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Considering 51 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being helpful, patient, and professional, often going above and beyond to ensure a smooth experience. Many highlight the excellent service, noting efficient handling, good aftercare, and knowledgeable staff providing detailed information. However, some customers noted that prices for services and repairs were often expensive, with charges for diagnostics even when issues were known. Some people were dissatisfied with customer service, mentioning being dismissed, ignored, or facing difficulties with post-sale responsibilities and unfulfilled promises. A few reviewers also experienced issues with vehicle quality upon delivery, unexpected damage during service, or unresolved car faults.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service!! We would just like to highly recommend the wonderful service we received from Sam Crawford from Ashford branch of Caffyns. From the very start Sam was extremely helpful, patie... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I stopped using main dealers 20 years ago after experiences with Audi, but with an EV, an EX30, I can't drop it around to my local neighbourhood garage for repair. So I'm really pleased that Eastbourn... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited Caffyns to view and test drive the Cupra Tavascan and was looked after by Georgia. Her knowledge of the car was unbelievable, and I asked some difficult questions I didn’t expect to be answe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I want to highly praise Caffyns VW Worthing and to especially thank Joe Cosgrave for his excellent help and patient support throughout the whole process. Two weeks on, we are delighted with the c... See more


Company details

  1. Car Dealer
  2. Audi Dealer
  3. Car Repair and Maintenance
  4. SEAT dealer
  5. Skoda Dealer
  6. Volkswagen Dealer

About Caffyns

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Over 150 Years of History

Caffyns is proud to be one of the longest running dealerships in the country, having been established for over 150 years. Moving into the motor industry in 1903, we have been offering customers a huge number of new cars, used cars and servicing options ever since.

With 9 franchises available across 17 dealerships in Sussex and Kent, we have something for everyone. The prestigious brands we represent are Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Lotus, MG, Vauxhall, Volvo & LEVC. Finance, business offers and vans are all available, depending on your lifestyle needs.


Exceptional Customer Service

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff across our Caffyns dealerships are here to help with all of your vehicle requirements from sales, business and Motability to aftersales, both in person and on social media.

We are always striving to provide the very best customer service, so we always welcome your feedback on Trust Pilot. Please let us know about your experience with Caffyns to help us improve and also help other customers too.


Outstanding Aftersales Experience

Aside from offering fantastic offers on new and used vehicles, we also boast comprehensive servicing, parts, accessories and repairs as well as other aftersales products to help you get the most out of your car. Our manufacturer approved service centres and fully trained technicians provide the highest quality aftersales for your vehicle, so you can always drive away with confidence.


Motability

Caffyns is proud to be a premier partner of the Motability scheme, ensuring that it’s easier and more affordable than ever for anyone to drive. We have Motability specialists in every branch who are ready and waiting to offer friendly advice and find you the perfect vehicle.


Giving Back to the Community

Here at Caffyns we are always looking for ways to give back to the local communities where our dealerships are. We have partnered with charities such as St Wilfred’s Hospice, Haviland House and Blind Veterans UK in the past and we hope to continue to do so.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently bought a new car from caffyns Audi worthing

I recently bought a new car from caffyns and it was such a pleasant easy experience. Simon who dealt with my purchase and part exchange was amazing so a special thank you to him. Anybody else that I had contact with either in person. By phone or by email was very friendly and professional. Nothing was too much trouble and it was the smoothest car purchase I have ever had. My new car was presented perfectly and every aspect of the car was explained very clearly. I could not be happier. Thank you everyone at caffyns Audi worthing

July 13, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hi John, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful five-star review with us! We are thrilled to hear that your car purchase at Audi Worthing was such a pleasant and easy one. Simon is indeed amazing, and we will make sure to pass along your special thank you to him. Best regards, Caffyns

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Skoda YETI parcel shelf

Replacement parcel shelf - Skoda Yeti. Spotted a suitable item online and emailed my registration to check compatibility. Nick of Caffyns Tunbridge Wells replied within 30 minutes to confirm a match. Item was good value compared to the price of tatty second hand options on various sites and next day delivery was only £11.74
Quality item, efficient service and speedy delivery. Thank you 😃👍

July 16, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hi Marian, many thanks for the five-star review! We're delighted to hear you're happy with the service you received from our Parts team at Tunbridge Wells. Nick will be most happy to read your kind words. We hope your new parcel shelf will serve you well over the coming year! Best wishes, Caffyns

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My MG ZS experience.

My car, MG ZS just 3 years old and 13,000 miles, was transported to the Ashford Site on 3 June 2024, following a breakdown. Seemed to be a failed Clutch! Advised that it was not registered on MG Computer System confirmed by Call to MG H.O., but would be looked at on 20th. They would Call me. They did not! I contacted MG Agent where car was purchased who forwarded 'confidential Servicing' details direct to Caffyns thus enabling Registration on System. Then told Car was in Workshop requiring new Gearbox, at 3 years/13,000 miles. I have never in 70 years of driving had a failed Clutch or Gearbox! Further Call, early July to Caffyns, revealed it was outside again with Part 'on Order'. I called 3x today, 15 July, to be told that I would be called back! I have received Neither an Email nor a Call as to present situation.

June 3, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hi Ken, we're sorry to hear of your experience. This is not the level of customer service we're well known to deliver. We can confirm your Service Advisor Megan will be in touch with you today to discuss this matter. Best regards, Caffyns

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service

To say the least I was very impressed with the level of service I received from all at Eastbourne Audi.
The car itself an Audi A1
Is more than impressive, love it .

July 12, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hi Andrew, Thank you for the five star rating and review! We are glad you had a great experience at our dealership and we wish you many happy miles in your new car. Best Wishes, Caffyns

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently bought a new Polo from Caffyns…

Recently bought a new Polo from Caffyns in Worthing. In spite of the distance from where we live, Jon Poxon, was fantastic from start to finish and we would thoroughly recommend him / them to you.

June 22, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hi Tony, Thank you for the five star rating and review! We are glad you had a great experience at our dealership. Best Regards, Caffyns

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used Tiguan R

Caffyns Worthing I would just like to say what a absolute pleasure it was from start to finish getting are used Tiguan from you from a very friendly greeting from reception to the professional sales team Georgia Dean was absolutely five star we have never been treated this well when we have brought new cars oh and the car best car I've ever driven

June 22, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hi Dean, Thank you for the five star rating and review! We are glad you had a great experience at our dealership, we wish you many happy miles in your new car. Best Regards, Caffyns

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They have no idea!

Very poor service when i had my Audi serviced there. I paid the bill and then realised there were different mileages on the invoice and on the service book/car! They said it was not possible to change it! When i go to sell the car, it looks really suspicious having 2 different mileages on the service invoice and in the car service so i said i would stay until it was changed. Surprise, surprise, 10 minutes later, the mileages matched. Never going back there again.

June 28, 2023
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Reply from Caffyns

Hello, we're sorry to hear of your experience at our dealership. If you would like to discuss this further with us, please email: feedback@caffyns.co.uk. Thank you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They have no idea about customer service

I have submitted reviews previously but what a shower this place is, never again will I use this company once the warranty expires.

Numerous problems since purchased, recent one battery low warning (not done even 10,000 miles) it’s not as if it’s not used, called last Friday shocked that someone actually answered & since battery has totally died, 5 calls on keep being told an advisor will call you back but not a peep.

Actually just had a call, can take it in 20 days time! it’s a disgrace. Now got a car sitting outside that I can’t even move.

June 21, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Thank you for your feedback and apologies you have received poor service, the aftersales Manager would like to review your concern. Can you please contact the aftersales manager directly chris.tout@caffys.co.uk with your details and he will get back in contact with you within 24 hours.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Vauxhall and MG dealerships

I originally intended to buy a Vauxhall from Caffyns and was very impressed by the way Joshua delt with my enquiry but the car I eventually purchased was an MG from Caffyns and delt with by James who was equally friendly and professional. The sales personnel in both franchises made the customer feel very valid.

June 14, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hello Mr Picton, Thank you for the five star rating and review! We are glad you had a great experience at both of our dealerships and wish you many happy miles in your new MG. Best Regards, Caffyns

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great car and super service :)


I recently purchased a used car from Volvo Eastbourne (Caffyns). I did this online and needed delivery of the vehicle. The car was exactly as described and I was very impressed with the exceptional service I received from their Sales Exec. Ben. His communication was excellent at every stage of the process and he even delivered the car himself! Very pleased with both the car and their service.

June 10, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hi Lois Dudley, Thank you for the five star rating and review! We are glad you had a great experience at our dealership. Best Regards, Caffyns

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yeti boot floor..

Orderd raised boot floor for my Yeti.
Great to deal with delivery 2 days
Top Service.will use again....
Colin. Reed.....

June 11, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hi Colin, Thank you for the five star rating and review! We are glad you had a great experience at our dealership. Best Regards, Caffyns

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor after sales service

Very poor after sales service, I wrote to the After Sales Manager who did not even acknowledge my letter, he passed it to a member of his team who was on holiday for 2 weeks. I am having issues with a brand new A3 on going for 18 months. The car has been in & out of the dealership throughout this time. This is the second car from them to have a problem they have been unable to fix. They are quick enough to sell you a car but not so good at the customer service bit. Check out the history page on Caffyns web site where it states "Caffyns have not lost sight of their founders’ values of personal, friendly service and customer care offered by their long term commitment to both the car and the customer." Not sure this is still the case, I suspect Mr Caffyn senior maybe turning in his grave. I was going to complain to their HQ but have seen one review where it says they do not even reply so perhaps I see a trend developing here. Standing by waiting for the cut & paste reply to this review. Think very carefully before buying from Caffyns, other dealerships are available.

June 6, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hello Mr Roberts, Please accept our apologies for the response you have received to your communication, we pride ourselves in delivering great customer service however we seem to have let you down on this occasion. One of our team will make contact with you today in an effort to resolve your concern.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never again

Never again. Utter shambles from start to finish from Caffyns MG Ashford. I'm just writing this now after the warranty has run out in case I needed them to fix anything, not that they probably would. It started with the car not being prepared on time, all the agreed touch ups not being carried out, the car not MOT'd or serviced, even a bolt missing from one of the wheels! They put new brake pads on top of old brakes discs. My car must have spent 6 weeks on their forecourts (the service stuff is carried out by the Skoda arm) and even then not everything was fixed. Not much communication and continually having to chase them up. I even collected my car with more damage than when it went in as somebody had backed it into a wall when moving it. Beware

June 6, 2023
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Reply from Caffyns

Hi Daniel, we're sorry to hear of your experience at our dealership. If you would like to discuss this further with us, please email: feedback@caffyns.co.uk. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 Star service team.

Very professional, experienced and helpful staff.

May 28, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hi Ann, Thank you for the five star rating and review! We are glad you had a great experience at our dealership. Best Regards, Caffyns

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dishonest dealership

Very poor communication. Don’t expect to get what you’re paying for. When I asked if my new vehicle would be taxed and MOTd they said yes. But I’m collection they wanted me to pay for the tax, fortunately they covered the MOT. Am now checking it has everything else they said it would come with. Missold!

May 22, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hello, We are sorry to hear about your experience at our dealership. If you would like to discuss this issue further please email us on feedback@caffyns.co.uk. Kind Regards, Caffyns

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Car was collected exactly when you said…

Car was collected exactly when you said it would be-Good feed back from mechanic re service and MOT. and then cleaned ( which is always appreciated ) and delivered back to my drive.
Subsequently Phil very helpfully installed the My Audi App so that I could continue with Google Maps.

May 19, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hi Patterson, Thank you for the five star rating and review! We are glad you had a great experience at our dealership and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Best Regards, Caffyns

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Experience

Secured an XC90 used on line and by phone. Car was exactly as advertised, trade in was accepted following a video sent to dealer and the handover was seamless.Paul Masterson and Chris Milnes were decisive, offered a good trade, provided a great service. I would use them again tomorrow.

May 17, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hi Arnie, Thank you for the five star rating and review! We are glad you had a great experience at our dealership. Best Regards, Caffyns

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really bad service

No good dealer !we have two top of the range Cupra’s our born went in with a problem came out with the same problem it was not fixed ! We booked a service on line had confirmation then told it was not booked and had two wait 2 months for a new booking so going to complain to cupra and sell both cars ! Cars are just ok dealers are bad !

May 16, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hi Mark, we're sorry to hear of your experience at our dealership. If you would like to discuss this further with us, please email: feedback@caffyns.co.uk. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found Caffyns VW a friendly…

I found Caffyns VW a friendly professional family business to deal with.

April 28, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hi Paul, Thank you for the five star rating and review! We are glad you had a great experience at our dealership. Best Regards, Caffyns

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Tom and Harry this…

Great service from Tom and Harry this past week in sorting out some issues with my car. Polite, professional and accommodating - couldn't really ask for more.
Thank you gents!

May 7, 2024
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Reply from Caffyns

Hi Rob, Thank you for the five star rating and review! We are glad you had a great experience at our dealership, we wish you many happy miles in your Volkswagen. Best Regards, Caffyns

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