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"Professional dealer!"
5 out of 5 stars
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We dealt with Alan who sorted everything out for us. After a small issue with the paperwork, I was really impressed at how professional he was and how quickly he rectified everything for us. My new BMW 3 series is gorgeous, I couldn't be happier with it. I will be back to these guys next time I need to change my car.

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RDM Direct from RDM Direct Ltd in response to Professional dealer!

Thank you very much for the kind comments, so glad you found your whole buying experience a pleasure and don't hesitate to come back when you are looking to swap again.

"Great Dealer!"
5 out of 5 stars
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Great service from start to finish. Completed everything within a week - Niall was a real gent. Thanks Rdm!

RDM Direct from RDM Direct Ltd in response to Great Dealer!

Glad to hear you thoroughly enjoy your new car, we appreciate the kind comments

"Do not trust "
1 out of 5 stars
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Do not trust they hide the v5 from you and lie about service history ! One of the service stamps was a copy not genuine very upset still trying to get my money back !

RDM Direct from RDM Direct Ltd in response to Do not trust

Hi Lee, After reviewing our system I cannot see any ongoing concern with regards to service history or a V5. We openly display all paperwork we have available for every vehicle to each perspective new keeper, prior to them making a decision to purchase. If this review is genuine please do not hesitate to contact me personally to discuss in more detail: salesgeorge@rdmdirect.co.uk. Kind regards, George @ RDM Direct

"Cheaters . Please have a second thought "
1.2 out of 5 stars
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I have bought a Jaguar XF from them in 2020. They have managed to hide the V5 document from me until I get the new document in my name. When I looked the new document I am the 5th owner!!. I bout a car with lots of issues which they have hidden from me.

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RDM Direct from RDM Direct Ltd in response to Cheaters . Please have a second thought

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I explicitly remember completing the hand over with you personally for this particular vehicle. You reviewed the V5 registration document prior to us electronically registering the vehicle in your name on the DVLA system. It displays on the front of the document how many owners the vehicle had; the same as to what you were advised when securing the vehicle with a deposit. I have just completed a fresh HPI check on the vehicle and can confirm you are not the fifth owner; you are the fourth, the next owner will be the fifth. After collection I can see we paid JAGUAR Main Dealer for a replacement battery however we have had no contact since this point. If you have further questions or require assistance we are happy to help, please either call or contact me personally on: salesgeorge@rdmdirect.co.uk Kind regards, George @ RDM Direct

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"AVOID AVOID AVOID "
1 out of 5 stars
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AVOID! AVOID! AVOID!... I put a deposit on a mini, needed body work doing & a full valet as it was in a terrible condition. Test drove it, so thought all was ok. Salesman said I should put a deposit down which I did. I thought to myself if it isn't to my satisfaction I'd just get money back.....BIG MISTAKE!!! If I had know the full facts of the car I was going to buy, I would not have left a deposit. I've given them plenty of time for them to do the right thing, but obviously they don't value their reputation much. No doubt they will respond with some rubbish but I don't do this lightly. Might only be a small sum to them but to me it isn't. I just want my money back. Unprofessional, dishonest & to me, quite nasty. Make up your own minds,

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RDM Direct from RDM Direct Ltd in response to AVOID AVOID AVOID

Hi Dino, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. When you came to view and test drive the vehicle, it had only been with us for a couple of days having been taken in part exchange. On the second time of coming to view the vehicle later that day, you requested specific works to be completed prior to collection at the point of sale. Though the vehicle being in need of a valet (which otherwise would of been completed had we of known of your intended visit), it was far from being in poor condition; it had been quite obviously well cared for hence your desire to purchase. The following weekend you did not arrive at the agreed time so we made a courtesy call to reschedule for a time that suited you, at this point you made us aware you no longer wanted the vehicle. We prepared the vehicle as per your requirements and refunded half of your deposit to cover the further works you requested. The situation is regrettable and we do hope to see you again in the future. Regards, RDM Direct

"These guys are shady at best"
1 out of 5 stars
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First thing to note, be aware of the hidden £98 ‘admin fee’ not advertised on Auto Trader! Which they will then use as a ‘discount’ tactic later Most cars are supplied by Hilton Garage (which have a very bad reputation for quality of their cars) yet when questioned about this the salesman was very defensive and denied this happened at all until provided the proof from their own publicly available accounts! Don’t ask any questions about their cars or the company whatever you do as it turns very sour when you do. This attitude makes me very suspicious of what they’re hiding.

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RDM Direct from RDM Direct Ltd in response to These guys are shady at best

Hi Ryan, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We advertise our additional £98 charge across all channels (including AutoTrader), we apologise you did not see this prior to coming over. The owner of the garage is a family member to the founder and owners of Hilton Garage and up until the end of 2019 we did source some of our price ranged cars from there, which were taken in part exchange and either a little too old or a few too many miles for their stocking policy. Every vehicle sourced from there was advertised as such; arguably the best source for lower priced budget cars opposed to not knowing issues involved with older vehicles sourced through auctions. Your visit was in the middle of 2020, by this point non of our stock was sourced from Hilton Garage; which you were advised. After 15 years in a very competitive market place we have nothing to hide and are very proud of both our heritage and retailing in excess of 10,000 cars to date. Kind regards, RDM Direct

"Excellent service."
5 out of 5 stars
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My overall experience At RDM Direct was great. Very helpful, polite and professional. No pushy sale's, cars to meet all budgets, and also good after sales service. They went out of their way to meet my requirements. I would recommend this company.

"AVOIDDDDDDDDDDDD AT ALL COSTS"
1 out of 5 stars
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If you are going to buy a car from this garage, im telling you now do not do it, do not put yourself through stress. just a bit of background i bought a Mercedes in feburary 2020 from this dealer, a rattling sound appeared literally 2 weeks after buying the vehicle and squeaking brakes. everytime i went to raise my concerns and tried to fix this car they always came back saying nothing is wrong with the car even though i had proof that it was there from 3 garages i independently visited myself and paid to give me information about the vehicle. after travelling a long way from my house and leaving my car with them for a week they did not fix anything and DUNCAN the guy i delt with who initially even heard the brakes squeak and yet still did not get them fixed. im telling you ive had to suffer the consequence by fixing the brakes myself which was very expensive and also now in the middle of fixing the injectors which is costing me more than £1000. I am also building a case and planning on taking them to court for everything that went on during my complaint however due to the VIRUS its been put on hold. THIS COMPANY MUST BE AVOIDED. and George the Manager is very RUDE and does not give a crap about how the customers feel or how much time and money theyve spent just to get simple matter sorted. If youre reading this believe me do not even try purchase from them they will lie to you and you will have to spend so much and all they'll say is "look we've done our best, theres nothing with your vehicle". I had so much anxiety and felt very alone in during my complaint. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY AT ALL. Worst experience of my life.

RDM Direct from RDM Direct Ltd in response to AVOIDDDDDDDDDDDD AT ALL COSTS

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Every concern you have had has been listened to and investigated. You alleged the vehicle had ‘squeaking brakes’ and ‘noisy injectors’. The brakes were tested by us and an independent garage; no noises were found and upon inspection (including a Brake test used in an MOT), the brakes were fine and had only recently been replaced. The injectors reported no faults and sounded no different to any other vehicle with the same engine. However to ease your concern, we had our local Mercedes-Benz Main Dealer do a thorough test on the injectors, health check and inspection to which they reported it was running perfectly- with no faults (including the brakes). We went above and beyond to demonstrate the vehicle was fault free and gave you the reports & receipts from the independent garage and Mercedes Main Dealer. A courtesy vehicle was provided to you at no cost, to limit the inconvenience; though no fault was found with the vehicle at any point! In summary, we are bemused as to what more we could of done to please you and ease your concerns, with a fault free vehicle. Regards, RDM Direct.

"Fast and Friendly"
5 out of 5 stars
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I would certainly trust using RDM Direct Ltd again. Friendly and efficient.

"Disgusting service "
1 out of 5 stars
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I have been waiting all week for them to put a used GTC through the workshop for me to veiw this Sunday after various phone calls including today as was travelling 2 hours to see it even offers to put deposit down for them to then tell me the car was sold ! Am furious as I have wasted my time and effort what a shower this garage is I work in the trade and have never encountered a bad customer service as RDM give disgusting and furious

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Staff from RDM Direct Ltd in response to Disgusting service

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. After stating your intention to complete the purchase and collection in one journey, we asked you on two separate occasions if you wanted to secure the vehicle with a deposit. This is something which you unfortunately did not take advantage of. Needless to say, any one of our vehicles remains on the marketplace, unless a deposit is placed on it (which I’m sure is the case at every other car dealership across the country). We understand your disappointment, as this was a particular model which are very hard to come by, however abusive voicemails left out of hours are not something which is deserved or tolerated. Regards, RDM Direct

Staff from RDM Direct Ltd in response to Disgusting service

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. After stating your intention to complete the purchase and collection in one journey, we asked you on two separate occasions if you wanted to secure the vehicle with a deposit. This is something which you unfortunately did not take advantage of. Needless to say, any one of our vehicles remains on the marketplace, unless a deposit is placed on it (which I’m sure is the case at every other car dealership across the country). We understand your disappointment, as this was a particular model which are very hard to come by, however abusive voicemails left out of hours are not something which is deserved or tolerated. Regards, RDM Direct

Staff from RDM Direct Ltd in response to Disgusting service

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. After stating your intention to complete the purchase and collection in one journey, we asked you on two separate occasions if you wanted to secure the vehicle with a deposit. This is something which you unfortunately did not take advantage of. Needless to say, any one of our vehicles remains on the marketplace, unless a deposit is placed on it (which I’m sure is the case at every other car dealership across the country). We understand your disappointment, as this was a particular model which are very hard to come by, however abusive voicemails left out of hours are not something which is deserved or tolerated. Regards, RDM Direct

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    Unit 1-2 Maltings Estate Derby Road
    Burton-on-Trent
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