Hippo Motor Group Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Looking at 686 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being helpful, informative, and professional, ensuring a smooth and easy car buying journey. Many highlight the team's efficiency and excellent customer care, with people feeling the staff went the extra mile to ensure satisfaction. The entire user experience, from initial contact to vehicle collection, is frequently described as positive and straightforward. However, some customers also noted significant issues with after-sales support, reporting difficulties in resolving problems post-purchase. Reviewers mentioned experiencing unfulfilled promises and a lack of resolution for vehicle issues, with concerns often dismissed.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Handover specialist Josh had showed me the car before signing the documents. good new tyres,and happy in general with the car condition. Only one thing is there no floor mat and spare tyre provide.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Graham delivered my new car, very professional and courteous. Explained all the paperwork before signing. The whole experience with the HIPPO Group has been a positive one.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great experience from the get go. Crystal was amazing in helping me get a new car whilst helping sort the return of my old one and on the day of transfer Raphael was efficient, polite and inform... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Firstly, Kamaal Havid is an exceptional broker at Hippo and I am now on my second vehicle from the group! He is helpful, informative and really does have a level of honestly and straight talking that... See more

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Company details

  1. Car Dealer
  2. Finance Broker
  3. Leasing Service
  4. Motor Vehicle Dealer
  5. Used Car Dealer

About Hippo Motor Group

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Welcome to Hippo Motor Group

Hippo Motor Group is one of the UK’s leading automotive specialists, helping customers find, finance, lease and drive away in the perfect vehicle.

As a family-owned business with more than 60 years of experience in the motor trade, we’ve built our reputation on delivering expert advice, great value and a hassle-free experience from start to finish.

Whether you’re looking for:

  • Personal car leasing
  • Business car leasing
  • Vehicle finance
  • New and used cars
  • Vans
  • Prestige vehicles

Our award-winning team is here to help every step of the way.

From first enquiry to vehicle handover and aftercare support, we aim to make the whole process simple, transparent and enjoyable. Every vehicle prepared by Hippo goes through rigorous quality checks at our state-of-the-art preparation centre, giving customers confidence in their next vehicle.

We’re proud to support thousands of motorists across the UK with access to a wide choice of vehicles, nationwide delivery, dedicated account managers and flexible finance solutions.

If you’ve experienced Hippo Motor Group, we’d love to hear your feedback. Your review helps us continue improving and helps future customers choose a company they can trust.

The perfect vehicle. The right deal. The Hippo experience.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alan was such a gentleman made the…

Alan was such a gentleman made the handover so smoothly explained everything to me top man

June 19, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Stephen,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Alan made your handover such a smooth experience and took the time to explain everything clearly. It’s great to know he was so helpful throughout. We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. Josh was very helpful

June 19, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Iain,

Thank you for your kind review, we’re delighted to hear you received great service and that Josh was so helpful throughout your experience. We’ll be sure to pass your feedback on to him, and we really appreciate you choosing Hippo.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars – Brilliant Experience buying my pickup from Hippo Motor Group

I bought my Ford Ranger from Hippo Motor Group, and honestly couldn’t be happier. From the first enquiry Lewis was friendly, helpful and never pushy — he listened to what I needed and worked within my budget perfectly. The Ranger was in fantastic condition for a used vehicle: clean, well‑maintained, and all service history and checks were shown and explained clearly so I felt fully confident.

Paperwork was quick and straightforward, no hidden fees or confusing jargon. When I picked it up it was freshly valeted and ready to drive. A few days later they checked in to make sure everything was still great — that extra care really makes a difference.

If you’re looking for a reliable used pickup or any car, Hippo Motor Group are the place to go. Fair prices, honest service and a great vehicle. 100% recommended — I’ll definitely be back!

June 12, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Kyle,

Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We’re delighted to hear you’re so happy with your Ford Ranger and that Lewis provided a friendly, helpful, and pressure-free experience from the very first enquiry. It’s great to know he listened carefully to your needs and helped find a vehicle that suited your budget perfectly.

We’re also pleased that you felt confident with the condition of the vehicle and that everything from the service history to the paperwork was clearly explained and straightforward. It’s wonderful to hear the handover, valet, and follow-up check all met your expectations too.

Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we really appreciate your kind words and support. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from first contact

Excellent service from first contact. My advisor Zac was very patient with me and went above and beyond to find me a suitable vehicle. Would definitely recommend Hippo.

June 18, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Graham,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you received excellent service from your very first contact and that Zac was patient and went above and beyond to help you find a suitable vehicle. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant experience big thanks to Kane…

Brilliant experience big thanks to Kane and Matt for all the help

June 17, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Steven,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had a brilliant experience and that Kane and Matt were able to help you throughout the process. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words. We really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and confident

Very helpful and confident

June 17, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Neil

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you found the service very helpful and felt confident throughout your experience. We really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience was great

My experience was great! I was skeptical at first, but the team were professional, accommodating and reassuring the entire way. I worked with Ryan, Mohammed and Raphael across the Blackburn and Peterborough branches. Their service was top notch, and allowed me to get new dream car sooner than planned. Thank you gentlemen!

June 16, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Joseph,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that despite your initial scepticism, the team were able to provide a professional, accommodating, and reassuring experience throughout. It’s great to know Ryan, Mohammed, and Raphael across our Blackburn and Peterborough branches delivered top-notch service and helped you get into your dream car sooner than expected.

We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From Connor lill the manager Michela…

From Connor lill the manager Michela and the handover guys it was a great process they are nothing but helpful and will do what they can to get you your car sufian the handover guys was brilliant made everything easy from tax to changing logbook absolutely brilliant

June 16, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Aaron,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Connor, Michela, and Sufian all helped make your experience such a positive one. It’s great to know the team were helpful throughout and did everything they could to get you into your new car, and that Sufian made the handover process simple and stress-free, including helping with the tax and logbook changes.

We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy from this garage

I recently collected a Kia EV6 from Hippo Garage in Peterborough, and unfortunately my experience was extremely disappointing.

Prior to collection, I was assured that the vehicle had been inspected, was ready for handover, and would be fully cleaned and valeted. However, when I arrived to collect the car, it was immediately apparent that this was not the case.

The vehicle had not been properly cleaned, the interior was in poor condition, the driver’s seat was stained, carpets were missing, and the overall presentation fell far below what I would expect when purchasing a vehicle costing approximately £25,000.

What concerned me most was the condition of the vehicle itself. I arrived in an identical Kia EV6 with similar mileage, which gave me a direct comparison. The condition of the vehicle I purchased was significantly worse. Under the bonnet, there was a substantial build-up of dirt and grime that simply did not reflect the advertised mileage. It looked more like a vehicle that had covered well over 100,000 miles rather than around 20,000 miles.

Naturally, I raised these concerns with the staff on site. Rather than receiving reassurance or support, my concerns were largely dismissed. When I questioned the cleanliness of the vehicle, I was told, “We’re not detailers.” Frankly, I found this response unacceptable from a dealership selling vehicles at this price point.

I also requested the vehicle’s service records, service history documentation and logbook information. Rather than assisting me, I was told to check the dashboard and, if the documents were not there, to contact the salesperson from another branch myself. Again, this is not the level of customer service I would expect when collecting a newly purchased vehicle.

Further inspection revealed that the tyres were extremely worn and close to the legal tread limit. While Hippo later acknowledged replacing the rear tyres before sale, they refused to replace the front tyres, stating they were still acceptable. A goodwill gesture of £75 towards a valet was offered, but this does not address the wider concerns regarding the condition of the vehicle.

The combination of heavily worn tyres, mismatched tyre brands, and the overall condition of the car has unfortunately left me questioning whether the mileage accurately reflects the vehicle’s true history. While I have no evidence of wrongdoing, the condition of the vehicle simply does not correspond with what I would expect from a car showing such low mileage, particularly when compared with my own identical vehicle.

My concerns have effectively been brushed aside, and I have been left feeling that once the sale was completed, customer satisfaction was no longer a priority.

Based on my experience:

• The vehicle was not presented in the condition promised.
• Important documentation was not readily available.
• Customer service during collection was poor.
• Genuine concerns regarding the vehicle’s condition were dismissed.
• The offered resolution did not adequately address the issues raised.

Would I purchase another vehicle from Hippo Garage? No.

Would I recommend others thoroughly inspect any vehicle before accepting delivery? Absolutely.

My advice to anyone considering purchasing from Hippo Garage is to inspect every aspect of the vehicle carefully, check all documentation before collection, and do not rely solely on assurances that the vehicle has been fully prepared and inspected.

Overall, a very disappointing experience.

June 7, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Thank you for your review.

I’m sorry to hear that you remain dissatisfied. Your concerns have been reviewed and addressed with you directly, including the vehicle reservation position and the points raised following collection.

While we are satisfied that the correct process was followed, we do still take your feedback on board and will use it to support our ongoing review of the customer journey.

We did try to reach an agreed resolution with you, however this was not accepted. Our position has now been explained in full.

Thank you,
Chris - Customer Experience Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have nothing but praise for this…

I have nothing but praise for this company I have been dealing with lewis Casson and he has been kind carrying and patient,he has managed to find the perfect car for me and everything went very smoothly,thank you Hippo Motor Group.

June 1, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Sharon,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with Hippo Motor Group. It’s great to know Lewis Casson was kind, caring, and patient throughout, and that he was able to find the perfect car for you. We’re pleased everything went smoothly from start to finish.

We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience all round

Good experience all round. Happy with my purchase.

June 13, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Peter,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had a good experience overall and are happy with your purchase. We really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Matt

Matt, was excellent in handling the part exchange and going through the paperwork for my new car. This is the second car I have bought from Hippo and I think I will be back for my 3rd. Excellent work all round.

June 12, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Graham,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Matt provided excellent support with your part exchange and made the paperwork for your new car smooth and straightforward. It’s fantastic to know this is your second car with Hippo, and we really appreciate your continued trust and loyalty. We look forward to helping you again when you’re ready for your third!

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I came across Hippo Motor Group when I…

I came across Hippo Motor Group when I was doing a google search on cars. I wasn’t sure I 100% wanted to change at the moment, but I gave it a go. I applied online and with a poor credit score I thought no chance… next minute all approved and I was searching cars. My account manager Connor was incredible. I did give him a bit of a challenge finding me something due to some negative equity on my current car, as well as a list of features the car needed to have, and I must say he smashed it out the park! He was friendly, patient, kept me updated throughout the process and made sure the car was right for me. The whole process was super easy, from signing documents to arranging delivery.
The delivery by Andy Barbour was absolutely seamless. He kept me updated via text message, and was here when he promised he would be. He helped me sign documents, let me look around the car and was generally chatty and friendly! He also made the whole process so easy. I love my new car, it’s in mint condition, all paperwork, locking wheel key etc given to me. I WILL definitely be back in around 3 years time for another vehicle! Thank you, Connor, Andy and Hippo!

June 12, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Paige,

Thank you for sharing such a detailed and positive review. We’re delighted to hear that, despite your initial uncertainty, Connor was able to support you through the process and secure the right vehicle for your needs. It’s great to know he handled the challenges around negative equity and feature requirements with patience, clear communication, and dedication to getting everything right for you.

We’re also pleased to hear that Andy provided a seamless and professional delivery experience, keeping you updated throughout and ensuring everything went smoothly on the day. It’s wonderful to know your new car arrived in excellent condition and that you’re so happy with it.

Your kind words about both Connor and Andy mean a great deal, and we’ll be sure to pass them on. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you again in the future.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Liam on hand over was very helpful and…

Liam on hand over was very helpful and knowledgeable
Kayleigh in sales was also very good and found me the right car that we wanted
Thank you to everyone involved

June 12, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Ryan,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Liam provided a great handover experience and was so helpful and knowledgeable throughout. It’s also great to know Kayleigh was able to support you in finding the right car for your needs. We really appreciate your kind words and support, and we’ll be sure to pass your thanks on to everyone involved.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service from Liam, thank you!

June 12, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Georgiana,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you received great service from Liam. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words. Thank you for your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommend Hippo group Blackburn

Made us feel at ease while being professional.
The experience of buying a car was a pleasure!
Thank you Gareth and Liam

June 12, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Valerie,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Gareth and Liam made you feel at ease while maintaining a professional approach throughout. It’s wonderful to know your car-buying experience was such a pleasure. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words. Thank you for your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not impressed with response

I would like to add to my ongoing saga of having bought a used Corsa EV from the Hippo Motor Group. The fault that appeared after around a year after I bought this car (ELECTION TRACTION SYSTEM FAULT) is still unresolvable and undrivable after being at a Vauxhall specialist dealer for around 3 weeks now still trying to rectify the fault after having already replaced an expensive part. So far the cost of repairs of this car are around £3,000 plus for a car I paid over £10,000 for in 2024. The fault was inherent and manifested itself within around a year after purchase and clearly serious and the car should not have been sold in that condition and the decent customer care approach would have been to have offered a contribution towards repairs for a car that clearly had serious faults developing. I am a man in my late 60s who drives carefully with a young family and can not afford to keep paying out for repairs. I am very disappointed with the way Hippo Motor Group have handled this situation as the trauma of owning a car with a developing fault sold by them continues to cause stress, inconvenience and upset to me and my family. I am also in contact with Vauxhall over this matter.

May 29, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Steve,

Thank you for taking the time to provide a further update.

We are sorry to hear that the issues with your vehicle remain ongoing and that you continue to be dissatisfied with the outcome. We appreciate that an extended repair process and continued uncertainty regarding the fault will be frustrating.

As this matter has already been reviewed and responded to directly, it would not be appropriate for us to comment on the specific circumstances publicly. However, we note the additional information you have provided and your ongoing concerns.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Chris
Customer Experience Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brought a really nice car from Hippo…

Brought a really nice car from Hippo Peterborough. Bailey was really helpful throughout the buying process. When it came to picking up the car Matt helped us to fill out the last bits. Everyone is really friendly and will do their best to help.

June 11, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Charlie,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you found a great car at Hippo Peterborough and had such a positive experience with the team. It’s wonderful to know Bailey was helpful throughout the buying process and that Matt made the collection smooth and straightforward. We’re pleased our team’s friendly and supportive approach stood out to you. Thank you for your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good communication

Good communication, kept me updated about delivery and was on time. Car looks good. Alan was very helpful and informative.

June 11, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you were kept well informed throughout the delivery process and that everything arrived on time. It’s great to know Alan was helpful and informative, helping to make the experience a positive one. We’re also pleased you’re happy with the car. Thank you for your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received excellent service from…

I received excellent service from Bailey, the salesman at Hippo who walked with me through my journey to purchasing a new car. He was very calm, personable, friendly and patient from beginning to end and left me to make my own decision regarding the car options of which there were many. The dealership has a great stock of cars of excellent quality which are selected carefully and prepared with great attention to detail. Even the used cars look brand new. Overall, the customer care is excellent and I would definitely recommend it!

June 10, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re delighted to hear Bailey provided such excellent service throughout your journey to purchasing your new car. It’s great to know he was calm, friendly, patient, and gave you the time and space to make the right decision for yourself.

We’re also pleased that you were impressed with the quality and presentation of our vehicles. We take great pride in carefully selecting and preparing every car to the highest standards, so it’s wonderful to hear this stood out to you. Thank you for your recommendation and kind words about our customer care. We truly appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

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