Essex Auto Group Reviews 

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booking price given was wrong, checking price was nearly double, rude staff, poor communication, during service broke the vehicle likely due to heavy handed rushed work and they didn’t admit until as... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Drove from Somerset 3.5 hours to view a car although listed as silver by delayed was not it was blue/silver, shoddy wheels shoddy inside. Lost £500 reservation fee. You need to be accurate with your... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I took my b max in for diagnosis,was informed that the car needed new fuel pipes,spill pipes and injector seals etc. my own mechanic didnt agree but spent a day removing and refitting all these parts... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently purchased a new van from Essex Auto Group at Rayleigh & felt the need to post a quick review about the process or more importantly the salesman Kade. He was by far the best salesman I have... See more

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  1. Car Dealer
  2. Auto Repair Shop

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Essex Auto Group specialise in new Ford cars, Ford commercial vehicles, Mazda, Fiat, and Kia vehicles in addition to used cars and vans. We have a number of franchised dealers who stock a wide range of vehicles to suit all your motoring needs. With over 1,000 vehicles always in stock, brilliant business solutions, state-of-the-art facilities and full aftersales support, at Essex Auto Group we’re proud of our long-established reputation for integrity, first-class customer service and competitive pricing.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Well what can I say

Well what can I say, I've had a couple of cars from EAG. I wanted to change my current vehicle which came from EAG so I called them requesting a price... no call back even though they found my details on there system when I called. Called again for a second time, no one available but was told I would get a call back with a price for what I was looking for... no call back came. Called for a third time, but this time I tried a different branch... same problem I gave the information on what I wanted, but no call back, no price offered. Who knows maybe sales are good and they don't need more work. Curtesy to customers...... missing.

November 22, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently bought a transit connect…

Recently bought a transit connect limited from fords rayleigh, i met kade first of all and he helped me find the perfect for me and my trade.
Although a small issue arose on the collection day, it was easily rectified and sorted for next convenient day collection from myself.
Kade was great to deal with and easy to talk to.

October 2, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ford Kuga purchase.

I’ve just purchased a Ford Kuga from the dealers at Kent Elms and could not have had a better experience. Joe Stone-Davis who sold me the car was super friendly and extremely professional. I drove the car to the Yorkshire Dales and the car was a joy to drive. I will certainly be going back to Fords at Kent Elms when the time comes to replace my Kuga. Thanks again Joe.

September 26, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have just purchased a Ranger from the…

I have just purchased a Ranger from the Rayleigh branch. The service from start to finish was exceptional from Kade Rendall. He made the entire process of purchasing the truck very easy and kept me informed all the way through. I popped into the transit centre on the Thursday to enquire about the ranger and buy Tuesday I was driving home in it. Great service and a great vehicle. Very happy customer.

September 17, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brand new Ford Transit

I purchased a brand new Ford Transit at Rayleigh Ford, in which I dealt with a sales member called Kade. Kade was very polite and friendly making the purchase very smooth and straight forward. Kade went above and beyond with helping me acquire my perfect van in which I was driving within a week of first seeing it. I would definitely recommend Rayleigh Ford and Kade and would not hesitate to go back there for any future business.

September 11, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ford Ranger Purchase

Excellent Service. I went into Rayleigh Ford to purchase a Ford Ranger for the business, I was dealt with by Kade who made the whole process easy and simple. Kade found me the perfect vehicle which I was driving within a week of first seeing it. Would recommend 100%.

September 7, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ford Transit Custom purchase

I picked up my approved used Ford Transit Custom this afternoon and was very pleased with the service and presentation of the vehicle.
From my initial enquiry the whole process was handled by Dominik Dzierzak who I found to be extremely helpful at all times. All the points I discussed with Dom after first viewing the van were addressed by the time I collected the van today.
Thanks again for providing a first rate experience.

August 28, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Employee of the month

I began looking for a van whilst I was looking to return home to England and I called the Rayleigh branch and this is where I met Dominik Dzierzak. My experience was 10 out of 10, Dom couldn’t be be any more helpful with helping me sort out a vehicle that suited me best. He went the extra mile to find me a good range of vehicles. Dom explained and broke everything down in a clear manner. Which made my experience very easy and enjoyable.

August 26, 2020
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Had my Optima serviced at Kent Elms

Had my Optima serviced at Kent Elms - very friendly staff and all done very quickly. Service undertaken very professionally with all required checks ticked off on a list. Check ins before and after the service took place over the phone, to ensure that you know how the service operates (contactless key drop) with a satisfaction call afterwards.

The only gripe I had (very minor) was that a pollen filter was offered at over £50. The replacement is included with the Halfords major service, but not the Kia major service which I paid almost double for.

I have previously and will next replace the pollen filter myself for less than £8 and within 3 minutes - £43 labour doesn't really make sense!

August 11, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Class Service

The service I received from Dom at Rayleigh when I bought my van was excellent, he was extremely helpful and polite, his communication was brilliant never had to chase him for information. He was a pleasure to deal with, if you're looking for a van he is the man to go to.

July 30, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would not use again.

Would not use again.
Turned up to my service only to be told my appointment had been moved to another day without anyone informing me. I was told I could leave it there all day and they might get around to it or I could return on the other date.
I returned on the second date. Walked in to groups of staff chatting and not knowing who I was to interrupt to get my car booked in. Someone then came out of an office and booked my car in which was supposed to be 10am-12pm.
1110am and my car was still sitting in the carpark so I interrupted a group of 3 staff having a chat on the desk to ask why my car wasn't being serviced yet and that I had to go to work at 1PM. Finally my car was taken in just before 1130 and I hope I am not going to be late for work and they service my car properly

May 28, 2020
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Reply from Essex Auto Group

We're extremely concerned to see that the customer service you experienced did not meet our expectations for service staff. Unfortunately, our customer service team cannot currently find any records under the name "Tween". Please could you use the contact form on our website at https://www.allenmotorgroup.co.uk/ford/contact-us/ to send us details of the location of the dealership you visited, your contact information (ideally a phone number) and your vehicle's registration number so that we can find your records on our database easily, investigate, and then contact you as soon as possible?

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Missed most of the service items.

I used Essex Ford for a 12000 mile service on my Ford Focus, most of the service items were missed, the tyre pressures were not checked or the service interval indicator not reset, and on checking futher the oil filter was not changed, all of which the service reception denies, just don't use them they cut too many corners.

March 26, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I dealt with Kade at the transit centre…

I dealt with Kade at the transit centre at Rayleigh and I am super fussy, after changing my mind three time on three different trucks I finally got the one I wanted after Kade made the process very easy from start to finish and I now have an amazing Ford ranger that’s as good as buying one brand new , super happy.

March 16, 2020
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