Gravells Reviews 164

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Considering 49 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Many customers praise the staff for being friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and professional, making the car buying process smooth and stress-free. The service provided is frequently described as excellent, with many appreciating the efficiency in handling documents and registration transfers. People are particularly impressed with the exceptional customer service, noting that staff go above and beyond to assist them and ensure satisfaction with their new vehicle. However, some people were dissatisfied with the service department, experiencing issues with MOT and servicing after a dealership transfer, including delays in getting parts and unprofessional interactions. There were also mentions of unprofessional reception staff and concerns about the company's focus on selling rather than fixing cars, with one customer reporting damage to a new car upon collection.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience with Gravells Kia Kidwelly. I initially went in looking for a used car around 2 years old and came away with brand new Sportage on a great deal. Richard was brilliant friendly and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently purchased a vehicle from Kidwelly branch of Gravells. I just wanted to say we received top quality service. Oliver the sales man was second to none, if all salespeople were like him you sh... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good service from Sales person Cassie. Helpful and answered all our questions, or found someone who could if she couldn't. Made the sales/part exchange experience smooth, efficiently dealing with... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Many thanks to Nick and Isaac at Gravells, Hereford for all their assistance in the purchase of our Dacia Bigster. We previously had a Duster but needed more space to accommodate a wheelchair. Nick an... See more

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Company details

  1. Car dealer
  2. Car Body Shop
  3. Car accessories shop
  4. Car service
  5. Kia dealer
  6. Used car dealer

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NEW AND USED CARS FOR SALE IN SOUTH WALES AND HEREFORD QUALITY AT GREAT PRICES At Gravells, we've been providing excellent service since 1932 and have the full range of new Kia, Renault and Dacia cars and vans. We also stock more than 600 quality used cars and vans across the group with prices regularly checked to ensure you're getting excellent value for money. We have locations across South Wales in Kidwelly, Narberth, Swansea (Llansamlet), Bridgend, Abergavenny and Hereford which sell new and second hand cars as well as performing MOTs, servicing and repairs on all makes and models. We also have our own insurance approved, accident repair centre in Kidwelly which carries out body repairs, smart paintwork repairs, resprays, alloy wheel refurbishments and fits a range of vehicle accessories such as tow bars, sensors, dash cams and reversing cameras. Our top-class customer service and after-sales service has seen us build excellent relationships with our customers time and time again. People come from far and wide to get great deals on new and used cars that meet and exceed their expectations – our customer reviews speak for themselves!


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unprofessional service

Went to book a service at the Llansamlet branch - very unprofessional receptionist and a man standing behind the counter with filthy black hands eating a pot noodle!

24 September 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Thank you for your review. We are very disappointed to read this as this is very unusual for us! Please contact chris.brown@gravells.com if you would like to discuss further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

I picked up my new Kia Niro hybrid today and the whole process from initial enquiry to hand over was handled by Richard Barber. Richard was excellent in every regard being helpful efficient and friendly and he made the whole process stress free. I would highly recommend the business and Richard in particular to anyone interested in buying one of these cars.

23 September 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with ys at Gravells Kia Kidwelly! We’re so pleased to hear that Richard made your Kia Niro hybrid purchase smooth and stress-free. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him as he will certainly be pleased. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we hope you enjoy many happy miles of motoring in your new Niro! Thank you again for choosing Gravells.

Many Thanks,
David James
Sales Manager - Gravells Kia Kidwelly

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor advise poor service

12 yr old car failed for MOT on windscreen jets. Told major fail could not take car away despite being within existing MOT dates. Informed could take 2 weeks to get parts. All completely wrong and not factually correct.
Advise from 2nd garage resulted in taking car home, collection by 2nd garage and minor remedy to clear issue.

15 September 2025
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Reply from Gravells

We are very sorry, it was never our intention to mislead and we have reviewed this issue to improve for future.
When trying to obtain parts for non Kia vehicles we are in the hands of third parties and were told there was a delay on the parts.
Thank you for leaving your review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and helpful staff

Very friendly and helpful staff. Answered all questions in a straightforward manner

15 September 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Thank you so much for your review! We're delighted that the service was helpful and we hope to see you again. Many thanks from the team at Gravells Dacia Kidwelly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Turned up a day late for a service

Turned up a day late for a service. Managed to fit us in. Showing proper kindness to customers. Service department amazing thankyou very much

3 September 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Hi Dylan, thank you kindly for this lovely review of our service team at Gravells Dacia Kidwelly. We understand things can happen and we're so pleased we were able to make arrangements for you even though it was a day later. Thank you very much for choosing Gravells, it was a pleasure to assist you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Or though we didn’t end up buying a car…

Or though we didn’t end up buying a car with gravells kia today we thought our saleswomen was absolutely brilliant she went above and beyond in every aspect possible to try and find us the car we wanted for the price we needed her name was Cassie

23 August 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Hi Jake, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review of your experience with Cassie at Gravells Kia Swansea! It means a lot to hear that even though you didn't purchase with us this time, you felt Cassie's customer service was worth leaving a 5 star review for. We know she will really appreciate it! It was a pleasure to assist you and wish you the best in finding your perfect vehicle.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John Hope especially

John Hope especially, was extremely helpful and friendly, nothing to much trouble and excellent appearance. Would certainly go back. Thank you!

19 July 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Hi Peter! Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review of your experience with John at Gravells Kia Bridgend. It's great to hear that John was so helpful and friendly during your visit and you'd certainly return to Gravells, John will certainly be pleased to hear your kind comments! Thank you once again for choosing and recommending Gravells, we look forward to welcoming you back in future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Picanto!

I have been a Kia Picanto owner for 14+ years and when it came to getting a new car, I knew it had to be another Kia!
Over several weeks I browsed the website and finally decided to get the process started by completing the very easy valuation form. The follow up response emails from Josh were great and I sent over a few details of what I was looking for and we arrange for me to visit the showroom.
On arrival Josh had already sourced a selection of potential 2-3 year Picanto's across the wider Gravells dealerships - everything I had asked for, even down to the specific colour! Josh's focus and attention to detail was spot on - making me feel heard and understood. We looked at Picanto on site in Swansea, had a test drive - all perfect! Within 45mins I had paid a deposit and had arranged to collect my new (to me) car!
Josh made the whole process (from start to finish) perfect and easy. His attention to detail, his easy going manner, friendly personality - all making expectational customer service! And he has been in touch after the purchase to make sure I am happy with everything. Thank you Josh!

17 July 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Hi KS! Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a fantastic 5 star review of your experience with Josh at our Gravells Kia Swansea branch. Helping you find your 'Perfect Picanto' was a pleasure, and we know Josh will be extremely pleased to hear of your kind comments - we will ensure he receives the recognition he deserves for going the extra mile with his customer service! Just a reminder that our Gravells service does not stop at sale - we're always on hand to answer any questions or queries you may have going forward. We wish you many more happy miles of motoring in your new Kia Picanto, thank you again for choosing Gravells!

Many Thanks,
The Gravells Kia Swansea Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Andy and Kath are incredibly helpful

Andy and Kath are incredibly helpful. They offer first class attention whether it's taking the car in for service, MOT or car washing and both go over and above what's expected to ensure that Customers like me get the best possible service I can't recommend Gravells Abergavenny enough, thanks Andy and Kath

19 June 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Thank you so much Mr Davies for your kind words! We really appreciate the feedback about Kath and Andy and they will be delighted! Thank you for coming to Gravells Kia Abergavenny!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well what pleasure it was to deal with…

Well what pleasure it was to deal with dion from hereford everything ran smoothly part x my other car got a kia picanto great car everything was waiting for me when I collected it on the 7th June 25 thankyou for all your help highly recommended thanks

7 June 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Hi William - thank you for taking the time to leave us this fantastic review of your experience with us at Gravells Kia Hereford! We're so glad your collection went so smoothly and you're happy with your new Picanto! Thank you for choosing Gravells, we look forward to serving you again in future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arrived early (8.15 am)..Offered hot…

Arrived early (8.15 am)..Offered hot drink..Car taken for service..We had pre arranged to testdrive 3 models, (that we were considering for our next mobility upgrade . All good ,and all our questions answered.. Then got our car back ,within time...Excellent customer service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Lovely people 💯

5 June 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Hi Teri! Thank you for this lovely review - what a great example of how easy it is to use your service as an excuse to drive some fabulous new vehicles! We hope you found one you like for your next Motability car - any questions don't forget we are here to help! Thank you for visiting us at Gravells Renault Kidwelly, was a pleasure to serve you!😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Picked up a Kia today after test…

Picked up a Kia today after test driving a Kia and a Dacia over the weekend. Gareth Postlethwaite was really helpful and talked me through the options. Very professional and patient and made the purchase easy.
Thank you Gareth and Gravells.

5 June 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Hi Lyn! Thank you for taking the time to leave Gareth and the team at Gravells Kidwelly such a kind review. We're so pleased to hear we were able to assist you with finding your perfect new car, and we hope you love your new Kia! Thank you again for visiting.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor service

We found a car on Cazoo that was being sold via this dealership, we are from Scotland and this branch is in Wales. We got the car delivered via a transporter arranged by them. We were in communications with Steven, who prior to the transaction couldn’t be anymore helpful. We asked for photos of the car as we were buying it from afar and those photos were well received, expecting a pretty clean car for a car of its age (5 years), or so we thought. Once the car arrived up to us, ourselves and even the delivery driver, noticed the scuffs on alloys and one of the rear lights also had deep (not surface level) scratches. We weren’t informed of any of this, nor did we receive photos. I brought this to the attention of the dealership who in our opinion really could not care less. Once they had received the money for the car, they wipe their hands clean of you and it’s a rarity you even get a response. Sold as seen, in this instance, was through photos and we felt as though we were lied to about the condition of the car.
Poor service after sale, would not buy from them if you’re choosing from an online site.

13 May 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Hi Zoe, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations.

We always aim to provide clear and accurate information by providing photos and videos in advance to support our customers in making the best decision for them.

Please rest assured we’re currently looking into this matter internally and have not disregarded your situation after sale. In the meantime, we’d really appreciate the opportunity to discuss your concerns further and work towards a resolution. You can reach us directly at customerservice@gravells.com.

Best regards,
The Gravells Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just collected sportage gt line s

Hi I just wanted to pass my thanks to the salesman andy at the Bridgend gravels branch I have just this week collected my new sportage gt line s which is now my 3rd vehicle I have had via pch from him he has also provided my wife cars too and over this period Andy has been like one of the family and we are grateful for the way he treats us as there is never any pushy style sales tactics he is always very helpful when we deal with him and is pleasure to do business with. I have had many cars from other manufacturers over the years but I have stayed with Kia and Andy due to his kind nature and the way he treats us he is one of the best! Thanks to all at the dealership and I hope this gets shared with him and the team in Bridgend!

13 May 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Hi Darren, thank you for this lovely 5 star review of Andy at our Bridgend branch. What a lovely sentiment that he is like one of the family - that is exactly what we pride ourselves in providing as a family run business ourselves, it is fantastic to see Andy providing such helpful and honest service. We will ensure your kind comments are passed on. Thank you so much for choosing Gravells Kia Bridgend again for your new Sportage - what a vehicle! We know you will love it. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service way better than my local BMW dealership.

Andrew Lewis at Gravells Hereford provided outstanding service when i bought a little run around Picanto for our dogs! So impressed with the service that I went back and purchased a new one. From the initial enquiry, to collection this morning, Andrew could not have been more helpful. I hope his bosses recognise what an asset he is to their business. Cannot recommend this company highly enough. My other car is a BMW and Gravells beat BMW customer service hands down.

3 May 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Hi Roger! Thank you for this stellar review of your experience with us at Gravells Hereford - we are so pleased to hear you were so impressed with our customer service as this really is at the core of our business values. We will ensure your kind comments about Andrew are passed on and he receives the recognition he deserves! Thank you for choosing Gravells Kia Hereford, we look forward to welcoming you back in future for anything you may need.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer care

Yet again Gareth from Gravells Kidwelly takes the time to answer my questions about my car after months of purchasing, always friendly and helpful a credit to the company. Thankyou Gareth again.

2 May 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Hi Cheryl, thank you for writing this 5 star review of Gareth! It's lovely to hear that our continued support after purchasing your car has been so valuable to you - we are always on hand to answer questions or queries! We will pass your kind words on to Gareth. Thank you once again for choosing Gravells Renault!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

It was time to change my car and I wasn't really sure what I wanted. Gareth was polite patient and very knowledgeable. He went through many options with me until I found the deal I was looking for. Nothing was too much trouble for him and there was no hard sell. This is my second putchace at Gravells Kidwelly and I would highly recommend them. Excellent service.

2 May 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Hi Lorraine! Thank you for this fab review of Gareth and Gravells Dacia Kidwelly - we're so pleased you felt you were well looked after and received good service from Gareth and the team. Thank you very much for choosing Gravells for your new car - we hope you enjoy every mile in it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Kia Sportage required a small repair before imminent holiday.

My Kia Sportage required a small repair, after kerbside recovery, and we were due to go on holiday in less than 7 days.
Got to say Service Manager Scott rang me back less than 24 hrs after receiving the car to confirm the problem had been fixed and that the car was already to be picked up.
On picking the car up, a brief informative explaination was given of the repair done, all given with a smile and a sparkly cleaned car.
Total Satisfaction.

29 April 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Hi Martin, what a fantastic review, we are so pleased to hear you received such good service from Scott and the team. There is nothing worse than being caught by a small repair - we are happy to hear we were able to turn your vehicle around so quickly and return it to you sparkling and clean. Thank you kindly for choosing Gravells Kia Swansea for your repair, we hope you have a fantastic break!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and extremely helpful

Recently purchased a brand new Kia Stonic from this garage. The service I received from Dan Thomas was fantastic, he went above and beyond to ensure that the process was smooth and straightforward. He kept me informed from the time that I ordered the car to receiving it. Overall I am in love with my Stonic and wouldn't hesitate to go back to this garage for any future purchases. Would highly recommend Kia Gravells Bridgend.

15 March 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Hi Linda! Thank you so much for choosing Gravells Kia Bridgend for your new Stonic - we are so glad your experience was such a positive one! We will ensure your kind comments regarding Dan are passed on, thank you! We're so glad you love your new Kia we hope you enjoy every mile in it! We look forward to welcoming you back in future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and excellent customer service.

Response to initial new car enquiry was speedy, ongoing contact with Karl showed a commitment towards customer service and communication, even responding on his day off, and made the process of ordering and purchasing amazingly painless. The car was delivered and prepared well within time. Karl spent some time acquainting me with the controls and options the car offers, and made it clear I could return at any time to clarify any queries. A really excellent and supportive experience. Would highly recommend Gravells.

18 March 2025
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Reply from Gravells

Hi Ken! Thank you for this kind and detailed review of your experience with us at Gravells Renault Kidwelly. Karl is a credit to us here at Gravells, we're really pleased to read another happy review regarding his commitment to customer service! We will ensure your comments are passed on to Karl and he receives the recognition he deserves. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and recommending Gravells. We hope you love your new car and we look forward to welcoming you back to Gravells in future!

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