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"They are not to be trusted"
1 out of 5 stars
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I took my jeep in about 4.30 pm, a simple job, Richard Hardie Silerlink only did half the job and still charged me in full, then when I asked for a refund, no one was available they all left at 5.00, utterly incompetent

" Don't leave a refundable deposit"
1.8 out of 5 stars
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I recently bought a used car from Richard Hardie Fiat Silverlink. I also left a refundable deposit on which th held a car for my wife to decide. My wife chose not to buy the car . This was on 4th June 2019 and I am still waiting for the deposit to be returned, still waiting to speak to someone. They don't return calls. To think I have bought a car in same transaction and this is my immediate experience of customer service. Shows how much they think of the customer

"TERRIBLE SERVICE"
1 out of 5 stars
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Avoid Richard Hardie Silverlink at all costs the customer service is ridiculous!

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"AVOID AT ALL COSTS"
1 out of 5 stars
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Purchased a Fiat 500 from Richard Hardie Silverlink under a PCP agreement requiring monthly installments and a final balloon payment. Initially offered a mileage cap of 5000 miles per year but this was insufficient, and when we considered walking away the salesman disappeared and came back saying he had arranged 8000 miles per year without extra cost. Have now discovered from Finance Company that mileage had not been changed, and eventually able to confirm that the dealership record hadn't been amended either. Now have excess mileage to pay. Staff obtuse when this was questioned. Trading Standards informed and letter written to Mr Hardie himself. This branch has terrible reviews all over the internet.

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"Failed test drive"
2.2 out of 5 stars
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My partner and I decided to take an Abarth for a test drive at Richard Hardie Silverlink. Didn’t check my partners drivers licence... signed a document and gave us the keys and test drive number plate. Car wasn’t checked beforehand and the salesman didn’t join us on the test drive. Told us we could have around 10 minutes. The fuel was low... but said it was fine to drive. So we took it out. On the way back at the Silverlink roundabout traffic lights the car turned off... my partner tried restarting and the fuel light eventually flashed saying “low fuel”. I contacted the garage and explained situation... we had to push the car to the side of the road as we were blocking the middle lane. Being stuck on a busy roundabout on a Saturday is not safe at all! 20-25mins later the salesman pulls up with petrol and just laughs. We get back to the showroom and he gives us a half hearted sorry and we left... will never trust this place and refuse to buy a car off them.

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"Brand new Fiat Lounge Glam Coral"
5 out of 5 stars
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I would like to thank Martin at Richard Hardie Silverlink so much for all your help in test driving and securing the finance and valuation for my part exchange. Cannot wait to get into my new car.:)

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"Terrible- avoid!"
1 out of 5 stars
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I’ve bought cars from back street garages, luxury brands and everything in between over the last 30 years so I thought I’d seen it all, how wrong I was! Saw a car on the Richard Hardie website, called to be told it was at Scotswood Road, so a deposit was placed and the car was to be driven over. First off the price tag had been removed (well we’d placed a deposit and assumed that was why), thought nothing of that as it was advertised clearly on their website,though we liked the car but did point out wheel damage which we were told would be looked at. Initially I was told they wouldn’t repair the wheels and suggested I do it through my insurance, I am not joking! But they relented after I went down to see Kerry the sales mismanager who declined to see me but accepted the repair. Anyway came to the end of the deal to be told the price had been increased by £500 and that they wouldn’t honour the website price as it was a ‘mistake’ and had been listed at the wrong price I ended up speaking to ‘Dave’ the branch mis-manager after speaking with Kerry. Basically they said they could charge whatever they wanted for the car irrespective of what their website said even saying they wouldn’t even drop their inflated price by £10! So Trading Standards have been informed but beware of these. The flags outside might not be visible but they are definitely there and they make back street garages look reputable, and Frank Butcher wouldn’t be out of place here. Seriously avoid this place, you’ll be so glad you did. There is no place for these despicable desperate practices in today’s customer focused world and it will be a great day when this Hardie horror show goes bust!

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"Poor customer service "
3.2 out of 5 stars
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I purchased a vehicle from here in January. I have had numerous issues with it The car was not clean and was covered in scratches and I have endured costs already. The service and after sales has been very poor. I wouldn't recommend this dealership.

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Richard Hardie are a car dealership group based in the north east of England with Locations in Sunderland, Durham, Ashington and Silverlink. They are a main dealer representative for Peugeot, Fiat and Abarth and they have a full range of new and approved used models from these manufacturers. They also offer servicing and genuine parts and are a member of the Motability scheme. Richard Hardie Silverlink are open for sales 7 days a week.

Manufacturers: Sells a variety of makes and models
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GAP Insurance
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    Richard Hardie Silverlink
    Silverlink Business Park Bittern Close
    Wallsend
    Tyne and Wear
    NE28 9ND

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    0191 262 3300
    http://www.richardhardie.co.uk/locations/silverlink

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