Very impressed with service from first phone call. A kindly, friendly man who put us at ease. He was fair and made the whole experience of selling our car a pleasant one.
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Emotive Car Sourcing was recommended to us by a friend who was also looking for a first car. Buying second hand cars especially for a new driver can be a real minefield. Ashley came to us with exactly... See more
Helpful and friendly with a real personal touch, kept us updated every step of the way. Ash helped us find our daughter her first car, and with his knowledge and expertise we brought a cracking littl... See more
I used Motorway to sell my car as have never sold one previously. You hear of horror stories of dealers being aggressive and undercutting prices etc so I was worried about how the process would pan ou... See more
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The launch of emotive car sourcing at the end of 2019 fulfilled a long standing dream of having my own business. Together with my business partner, Joe, we are here to help new drivers, mums, dads, grandparents, neighbours and friends with all their car needs. Our business is built on a passion for all things 'cars' developed over 40 years+ working in both the wholesale and retail motor sector. Our aim for emotive car sourcing is to provide the very best in customer service. We support our customers on their car buying journey, from initial consultation, discussing requirements through to providing vehicle and mechnical checks, to full valet and delivery. We give truly impartial advice and our approach is easy-going and non-pressured. Whether you are looking to buy or lease a new or pre-owned car or van, Joe and I are here to help you. We do all the leg-work and take away the stress from what can often be a challenging process. Now that you know a little bit more about us we look forward to hearing from you.
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The Barn. Smug Oak Stables, AL2 3PN, St Albans, United Kingdom
- 0203 150 1507
- info@emotivecarsourcing.co.uk
- emotivecarsourcing.co.uk
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Very impressed with service from first…
Very impressed with service from first phone call. A kindly, friendly man who put us at ease. He was fair and made the whole experience of selling our car a pleasant one.
Selling experience with Emotive/Ashley
I used Motorway to sell my car as have never sold one previously. You hear of horror stories of dealers being aggressive and undercutting prices etc so I was worried about how the process would pan out. Emotive had placed the winning bid via the website and Ashley called me straight away to introduce him to myself and to get things rolling. That first prompt contact put me at ease and also demonstrated that I was important and valued by Emotive and Ashley! We agreed that Ashley would come up all the way from London to Leeds the following week. The very next day, Ashley contacted me to say he was in the area and he could come to inspect and finalise things that very day. I accepted and he arrived as promised and we looked over the vehicle. I was worried about how this part of the sale would go, but Ashley was very kind, courteous and honest. This put me at ease straight away. The whole experience was very professional and I would highly reccommend Emotive, especially doing business with Ashley. I will be recommending Ashley and his team to any of my friends or family should they be looking to purchase/source a vehicle. Thank you Ashley!
Excellent service and great deal
We were introduced to Ash by a family member and couldn’t be happier.
After an incident left us without a car and impending long trip to Scotland (with two adults, two kids and a lot of camping gear) Ash jumped into action.
He scoured the internet, spoke to me at length about different options before finding a great deal. When we found a good one, he had it professionally checked over before delivering to my door. Absolutely cracking car, great value and excellent service. Cant recommend enough.
I was introduced to Emotive Car…
I was introduced to Emotive Car Sourcing when they purchased my car via Motorway, for onward sale to a specific customer. I was impressed by Ashley's first contact where he came across as 'human' and personable. He explained the process step by step and provided timelines which he always adhered to. He arrived to inspect and text drive the car and gave it a thorough once over (I'm glad I represented it as accurately as I could!). Emotive settled the outstanding finance and once I received and forwarded confirmed settlement, he paid the outstanding payments to me and transferred the V5 online, ready for the onward sale to his waiting customer. All in all, a smooth hassle free, non-haggling experience. I would certainly consider using Emotive to source and sell future vehicles for me and my family and I'm happy to recommend them. Well done Ashley, excellent service.
First class service I would highly…
First class service I would highly recommend this company to source your next car
Incredible service and highly…
Incredible service and highly recommend!
I first used Ashley’s services a couple of years ago to source a Mini Cooper. I wanted a very particular colour and Ashley kept patient on the car hunting journey and found the right car that ticked all the boxes.
Fast forward to now and the realisation that a Mini is not a practical car for a Mum to be, Ashley took all the stress out of finding the perfect car. Again, I had my particular criteria and Ashley sourced my dream Mum car! I cannot thank Ashley enough for the time, effort and commitment he put into sourcing the car.
I would not hesitate to recommend Ashley to anybody wanting car buying assistance and I will definitely contact Ashley again if I need to size up or change my car in a few years time again! Thanks a million!
Sold car yesterday to Ashley
Sold car yesterday to Ashley. Very professional and prompt. Paid a good price with no haggling or hassle. Very easy to deal with. Would recommend.

Reply from Emotive Car Sourcing
New Car Found Brilliantly
I was recommended Ashley by a friend, he was really helpful and upfront with all dealings with him. He made sure he fully understood what I wanted and went out and found my car really quickly. He kept me informed all the way through the process and was flexible and helpful all the way through. Would recommend.

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I sold my car through Emotive Car…
I sold my car through Emotive Car Sourcing. A top class and professional service throughout. Thanks Ashley.
I will never go to a dealership/garage again
Purchased my car via Ashley at Emotive Car Sourcing (ECS) From the first contact to the handing over the car the customer service was first class Great communication , no hard sell, this made buying the car a pleasure Will never buy a car from a Trader again but will definitely use ECS Highly recommend to my family & friends Thank you Ashley
Ashley help me to find a good reliable…
Ashley help me to find a good reliable first car for my grandson, kept me updated on his progress and in the end found us a good, clean reliable car with a full service and MOT history, my grandson is extremely happy and I can’t thank Ashley enough
Ashley was very helpful
Ashley was very helpful, clear with expectations and delivered as promised. Thanks
Super communication and honesty
Super communication and honesty. Made the process so simple.
Highly Recommend ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Emotive Car Sourcing was recommended to us by a friend who was also looking for a first car. Buying second hand cars especially for a new driver can be a real minefield. Ashley came to us with exactly what my son was looking for and within our budget. There was no pushy salesperson spiel, upfront and provided a comprehensive handover of the car to include a brief car maintenance lesson for my son; tyre pressures, oil, screen wash etc. Overall great customer service all around.
Ashley was a really great help and…
Ashley was a really great help and support in providing advice and guidance on my potential car sale! Extremely kind, approachable and helpful - always giving fair and honest feedback. Highly recommend Ashley and his company for any vehicle related advice and services - thank you Ashley! Ben
Such a good experience
Such a good experience - very clear, fair, honest, transparent and easy dealing with Ashley. Stuck to the budget, schedule and was very thorough throughout the process. The only way to buy a car forevermore. Thanks!
Helpful and friendly with a real…
Helpful and friendly with a real personal touch, kept us updated every step of the way. Ash helped us find our daughter her first car, and with his knowledge and expertise we brought a cracking little car that she absolutely loves. Would highly recommend using Emotive Car Sourcing.
Many thanks again.
I recently purchased a Mercedes GLA
I recently purchased a Mercedes GLA, and the experience was smooth from start to finish. Ashley and Joe were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the process. Even when I realized I left my sunglasses in my old car, they were quick to assist, arranging a convenient time for me to pick them up. Their customer service made the entire experience hassle-free. Highly recommend!
Fantastic servise AND a vehicle that…
Fantastic servise AND a vehicle that ticks all the boxes
Thank you
Ashley and Joe were great from the…
Ashley and Joe were great from the start. Very polite, friendly and honest. They delivered the car as described and were willing to answer our many questions at handover. Thank you!
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