First Self Drive Reviews 319

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff are helpful and made the experience of renting a car seamless and stress-free. They are very thorough with their processes and walked around the car with you to record the pre-hire condition of... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jonathan and his team were brilliant. Very friendly and helpful. I had their lovely Toyota Aygo for 6 weeks and it was perfect for exploring Norfolk's little country lanes and villages. The price was... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just perfect! We are a return customers and always find the customer service friendliness and attitude of all the staff exemplary. The vehicles are extremely well maintained and immaculate, and we wil... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Needed to hire a car for a week. After speaking to Gary on the phone, everything was sorted for me. Picked up with no problem. The whole team including Jonathan and David were so kind, helpful and e... See more

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New Cars,Vans & People Carriers.... When you’re looking for a vehicle hire company in Norwich, make us your first call 01603 624275 for a friendly professional service.


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service as always.

Excellent service as always from First Self Drive. Needed a van for a few hours to move some furniture. The team couldn't have been more helpful. Will always come back whenever I need a vehicle.

10 November 2021
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Thanks Matt, always happy to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Friendly, efficient service. Amazing vehicle! Would definitely recommend.

29 October 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super friendly people

Super friendly people, excellent fast and efficient service, nice modern vehicle, highly recommended!!

28 October 2021
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Thanks Woody for your 5 STAR REVIEW we really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very honest company & professional…

Very honest company & professional staffs! Definitely the best car hire company I've ever used. Rented an Aygo for 7 weeks. All process was quick & smooth. No hidden cost. I needed to extend the hire. It was done with just a simple call then everything was sorted. I would give 10 stars if I could.

27 October 2021
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Thank you Mr Wu, it was a pleasure to meet you, and thank you for your kind review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always have a 'First' class experience…

Always have a 'First' class experience with First.
Never ever less than a 5 star service.
They sorted me out at the last minute this time and extended my hire at the last minute as well.
Been using for years and will continue to do so.
Want to hire a car or van, DON'T look elsewhere.

18 October 2021
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Thanks Jim, happy we were able to help, look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and value.

This company lives up to its name "FIRST ". The day before our holiday to Yorkshire our car developed serious problems. We urgently needed a car so we were recommended to try this company. The gentleman I spoke to on the phone was most helpful and went out of his way to help.
The following day I collected the car, a brand new spotless Ford Fiesta. I was really amazed at the service received. Everyone I spoke to at the company were very friendly and professional. We hired it for 7 days and we hope to use this company again in the future. We highly recommend this company for great service and value.

Chris and June Allen.

15 October 2021
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Thanks Chris, we really appreciate your 5 STAR REVIEW.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Van hire

Great service good price , van in good condition, all staff friendly will use again.

15 October 2021
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Thanks Allan, we really appreciate your 5 STAR REVIEW, we look forward to seeing you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super Service

I have rented from First Self Drive on a number of occasions and have to say they are fantastic. There customer service is second to none.
Always friendly and professional, I had an issue returning a vehicle because of illness, they could not be more understanding. Thank you very much.

1 October 2021
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Thanks Steven For your review, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company with great service

Great company with great service. Borrowed a van for the day (during the fuel crisis) and the team were great and helpful.

Got my van sorted in less than 10 minutes (when I have hired from other companies before I have been waiting around up to a hour)
Dropping it off I had the same experience.

Really great and friendly team working here, would use again!

1 October 2021
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Many thanks for your 5 STAR REVIEW, we really appreciate your kind comments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really pleased with the service…

Really pleased with the service received. I have hired on more than one occasion and the quality of the service has always been of a high standard.

26 September 2021
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Thanks Lesley, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really happy with my experiences with…

Really happy with my experiences with this company! I've had 2 vans in the past but recently had to hire a car from them with less than 24 hrs notice. It was immaculate and very well prepared! The staff are all very friendly and highly professional! To top it all off their prices are very competitive! Wouldn't consider going anywhere else next time I need to hire a vehicle! Highly recommended!

24 September 2021
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Thanks Michael, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These guys are an absolute pleasure to…

These guys are an absolute pleasure to work with . I hire vans regularly from here, nothing is a problem . Wayne looks after me on most occasions, top guy extremely helpful. They also ring you back! A rare thing to happen these days. Thoroughly recommend.

24 September 2021
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Morning Leo, thanks very much for you great review, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service friendly, helpful and great customer service. We hired a SUV for a week. Amazing car, didn’t want to give it back. :) best price available. Will definitely use again.

16 September 2021
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Thanks Claire, we really appreciate your kind review, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from start to finish

Excellent service from start to finish. Staff couldn't have been more helpful. I originally booked and paid for a 17-seater minibus, but due to a late reduction in the number of people able to travel on my event I asked if I could change that to a 9-seater people carrier. Not only was this arranged for me at short notice, but I was refunded the difference in the hire rate without any question. The vehicle supplied was like the staff, excellent. Will definately use this company again.

7 September 2021
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Thanks for your kind review Dale, we look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Needed a minibus for my band

Needed a minibus for my band, superb vehicle, suited our needs perfectly. Brilliant helpful staff, highly recommend this company & will use again. Cheers guys. Six little fingers

5 September 2021
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Thanks Mark, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service from this team!

First class service from this team!
Friendly, helpful, good communication, all the important detail is highlighted in red in their emails prior to collection.
Clean vehicles, any dents and scrapes all documented very clearly before your go.
This company is by far the best I have used.
Well done guys, keep it up!

17 August 2021
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Many thanks for your 5 star review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service as ever

Fantastic service as ever, wouldn’t use anyone else first class service. Great guys and great service.

16 August 2021
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Thanks Ben, always a pleasure to see you, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service with very helpful…

Fantastic service with very helpful staff.
The car was amazing, lovely and clean and everything explained as I’d never driven a keyless car.
Have already started recommending First Drive and would definitely use the company again.

12 August 2021
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Thanks Karen for your 5 STAR REVIEW glad you loved the car, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Problem Solved at First Self Drive

I have had a number of rentals over the years. Each time the team are friendly, professional and nothing is too much trouble.
Quality vehicles, clean, tidy and reliable.
My go-to Car & Van Hire Company in Norwich for when I need something a bit larger than my own car or a van.
Will be back one day in the future no doubt.

11 August 2021
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Reply from First Self Drive

Thanks Rob, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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