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Review summary

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Evaluating 296 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the staff, particularly sales representatives, for their professionalism, helpfulness, and clear communication throughout the car purchasing process. Many people appreciate the smooth and stress-free experience, noting that the team goes above and beyond to assist them and provide excellent service. However, some customers were dissatisfied with the after-sales service and the quality of the vehicles. Issues such as electrical problems, hidden defects, and cars with unpleasant odors were reported shortly after purchase. A few other people also felt that the after-sales team was unresponsive and unhelpful in resolving these issues, with some customers expressing strong dissatisfaction with the sales and customer service teams' handling of their concerns.

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Sold my car to CarGem through Carwow. When they arrived to check the car it turned out there were electrical issues revealed by the diagnostic test. They initially wanted to knock £2000 off the init... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Cargem won my car’s Carwow auction. Their initial collection day was 4 weeks! I therefore decided not to go ahead with the sale - but they subsequently offered a quicker pickup due to a cancellation t... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I recently financed a car from cargem from the first call i noticed a high standard of politeness and professionalism. I dealt with Berkay who,s on sales and is easy going and very helpful. I would m... See more

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Company details

  1. Used car dealer

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At Cargem we don't just sell cars, we endeavour to provide you the best level of service around the sale of all our cars that will help you to find and buy the right car for the best deal. We will do everything possible to get you driving your perfect car and arrange anything you need to get you on the road with a smile. The Cargem team specialise in the sale of most brands, high quality used cars that meet our strict quality and aesthetic requirements. We are proud to offer you a first class customer service with competitive internet based pricing. We realise that buying a car can be a daunting experience and we are a well-established used car dealer with a great reputation. We will offer excellent advice and have a wealth of experience on used cars and their maintenance. Our friendly staff will go that extra mile to guarantee that you receive the service that you need. We stock an extensive range of quality vehicles. In order to offer cars to suit everyone we make sure that we update our stock list regularly. It is therefore always worth giving us a call, even if you don't see what you are looking for on our website.


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3.9

Great

TrustScore 4 out of 5

554 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service and communication

Brilliant service and communication, all aspects of finance was explained in detail, would highly recommend cargem, transaction smooth and quick, big thank you to Annyl for the wonderful experience and look forward to dealing with them in the near future.

11 October 2025
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Reply from CARGEM

Dear Customer,

Thank you for your review.

Please feel free to reach out should you require any further assistance.

Kind regards,

Aftersales Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Diren has been a fantastic staff member…

Diren has been a fantastic staff member and completed invested in customer service and ensuring the right product was obtained for mine and my wife’s needs. I would highly recommend going to to Car Gem.

10 October 2025
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Reply from CARGEM

Dear Arafat,

Thank you for your positive review!

Should you need any further support, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,

Aftersales Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great place to buy a car

Great place to buy a car, very simple and easy process with extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. A large range of cars to choose from.

8 October 2025
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Reply from CARGEM

Dear Zamay,

Thank you for your positive review!

Should you need any further support, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,

Aftersales Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Diren was very good PY70

8 October 2025
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Reply from CARGEM

Dear Ben,

Thank you for your positive review!

Should you need any further support, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,

Aftersales Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience from Diren

Excellent experience from Diren. Although I was with Im in the showroom for 7 hours. He really looked after me answered every question and really gave me amazing deal thank you Diren. May CARGEM look after you

6 October 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cowboys!

The reason Car Gem has 4 stars is because the salesmen write their own reviews. Our salesman literally took our phone, scanned the QR code and wrote his own review!! I purchased a nice motor, BUT there was missing bottles from the GardX pack, I have received 2 x parking tickets for my old car which I part exchanged and only just rec'd confirmation the log book has been amended tot he new driver, even though they sole my old car back August! Not professional!

2 October 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not honest

I would respectfully say - DO NOT PURCHASE HERE! I went there after confirming an appointment. My mechanic turned up before me, which scared them. He confirmed the car was jump started in that moment! I find, dealerships who hear a woman's voice always think they can get away with m-der! My mechanic confirmed that the gearbox was on its way out, the scratches weren't covered properly (they weren't in the advert), there is corroding underneath and there is a leaking issue next to the engine... When this information was put to the company, only one staff member took it seriously. Another staff member said 'don't believe your mechanic, they all say that' - I said 'what does he have to gain?' - and was met with mumbling... They KNOW the cars are dodgy but lie online anyway, and I can confirm this as the car is back on sale online WITH NO WARNINGS EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW IT'S NOT A SAFE CAR!! The 5 star reviews here I would question...

Update post response:
I decided the car wasn't for me because it was not like you suggested in the ad - in fact, it was in terrible condition, whether you keep on the lot or not - the ad is a lie. I decided not to buy from a company that didn't have the full service history as promised. I decided not to purchase from a company who displayed obvious signs of dishonesty. I would say AVOID THEM. At all costs!

26 September 2025
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Reply from CARGEM

Good afternoon, Thanyia.

Whilst we appreciate all feedback, your review appears to be slanderous on the premise of speculation and unconfirmed concerns.

We welcome all/any pre-purchase inspections.

Your mechanic, as an individual in the trade, would know that delearships can have cars stored for several weeks, which can drain the battery and therefore require a jump-start. This specific vehicle was later tested again and found the battery to have 75% health which is above average. The concerns you had raised from your mechanics synopsis (not a diagnosis) was investigated. Apart from a small coolant leak which we had missed and has since been addressed, there were no other issues found. Thank you for pointing this out to us. Please note, that this issue would also have been addressed if you proceeded to purchase, along with any other concerns that you may have decoided to raise.

You decided that this car was not for you, so there would be no reason for us to remove the ad.

We only sell cars that are fit-for-purpose and durable as per CRA2015. We offer an excellent warranty package to all of our customers, which is managed by a dedicated team to answer all calls and email enquiries for any such matters.

Once again, thank you for your feedback, and I wish you and the next dealership the very best of luck with you next purchase.

Best regards

Cargem Management

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer Service Red Flags

Oh Dear. Have to agree with the negative reviewers the customer service level at CarGem is incredibly bad.
I made an email enquiry that was ignored. When I followed up with additional email I was advised that paperwork and full details were not at hand as the car was “new in” but I would be contacted when the relevant (general) information was available. Days passed without contact. I emailed again to politely chase. No response. I then sent a very polite chaser asking if they had received my previous questions to be told that the car had been reserved. For clarity the car is still showing as available both on AutoTrader and CarGems own website and would even allow me to reserve it. I had genuine interest but as soon as I started asking about number of owners and service history I was ignored until lied to. Annyl was the Sales Executive that was dealing with my enquiry, I’m sorry but far too many red flags here.

24 September 2025
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Reply from CARGEM

Hi, Jon.
Thank you for your feedback.

I agree, this is completely unacceptable! I have taken time to look into this complaint and conclude the below;

Firstly, I am sorry that we did not respond to your email after your initial enquiry. We don't make excuses for any shortcomings in our service, but we offer a genuine reason with prompt action.

Having perused all communications, it appears that there were several buyers interested in the same car that you enquired about.

Whilst our vehicles are in the preparation stage, we submit our ads online to gather interest, and when a reservation fee is taken, the ad will remain intact until the vehicle has sold, but no other reservation fees can be accepted until the current one has expired.

We have a large number of sales representatives who are all managing the same inventory. We operate a fast paced, and busy environment, and sometimes in the midst of the chaos, an enquiry/email can be missed. For this, please accept my apologiese.

We remain committed to all of our customers. If you are still on the market for a new car, please do not hesitate to contact us directly on sales@cargem.co.uk or cs@cargem.co.uk with the vehicle you are interested in, and we will make every effort to make sure you have a smooth experience.

Once again, thank you for your review. This will be used to improve our services.

Best wishes.

Cargem Management.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Still no car :(

I purchased a car from this dealership on the 6th of September, and I am extremely disappointed with the experience. I was told I would receive the V5 within seven days, but to date, I am still waiting — meaning I also still don’t have the car.
Although sales team were lovely in person on day of purchase since there has been little proactive communication from the sales team, despite being told by after-care that they would reach out.

I’m left chasing updates while struggling without a vehicle. This has been especially difficult as I have three children under 4years old and I care for my mother, who relies on me to take her to and from appointments.
The only "compensation" offered has been that they will deliver the car once the V5 arrives — even though the dealership is only 15 minutes from my home.

Frankly, if I had known this would be the level of service, I would never have purchased a car here.
Very poor after-sales service and no sense of responsibility toward their customers. I would strongly caution others before buying from this dealership unfortunately.

6 September 2025
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Reply from CARGEM

Hi, Billie.
Thank you for your review. We appreciate all honest and accurate feedback used to improve our services.

I am sorry to see that our service levels did not meet your expectations. We will do better!

It's unfortunate, that you had to wait so long for your V5 to arrive. We have on file that you were made aware of the V5 issue prior to commiting to this purchase, hence why you left the car with us to store whilst waiting for the V5.

I note that your review date matches the date you collected your car from us, along with the new V5, so this issue was resolved, yet you posted your 1-star review. I find this a little unfair considering we have continuously communicated the progress from start to finish, including any difficulties we faced, which was to be expected as we were at the mercy of DVLA's terms & conditions and their renowned slow pace.

In any case, i am glad that we eventually obtained the new V5 for you and you are now enjoying your car.

If you have any further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us on cs@cargem.co.uk

Cargem Management

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