I definitely would recommend Southern Cars. Issue with the lights & the problem was solved straight away and cost’s covered by Southern Cars. Thank you Craig great service
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Sold Porsche 911 through Southern Car Buyers after taking quotes from multiple online car buying services. Offered best price based on pictures & service history, picked it up the next day with a tran... See more
We were very impressed with the efficiency and professionalism of Southern Car Buyers. The process was clearly explained and booking made by Milly on the phone. A very polite young man named Carl c... See more
Car details and condition assessed by Southern Car Buyer over the phone. Valuation received within hours by return call. Once valuation accepted, collection date and time was arranged. Day before coll... See more
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Southern Car Buyers are a family run business with over 20 years of experience working in the used van industry. Over the past 5 years, we have developed an online vehicle valuation and trade in service. As such, we can offer you a reliable, friendly and fast service where you can sell your car or van and have it collected for free!
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730 London Road, RM20 3NL, Grays
- 01708 863 732
- support@southerncarbuyers.com
- www.southerncarbuyers.com
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great friendly service
Turned up on time, nice people, offered a good price that beat any other offers, money in bank within minuets, who could ask for more. Well done southern car buyers :)
Amazing
I approached we buy any car first but wanted nothing to do with them after they started haggling the price I was quoted online so then found Southen car buyers, and was quoted no far off the same price.
From the very first phone call to Jordan I knew they were the ones for me, professional, extremely polite and easy to talk to.
The guy came to inspect and then took my car, such a smooth transaction, no haggling, no nonsense and again extremely polite.
I would recommend these guys to EVERYONE even my nearest and dearest. DO NOT go with anyone else until you have spoken to Southen car buyers, I cannot reccomend them any higher.
Thank you very much 👍👍👍
Don't bother wasting your time, poor service and rude!
After requesting an online valuation and not hearing from them I rang them and spoke to Jordan. He asked me how much I wanted for my car? I asked him what he was prepared to offer as I believed it was his place to make me an offer, and then up to me whether I accepted? He said he couldn't make me an offer without me telling him how much I wanted for it, so he could tell the underwriters? He then became very short tempered and told me he would see what he would do and call me back, then putting the phone down without taking my telephone number! As far as I can see they are just wide boys hoping to rip people off, don't bother wasting your time. I deal with the general public on a daily basis and wouldn't dream of conducting myself in such a manner!

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Highly recommended
Southern Car Buyers arrived promptly at the appointment time, they paid what they agreed over the phone and the money was paid into our account there and then. Their representatives were pleasant and helpful. All done efficiently and easily.
Highly recommended.
Contacted this company after reading very bad reviews of the two major car buying companies. I described my car accurately to them and recieved a very fair offer within a few hours. Collection was arranged for the next day. A very friendly person arrived exactly at the time agreed to collect the car and after an inspection and test drive agreed that it was exactly as described. Payment was made by bank transfer immediately without any of the admin fees charged by the two major companies if you want the money before you release the car.
Smooth, easy process and good price
Extremely happy with my first experience of Southern Car Buyers. These guys are genuine and I cannot fault the experience. Price was agreed on the phone, next working day the car was checked, short test drive, paper work reviewed and then money transferred straight away. I admit I was waiting for something to go wrong as you hear such horror stories. I will not hesitate to use again or recommend to a friend. Who needs webuyanycar when you get this great no quibble service, no 'charges' and a good price! Thank you
First class service
Having explored the 'webuyany' option and read the reviews of people who had their offer price reduced considerably, we decided to try SCB. Jordan dealt with everything in a very friendly and clear manner on the phone. I was sure to inform them of things that might affect the price, which they took into consideration, and we agreed a price we were both happy with. Joe arrived the next morning as arranged and there was no haggling or hassle at all. Very smooth handover after a short test drive and money in our bank account before the handover took place. I could not recommend them highly enough. My one tip would be: be honest with them about the state of the car - it makes life easier for everyone!
Good, honest guys! Pleasure to do business with them :-)
I needed to sell my car after loosing my job so I contacted a number of similar sites and I was offered varying different amounts. All this was quite confusing for me at a very stressful time.
What I liked about these guys is they explained what would happen and took all the anxiety away and they offered me what I needed to settle my finance. A day and time was arranged and they came along and collected my car.
I cannot rate this firm enough.. Big Thumbs up :-)
The Only Company you will ever need
The best experience and easiest , after almost being ripped off by a well known we buy company . I was treated with the utmost respect and the sale price remained unchanged from start to finish .I feel that there are honest people still around , and your company is certainly one of them , from your office to the gentleman that completed the sale and pick up this morning From Elizabeth Wax
Better than 3 others who I had contact with.
Quite simply quick ,efficient,straightforward and a reasonable price.,better than that offered by a dealer in part exchange .Three other companies I had contact with were poor by comparison.I am not likely to need their service again soon,but if I was then i would be happy to use Southerncarbuyers again.On this experience I would recommend.
Great Service, would highly recommend !
We were very impressed with the efficiency and professionalism of Southern Car Buyers. The process was clearly explained and booking made by Milly on the phone. A very polite young man named Carl came to collect the car. He checked it over, took it for a test drive and the offer price was paid straight into our account. Excellent service, we wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
Selling my car
The whole process was quick and painless and takes all the bother out of selling privately. John in the office was efficient and offered a fair price which was not reduced at point of sale. Carl came to collect the car as agreed and after checking over the car and taking it for a short drive, he made a phone call and the money was in my bank within minutes. Very satisfied with Southern Car Buyers and would definitely recommend them.
HONDA JAZZ I-VTEC ES CVT
Southern car Buyers turned up on time, very pleasant chap Joe,
who checked the car over, slight negotiation to the agreed level, then
transferred the money straight in to my account online, most surprised
with the smooth transaction, all without leaving home.
To be recommended.
Good Service
Not the best price, but did exactly what they promised, reliable, no fuss, no haggling, very smooth. Good option
First class service
A very prompt service very nice people and fair - thank you again Gary
Excellent service, would highly recommend
We were very impressed with the speed and professionalism of Southern Car Buyers. A very polite young man named Joe came to collect the car. Within an hour he'd checked it over, taken it for a test drive and paid us the offer price in cash. Excellent service, we wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
Would use again
Professional and pleasant to deal with. Speedy process. Would use again.
I sold my car to Southern Car Buyers
They were timely, polite and did not try to knock me down unrealistically on price due to an unforseen problem with my car. They transferred the money immediately and were efficient. I would recommend them in the future.
Great service :-)
Great service, very friendly staff - they came to my workplace to pick up the car.
No hassle over the price and was much better price than other sites - they paid the price agreed on the phone and made sure money was in my account before they leave.
Very professional service and all in all great service.
would definitely use them again.
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