Gravells Reviews 164

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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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

Written by the company

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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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

164 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought a car and was given in a bad…

Bought a car and was given in a bad condition.
1. Mat not provided
2. Door makes noise
3. All grease were on doors
4. Car was not properly cleaned
5. Fuel was not top up.
6. Service History warning not reset

31 August 2023
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I'm sorry to here about this. We are investigating these issues.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best car buying experience yet

Best car buying experience yet!

Helpful, informative relaxed yet attentive customer service from Dan which installed confidence in our purchase.

We will for sure be returning soon when we replace the second car in the household.

9 August 2023
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Thank you very much for your review of Dan! We're glad you're happy with the service. Hope to see you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service means valuing…

Great customer service means valuing customers' time, having a pleasant attitude, and providing knowledgeable and resourceful resources, but also take things a step further to exceed — rather than just meet — expectations.
Good customer service starts at the moment you walk through the doors and this was definitely the case at Gravells KIA Dealership Kidwelly over the last Eleven Years.
One particular staff member Kevin Williams who made an amazing first impression and by coming up first every time with a solid and tailored greeting.
Taking the time to find out what I needed and meticulously taking me through the different details and options the KIA range had on offer.
This month July being my Ninth new KIA vehicle supplied by the Kidwelly Dealership and worth every moment of the sixty four mile round journey to do so.
Following on with outstanding customer service of this company at Kidwelly my thanks is also extended to the service department at the Swansea Dealership to its Service Manager and his team who showed they are committed to offering customers support when its needed most …..ensuring your purchase is serviced to the highest standard.
Importantly these Gravells members of staff left the customer with the confidence and reassurance you will always receive the very best attention of after sales and service every step of the way.
In conclusion…..A very willing Company friendly staff with a good product and no hard pressure sales.
A sincere Thank You Gravells.

6 July 2023
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Thank you very much for your review of Kevin and the Gravells team! We're glad you're happy with the service. Hope to see you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best experience ever

I have never received such fantastic service at a car dealership as I did at Gravells.
The whole team are amazing. So professional and no hard sell.
They treat their customers with the greatest respect and go out of their way to help in any way they can.

Well done the whole team. I would highly recommend buying from this company. 10/10

5 June 2023
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Thank you very much for your review! We're glad we reached our target of high standards! Thank you for coming to Gravells!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Resale value not great!

We were importing our cars into the UK and needed a car till this process was completed. I asked at Gravells Abergavenny if it would be best to hire or buy a car. I was advised that it would be very expensive to hire a car. The staff were very helpful and we bought a 2015 3 door 1.4 litre Kia Rio which had done about 40,000 miles for £8495. About 2 months later we no longer needed the car which was in perfect condition and had only done 400 miles since we bought it and we sold it back to Gravells for £6000, considerably less than we had expected.

17 January 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Many thanks to Callum.

Many thanks to Callum in the Seansea branch, who made the whole process straightforward. He even paired my bluetooth device when he delivered the car. I am delighted with my Kia Picanto.

13 April 2023
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Thank you so much for your review and for your kind words. We'll pass these on to Callum. Happy motoring in your new Picanto!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service!

I purchased a vehicle through Sam, Sam was polite, professional, who made me feel comfortable, listened to my needs and give me options within my budget. There was no 'hard' sell, no pressure to purchase or make a decision. From choosing the vehicle through to collection i felt Sam went above and beyond and nothing felt to much to ask.

I was unfortunate to run into a few problems with the vehicle within the first few days, but Sam and everyone in service were quick to act on my problem. I found everyone extremely helpful and reassuring.

Having experienced sales and aftersales it has given me the confidence i choose the right dealership to purchase from.

21 March 2023
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Thank you so much for your review. We're delighted that you were happy with the service and look forward to seeing you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Dealt with Sam at Kia Bridgend who was very knowledgeable and professional.He was never pushy and made everything about the experience easy.

7 March 2023
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Thank you for your review and we're delighted you experienced what we strive for every time. Many thanks for coming to Gravells!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous customer service

I brought a Kia Sonic from Sam. Our experience was exceptional with nothing being to much trouble. Couldn't recommend a better garage to help you receive the best customer service I’ve ever had from phone to sales to aftercare. Thank you every member of staff that work there especially Sam Fitzer

2 February 2023
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That's great news. Thank you so much for taking the time and for coming to Gravells. We will forward this to Sam!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Goes above and beyond

Just bought our second car from this highly recommended company. Lewis Gravell is both professional and approachable. Always kept in the loop with our car's journey with no 'salesman' pressure. Even stayed open late to accommodate my shift pattern. Ian, Lewis and all the Narberth gang - thank you.

12 January 2023
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Thank you for the lovely review of the Narberth gang! We really appreciate your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend!!

Just got my 2nd car from Gravells in Kidwelly and cannot fault them. Gareth Postlethwaite was great in keeping me up to date and very helpful. Everything went smoothly and hassle free

4 November 2022
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Thank you so much for the lovely review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just bought our new car.

Just collected our new Sportage hybrid from Gravells in Morriston. Our salesman Tom Hiley was exceptional. He was both friendly and professional and went above and beyond, in explaining both package and the instrumentation in our new vehicle. I can’t how welcoming we were made to feel and put at ease when purchasing the new car.

14 October 2022
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Thank you so much for coming to Gravells Kia Swansea.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Car Purchase

Carwyn at the Abergavenny dealership has made buying our car a very pleasurable experience. From the very first enquiry to delivery of the the car he has handled everything in a friendly and professional manner and has been extremely helpful and reassuring. I can’t rate the service he has provided high enough. Thank you again Carwyn.

26 August 2022
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Thank you so much for coming to Gravells Kia Abergavenny.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased customer

This was the first time we have dealt with Gravells in Narberth and from the first visit it was an absolute pleasure to deal with the salesman Lewis. From ordering to collecting the car, nothing was ever too much trouble for him and always kept us informed through email. I would highly recommend this dealership and will be returning in the future.

31 July 2022
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Thank you so much for coming to Gravells Kia Narberth.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased new 2022 ceed gt line

Purchased new 2022 ceed gt line, prefer it to my previous BMWs, great car and great firm to deal with, Ben Ford sales manager a pleasure to deal with 5*

4 July 2022
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Thank you so much for coming to Gravells Kia Kidwelly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic dealer

My whole family have been buying cars from this company for over 25 years when they only had a single garage selling Renault cars only there is a reason why I come back time and time again fantastic service, trust and a fare price never had any issues getting warranty work completed not that had many with my Kia cars when you go there you are always made welcome even if just dropping in when passing or wanting a free coffee highly recommend this dealer

30 June 2022
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Thank you for your review. We really appreciate your time and business over 25 years! We like to stick to our values and we're so glad that our customers appreciate this. Thank you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have just bought a new car from Gravells.

Have just bought a new car from Gravells. Josh dealt with it. Excellent service. Thank you Josh and well done.

4 May 2022
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Thank you for your review of Josh. We really appreciate your time and business! We hope to see you again at Gravells Kia Swansea.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Refference Gravells Hereford poor salesman

I called into Hereford branch in Jan 22 and met with a Mr Dion Robins I was enquiring about the EV6, he told me that they would be delivering in Mar 22. So I called the branch 3 or 4 times no reply during last week of March. So I called in Thursday 31st around 11am and I was promptly told there was only 2 members of staff on duty, "please make an appointment". The general demeanour of the sales man was very poor very unhelpful so I thought if I am contemplating spending around 50K with that sort of attitude what would it be like if I needed back up after purchase? So I went back to Audi Hereford and was greeted with a smile and a nice cup of coffee.

1 April 2022
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Dear Mr Kelly, We’re really upset by this review as it’s not like us at all! We’ve received so many amazing reviews since we opened and our aim is to give everyone that same experience. We’re very sorry that it wasn’t the case on the day you visited.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb experience again

Superb experience again, this is our second vehicle with Kia. Customer service has always been friendly, welcoming always giving honest advice. We bought our second Kia Sportage without viewing as we were so pleased with our last one. We will only ever buy our vehicles from Kia Gravells Swansea. Awesome staff and vehicles!

25 March 2022
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Thank you for your review. We really appreciate your time and business!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New Kia purchase

Have recently purchased a new Kia XCeed from Gravells Kia in Hereford. From initial discussions with Matt, to the order process and vehicle handover, the whole procedure has been seamless, efficient and professional. I would recommend Gravells Kia Hereford to anyone considering buying a new or used Kia. I have been a VW driver for many years and have found the XCeed to be more than on par with the German brand as regards build quality and driving characteristics and the 7 year warranty is excellent.

24 February 2022
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Reply from Gravells

Thank you for your detailed review. We really appreciate your time and business! We hope to see you again at Gravells Kia Hereford.

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