Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff Reviews 

43
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

Tyndall Street, CF10 4BB Cardiff, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mike was excellent and sorted my new Transporter Kombi out for me and kept me regularly updated throughout. He’s been very helpful in organising the workshop to supply and fit a dashcam for mr as well... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and advice given from the sales person. Friendly and very helpful. Lovely bright and warm atmosphere at the dealership

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We would highly recommend Sinclair VW. From the first time we walked in their showroom to look for a new vehicle we experienced a warm welcome, excellent customer service from a knowledgeable team w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mike was great from start to finish. He helped me to make important decisions on which option would suit me best and also the best financial decision for myself too. Mike couldn't make the hando... See more

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Company details

  1. Car Dealer
  2. Auto Body Shop
  3. Car Repair and Maintenance
  4. Used Car Dealer

About Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff

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𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩.

We are proud to be Wales’ largest motor group and proud to be representing a selection of the world’s most prestigious automotive brands: AUDI, BYD, CUPRA, GWM ORA, HYUNDAI, JAGUAR, LAND ROVER, MERCEDES, SEAT, SKODA, VOLKSWAGEN and VOLKSWAGEN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.

Throughout our over 75 years in business, our valued teams have driven excellence in all that they do.

We have evolved beyond all recognition over the years but we certainly haven't lost sight of our drive to deliver outstanding service to our valued customers at all times, which is something we will steadfastly provide as the Company continues to grow and enjoys future success.

So whether you're looking for a new or quality used car, require expert assistance with the maintenance, servicing or repair of an existing vehicle or seeking genuine manufacturer parts and accessories, you can call upon the Sinclair Group.


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  • Tyndall Street, CF10 4BB, Cardiff, United Kingdom

4.2

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Mike was excellent and sorted my new Transporter Kombi out for me and kept me regularly updated throughout. He’s been very helpful in organising the workshop to supply and fit a dashcam for mr as well.

July 5, 2026
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Reply from Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad to hear that Mike provided excellent service and helped you with your new Transporter Kombi. We're happy we could assist with organising the workshop and supplying a dashcam for you. We appreciate your business!
Kind regards,
Sinclair Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple and straightforward…

Simple and straightforward communication. The salesman Mike was prompt in following up on any questions I had regarding the purchase. Overall excellent.

July 5, 2026
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Reply from Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff

Thank you for your positive review! We pride ourselves on providing simple and straightforward communication to our valued customers. We are glad to hear that our salesman Mike was able to address any questions you had during your purchase. We appreciate your business and strive to continue delivering excellent service.
Kind regards,
Sinclair Group.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff

Hi Jacqueline, thank you for bringing this to our attention! We apologise for any inconvenience and will ensure going forward that this will not happen again. We value your feedback and appreciate your business.
Kind regards,
Sinclair Group.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

New vehicles with fault codes on day 1 are functioning as designed.

On the day of delivery, a new vehicle supplied by VW Sinclair Van Centre through the Motability scheme manifested multiple safety defects within 30 minutes of leaving the forecourt, including failures of the Side Assist and Rear Traffic Alert systems. When notified, the dealership refused to take the situation seriously, attempting to offload their immediate legal liabilities onto manufacturer roadside assistance.

When I exercised my short-term right to reject the vehicle under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, I returned to the dealership, left the keys with a written notice of rejection, and walked away. Rather than processing the rejection, they sent a follow-up email trying to get me to sign a digital repair order. This document would have prejudiced my position, as signing a repair mandate could have been used to argue that I had accepted repair as a remedy and waived my right to reject.

A manager subsequently called me after I had left to get me to sign it. I explicitly told him over the phone that I was not signing anything, that they needed to take it up with Motability, and that they had 14 days to refund me. His response was to declare that I would not be getting my money back, before hanging up the phone.

The dealership objected to the rejection and claimed the vehicle was functioning as designed. They did this despite being in possession of photographic evidence of the dashboard errors, along with explicit evidence of additional fault codes logged in the car's computer by their own breakdown assistance company. Despite having all of this evidence in front of them, they doubled down in writing, pointing directly to these active fault codes to argue that the vehicle was operating exactly as intended because the errors couldn't be definitively categorized.

When Motability's appointed independent third-party inspector arrived, the dealership stated to the inspector that I was being obstructive, before realizing that I was actually present and standing right there.

The independent report formally confirmed that the vehicle was of unsatisfactory quality, which Motability accepted. They went on to say that the dealership's failure to even diagnose the vehicle within a reasonable timeframe gave an absolute right to reject.

The dealership pushed back on this report, which caused Motability to bypass the dealership entirely, manually terminate the lease, and refund 100% of my money—including my full Advance Payment, optional extras, and a full allowance refund.

This entire experience has been marred by a refusal to acknowledge the reality of a fault despite it being clearly present in front of them—essentially denying the sky is blue. Based on this timeline, I leave it to your own judgement to conclude what level of professionalism and competence you can expect from this business.

April 20, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cardiff Sinclair

Jess Palmer. She was absolutely amazing from the start. We will definitely return.

April 26, 2026
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Reply from Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff

Hi Jennifer,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted Jess provided such an amazing experience from the very start. We look forward to welcoming you back to Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff in the future.

Kind regards,
Sinclair Group

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

First and last purchase Sinclair van centre Cardiff

Forgot to place my order so in turn my multivan was delivered 6 months later than planned, The staff appear to change constantly and no handover so in turn this left me having to constantly chase them to find out what was happening and run through the same questions again and again.
Never felt that they valued the purchase I just felt the issues were more an inconvenience . When you are spending thousands on a new vehicle you expect some kind of customer service but not even a sorry for the inconvenience!
2 star is just for Lee who delivered the vehicle and ran through everything Otherwise it would have been 0

March 27, 2026
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Reply from Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff

Hi Clive, we apologise for the inconvenience and lack of consistency you experienced. We value your purchase and apologise for not meeting your expectations. Thank you for recognising Lee's excellent service. We will address these issues for a better customer experience and hope to welcome you back one day for an enhanced experience. Thank you for your feedback.
Kind regards,
Sinclair Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Van purchase

Had a really efficient service dealing with Michael green when purchasing my new van, would definitely recommend Michael an the team

February 19, 2026
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Reply from Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff

Thank you for your kind words! Our team takes pride in providing efficient and helpful service to all of our customers. We're glad Michael was able to assist you with your van purchase. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again in the future!
Kind regards,
Sinclair Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Totally seamless pick up of vehicle…

Totally seamless pick up of vehicle staff very professional after sales excellent had a catch up call with Mike to check if all was ok really pleased with service and vehicle

January 30, 2026
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Reply from Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your pick up was seamless and our staff were professional. Our dedication to excellent after-sales service is what sets us apart. We hope you continue to enjoy your vehicle!

Many thanks,
Sinclair Volkswagen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and helpful.

Friendly and helpful.

February 6, 2026
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Reply from Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff

Thank you for the kind words! Our team prides ourselves on being friendly and helpful in every interaction. We value your support and look forward to serving you again in the future. 😊
Many thanks,
Sinclair Volkswagen CV.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer facing organisation

Good customer service, kept up to date and the aftercare process seems excellent.

January 16, 2026
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Reply from Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff

We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with our customer service! We believe in keeping our customers informed and providing top-notch aftercare. Thank you for choosing our business!
Many thanks,
Sinclair Volkswagen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and vehicle

Jess has been great, good communication and helpful throughout. The van is also just what I had hoped

January 9, 2026
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Reply from Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review, we are thrilled that Jess provided excellent communication and help during your experience with us. We are happy to hear that the van exceeded your expectations!
Many thanks,
Sinclair Volkswagen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mike gave 100% with ordering my new…

Mike gave 100% with ordering my new vehicle and ,informed me on the build every few weeks, on delivery Mike prepared all the paperwork guided me through the vehicle dashboard ,

December 23, 2025
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Reply from Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff

Thank you for your kind words, we're glad to hear that Mike provided you with exceptional service throughout the entire process of ordering your new vehicle. We strive to make our customers feel informed and supported every step of the way. Enjoy your new ride!
Many thanks,
Sinclair Volkswagen.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BEWARE!,,,Shocking service

BEWARE!,,,Shocking service, their only objective is to abstract money from you as quick as they can, and you warranty is not worth the paper it’s written on
The Service manager will also talk his way out of anything.

June 5, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We would highly recommend Sinclair VW

We would highly recommend Sinclair VW. From the first time we walked in their showroom to look for a new vehicle we experienced a warm welcome, excellent customer service from a knowledgeable team without feeling pressured.
We took a number of vehicles out for a test drive and nothing was too much trouble.
Once we had decided on our new vehicle the purchase process was great and efficient! Huge thanks to Jon and his team for helping us find our new van!

October 26, 2025
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Reply from Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff

Thank you for your glowing review! We are so glad that you had a positive experience with us at Sinclair VW. Our team takes pride in providing excellent customer service and making sure our customers feel comfortable and informed. It was a pleasure helping you find your new van and we appreciate your recommendation. Happy travels!
Many thanks,
Sinclair Volkswagen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From start to finish John was super…

From start to finish John was super professional. He gave us exactly what we were looking for with our new company van.
Will definitely be back in the future for any new vehicles we require.

September 27, 2025
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Reply from Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff

Thank you for your kind words, we are thrilled to hear that John provided excellent service and helped you find the perfect van for your new company. We look forward to working with you again in the future for all your vehicle needs!
Many thanks, Sinclair Volkswagen CV

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The vehicle arrived with scratches on…

The vehicle arrived with scratches on side rear panel

September 21, 2025
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Reply from Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff

We apologise for the scratches on your vehicle. Please contact us directly to discuss a resolution. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Many thanks, Sinclair Volkswagen CV.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor castemer service

Poor castemer service, rude attitude of service stuff.

August 15, 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Sinclair Group - Volkswagen Van Centre Cardiff

Hi Artan, we apologise for the negative experience you had with our service staff. Our team will be addressing this issue to ensure all customers are treated with the utmost respect and care. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Many thanks,
Sinclair Volkswagen.

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