date that suited me. I waited while car was being serviced and this was completed earlier than expected. Cold and hot refreshments available. Used customer WiFi and was able to work while I waited.

June 24, 2025
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Hi Tara, 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

Brayley service staff

Brayley reception staff were, as usual, polite and efficient, informing me of the likely cost upfront, calling to check with me before unanticipated work was carried out and letting me know when to pick up. The actual servicing work was well done and car well cleaned.

May 30, 2025
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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

Great 5 star experience!

Great experience as always at Brayleys! Friendly, professional service from people who care!

May 19, 2025
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Hi Lynda, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this positive rating! Have a wonderful day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 Star Service

I took my car in for service and mot on 18th March.
I walked in through the showroom and was greeted immediately and shown to the service area. I was attended to straight away by Tom who had all the paperwork ready and went through everything. Brayley’s phoned me to advise what work was needed and the cost involved. It was all completed and they phoned me to advise that it was ready for collection.
Jodie went through the final paperwork with me then brought my car to the forecourt.
I can honestly say, it was 5 star service!

March 18, 2025
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Hi Gill, 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

Great Service

Great Service

March 13, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this positive rating! Have a wonderful day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Car booked in for 3 year service and MOT at Bradley’s, Harpenden.
Booking in process was swift; the work was done in less than estimated time ; staff efficient and polite.
Negative- chairs in waiting area uncomfortable for shorter people.

February 13, 2025
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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

All staff were most helpful & polite

All staff were most helpful & polite
Thanks to all

January 30, 2025
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Hi Marion, 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

Such a friendly and welcoming service. Dropped my car off as arranged for its first service and it was ready at the time agreed. Serviced and cleaned. Excellent

January 28, 2025
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Hi Jill, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this positive rating! Have a wonderful day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, Friendly and efficient!!

I have been using Brayleys Harpenden for 11 years now!! And I cannot fault the service I receive year after year. Friendly team that go over and above. I have my car serviced and MOT’d here and they keep me up to date with what they are doing I never feel that I am being taken for a ride when it comes to work that needs to carried out. I will continue to use them and can highly recommend their services. It sounds cliche but as a woman, to be able to take a car to a garage and feel like you can trust the advice that you are given is golden.

January 15, 2025
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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

Carry On Brayleys

Brayleys still service my 16 year old Mazda2 and have kept it going for many years now. All the staff are friendly, courteous and efficient. No need to go anywhere else.

January 14, 2025
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Hi Jenny, Thank you for your positive review. We really appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you back into the dealership on your next visit.

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