Hippo Motor Group Reviews 

3,149
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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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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Service

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Product

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Customer service

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User experience

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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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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Raphael was amazing

Raphael was amazing. Informative, allowing for a smooth handover.

June 10, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Josh,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Raphael was so informative and helped make your handover smooth and straightforward. We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from start to finish

Great service from start to finish . Would highly recommend

June 10, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Joshua,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you received great service from start to finish. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was a little early for my appointment…

I was a little early for my appointment but Matt was fantastic talking me over working of car and was easy to talk to told me everything about my new car he is a credit to the company

June 10, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Barrie,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Matt made your appointment such a positive experience. It’s great to know he took the time to explain the workings of your new car, answered your questions, and made everything easy to understand. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words, as comments like yours show why Matt is such a valued member of the team. Thank you for your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good service every thing went…

Very good service every thing went smoothly highly recommend hippo

June 10, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Patryk,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear everything went smoothly and that you received very good service throughout. We really appreciate your recommendation and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good and hard working workers…

Really good and hard working workers that are very nice

June 9, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Elliott,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you found our team hardworking, friendly, and a pleasure to deal with. We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Liam was a great person

Liam was a great person, he really helped us to get the best deals for the car and it was a great experience at the site.

June 9, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Riya,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Liam provided such great support and helped you secure the best deal for your car. It’s wonderful to know you had a positive experience during your visit and felt well looked after throughout. We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was very well explained

Everything was very well explained, also very helpful with explaining gadgets in car, no pressurising!

June 9, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Darren,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear everything was explained clearly and that you found the team helpful when demonstrating the features and technology in your car. It’s great to know you felt comfortable throughout the process with no pressure, allowing you to make decisions at your own pace. We really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alan Thomson who delivered the car was…

Alan Thomson who delivered the car was a nice chap. Very polite, patient and helpful. Very knowledgeable also. A very smooth experience. Great delivery service.

June 8, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Sarah,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Alan Thomson provided such a smooth delivery experience. It’s great to know he was polite, patient, helpful, and knowledgeable throughout. We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience

June 7, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Romie,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had a great experience. We really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service Matt was very…

Fantastic service Matt was very informative and polite. Sorted everything out for me couldn’t of asked any better

June 7, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Matt provided fantastic service and was both informative and polite throughout your experience. It’s great to know everything was sorted smoothly for you. We really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Raphael was very professional and…

Raphael was very professional and answered all are questions
Very good service

June 7, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi James,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Raphael was very professional and took the time to answer all your questions. We really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Liam was fantastic

Liam was fantastic! 5 start service. He kept us calm and assured during our hand over process. It all went smoothly.

June 6, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Joshua,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Liam provided fantastic 5-star service and helped keep you calm and reassured during the handover process. It’s great to know everything went smoothly. We really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Matt was very helpful with helping me…

Matt was very helpful with helping me purchase my new car.

May 23, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Carley,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Matt was very helpful in assisting you with your new car purchase. We really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really helpful and polite

Really helpful and polite

June 6, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Phillip,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you found the service really helpful and polite. We really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

liam was very professional and very…

liam was very professional and very friendly and approachable

June 6, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Aimi,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Liam was very professional, friendly, and approachable throughout your experience. We really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful staff

June 6, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Christine,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you found the staff very helpful. We really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Volvo

Went in to view a car i liked and brought the process and care olivia provided during the process was outstanding i will be coming back again when needed
Thanks Olivia

Nathan

June 6, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Nathan,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Olivia provided outstanding support throughout your visit and purchase process, and that you felt well looked after from start to finish. It’s great to know you’d be happy to return again in the future. We really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company Matt explained everything…

Great company Matt explained everything well would highly recommend

June 6, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Patricia,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Matt explained everything clearly and that you had such a positive experience with us. We really appreciate your recommendation and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and very helpful from…

Excellent service and very helpful from start to collection of the car 👍

June 6, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you received excellent service and found the team very helpful from start right through to collecting your car. We really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Josh very friendly and professional top…

Josh very friendly and professional top guy

June 6, 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Jon,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Josh was very friendly and professional throughout your experience. We really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

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