Extremely poor experience from start to…
Extremely poor experience from start to finish.
We purchased a car which has suffered from ongoing faults since the day we collected it, including persistent misfiring, sluggish performance, engine management and oil warning lights, and occasional white smoke. The vehicle has been returned to the dealer multiple times and has never been repaired properly.
Each visit followed the same routine. We were told the issue was resolved, only for the fault to return almost immediately. Communication was poor, with long periods of no updates. On one visit we were promised courtesy card that was not available, left waiting for over an hour while the vehicle was briefly “plugged in”, then told there was “absolutely nothing wrong with it”, despite the fault still being present when we left.
We were told various repairs had been carried out including ignition components and spark plugs. One ignition coil fitted had its serial number and identification scratched off, which seriously undermined our confidence in the quality and legitimacy of the parts used. Despite this, the faults persisted.
We were also told the car would need to return again for another oil change, which raised serious concerns that the root cause had never been addressed.
Despite repeated requests, the dealer has failed to provide any repair documentation whatsoever. No job sheets, no diagnostic reports, no parts invoices and no paperwork to evidence the work claimed. Most alarmingly, we were later told the car had been fitted with a “new engine”, yet no invoices, engine number, mileage details or confirmation of correct registration paperwork have been provided.
Due to the repeated failed repairs, lack of transparency and refusal to provide repair records, the finance company has now opened a formal complaint.
This has been a stressful and frustrating experience and we have completely lost confidence in both the vehicle and the dealer. I would strongly advise others to be very cautious.





