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"Illegal sales, avoid!"
1.4 out of 5 stars
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Couldn’t say one good thing about this place. My husband and I bought a Ford Kuga PHEV in May. When we collected the car, we were 10 minutes late due to traffic (called to advise) and were met with a very annoyed salesman for handover. The “valet” was a joke, the car still had wax that had not been buffed-should have been the first red flag. Later that day, we noticed 4 body panels were popped out and we couldn’t get them back in, so I emailed the aftersales team for help. The next day I found out the car was on recall due to safety issues with the battery and it should not be charged or used in EV mode. Ford were working on a fix but didn’t have one as of yet. I emailed the aftersales team again to explain this situation, I was told that Ford would fix it FOC so no worries?? After much back and forth I finally explained that it’s illegal to sell a recalled vehicle under trading standards. To which I was finally offered an alternative vehicle (we obviously declined). We were told they had done their due diligence and they couldn’t check every car had been recalled due to the amount of manufactures they sell-it’s a very simple check! An absolute joke, they sent “proof” and it quite literally showed the recall had not been checked. They have since listed this car back up for sale despite knowing it has been recalled. Reported to trading standards.

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"AVOID FOW- CAR MAJOR ENGINE ISSUE "
1 out of 5 stars
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AVOID AVOID AVOID! DO NOT USE FORDS OF WINSFORD After buying a car from the Winsford dealership, It lasted less than 3-months when a major engine issue occurred. After paying over £20,000 for the vehicle and paying for an extra for a 2-year extended warranty (advertised by FOW), I assumed it would be dealt with. However, I was mistaken. FOW do not care once they have your money. Please avoid!!

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"Complete Lack of Customer Support!"
2.2 out of 5 stars
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Whilst I'm happy with my vehicle overall, unfortunately I had an issue regarding paintwork to the rear bumper that needed repair. I was due to collect the vehicle on 10th February, but the day before I received a call asking if collection could be delayed as the repair hadn't been done. Due to my commitments I agreed with FOW that I would collect the vehicle as originally agreed, and would return it for repair once back from holiday. On 16th and 19th February I sent emails to arrange the repair. No response. On 20th February I sent a further message to chase up the previous emails. No response. On 26th February I telephoned FOW. I explained the issue. I was told that my sales advisor had been spoken to and would call me to arrange the repair. He did not. On 28th February and 4th March I sent further messages to him. No response. Despite several further emails to FOW Customer Services to complain, again there was no response. Complete lack of after sales support from Fords of Winsford! I'm so disappointed as I perceived FOW to be an establshed company with award-winning customer services. Unfortunately I have found this not to be the case, as I have failed to get any response or acknowledgement to any of the numerous messages that I have sent to their sales advisor and FOW Customer Services. I will now have to arrange the repair elsewhere at my own expense, and will consider pursuing compensation from FOW

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"STAY AWAY FROM THESE LIERS"
1 out of 5 stars
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AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE I Had a poor experience with Anastasia over the last two weeks . Reserved a car unable to prepare vehicle and ship in a two week period . Threatened with loss of deposit when still vaild, given different quotes for delivey 'threatened with being charged twice for delivery. Car had multiple sratches that had apparently been buffed . Gave days for delivery but where ignored given a different day and then no days . Communication was terrible and had to do all my own research . Managers Craig and Lyos where no help and did not assist to resolve issues when i raised a case of poor customer experience. My own rights where denied when lyos said not possible to return a car after a test drive - which i had to explain that is a right of distance selling and the right of the customer. Sounds like they sell alot of faulty vehicles and it sounded like there where other issues with the Audi S3 they where selling. Wasted my time and energy and claimed a refund as they where unable to privide a service and quite frankly came accross as money grabbing crooks!! https://www.cardealerreviews.co.uk/dealership/fords-of-winsford-winsford-cheshire-england Check the reviews on the site above all these people must be telling the truth !!! 0 stars 🌟

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"Terrible communication "
1 out of 5 stars
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Anastasia is an unhelpful woman! Wasted my time - crooks

"Poor service "
1 out of 5 stars
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Arranged to view a ford focus at Winsford that was being brought from there Trafford show room took the day off work travelled hour to show room only to be told the car was not delivered said they had emailed me to tell me which they hadn't very poor service having had several cars in the past between myself and family will not be having any more ended up going to motor range in Liverpool and gave them my 14000 pounds instead

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"Waste of time"
1 out of 5 stars
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Went to test drive a car , complete disappointment

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"Disappointing. Poor Customer Service"
2.2 out of 5 stars
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Disappointing service. Saw car advertised on autotrader so went to see it, to be told in transit so reserved it 48 hrs, later paid for reservation as car still not on site. When informed car on site arranged test drive. When we got there refused keys, after 20 mins of discussing with various members of staff we had pre arranged visit we got the keys only to view car due to time although there was still 20mins before closing. Confirmed we will return to test drive. The following day received email to say could not take the car if happy with test drive until after bank holiday as its a mobility car and needs taxing at post office of which they could do for us. Returned today to test drive as agreed. Waited a long time to be seen and for staff to find the key for car. During test drive was informed only 1 key for car but one was on order and will be posted out to us and AA will come to home to program. We said we needed this guaranteed. Go to proceed with purchase of the car to be told by salesman Luke that no key ordered and not prepared to do this. When we said we don't buy car with 1 key he quickly said he would process refund of reservation money. He then threw the copy of my husbands driving licence on floor. My husband said if your not shredding that or keeping it safe then he wanted it returning which Luke did. That's not keeping customer personal details safe. What about Data protection(GDPR) The car was not advertised as having 1 key as we would not have reserved it. Very disappointing that we travelled a long distance 3 times and staff told us differnt things and did not provide all information about the car. (Reservation was made in my husbands name but car was for me)

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"Drove 30 miles to view a reserved car "
1.4 out of 5 stars
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Drove an hour to see a car I had reserved on line. They had confirmed it had been reserved. When I got there the reception couldn’t find the keys! I had to suggest that I take a seat whilst they looked for them. Left atter 10 minutes waiting as there was no evidence they were bothering to look. Lots of salespersons standing around and not at all busy. Used to go there a lot but service has nose dived since we were last there.

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"Poor service "
1 out of 5 stars
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I bought a car from them in March. It was supposed to be in good working order with no faults. When I picked it up, it turned out that the washers and the rear were not working. The first drive home showed suspension faults and bad wheel alignment. The next day I found a lot of broken glass on the driver's side and it turned out that the window was broken. A different, old scratched one was installed and there are problems with it to this day. The car is even missing the unlocking wheel nut. The rear air vent and cigarette lighter were also damaged. I also bought a warranty for £999 which was supposed to be from RAC but was never activated by them. I have contacted them 1000 times to have the faults repaired without result. They lie and cheat people as much as they can. Today is 14.06.2024 and still nothing has been repaired. I have forwarded the case to the Financial Ombudsman so maybe they will sort it out and teach these morons how to treat customers. Read reviews about them because you can avoid unnecessary stress. I do not recommend these scammers and liars, avoid this place.

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Dealership Information

With over 1500 cars in stock, Fords of Winsford boast a huge range of cars for sale from their Cheshire based car supermarket. Since being established in 1989; Fords of Winsford has sold cars throughout the most popular ranges and provides hatchback, saloon and even 4X4 options for those who are looking to purchase a new or second hand car. 

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    Fords Of Winsford
    Wharton Retail Park Weaver Valley Road
    Winsford
    Cheshire West and Chester
    CW7 3AL

    Get in touch

    01606 866199
    http://www.fow.co.uk

    Opening times
    Mon 09:00 - 19:00
    Tue 09:00 - 19:00
    Wed 09:00 - 19:00
    Thu 09:00 - 19:00
    Fri 09:00 - 19:00
    Sat 09:00 - 18:00
    Sun 10:00 - 17:00

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