Available Car  Reviews 20,765

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 2,018 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the helpfulness, politeness, and professionalism of the staff, making the overall experience pleasant and straightforward. Many people appreciate the seamless process from browsing to collection, noting the efficiency and lack of pressure to buy add-ons. The user experience is often described as easy and well-organized, even during busy periods, contributing to a positive feeling about their new car. However, some customers also noted issues with the service and product, such as unexpected delays in vehicle collection and problems with the car's condition upon handover. A few other people also felt that post-sales customer service was less helpful, with some experiencing difficulties in resolving issues like mechanical problems or missing documentation.

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Service

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Product

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User experience

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A better experience this time round. Still seems to be a lot of waiting around for the customer. All the staff we dealt with were all very good, especially Steven T of the orange team. The only bit o... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The operation is very well organised, the staff most helpful and friendly. All aspects of the transaction were clearly explained, without any hard sell tactics. A minor criticism, the reason for four... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The sales staff were very polite & helpful. Contrary to others experiences, my experience of picking my new car up and dropping mine off was seamless and all conducted very thoroughly & professionally... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole process with available car was straightforward and easy no questions went unanswered and felt looked after the whole time. We had a bit of an issue when signing the finance documents but t... See more

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Company details

  1. #44 of 57 best companies in Used car dealer
  2. #80 of 99 best companies in Car dealer
  3. #34 of 43 best companies in Motor vehicle dealer

Written by the company

At AvailableCar, we keep everything simple, straight-forward and transparent. We keep our used cars unlocked for our Customers to browse at their leisure. We do not hassle our Customers but we’re here to help when required. We are clear about our prices – the price you see is the price you pay. And above all we have great people - really great people! We’ve been doing it this way for over 20 years and our Customers seem to like it!

AvailableCar - with over 2000 cars online and instore

Written by the company

Our unique Price Promise guarantees you the Best Possible Price!
We promise that if you find the same car of equal quality and value, cheaper at a main dealer or car supermarket within 7 days of vehicle order, we’ll refund the difference!
All cars checked and prepared to main dealer standards!
We employ over 300 highly trained professionals to check, prepare and care for every single car before sale – regardless of age, price or mileage!
Let us help finance your car with our Low Rate Finance!
Our team of Finance Experts can help and advise you as to the best way to fund your car with affordable, fixed monthly payments.
Part Exchange valuation
Our Valuations Team will give you exact values. Receive a top valuation based on current market conditions, and on your car's individual specification (including ALL fitted extras unique to your car), colour, mileage, condition, etc
We’re open every day and 24 hours online!
You can visit our stores or phone until 8pm Monday to Friday, 6pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday and of course browse our website anytime.

Part Exchange Price Promise

Part Exchange Price Promise

Part Exchange Price Promise
At Available Car, we believe in offering our customers the best value for their vehicles. That's why we have our Part Exchange Price Promise – We are committed to beating any like-for-like quote, ensuring you get the most value when trading in your vehicle. T&Cs apply

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Available Car

Hassle-free used car supermarket with over 2000 cars instore or online

4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

21k reviews

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The waiting

The waiting, there was a long wait to pick the car up. This distracted away from a positive experience especially with a disability.

There was also a +1 week wait for the car to be ready.

Kizzy was really helpful

23 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

People were great and could not do…

People were great and could not do enough to help us.

22 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

Hi Christopher,
We're so glad our team provided such great assistance. We appreciate your kind words!

Regards,
Martin Brooks
Customer Care Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best in class

One of the greatest purchases I had from a famous company. This type of dealership worth a great reviews all the time. They understand what we need, they give their time on us and make our purchase more premium and exciting!

I purchased an ID4 from Volkswagen and before they sale me the car they been through alot of checks as well as removed scratches and marks which I showed to them and overall they did a perfect job.

Really a great experience and highly recommended to my friends and family

18 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

Hi Smit Haresh,
We are so pleased to hear that your purchase was such a great experience! It's wonderful to know that we could meet your needs and ensure your car was perfect. We truly appreciate your high recommendation.

Regards,
Martin Brooks
Customer Care Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchase of a Kia Picanto

Purchased a Kia picanto and from start to finish the whole process, everyone at Available Car were friendly and professional.
Myself and my husband visited both sites on different occasions to see the vast selection of cars and have a look at the various models as I was wanting to downsize, but I couldn’t decide on a particular model.
After sitting in a few different models I decided to test drive a picanto and immediately fell in love with it.
Staff from both sites were extremely helpful yet none of them felt pushy or intimidating.
I ultimately purchased from Sutton in Ashfield.
The children’s play area is a welcomed distraction for youngsters and helps keep them happy during the paperwork process. We made great use of this fabulous facility with our 2 year old toddler and they also have a games console for the older children that our 11 year old found extremely useful.
I would highly recommend Available Car for their customer service as I feel that they care a great deal about providing a huge range of cars to suit all budgets and make the whole experience as smooth as possible.
The staff were also great at making my two children happy and offered them some colouring pens and paper when they had finished playing in the play area.
There is also free drinking water and vending machines available to make your experience enjoyable and comfortable.
All cars were immaculate and the Kia Picanto that I have purchased looks as good as if it had never been used, so all those who are behind the scenes such as the mechanics and valet workers also deserve recognition for their hard work too.
My car needed a new tyre, service and MOT before being ready for Sale and everything has been done to an amazing standard in the preparation department.
I decided to have Diamond shine added to my car before collection to protect my cars paint and keep its showroom glossy shine however, I didn’t at all feel pressured into buying this added extra.
Overall I am extremely happy with my experience and I absolutely love my new car.

22 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

Holly Warren,

We are so pleased to hear about your wonderful experience with us, from your visits to both sites to finding your perfect Kia Picanto. It's fantastic that our team was friendly and professional, making the process smooth and pressure-free. We're also delighted that our children's play area and amenities were helpful for your family. Your kind words about the preparation of your car and the Diamond Shine service are greatly appreciated. Thank you for recommending us!

Regards,
Michael
Customer Care Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another happy customer

This is the second car I've bought from Available Car and, once again, I've been impressed. Loads of choice, no pressure or hard sell (even on the warranty, dash cam and paint protection add-ones) and friendly service all the way. The staff talk to you on a level and are honest enough to admit that they might not have the answer before going and finding out.
The only thing I would mention is when I actually picked the car up and completed the paperwork, the sales advisor just said cheerio and left me to walk out the back door to where the car was and sort myself out for exiting the compound. Would have been nice if he'd walked to the car with me, checked I was all good to go, and made sure I was confident driving through the other vehicles coming and going from test drives. Not a biggie - just an observation - it would have been a really nice bit of closure for the deal.

11 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

Hi Valued Customer,
We truly appreciate your continued loyalty and are delighted to hear about your positive experiences with us. We value your feedback regarding the car handover process, and we will certainly consider your observation as we continuously work to improve our customer experience. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Regards,
Martin Brooks
Customer Care Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s been a very good experience

It’s been a very good experience - they make it easy to view and test drive the cars and make your decision without any pressure. The staff are helpful and thank you to Ellie-Mae who completed our sale - she was lovely and really took the time to make sure we were fully happy!

11 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

Lucy,

We're so pleased to hear you had a very good experience and that we made viewing and test driving easy. We appreciate you highlighting our helpful staff and their dedication to ensuring your happiness. Thank you for your kind words!

Regards,
Michael
Customer Care Manager

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Red team manager William bird was not…

Red team manager William bird was not thorough seems as though he just wanted a quick sale. Did not explain that tax had to be renewed at post office due to it being ex mobility. I found this out because the manager from the castle donnington store rang me and informed me! This is poor, it also seemed that the handover team are used to cleaning up your mistakes! Shame on you, manager, really?

22 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

Richard,

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We are concerned to hear about the issues with the vehicle's tax renewal and the communication you received. We are reviewing this internally to prevent similar situations.

Regards,
Michael
Customer Care Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks Matt, Steve and Ryan!

Matt, Steve and Ryan were great during my visit. They helped guide me through the change to an electric Volvo and the whole process was easy. Would recommend to anyone!

12 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

Hi Jack,
We're happy to hear our team provided a great experience and made your transition to an electric vehicle easy. Thank you for your recommendation!

Regards,
Martin Brooks
Customer Care Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m very happy with the treatment I…

I’m very happy with the treatment I received when purchasing my new car.
The staff were brilliant and explained everything clearly.
Would highly recommend them.

17 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

Tree ,

We're so pleased you had a great experience buying your new car. It's wonderful to know our staff were brilliant and clear. We appreciate your recommendation!

Regards,
Michael
Customer Care Manager

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

not very good to start with went went ok after…

Was not very good to start with went from phone calls to not getting phone calls finally I asked to speak to manager had to go into showroom twice before I was seen by Jamie then everything went ok after that

21 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

Doreen Edwards,

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We are concerned to hear about the initial communication issues and the need for multiple visits. We are looking into this to improve our service.

Regards,
Michael
Customer Care Manager

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I asked for a purchase quote on line…

I asked for a purchase quote on line for my wife's very low mileage VW Golf in excellent condition.
When I attended the dealership 5 of the staff spent over 40 minutes checking it over inspecting every panel and body gap and then said they wouldn't buy it is I worked as a mechanic.
I feel that they were just looking for any pathetic excuse because they had maybe over quoted what they would pay.
So much for being available - customer service and honesty certainly wasn't,

21 June 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good and honest service from start…

Very good and honest service from start to finish. Lewis and Robert were particularly helpful.

17 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

David ,

We're so glad to hear you received very good and honest service from start to finish. We appreciate your kind words.

Regards,
Michael
Customer Care Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional service

Professional service, not pushy and very friendly staff

16 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

Hi Nick,
We are so glad our professional and friendly staff provided excellent service. We appreciate your feedback.

Regards,
Martin Brooks
Customer Care Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a very good experience with…

I had a very good experience with buying my car and Brittany was very helpful with the handover

19 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

Hi Owen Waterall,

Thank you for your fantastic 5‑star review. We’re delighted to hear you had a very good experience when buying your car, and it’s great to know that Brittany was so helpful during your handover. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind feedback to her.
We hope you enjoy your new vehicle and we’re always here if you need anything in the future.

Kind Regards,
Michael
Customer Care Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

friendly helpfull staff

friendly helpfull staff, friendly environment, fast collection time.

16 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

CALLI HALL,

We are so pleased you had a positive experience with our helpful staff and quick collection. Thank you for your kind words.

Regards,
Michael
Customer Care Manager

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bombarded with emails daily

Bombarded with emails daily, as once did a PX valuation. Despite clicking on “unsubscribe”. Just says “already unsubscribed”, and they continue emailing daily. Useless. Will be referring the matter to the ICO

20 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

Hi Chris,

We are truly sorry to hear about the persistent email issue you're experiencing. We understand how frustrating this must be, and we are actively investigating why our unsubscribe process isn't working as it should.

In the meantime, please reply to the latest email that you have received from us with the words 'opt out' or 'unsubscribe' and our AI software will remove your email address from the mailing list.

Kind Regards,

Michael Rhodes
Customer Care Manager

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Test drives ect.

Test drives, very good. The young lady who did the paper work on the same day was excellent. The only thing that let things down slightly was when I turned up for the appointment to exchange cars was kept waiting around an hour. Very happy with the new car.

19 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

Hi Rich,
We're glad you enjoyed the test drives and found our team member excellent. We apologise for the wait during your car exchange. We appreciate your feedback.

Regards,
Martin Brooks
Customer Care Manager

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service

Poor customer service

19 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

Hi Kemlap,

Thank you for your feedback. I’ve tried to give you a call today to understand what has gone wrong, but I wasn’t able to reach you.

If you could please contact me on 01623 445800.

Kind Regards,
Michael
Customer Care Manager

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This is our 4th car bought from…

This is our 4th car bought from Available Car so we must be happy with your service. Stuart was very helpful when we test drove the cars.
The one fly in the ointment so to speak, was today. The time we were given to collect the car was 11.20 and we arrived at 11.10 and checked in. We were given a number and asked to take a seat which we did. At 12.00 I enquired if we had been forgotten . The answer was no, they even confirmed what time we had checked in. It would have been nice if someone had approached us and others waiting to apologise and that we hadn't been forgotten. We appreciate it can be difficult at times not to overrun by the nature of the job but a 40 minute plus delay is not acceptable without any information.
Finally, on a positive note, when eventually seen, Oliver was very pleasant and efficient.

19 June 2026
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Reply from Available Car

Hi Mrs J Mills,
We truly appreciate your continued loyalty, and it is wonderful to hear about your positive experiences with Stuart. We sincerely regret the extended wait time you encountered during your car collection. We understand your frustration and acknowledge that better communication regarding delays is essential. We are pleased Oliver was able to assist you efficiently once seen.

Regards,
Martin Brooks
Customer Care Manager

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