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I would like to provide some information with regards to my recent experience with this car sales outlet………… From the description detailed on their website “All vehicles are serviced if required and a 90-point vehicle check is undertaken to ensure the vehicle is suitable for sale”, Unfortunately, this was not the case with me when I recently purchased a vehicle from Country Cars Sales Ltd. I purchased a car on 19th December 2023 £9,490.00 for my wife’s Christmas present. We had the car two days and noted the inside of the car appeared to be filling with fumes and a significant rumbling noise from both rear wheels when driving. I had the car checked and the findings were: 1. no oil in the engine due to a major oil leak 2. a botched breather pipe split and taped up with gaffer tape. 3. issues with the rear wheels - bearing or tyres. I reported this to the Country Car Sales, they accepted the vehicle back for repairs. We got the car back after a week, all appeared to be in working order. In February I paid for a full service myself at a garage as it was well over-due. The service report identified the car battery needed replacing, the rear wiper blade needed replacing due to the main rubber section being missing AND a fuel filter needed changing. A few days later a warning light came on after the car lost power when being driven. The AA were called out, this was identified as an air mass air sensor issue. We reported this to Country Cars Sales Ltd, they agreed to again undertake the repairs. Repairs all completed, and the car returned to us. Approx 2 weeks later a further warning light on the dash and power loss again. Yet again AA called out, reported as Particulate Filter System. I contacted Country Car Sales Ltd (Simon) and stated I wish to return the car and receive a full refund of £9490.00 as it was not fit for purpose when sold to me. Simon stated, he understood my disappointment and would speak with his colleague Mannie, but I could not receive a refund apparently. Mannie then contacted me suggesting I take the car to my garage who undertook the service, diagnose the error code, Country Cars will cover the cost of this check. I did not want the car as I had zero confidence in it being a safe reliable car, repaired or not. I took the vehicle into Mini for a complete diagnostic check at my cost - £220.00. The findings identified the Particulate Filter system needed replacing at a cost of £3658.77. I informed Mannie and send him the report and quote for the repairs by Mini. Mannie replied he has a BMW expert who can undertake the repairs, which would consist of a “flushing out of the system, not a replacement” at a cost of £749.10. I told Mannie yet again I didn’t want the car anymore as I don’t have any confidence in the vehicle, due to the number of previous issues . I also advised that I had since sought legal advice in respect of a full refund. Mannie kindly took the liberty by insulting me, he offered to purchase the vehicle back for a trade price of £8000 – despite the issues not being our fault and only driving the car for a couple of months on and off! Upon checking the warranty the car came with, it will ONLY cover 1 x claim of a repair cost at maximum claim = £1000.00 ONLY, I am now having to pay for the repairs. End - Result = left with a car with faults and apparently it will cost me more money than the car is worth seeking a legal claim against Country Car Sales Ltd. Please be warned when purchasing a second-hand vehicle, do your own due diligence, sadly I trusted this outlet. If you do intend to purchase a Vehicle from Country Car Sales Ltd, get an independent 90-point check done as it may save you a lot of money and aggravation. We are waiting for the dashboard to light up like a Christmas tree with further faults! Thanks Country Car Sales Ltd! In my opinion, would I recommend this company – NO!
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Mannie.A from Country Car Sales in response to Country Car Sales Ltd - New Car Owner
Hi David I am sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with the second hand Mini that you purchased .Unfortunately second hand cars can be faulty and in this case they were not blatantly obvious from the start. We did try very very hard rectifying the issues, with multiple time spent taking the car to garages and lots of money spent, none of which you were charged for and always a courtesy car for you (we collected the car from your house an hour away each time) Anything that you did pay for was off your own back or perhaps a sale from a commission hungry garage.We also replied promptly and have apologised many times for the inconvenience.We came to a point when you refused us collecting the car to be fixed again (at our cost).The car was purchased back and you received £9000 (not £8000) due to the fact you had driven 4000 miles which we thought is fair.One thing I need to correct you about is the warranty.It clearly states you have UNLIMITED claims ,each being capped at £1000. We bend over backwards for our customers but on this occasion this situation was particularly difficult.It is never our intention to sell a faulty car. Regards Mannie Director.
David Redmond in response to Country Car Sales Ltd - New Car Owner
Mannie Director - with regards to your reply, my review about purchasing a car from Country Car Sales Ltd, the AJ11OKR Grey Mini. I respond accordingly – yes it was a A -- JOKR buying the car from you!!!! When I posted my review about purchasing the Grey Mini AJ11OKR from your company, we had not agreed a price, only your offer of £8000:00 to buy the car back as I was told not to drive it. I contacted you Thursday before good Friday, stating I wanted the car off my drive and the car not being fit for purpose as previously stated within my many emails to you. I can now clarify, the financial number you paid £8500:00 to get the car off my drive being in two payments as below. You offered me £8k – I said meet me at £8.5k as I need to purchase a car for my wife, you agreed to the £8.5 and would pick the car up Good Friday morning. Your chap arrived Friday at the agreed time 10:00. I would not give him both sets of keys until payment was made, he called you – one payment of £7.5k was then made, we then spoke on the phone, your words - you wouldn’t rip me off, your bank has a single limit payment and not above £7.5K hence it would be in two payments. I stated the other key and paperwork would not be handed over until the full agreed payment is made - £1k was then paid. Your driver then took the car on his trailer. £8500.00 was paid and NOT £9000.00 as you have stated in your reply. With regards to your other comments about the 4000 miles – what a load of tosh!!! Breakdown AA report dated 25th March 2024 - Vehicle's mileage 41,785. How has my wife completed 4000K miles? Purchasing the vehicle on 19th December 2023 and sold 27th March 2024, the car had been off the road for 17 days as it was not suitable for driving. When the car was sold back, the mileage was recorded at 41785. The mileage when purchased from you was recorded at 39000. You are currently advertising the vehicle at 40000 miles – this is very much incorrect, is this false advertisement? You - commission hungry garage about undertaking the repairs – are you suggesting BMW are a commission hungry garage? As they undertook a detailed inspection of the vehicle at my cost, they provided me with their report detailing what was required to undertake the repairs which I sent to you. You - I need to correct you about is the warranty. It clearly states you have UNLIMITED claims, each being capped at £1000. The repair cost for the car from BMW was £3658.77. I spoke with the warranty company about the repairs and the cost, and they said they could not help regarding the cost of the repairs – hence my review. I have also noted the car is still for sale and you have neglected to detail how many previous owners it has had – will the numbers not fit in the box on your website? It also states a full-service history – good job I got it serviced for you, when I got it home it had no engine oil it due to the major oil leak you repaired. I am over £1300:00 out of pocket buying this car – would I recommend you or your company, very much NO!!!!!!!! If you wish for me to disclose all correspondence regarding purchasing and details of the repairs – breakdowns information I am happy to do so. Future second-hand car buyers get your own 90-point check undertaken when buying any car – it will save you a lot of grief and money.
I bought a car from this dealership & all I can say is just “wow!” They made me feel at ease with the purchase & with the purchase a 12months 5star warranty! I will definitely use this dealership again! Thank you Manni & Simon for helping me pick my perfect car (Mini Countryman) would recommend to friends & Family! One happy customer! ;0)
I recently bought my vehicle Jan 21, car as described in adverts smooth transactions and a new mot on delivery at my home, cant fault the car, cant fault service, would recommend to all, thanks cjb
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I don't usually write reviews but this guys really deserve it.Not only that the car I have purchased came with service,mot and 15 months warranty but the seller was really good.I mean I have bought cars from dealerships before but I had no idea this is how they should treat people.I will definitely buy again.Thank you guys for a great buying experience!
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I bought my MINI recently from Country Car Sales. I dealt with Manny and Simon - Not once were they pushy; from the moment I entered the dealership to purchasing the car. There was a small issue with the car that they dealt with straight away. Simon was really good and called me straight after I left a voicemail. The boys were honest, knowledgable and transparent since the beginning. Their service alone is worth a trip down. Highly recommend - 5 stars!
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I dealt with Matt in August 2019. He was courteous, knowledgeable and not pushy. I got a fair price for a quality car and having had it almost a year now and since 15k miles it's been great.
I recently bought a car from Country Car Sales in Welwyn Garden City. I have received a very good, professional, honest and friendly advice from the owners. After the purchase, I had to contact them couple of times and each time, they were very quick to respond to my queries. I would recommend the Country Car Sales to anyone who is thinking about buying a new car. Michal
I bought a BMW 1 series at Country Car Sales in April 2018. Clean and tidy when viewed and delivered as agreed. I have had a few problems with the car but not unexpected for a 13 year old car. Why I give these guys 5* is that every issue I raised was dealt with professionally and timely. All issues have now been dealt, the car runs like a dream, exactly what I was looking for. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
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Avoid Country Car Sales completely. Very rude ill mannered service, vehicle faulty. Contradictory to everything. Totally unprofessional.
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My Partner and I recently Purchased a Ford Fiesta Zetec and We both must say that the Service we received was nothing short of Excellent. The Car is Good we are thoroughly enjoying owning it. We would recommend Country Car Sales.co.uk to anyone.
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Welcome to Country Car Sales Ltd, well known for being one of the best used car dealers in Hertfordshire. Serving local customers for over 20 years, we have great experience and thorough knowledge of the trade and all the services that you may require, from finance to extended warranties. We offer a wide range of vehicles with a wide range of prices, making it easy to find a car that suits you.
At Country Car Sales Ltd we are renowned for providing premium cars that are thoroughly inspected so you can be confident about their quality. Our team are trustworthy and professional, and as a company our aim is to offer you peace of mind and a pleasant, hassle-free transaction whilst saving you the headache of visiting second class dealers.
All of our cars are prepared to the highest standard and all cars are subject to a full inspection in our workshop. They are valeted inside and out, thoroughly sanitised prior to sale, and also given an MOT and service where applicable. We proudly offer 15 months parts and labour warranty on every car, and 1 year's roadside assistance with the AA is also included.
Deals in: 4x4s, Cars
Manufacturers: Sells a variety of makes and models
Independent Dealership
founded in 1997
Excellent | 40 | |
Very Good | 8 | |
Average | 1 | |
Poor | 2 | |
Terrible | 1 |
Country Car Sales
Burrowfield
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 4SN
Mon | 09:00 - 17:30 |
Tue | 09:00 - 17:30 |
Wed | 09:00 - 17:30 |
Thu | 09:00 - 17:30 |
Fri | 09:00 - 17:30 |
Sat | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Sun | 10:00 - 13:00 |
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