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Brought a ford focus from Fort Used Car Centre, in 3 weeks it had complete engine failure. We did our right to refuse, they argued with us but eventually accepted and cancelled our finance, but they are still holding £2500 of our money. They told me a date to pick up a cheque but then refused to give it to me and argued that I need to pay mileage and £120 valet but couldn't tell me a figure as they hadn't worked out the mileage cost. They promised to put the money in my account a few days later but then didn't contact me or give me the money. I called them and they argued with me and said still didn't know the cost and would send me a letter. It's a week later and I've still heard nothing. Check their other reviews. They have a history of doing this. Don't make the same mistake I did.
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Bought my 2012 plate seat from Fort Used Car Centre in May and been back with it at the dealership 3 times already and it's still only July! Broke down with it second time yesterday and when I went to see them today morning to have a chat with them one of the sales rep took me on and handled the situation very professionally but when I was about to walk out everything changed!!!!!! Met with this couple outside on the street who brought their car back for the 4th time with different issues so we started chatting away about our experience with the service and all of the sudden the owner of the company came to us to join our conversation and were very rude asking us about why are we slagging off his company . He was very rude and tried to intimidate us on the street where I we were standing. So we had a little debate about our rights having a conversation on the street and his stinky attitude and his reply was that "you don't have to bring your car back here to get it fixed, you take it elsewhere " in front of this couple. Not really professional is he?! Long story short I'm still within the 3 month dealership warranty and told him that they will have to fix it here because they sold me a faulty car. Avoid the place!!!
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having bought the car from fort used car centre expecting it to be a top car for the money clean tidy low milage i find that it is nothing but and up paying out 3500 pounds to put it right despite having there warranty on the vehicle they only paid 1250 towards the cost of the repairs as in small print it says limited to 1250 forany repairs including labour parts etc my vehicle needed a new transmission box clutch after only doing less than 40000 miles i had to chase round myself to get itfixed along story ending up costing me 2500 pounds out of pocket in the end
Istvan Majoros in response to after sales was rubbish
Hi! Just bought my 2012 seat alhambra from them and I broke down second time within 2 months of the purchase. Just been at the dealership now and had a chat with them and when I was about to walk out met with this couple who brought their car back with issues with it. So I thought I stop by and share my experience with them and see their side of the story too. All of the sudden the owner of the company comes to us and tries to intimidate us on the public street and asking us why are we slagging off his company in a very rude and offensive manner. So I had to put him in his place in front of his staff and this couple. I swapped number with this couple just in case we are gonna have to take some legal action. My question is that would you be up for swapping numbers and if we do go down on that legal road we will have better chances as a collective group against them.. ?!
Bought a car from Fort Used Car Centre only to find it unroad worthy as identified by RAC.. Car was deemed dangerous. Car was eventually taken back and we’ve noticed it is straight back up for sale, so someone else is going to buy it. Stay well clear of this garage
tomhas gunn in response to Stay away
It might be worth you stating the make and registration number so that anyone reviewing this dealer can make sure they don't buy the unfit car!
Fort Used Car Centre is a lawful dealership. Sold me a faulty car and carried out bodge repairs and shoddy work knowing I drive a small child. All great until they have your money. Was advised by Karl that disputed my lights / radio / aircon and radiators Bevin damaged they had no responsibility as ‘would pass an MOT’ Saw the same other customer on three out of four of my trips back grew so I assume it’s not just me..... Avoid
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- owned a car for 7 years popped into this garage to discuss a part exchange - all went well met sales staff saw 1 car - decided to go for it, had MY car reviewed- and test driven by this garages' sales man - all ok fine 'drives wonderful' 'hpi clear' 'great car' - was unable to test drive their (Fort used car centre) car as 'it would have taken a lot of moving around' - due to the car being positioned quite far back in the showroom......ok - inquired about service history ....no papers all still in Manchester awaiting delivery .....ok - decided to go for it anyway as the car was going to be a present to my grandad - all documents/contract drawn up price agreed with the head salesman - left a large deposit - as advised cant take the car away today needs to have pre-inspection ...fine - organised a pick up date a few days later, booked time off work, paid for a HPI test online, organised a surprise party just need the car DAY of Collection Another salesman appeared never met him, never dealt with him at any stage of the purchase, and he now decides to go re-inspect my car, my car has a FULL main dealer service history, with routine mot and inspections provided by MAIN dealer. It has really low mileage purely due to its use as its sporadic. The new salesman who i have had NO contact with previously decides to run around and test the paperwork rigorously and keep me there for over an hour, and finally present his findings on My car, that its was fine,hpi clear, drives great but had apparently several repairs to the body work...ok so these were not mentioned previously and you have inspected my car more than i actually did the car im purchasing. Decides to inform me that id have to pay another £1000! just to summarize ive driven twice to this garage, not road tested the car im purchasing due to inability to move a few cars around, ive had my own car tested, ive been allowed to purchase the car, draw up contracts - sign, provide a deposit, take time off work ...and finally advised i need to pay a lot more money on day of collection. I found this entrapment method of sales pathetic - stay clear the only reasonable conclusion i could decide on was there clearly not used to buying used cars of a reasonable standard. Everything ive stated is fact in case the garage do respond, stay well clear you'll waste your time, money, and be coned.
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Staff from Fort Used Car Centre in response to awful service
Ryan, I am sorry that you have had a bad experience with us at the Fort used Car Centre. i have just been informed that our sales manager is liaising with you direct over email to come to a suitable resolution. if you do require anymore support or your not happy with the outcome then please email me on sales@fortauto,com and i can help you further.
In 2017 I brought a 2014 Vauxhall Astra from Fort Used Car Centre. This was the best car I have ever owned it was mechanically sound and checked correctly before I took the car away. I have had no issues with the car since purchasing it. From sale to continuous support it has been amazing!
Staff from Fort Used Car Centre in response to Great Business -Good used cars
The team at the Fort Used Car Centre would like to thank you for taking time to leave a rating, we are pleased that you have had an excellent experience with us and we hope to see you again in the near future:)
We purchased a car 10th March and only just collected it from our local Nissan garage and still needs work. No support from Fort last conversation with fort manager I was told “it’s a used car what do you expect!”
Staff from Fort Used Car Centre in response to Avoid! Lies and dishonest sales
Dear reviewer, I am so sorry to hear that you have had a bad experience with us, In order for us to help you further please can you email us at salesmanager@fortauto.com. we can then investigate this further. Thank you
Recently purchased an Audi s3 saloon that had a marker on which they knew about. It resulted in me being pulled by 5 armed police cars and has tasers pointed at me. Also had my pregnant mrs in the car. Spoke to them about this reluctant to help and didn’t accept car back. Less than 1 star deserved. Terrible service. . Keep your money and spend the extra couple K and go main dealer for the service.
Staff from Fort Used Car Centre in response to Sold me a car
Hi Jordan, we are very sorry that this has happened to you. We have since spoken to you, and you stated that you were happy to keep the vehicle. As a company we perform HPI checks on all vehicles. The HPI check for this audi was completed on the 08/03/18, a copy of this was given to you upon purchase. The HPI report came back clear, therefore there weren't any concerns with the vehicle. The Police themselves have stated, there is nothing wrong with the vehicle that you purchased from us. Fort Used Car Centre were NOT aware that the vehicle was marked, as the HPI report came back clear.
Fort Used Car Centre were dross. Forced to put a deposit down to test drive a car - decidedly unusual, but liked the car so went with it. When we test drove it the following week, we decided that we didn't want it, and the angry little salesman started stomping his feet, snatched the key and walked off. Fed a load of hogwash about the car being marked as sold in order to pressure us into buying it. Avoid at all costs.
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Fort Used Car Centre
263 Bromford Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B8 2SG
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