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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had a car platinum warranty 14 plate engine blew in April 2024 they then decided to tell me car wasn't worthy fixing .. followed by they gone in to administration.. said I can claim my 299 back not a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing company! I wouldn’t ever go anywhere else, excellent customer service, the company put the customer 1st, Aleks helped me choose the perfect car! I choose the seat Leon FR technology... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Company is in a mess and has been given deadline according do companies house of feb 2025 to conclude matters. Failing that they are looking at a 3/4 year extension which is outrageous. They are sayin... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son, was recently approved by you guys, and one your colleague managed to convinced him to pick up a BMW, didn’t think I’d see him in one considering his obsession with Scirocco. His adviser Al... See more

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  1. Car Finance and Loan Company

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Here at The Car Loan Centre our aim is simple - To supply quality used vehicles to customers who have been refused for finance everywhere else! All Vehicles come with MOT, Warranty and a 128 Point pre-delivery check as standard with Nationwide Delivery Available!


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not bad if you like having your car…

Not bad if you like having your car fixed every other day the warranty isn’t there in case you break down its for WHEN you break down my car has been in the garage and in total has had nearly £4000 spent on it in fairness they have paid for some of the repairs aswell as the warranty company but not everything is covered by them I highly doubt I will be getting another car with them not after this one iv had nothing but problems with it

Update!!
Cannot understand why you would need to share my review with the warranty company as they are seperate to yourselves and I have already left them a 5* review for their service also nothing has been sorted with the director I was in touch with

May 10, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Hi Tony,

We are sorry to hear about your experience.

We understand that it can be frustrating when these matters arise, we would like to assure you that every one of our vehicles undergo comprehensive checks and an MOT from an independent third-party garage prior to handover/collection. Unfortunately, with anything mechanical things can arise unexpectedly.

We will pass along your feedback to your warranty company. As you mentioned we have reimbursed you for the costs of some of your repairs to support you and we are actively working to resolve this matter.

I can see that you are in contact with our Compliance Director and we hope that we can work towards a solution with you soon.

If there is anything else you would like to raise please contact us on complaints@thecarloancentre.co.uk

Kind regards,

The Car Loan Centre

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would like to thank aleksandra for the…

Would like to thank aleksandra for the amazing work she’s done these past couple of days to get me the car I wanted!, I haven’t been approved anywhere else and aleksandra made it happen!!❤️ over the moon with the service and would recommend to anyone! Can’t wait to pick up my car but again a massive Thankyou to the great services I received! I have been stressing out real bad about sorting a car out and you guys came to the rescue. Thankyou again i appreciate the help and services!

May 4, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Thank you for your review Bren!
Your feedback is great to hear!
We are glad to have helped you and will pass along your praise to Aleksandra.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great car brilliant customer service

Great car brilliant customer service, all a very easy process from beginning to end, brilliant customer service on all on levels, especially from my sales advisor roy nieves, helped me out no end, 100% would recommend to anyone looking for a new car on finance 10/10.

May 1, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Thank you for your review Andrew! We pride ourselves on customer service, so this is great to hear! We will pass along this great feedback to Roy who was happy to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aleks has been amazing from being to…

Aleks has been amazing from being to end. Soo helpful she made sure I got the car I wanted even when it was slightly more than I was first approved for she went the extra mile ❤️ I cannot get accepted anywhere I have been trying for 2 years but Aleks made sure it was possible for me. Thanks so much can’t wait for delivery of my new car xxx

May 3, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Thank you for your review Hannah!
We pride ourselves on customer service, so this is great to hear!
We will pass along this great feedback to Aleksandra who was happy to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing company

Amazing company! Aleksandra my salesperson was an absolutely star! I was so impatient about getting a specific car and she made it happen within 24hours

Called her so many times she recognised my voice but she was so understanding and would help me with any questions I had for her.

Would definitely recommend this company and Aleksandra to my friends and family and ever anyone reading this review!

Collect my new car today and I’m over the moon! Thanks again Aleksandra!!

April 29, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Thank you for your review Grant! We are pleased to hear how helpful Aleksandra has been in finding the right car for you! Wishing you many happy miles in your new car.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Car loan centre experience

The knowledge and experience of the sales people was excellent always polite and very helpful I would have no problem recommending them to anyone Roy was very helpful

April 28, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Thanks for the great feedback Lee!
We look forward to hearing from your recommendations and will pass on your praise to Roy.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Collection or update for the vehicle

The person I spoke to initially once I was approved for the car finance was great he helped me find a car and the process and paying deposit was very smooth. I payed the deposit on the 10th April. I was told someone would contact me regarding the car and a possible collection date with in 5 days of time paying the £299 deposit. I have called in numerous times with the same response and also texts saying they will have an update within 2/3 days I call in again and there’s still nothing. One women was actually quite rude I can not remember her name. Everyone else I have spoke to have otherwise been very kind and tried to help in some way which but there is nothing they can actually do as it is with an independent garage for “checks”. Everything else has been smooth in the beginning and I’m not saying that they’re a bad company but timing for getting your cars could cause a possible delay. (That’s not their fault). I hope I hear from someone soon enough as I’ve waited 2 weeks and 4 days for any sort of communication from anyone as I have had to do it myself.

April 10, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Hi Saadia,

Thank you for your feedback, we are glad to hear the application, approval decision, vehicle selection and deposit stages went smoothly and are sorry for the delays in your vehicle’s preparation.

We have raised this with our Bookings Manager, and they will be in touch shortly to give you a full update. We will also be reviewing our process to ensure future communications are improved as this does not meet our customer service standards.

Kind regards
The Car Loan Centre

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Had car for just over a year had to…

Had car for just over a year had to many things a had to replace to list got no service book no owners manual car never had a proper mot

April 4, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Hi Mick,

We are sorry to hear your feedback. Please be assured all vehicles sold come with an MOT from an independent DVSA registered garage, comprehensive inspection and 6 months WSG Warranty to ensure they are fit for the road.
I can see our team have supported you with your concerns and authorised works to be completed previously, unfortunately, if a customer does not opt to extend the Warranty policy and a concern is raised outside of the free 6 months cover the options are limited however we will always support our customers as much as possible.

If you would like to discuss your concerns further please contact our team on customercare@thecarloancentre.co.uk.

Kind regards
The Car Loan Centre

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COST

AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COST
***update***
Even worse opinion of this company. £300 refund when we put over £600 in
We have the reservation fee £300, £300 delivery not to mention the insurance, the tax, the diagnostics, and the stress on top and we get a measly £300 back. Rip people off as well sell dodgy 7 seaters. So we are 100s down for nothing.
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Avoid this company if you suffer any kind of mental health problems as they will only make it worse.

2 cars I've had through this company. First we had 9 days and as we were going on a family day out (4 children in the car) as soon as we hit the motorway smoke began to pour out, and car was had to control. We had to pull over and get everyone out and up the embankment. We then had to wait for the aa to get us home. Car dead. We contacted the company to be told in order to cancel under the 14 days we had to get diagnostics done. More money we don't have. That showed up multiple errors and if they did the checks they claim they would have shown up so don't belive they have checked.

Never getting to talk to an actual person has to be done though email. They finally agreed to take the car back. They offered us to get another car. So we thought maybe just a one off. A month we waited with a broken down car sat outside that still had to keep taxed and insured. Again money for nothing. Then we finally get the car we requested, last Friday 21/4/23 and by the 24th its throwing up red warning lights and shaking like mad. Yet another diagnosis done. Injectors and multiple other items showing up. Will cost over £600 to fix. I don't care that they will pay for it. We shouldn't have to be doing all this within days. I did what I was told last time to email my refusal, only to get a email back they are on annual leave. This company clearly is just giving patched up cars to get you past the 14 days then its not their problem. Focusing on desperate people and yes that's what we were. As the beginning if you stuff any stress avoid this company. I have spent days in tears wondering what we are going to do now. We have a holiday booked in July and no car. I may get my initial money back but they can't take away the stress and worry they are now put us through.

In all this still no actual communication from a person. No apology nothing. Stressed us out, lost us money and time that we can't get back.

Edit as can't reply. Yes your company has offered to reimburse my money after they collect the car, rightfully so as given 2 dodgy cars. The car thats still sitting outside. As for rectifying the problem, they're is sorting the situation. There is nothing as a company you can do. I won't trust another car so as a company you will move on. we get to sit day after day stressing and trying to work out a way to still take my children on the holiday we have book and me as a care worker could use the brake. Now I'm just constantly stressed out.

April 21, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Hello Dawn,

We are sorry to hear about your experience.

We want to assure you that every one of our vehicles undergo comprehensive checks and an MOT from a DVSA registered independent third-party garage before they are handed over/collected by a customer. Unfortunately, with anything mechanical things may arise unexpectedly, and we understand that this is frustrating.

As you mentioned, we have reimbursed all costs for diagnostics and repairs, and we are working to rectify the situation and relive any stress.

I can see that our Customer Support team have been in touch today to support you and accept your request to reject the vehicle under our 14 day cancellation policy. We apologies for any delay, as you mentioned, unfortunately you had contacted a member of our team directly who is currently on annual leave, all concerns should be raised to customercare@thecarloancentre.co.uk and our team will be able to assist you in a timely manner.

Kind regards,
The Car Loan Centre

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aleksandra has made my experience very…

Aleksandra has made my experience very pleasant from start to finish nothing has ever been too much and she’s gone above and beyond for me, she has made the whole process so easy and simple I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a car

April 25, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Thank you for your review Jessica! We pride ourselves on customer service, so this is great to hear! We will pass along this great feedback to Aleksandra who was happy to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a good experience today

I had a good experience today, Alexander was very helpful. I appreciate the good customer service and support.

April 24, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Thank you for your review Marioa! We pride ourselves on customer service, so this is great to hear! We will pass along this great feedback to Aleksandra who was happy to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a very great experience

I had a very great experience.
No problem from Aleks, she put me through all the options she had in order for me to choose a car. And finally we got one.

April 22, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Thank you for your review Gennaro! We are pleased that Aleks was able to help you pick the right car for you, wishing you many happy miles!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aleks has been very responsive and…

Aleks has been very responsive and helpful . She was able to help me make my decision on choosing a car that is suitable really easy . Really happy with the service .

March 10, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Thank you for your review Daniel! We are pleased to hear how helpful Aleks has been in finding the right car for you! Wishing you many happy miles.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Company & Salespeople

Amazing company! Joe, my salesman was absolutely amazing, I was so impatient about when the car was going to be ready etc and he was very understanding of this.

Rang/Contacted him 3/4 times an and he was so so understanding and would chase everything up for me!

Would definitely recommend this company/Joe to my friends and family and ever anyone reading this review!

Get the collection date, went to Manchester to collect and 20 minutes within stepping into the office I was on my jolly way home in my new car.

5Star is an understatement.

April 22, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Thank you for this great review Macauley, we will pass along your kind words to Joe who is happy to have helped you! We can't wait to help your friends and family and we appreciate the recommendation! Wishing you many happy miles!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dear Aleksandra Gorecka!

Dear Aleksandra Gorecka!

Thank you for being part of this amazing fairy tail. You are by far the most colourful, craziest & best agent in the universe.

April 24, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Thank you for your review Daniel! We will pass along your kind words to Aleks is was happy to have helped you! Wishing you many happy miles!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent from start to finish

From start to finish the whole process was easy and straight forward.
I was not very optimistic that I would get the finance but Vicky and her awesome team managed to get me a car sorted in a painless process.

Your talking to a real person on the end of the phone not someone who has to follow a script which made every call reassuring.

I highly recommend

April 21, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Thank you for your review and recommendation Scott! We are so pleased that we were able to help you and we hope you love your new car!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID AVOID

Bag of cow boys AVOID

April 21, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Thank you for your review Jake! We will pass along your kind words to Aleks who was happy to help!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worse than ever!!!

Worse than ever!!! Avoid them if possible!!! They're selling overpriced and not serviced cars,where you suppose to pay for extended warranty,without any cover and almost all garages don't want to deal with this kind of companies in relation to repairs or chasing money!!!

April 20, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Hello Georgi,

We are sorry to hear that you are not happy with our service.

We would like to assure you that every one of our vehicles undergo comprehensive checks and an MOT from a third-party garage before handover/collection, unfortunately with anything mechanical things may arise after which are out of anyone’s control, although we understand this can be frustrating.

We will be sharing your feedback and experience with the warranty company.

If you wish to escalate this further, please contact us on complaints@thecarloancentre.co.uk.

Kind regards,
The Car Loan Centre

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Will I ever get to collect?

The whole process of getting approved was quick and handled really well, once I picked the car unfortunately that's when it's gone down hill, picked the car last week since then I've been having to try and communicate to as why it's taking so long to collect, just been getting the same reply since last week saying "should be ready anyday" or "is continuing through the preparation stage. This is taking a little longer than usual however we will have an update for you in the next three days" with no explanation!

I don't usually like to moan but it seems like I'm getting nowhere or that there's a problem with the vehicle.

There's been no relay and seems like everyone else has got there cars pretty quick mines now be over a week since I put the deposite down and picked the car!
As to this I need to get time off work to come up and collect the car but given no sort of guideline as to when just any day now

April 13, 2023
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Reply from The Car Loan Centre

Hello Zak,

We are sorry to hear about your experience.

Every one of our vehicles undergo comprehensive checks and an MOT as part of our preparation process before they are delivered/collected and we will not do so until we are confident that the vehicle meets our high standard for our customer.

I can see that our team contacted you yesterday to book you in to collect your vehicle, we understand that it can be frustrating to wait, but we hope you love your new car once you collect it.

If you wish to discuss this further, please contact our complaints team on complaints@thecarloancentre.co.uk

Kind regards,
The Car Loan Centre

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