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"Very welcoming "
5 out of 5 stars
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Ponko had a really good atmosphere, they were very welcoming offering me drinks. Adam was fine he answered all my questions too. The Honda is really good so far. Five stars.

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ponko from Ponko in response to Very welcoming

Thanks for your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere and felt looked after during your visit. It’s great to know Adam was able to answer your questions and that you’re happy with your Honda so far. We really appreciate the 5-star rating and hope you continue to enjoy the car.

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"Awful Experience"
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I purchased a Ford Kuga LG63 YCE (2.0 diesel AWD) from Reed Autos Ltd (trading as Ponko Ltd) in July 2025. At the point of sale, the experience was reasonably positive. The process felt straightforward. Warranty purchase was encouraged. Unfortunately, within 56 days of ownership the vehicle developed significant mechanical issues, including drivetrain and warning system faults and was off the road for much of my 7mth ownership. I returned the car for repair on multiple occasions. Although work was carried out, the problems continued and this caused me increasing concern about reliability and safety. As the issues persisted, my experience of after-sales service changed. I felt that my concerns were not fully acknowledged and that communication became much more difficult once I began asking detailed questions about the cars history and repeated faults and my options moving forward. The experience after purchase felt very different from the experience during the sale. Because the problems continued, I arranged an independent inspection in October 2025 during my ownership (with a company recommended by The Motor Ombussman) to better understand the vehicle’s condition at that time. The findings raised further concerns for me and significant repairs were recommended and I was unable to drive the vehicle. During this period I therefore sought advice from Citizens Advice, who were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and clear in explaining consumer rights. Their guidance was free and easy to access, and I would recommend that any buyer experiencing ongoing vehicle issues seeks independent advice early. It helped me better understand the options available to me long after my purchase and how consumer protection works alongside and independently of warranty arrangements. I followed the Citizens Advice recommended formal process to reject the vehicle purchase. However the matter ultimately required formal resolution which Citizens Advice also helped me navigate. If this vehicle (LG63 YCE) is offered for sale again, I would encourage prospective buyers to carry out thorough independent checks and ensure they are comfortable with the vehicle’s condition before purchase. My advice to buyers is: • Understand your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 • Recognise that warranty cover does not replace statutory consumer protection • Seek independent advice early if issues arise Based on my personal experience, I would not purchase from this dealership again.

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ponko from Ponko in response to Awful Experience

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with your Ford Kuga and that your ownership journey became more difficult over time. We understand how concerning repeated mechanical faults and extended time off the road can be, especially when it affects confidence in the vehicle. It’s also disappointing to hear that you felt communication changed during your after-sales experience. That’s not the level of consistency we aim to provide, and your comments will be taken seriously and reviewed with the team. We appreciate you acknowledging the steps you took to seek independent advice, including Citizens Advice and an independent inspection, and we’re sorry that this ultimately led to a formal resolution process rather than a smoother outcome. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience in detail.

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"I am pleased with everything "
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Ponko has been great, it’s a good company I was pleased with everything! It has been quite smooth from the greeting and just overall the process was good from start to finish. I would consider Ponko again in the future. Five stars

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ponko from Ponko in response to I am pleased with everything

Thank you for your feedback — really good to hear everything went smoothly from the first greeting right through to the end. Glad the whole process felt straightforward and that you were pleased with everything overall. We really appreciate the five stars and the fact you’d consider us again in the future — enjoy the car

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"Lovely and great service "
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Everyone was lovely, they offered a great service, I have nothing to complain about. I got to go on a test drive and thought the documentation was all straightforward. I've had a few minor issues since the purchase, but nothing too concerning. I still give it 5 stars.

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ponko from Ponko in response to Lovely and great service

Thank you for your feedback — we’re pleased to hear you found the team welcoming and the overall service to be of a high standard. It’s good to know the test drive and documentation process were clear and straightforward. We also appreciate your understanding regarding the minor issues experienced since purchase. Thank you for the 5-star rating, and we hope you continue to enjoy your vehicle.

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"No dramas at ponko"
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No dramas at ponko, it was all great. I spoke to multiple people, and everyone was helpful, and we got where we needed to be in the end. 5 stars

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Thank you for your feedback — great to hear there were no dramas and that everything went smoothly for you at Ponko. Good to know the team were all helpful and that you got everything sorted without any issues. We really appreciate the 5 stars, and hope you continue to enjoy your car

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"Ford Focus"
5 out of 5 stars
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My new Ford Focus is a lovely car, it drives smoothly and I'm really pleased with it. I think the battery may need to be changed, which I am going to contact them about. In regard to my experience at Ponko, I'd give it 5 stars. I was there around 2 hours. I did get a coffee, I would have liked another one or maybe a sandwich, but that is the only thing.

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Thank you for your feedback — really pleased to hear you’re enjoying your new Ford Focus and that it’s driving smoothly. Good to know your experience at Ponko was a positive one overall and that the team looked after you during your visit. We appreciate your comment about the battery as well, and we’d encourage you to get in touch so we can take a look at that for you. Thanks for the 5 stars, and hope you continue to enjoy the car

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"Breath of fresh air"
5 out of 5 stars
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My supervisor recommended me to Ponko. Originally I was looking at a Kia Sportage. As soon as I saw the insignia, I was no longer interested in the Sportage. Going to a car supermarket and not having any problems was a breath of fresh air, all of the staff were just amazing. Any questions I had were answered straight away, I asked about the service history and out came the service book and the previous owners. The car was serviced, I've done 1700 miles in about 5 weeks, and it has been driving brilliantly. I am more than happy with my purchase and wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again.

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ponko from Ponko in response to Breath of fresh air

Thank you for your feedback — great to hear your supervisor recommended us and that you ended up finding a car you really liked. It’s brilliant to know the whole experience felt easy and stress-free, and that the team were able to answer your questions straight away and provide all the information you needed, including the service history. Really pleased to hear the car has been driving brilliantly and has already covered some good mileage in the first few weeks. We really appreciate your kind words and that you’d happily buy from us again — enjoy the car!

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"4.5 out of 5"
4.5 out of 5 stars
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My previous car was a Vauxhall Astra, it was written off. I got a Golf from Ponko. I definitely prefer the Golf, it has been perfect since the purchase at the start of January. Jack answered pretty much all my questions and took me for a test drive, so it was a good experience overall, 4.5 out of 5.

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Thank you for your feedback — we’re really pleased to hear you’re enjoying your Volkswagen Golf and that it’s been perfect since you picked it up in January. It’s also good to know Jack was helpful, answered your questions, and got you out on a test drive so you could feel confident in your choice. We really appreciate the 4.5-star rating and hope you continue to enjoy the car 👍

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"Provided a really great service"
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We needed a new car that could fit a car seat in, we found the Seat Leon on AutoTrader. What stood out at Ponko was how straightforward and simple the process was. They provided a really great service.

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Thank you for your feedback — great to hear you found the SEAT Leon through AutoTrader and that it’s worked well for your needs with a car seat. It’s really good to know the process felt straightforward and simple, and that the team provided a great service throughout. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, and hope you continue to enjoy the car 👍

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"Half the cars I liked were all on Ponko"
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The car is running perfectly and it’s all fine at the moment, I needed to travel further and my old car wasn't reliable enough so I got the Focus for peace of mind. When I was looking I went on Autotrader and realised that out of all the cars I liked half of them were at Ponko, so it was a good range of cars and the Focus was ideal. Customer service was very good, there was a bloke there helping out with coffees and got chatting about football, to be honest in general a good experience.

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ponko from Ponko in response to Half the cars I liked were all on Ponko

Thank you for your feedback — really good to hear the Focus is running perfectly and giving you that extra peace of mind for the longer journeys. Great to know you found a strong range of cars when you were searching on AutoTrader and that Ponko had plenty of options that matched what you were looking for. It’s also nice to hear the experience felt relaxed and friendly, and that you had a good chat with the team while you were there. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, and hope you continue enjoying the car!

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Ponko - (Previosly Reed Autos) is Cambridgeshire's multi-award winning Car Superstore, with over 250 vehicles in stock ready for same day drive away or to be delivered to your door anywhere in the UK. We have a large variety of vehicles tailored to suit all budgets and needs, priding ourselves on our knowledge and innovation within the motor trade industry.

Our dynamic Sales Team are all finance specialists with access to avenues to suit everyone's credit scores. We insist on executing impeccable customer service, product quality and ensuring we provide you with a car you love and enjoy. Just take a look at our vast amount of outstanding reviews.

With an onsite Bosch Car Service preparation centre, we certify that our vehicles are prepared to the highest standard, allowing you to feel at ease when purchasing. That's what makes us Reed Autos.

 

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    Ponko
    27 Royston Road
    Cambridge
    CB22 6SE

    Get in touch

    01223 874400
    https://www.ponko.co.uk/

    Opening times
    Mon 09.00 - 18.00
    Tue 09.00 - 18.00
    Wed 09.00 - 18.00
    Thu 09.00 - 18.00
    Fri 09.00 - 18.00
    Sat 09.00 - 17.00
    Sun 10.00 - 16.00

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