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"AVOID AT ALL COSTS!"
1 out of 5 stars
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We bought a used car from Motormania recently and I would 100% recommend that you AVOID this dealership at all costs! Within 5 days it was leaking oil and making loud, awful mechanical noises. We’d had a bad experience with them at the deposit stage (we paid a £200 deposit and were promised a 12-month clear MOT, when we asked that the advisories be dealt with as well as the dangerous and major points we were told we were ‘playing the child card’ by saying we were just being cautious as we have 2 young children and then told we couldn’t have our deposit back as he’d ‘already spent it’ and then he said ‘you can have it back when I’ve sold it to somebody else and not beforehand’) and so we didn’t trust them to repair the car properly because of their attitude previously. It all felt really dodgy to us. As such, we asked for a full refund under the short term right to reject clause of the Consumer Rights Act 2015. They didn’t accept this, even when I sent them excerpts from the relevant legislation, and we were hung up on by them and talked over repeatedly. They refused to come and get the vehicle initially, then they turned up and refused to take possession unless we agreed to a repair even though we’d stated repeatedly that we were asking for a full refund instead. We kept being told ‘it’s not a new car you’ve bought’ as if we should just accept that it was not drivable and unsafe after 5 days of ownership! Also they kept saying they’d agreed a discount of £300 at the time of purchase as if that lessened our rights in some way? We were made to pay by bank transfer even though their Facebook page says ‘all major cards accepted’ which we now know is a huge red flag as we could not use the chargeback scheme with our bank to recoup the monies as you can do with a debit/credit card payment. Daniel Lowther, the man who sold it to us, refused to accept our letter asking for a refund in person so we had to send it recorded delivery and via Whatsapp as well. He even had his Mum message us pretending to be his complaint’s handler! They lied and said we hadn’t let them inspect the vehicle (we did) and only went back on this when I said I had video evidence of their visit to us. A few days after all of this, our car - which was parked outside of our home in the middle of a very quiet road - was the only car on our road to be vandalised overnight and covered in a substance that took the paint off. If they had taken the car when we rejected it earlier that week then this obviously wouldn’t have happened. Now it’s been written off! A very horrible experience for us. Just one thing after another and we’re left with no car and we’ve lost a lot of money. We bought the car after saving up for a long time as our daughter is autistic and public transport is too busy and overwhelming for her. Now we’re back to that again. Thanks Motormania!

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"M.Hoganson. 3 Picasso. "
5 out of 5 stars
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I bought this car from this dealer ship.Yes i have had problems with it.But to be fair.I live in Newcastle upon Tyne. Each time they have came and picked it up.While leaving me a courtesy car.So ive have to speak as i find..They have been spot on with me.A great bunch of lads.Doing a great job.Thanks lads.Mr.m.hoganson. Newcastle upon Tyne.

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"Disappointed and lied to..."
1.2 out of 5 stars
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I bought a car from Motormania not so long ago. The car looked nice was in a rush to buy as old one kept breaking down etc. They did not offer me to test drive it whatsoever. So we came to an agreement for the car etc MOT and all that stuff. I will come to the MOT in a minute. After just a day of driving the car the engine warning light came on, and the car started juddering. Went to the mechanics and it turned out it was the MAF needed replacing along with the sparkplugs and air filter. The air filter looked like it sat there for at least 5 years. It was torn, moist and so dirty that the MAF had gone! The car developed a louder knocking noise so I went to my local trusted mechanic and he said the steering rack is faulty. He said it shouldn't of passed the MOT with a faulty steering rack. This had to be replaced as well. Even more money went into this car just in the period of 1 week. The tyres weren't good either. I text the seller to ask him if he had any warranty on the car. He saw my message but never replied. He probably went into his mates MOT test garage and paid him to get a certificate. Because the details aren't correct. The steering rack was faulty and very dangerous. when the car was slowing down it was dragging to one side. therefore, the rear licence plate light wasn't working and it somehow still passed MOT. He clearly doesn't care all they care about is money and the place isn't as friendly and good as people think it might be. I would stay away unless you want to get illegal MOT documents or damaged car components which can be life threatening and you would be paying for your death basically! Be careful what you buy and avoid. Bunch of liars.

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"Great value again"
5 out of 5 stars
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3rd car bought from Motormania if it is good as the other 2 I'm in the money last 2 cars lasted about 8 years with minimal costs pleasant to deal with always willing to help which is missing from the bigger dealerships.

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"Happy car buyer "
4.8 out of 5 stars
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No major issues, the car was clean and in good shape other than a few small chips. The value for money is fantastic and up to now I have had no problems. The dealers were all very nice and I would happily recommend this dealership to anyone.

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"No major issues"
3.6 out of 5 stars
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Back in May I purchased a Mercedes from this dealership. The car actually had a chip in the window screen which was not mentioned and they would not sort which was disappointing but other than than the car was clean and in good condition and was a fairly good price.

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    Blue House Point Road
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