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I am writing this review with great anger because I find it unacceptable that in 2024 people still behave as if we were in a fairy tale world, where everything ends happily. My nephew, a 19-year-old boy, purchased a Fiat Abarth from this dealership for £10,995, an acquisition he was very excited about. The car was delivered to Worthing, but not for free: he had to pay £300 for delivery and £150 for the warranty. Two days after delivery, the dealership called to ask if the car was working properly. My nephew, who had only used it for 20 minutes due to a fever, said yes. However, as soon as he had the chance to drive it more, he noticed a loud noise in the gearbox when reversing, a problem that only appears in that situation. We immediately contacted the dealership to report the issue, but they told us he would need to bring the car back to them. Unfortunately, due to the expenses already incurred, my nephew couldn’t afford to do that. The dealership refused to pick up the car, insisting that it was his responsibility to return it. We then decided to have the car inspected by an authorized workshop in our area, obtaining an invoice that documents the problems found (see photo). I wonder: why sell a car that costs £10,995 if you knew it had a problem? The repair will cost nearly £2,500 plus VAT. If the car had been returned to you, you probably would have tried to change the price, but it’s important to remember that my nephew has the right, according to the contract, to return it within 30 days. I find this entire situation extremely unfair and concerning, especially considering that my nephew is only 19 years old. Nowadays, it seems that people only think about money without considering the sacrifices others make to purchase something important. The dealership's behavior has been simply disgusting. I intend to take legal action and share this experience on all social media platforms so that no one else has to go through a similar ordeal. I find it particularly unacceptable that during a phone call, my nephew was told that if he wanted his money back, they would deduct the miles he had driven. This behavior is a self-inflicted wound on your part. I am writing all of this to emphasize that a car should be thoroughly inspected before being sold. Your behavior has been disgraceful, especially considering we are talking about a 19-year-old boy.
My son bought a Fiat Abarth from this company, and I am truly disappointed by their behavior, as we were not treated well when the cars have problems! If there are issues with the cars, you should say so. My son made sacrifices to buy it, and what did you do? You knew about the problem it had and made him spend additional money to have it checked at an authorized dealership. 😡 Is this how you treat customers? 😡 I will proceed with legal action; a 19-year-old should not have to deal with the psychological impact that you have caused him by selling him a car that is not in good condition. 😡
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I needed a car at short notice and visited Longmans Motors as it had just the one I wanted. I took it for a test drive on the Wednesday and paid a deposit. Robie said he would service and MOT the car, but it would take up to a week. I asked if it could be made available any sooner as we needed the car urgently. He called me that afternoon and told me it was ready! I picked it up the following day. So very pleased! If you want a friendly efficient service from a family run business look no further.
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Amazing friendly service and so helpful with everything. Thank you very much. Happy Customer :)
Brought a MG suv from longmans garage. 5 star service, hassle free, all the team were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend buying a car from longmans garage.
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I went to look at a car and had help from Robbie who was absolutely fantastic! Took the car out for a test drive and Robbie got it in immediately for an MOT after I decided I wanted to buy it, he then dropped the car off to me all within a few hours. Very pleased with the service!
This is the second car I have purchased on HP with Robbie at Longmans motors and I am very pleased with the service I received. Very helpful and accommodating the process was made easy. Always a pleasure doing business.
Robbie was very helpful when I enquired about a car. I went to see it, had a test drive and purchased it today. Lovely little car, all ready for me, lovely and clean, like new. Sorted all my paperwork out for me and my tax. No pushy hard sell which I prefer. Thank you guys Sharon
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Recently brought a car from Longman’s motors, cannot speak highly enough of the service I received, let me look around and we’re there to give advice and help when I needed it with out being pushy, really happy with my new car and would highly recommend.
Very pleased with the service I got nice guys very quick I paid deposit and car was delivered to my address the next day and I'm the other side of London once again thank JC
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If you are looking for great savings on quality used cars in the Basildon area, then you have reached the right place. Longmans Motors are a specialist used car dealer based in Essex. We are proud to offer you a first-class customer service and very competitive pricing, so please browse our stock list. At Longmans Motors we stock a range of used cars to suit all budgets and lifestyles so we are sure to have the right car for you.
If you are looking for a pre-loved car in Basildon, then don't delay, call us today to book a test drive. In order to offer cars to suit everyone, we make sure that we update our stocklist regularly. It is therefore always worth giving us a call, even if you don't see what you are looking for on our website.
We realise that buying a car can be a daunting experience, but don't worry, we are well established within the Basildon area with over 60 years of trading by the current proprietor Mr. Ron Longman, and come with a great reputation. Furthermore, we offer excellent advice and experience on vehicles and vehicle maintenance. Our friendly staff will go the extra mile to guarantee that you receive the advice you need. This is the reason why many of our customers keep coming back to us.
At Longmans Motors we don't just sell cars, we do everything possible to get you driving your perfect car away. Why not come along to our dealership in Basildon? We look forward to meeting you!
Deals in: 4x4s, Cars, Vans
Manufacturers: Sells a variety of makes and models
Franchise Dealership
founded in 1957
Longmans Motors
Long Riding
Basildon
Essex
SS14 1QY
Mon | 08:00-1730 |
Tue | 08:00-1730 |
Wed | 08:00-1730 |
Thu | 08:00-1730 |
Fri | 08:00-1730 |
Sat | 08:00-1700 |
Sun | Closed |
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