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"DO NOT BUY FROM THIS DEALER"
1 out of 5 stars
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Firstly, this dealer, Robert Smith, is a #. Secondly, he has rebranded his company 3 times due to previous closures. Lastly, he is #and horrendously #. I bought a Volkswagen Polo from this man January 2023. I was in desperate need of a car for transport to my university course at the time, and with the car being of fair price, I travelled approximately 67miles to purchase this car. As a young female, he has obviously taken advantage, and told me I would get all the documentation via email, as he is now ‘paperless’. This was my first car I have bought on my own, so I assumed this was normal. Nonetheless, I never received the documentation, despite making many formal requests. However it is sutuated on both auto trader and his website that all his cars come with a 12 month warranty and citizens advice have informed me that this would hold up in court. The first issue to come of the car was leakage of the coolant pump. I asked Mr Smith many times to collect the car and repair it, as the coolant would completely drain after 6/7 miles of driving, making the car inroad worthy and unsafe. Mr Smith initially demanded I drive the car to him (67miles away). However, after many back and forth emails, he arranged for my car to be taken away, fixed and brought back to me. From his very inprofessional behaviour, I did not trust him and took a photo of my mileage before the car was towed. Only to have my car back to me, with an extra 27 miles. His response when questioned was “I needed it for another job”. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. Moving on to the final incident. Once my car was returned, I was able to use it for just over a week before another issue arose. This time, the coolant in the car was unable to pass through the coolant pump and reach the engine, meaning my engine was over heating anytime the car reached over 45/50mph. Again, this left the car unsafe and unroadworthy. I contacted Mr Smith and he replied “if you get it to me, I will fix it”. I, again, told him the extent of the issue and that it was unsafe to drive on the motorway. Mr Smith chose to ignore me and repeat “if you get the car here, I will fix it”. Therefore, I had advice from citizens advice and his 12 month warranty states that cars unable to drive yet be towed. I made Mr Smith aware of the data stated in his warranty. However, he displayed very inappropriate behaviour and was unprofessional throughout. He also caused me excess stress and anxiety as I was without a car for months and ended up £2000 out of pocket for something that he was responsible for. At the time of this, he made me feel extremely small and #me into not wanted contact with the man. Therefore, I finished my university course before proceeding with legal action. Therefore, I have no submitted an ADR to trading standards and this will be dealt with in court. So please, if you do not want the stress I have endured, do not purchase anything from this man. If you have already purchased a vehicle from this man and are in a similar situation, then ensure you take legal action immediately, and do not give Mr Smith the opportunity to # you too.

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Bec in response to DO NOT BUY FROM THIS DEALER

Hi Abigail, can I ask if you managed to get your money back after legal action? I’m having major problems with him at the moment. Thanks.

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"Doesn’t adhere to the warranty!"
1 out of 5 stars
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Purchased a car three months ago (£8000)which came with a one year warranty. Firstly the water pump needed replacing which cost us £100 as he was going to replace the old timing belt (not good practice for an 8yr old car). Now the radiator is leaking (empties from full within 12 miles) and an estimated cost of £500 + and he is refusing to collect the car. He has been informed numerous times that the car is not safe to drive yet expects it to be driven to a near train station! He refuses to deal with “women” and is very condescending and patronising. He demands “the man of the house” speaks to him! A formal, very professional request has been made to collect the car yet he continues to refuse to collect the car. He is a very rude, unpleasant man to deal with and avoids his responsibilities. We are now having to report him to standing standards as we are now learning this is not the first time this has happened. He now trades under a different name - RS car sales Penarth. Be warned, this is despicable behaviour and gives car salesmen a bad name however he was quick enough to take your money and not provide a receipt or the warranty documents despite promising that they would be forwarded by email. He is a fraud and I will prove it! DO NOT BUY FROM THIS MAN!

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Robert smith from Robert Smith Penarth (CLOSED DOWN) in response to Doesn’t adhere to the warranty!

This customer has been invited to bring the vehicle in to our workshops for assessment even thou he was aggressive and threading on the phone Can’t do any more

Robert Smith from Robert Smith Penarth (CLOSED DOWN) in response to Doesn’t adhere to the warranty!

If the above was true Why have I not had trading standards knocking my door As they would enforce the law And make me do what was right

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Nia Treharne in response to Doesn’t adhere to the warranty!

Didn’t pursue Trading standards at the time as had important end of year exams to focus on and health was a priority! Secondly, I am female, not male, and was professional at all times however this man was rude and ignorant with text messages to prove it! Sometimes in life, dishonest dodgy car salesmen are not worth any degree of stress! Thirdly, there was no way of getting the car to the garage due to the fault! Whatever you do, DO NOT BUY FROM HIM!

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RR in response to Doesn’t adhere to the warranty!

Hi. Did you have any luck getting your money back?

"Buyers beware"
1 out of 5 stars
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Buyers beware. This company is trading under multiple names after being close down by trading standards. Do not waste your time or money.

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"Great service"
4.8 out of 5 stars
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I am an awkward customer. As a service provider myself I expect a service of high standard. Mr Robert Smith was very patient and helpful in all areas.I will recommend his garage and also purchase a second car should I need another in the future, without hesitation.

John smith in response to Great service

This car dealer is a known and I believe has stolen money from various people By selling dangerous cars and not giving the money back

John smith in response to Great service

This car dealer is a known and I believe has stolen money from various people By selling dangerous cars and not giving the money back

Robert Smith from Robert Smith Penarth (CLOSED DOWN) in response to Great service

This response is against the review response from John Smith and his statement that is totally false ,how do dealer reviews print such rubbish

"PoorService"
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Buyers beware, unfortunately had personal experience of this man, Robert Smith, with his very poor after sales service. Bought a car from him in January 16, it completely broke down in March, still under 'warranty'. He refused to pay to get it towed back to his workshop in Cardiff, so we had to have it repaired locally at a cost of over £900. (we had other garage quotes which also came in around this amount). Not a nice man to deal with once he has your cash. Check out other reviews online. He has had lots of business under different names. .

Denise Gard in response to PoorService

Did you ever get the money back from Robert Smith? We are in the same position our car needs 2.5k of work done on it. Thanks

Robert Smith from Robert Smith Penarth (CLOSED DOWN) in response to PoorService

Melvin Please contact me and I will sort your situation out if you feel you have been treated badly and you have a justifiable case My number is 07736703024 i am available 24/7 as it’s always been

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"D191"
1 out of 5 stars
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I bought a car from Robert Smith Cars Penarth which I believe to be the former bushiness name of "E-cars." I bought a car which was supposedly taxed from the company. After receiving a fine for an untaxed vehicle I went back to E-cars for the cost of the tax and the fine totalling £150. The tax disk within the vehicle was from another vehicle and did not belong to the car I had bought. However the disk did match the end date which I would have paid for, which seems a little coincidental at best. E-cars fobbed me off for over a year and have proved useless in terms of resolution. All of this I can prove. This is a totally unprofessional organisation and epitomise everything stereotypical and wrong about used cars dealers. Avoid at all cost.

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Robert Smith from Robert Smith Penarth (CLOSED DOWN) in response to D191

This review is nothing to do with this company and is from someone who has never bought or dealt with us. THIS REVIEW SHOULD BE REMOVED. The email used has not been validated as stated and should be removed.

D191 in response to D191

In response to the above, this is totally false. I have sent documentation to cardealerrevews.co.uk in relation to prove the validity of my review. Why else would the review still be on the site? I would be happy to share and discuss this with anyone wishing to do so. I would implore you all to not use either Robert Smith or E-cars given the experience detailed above and the "short memories" that the above comment would seem to show.

Robert Smith from Robert Smith Penarth (CLOSED DOWN) in response to D191

Daniel Best you call me on 07736703024 you have a problem let’s sort it out if you feel you have been done wrong

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Car Dealer reviews has been made aware that Robert Smith Cars stopped trading as of 1st of June 2013. Its previous owner, Robert Smith now runs a used car dealership called E Cars UK from the same premises as is displayed on this page. Should anyone wish to leave a review for E Cars UK then please go to http://www.cardealerreviews.co.uk/dealership/e-cars-uk-cardiff-south-glamorgan-wales

 

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