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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Looking at 142 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the friendly, helpful, and professional staff, who make the car buying process easy and stress-free. Reviewers frequently highlight the excellent service and smooth user experience, appreciating the lack of sales pressure and clear communication. Many people are happy with their affordable and reliable car purchases, often noting the good selection. However, some customers also noted significant mechanical problems with their vehicles shortly after purchase. Additionally, concerns were raised regarding the quality of service documentation or MOTs, and some experienced unhelpful after-sales support when issues arose.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really friendly staff, all questions answered honestly. Despite being really busy, Ben and the rest of the staff were very attentive. Smooth transaction when sorting the financial side of things with... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i must admit james from cars under £3000 was spot on communicated the whole time made sure any issues were fixed before the car was picked up. really down to earth man made the whole buying experience... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Josh was really helpful when buying my first car, there was a good selection and we were able to look around in our own time. We were able to test drive and he answered all our questions without feeli... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve had many cars from here over the years and every time we are always impressed with the customer service and friendliness as well as the selection and quality of cars. Super knowledgeable guys wh... See more

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Company details

  1. Used car dealer

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If you are looking for great savings on quality used cars and vans in the Rayleigh area, then you have reached the right place. Cars Under £3,000 are a specialist used car and van 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 Cars Under £3,000, we stock a range of used cars and vans to suit all budgets and lifestyles so we are sure to have the right car or van for you. If you are looking for a second hand car or van in Rayleigh, then don't delay, call us today. In order to offer cars and vans 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 offer advice on vehicles and vehicle maintenance and our friendly staff will go the extra mile to guarantee that you receive the advice and support you need. At Cars Under £3,000 we don't just sell cars and vans, we do everything possible to get you on the road with your perfect vehicle. Why not come along to our dealership in Rayleigh? We look forward to meeting you!


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleasant people

Very pleasant people, good service , nice cars
I was highly recommended to go there impressed. Salesman was very helpful and explained clearly it

22 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Received great customer service from Rob and Bailey, friendly and professional. Would highly recommend

19 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jack was amazing

Jack was amazing - so helpful and kept me in the loop every step of the way. Thank you!

19 June 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid if possible

Bought a car from this place a couple months ago and all seemed well at the time. It was mentioned that prior to purchasing the vehicle a full service would be carried out, I dont believe this was done one due to the colour of the oil when initially inspecting the car and two asking to see an invoice or form of invoice which they couldn't provide as it was done 'in house'. Follow up emails asking about this were promptly ignored. I have since had some work done which revealed that the suspension should have failed an MOT as there were defects found. The MOT that was conducted did not show any advisories. It was mentioned that a wheel alignment was needed however they also provided paperwork that said it had been done so I'm not sure that they had an idea of what was going on with the vehicle prior to sale. The rear tyres had serious wear on the inside which once again wasn't picked up on the MOT. Overall not impressed with the service and if you consider purchasing a vehicle from this dealership I would advise a full inspection prior to purchase.

14 February 2026
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Thank you for updating your review.

We're sorry to hear you're disappointed, especially as you previously left us a 5-star review shortly after purchasing the vehicle.

We understand your concerns, however this is the first time we have been made aware of any issues. Unfortunately, we have not been given the opportunity to inspect the vehicle or investigate the points raised regarding the suspension, tyres, alignment, or servicing.

Had you contacted us directly, we would have gladly looked into these concerns and discussed them with you. We always encourage customers to get in touch if any issues arise so we can assist where possible.

Regarding the tyres, slight wear on part of a tyre would not normally result in an MOT advisory unless it was approaching legal limits. Without inspecting the vehicle ourselves, we cannot comment on its condition some months after purchase.

We remain happy to discuss your concerns and inspect the vehicle if you would like to contact us directly.

Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we would still be happy to discuss your concerns further if you would like to contact us directly.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall good experience

Overall good experience. There were a couple of issues with the car but quickly resolved through the AfterSales team, top marks there.
Only negative is that the issues were all things that were allegedly checked, but obviously not, prior to purchase.

18 June 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

As the partner of the person who…

As the partner of the person who purchased this vehicle, I have watched this entire situation unfold from the beginning and I am genuinely shocked by how poorly it has been handled.

My partner paid a £650 deposit and entered into a finance agreement for a vehicle from this dealership. After delays on the dealership’s side, he finally collected the car on 19 May. Within an incredibly short period of time, it became clear that the vehicle had a serious oil leak and a failed drivetrain. The car had to be collected back by the dealership the very next day.

It is difficult to understand how a vehicle with faults of this severity was deemed fit to be sold and handed over to a customer.

What has been equally disappointing is the way the situation has been handled since. My partner spent approximately £80 filling the fuel tank, expecting to be driving the vehicle he had just purchased. After the car had to be returned almost immediately due to faults that were not his fault, he simply asked whether the dealership would consider reimbursing the fuel cost as a gesture of goodwill. The response was far from understanding and left us feeling as though customer care was the last thing on anyone’s mind.

The communication throughout has been poor. We have spent days chasing updates, trying to establish where the £650 deposit is, and being passed between the dealership and the finance company. The finance company has since confirmed that the dealership is responsible for returning the deposit, yet we are still left waiting and chasing for answers.

Buying a car should be an exciting experience. Instead, this has caused stress, inconvenience, financial loss and endless frustration. Watching my partner spend his hard-earned money on a vehicle that failed almost immediately, only to then be treated as though he was an inconvenience when trying to resolve the matter, has been incredibly disappointing.

Based on what I have seen firsthand, I would not recommend this dealership to friends, family or anyone looking for a hassle-free car-buying experience.

19 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly company

Very friendly company. Bailey helped me find a little Citroen C1…helped with all the paperwork and finding a suitable car for my needs. Would recommend this company. Thank you Bailey

29 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and approachable

Very friendly and approachable , Tony was fantastic and really helped my son with purchasing his first car

28 May 2026
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Reply from Carsunder3000

Thanks so much for your feedback I will share this with Tony. Enjoy your new car and see you soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BMW 1 Series

Can’t thank the guys enough! Especially Tony, my first time buying a car he was very understanding and very helpful, nice quick easy purchase, Would highly recommend to anyone!
Charlie

28 May 2026
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Reply from Carsunder3000

Thanks for your feedback Charlie I will share this with Tony. Enjoy your new car

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from start to finish

Great service from start to finish
Couldn’t of asked for more
Would recommend

23 May 2026
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Thank you for your 5⭐ review! We’re so glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bailey and aftersales gave me an amazing service

Bailey gave me an amazing service. Paid what they said they would on the part exchange and new car is great. Would highly recommend.

Update: I had a small problem with an oil leak when I got the car home. Grant in aftersales was great though. No quibbling or trying to get out of fixing it. Just booked it in straight away and got the car fixed with no cost to myself.

23 May 2026
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Thanks for your feedback Bailey will be very happy with the comments

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service, decent well- maintained vehicle at a good price and decent after care. Happy customer :)

8 May 2026
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Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We really appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and good prices

Very friendly and good prices, would reccomend

17 May 2026
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Reply from Carsunder3000

Hi Roman

Thank you so much for your lovely review.

We’re really pleased you had a great experience with us and really appreciate your support.

Enjoy your new car!

Kind regards,
The Cars Under 3000 Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Jack

Great service from Jack. Highly recommended. Thanks

14 May 2026
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Reply from Carsunder3000

Hi Jack,

Thank you so much for your lovely review.

We’re really pleased you had a great experience with us and really appreciate your support.

Enjoy your new car!

Kind regards,
The Cars Under 3000 Team

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