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- #41 of 54 best companies in Used car dealer
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Hammond Cars – East Anglia’s Leading Independent Used Car Dealership Hammond Cars is a family-owned business established in 1974, proudly serving customers across the East of England for over 50 years. With dealerships in Great Yarmouth, Ipswich and Norwich, we offer a combined group stock of more than 1,000 high-quality used cars, all handpicked to ensure the best value at the lowest prices. We take pride in providing a hassle-free, relaxed and transparent car-buying experience. Customers are welcome to test drive unaccompanied and drive away with complete peace of mind. We also offer the option to purchase a comprehensive 1-year warranty for added security. Rated EXCELLENT on TrustPilot, Hammond Cars is known for friendly, knowledgeable staff and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Discover why generations of motorists have trusted us to find their perfect used car.
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- Rated EXCELLENT on TrustPilot, Hammond Cars is known for friendly, knowledgeable staff and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Discover why generations of motorists have trusted us to find their perfect used car.
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Helen House, Chequers Road, NR15 2WZ, Norwich, United Kingdom
- 01493 742920
- hammondcarsuk.com
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Amazing!
This is our 3rd car purchased from Hammond. Always been so relaxed and never pushy. Our 2nd car did have a problem after purchasing but Hammond covered it under the warranty with no issues at all. Even recommend Hammond’s to my colleague who recently purchased a Qashqai and is very happy!
We’ve had the pleasure of dealing with Craig at the Yarmouth and Norwich branch and cannot fault the whole process! Thank you Craig once again!
Jayden at Hammond Great Yarmouth
Me and my partner originally came to Hammond Cars in Great Yarmouth just to have a look at the cars on the forecourt as we were shopping around. We were approached by Jayden who was very friendly and after I mentioned we were interested in an electric Mokka he offered to get the keys for one and pull it out for us so we could have a proper look around and inside. I asked about a test drive and Jayden explained how easy it was to sort out and within 15 minutes we were out test driving what ended up being our new car!
Jayden was very helpful from start to finish and was patient with all of our questions as we were new to electric cars so had a lot to find out. At the end of the whole purchase process which went very smoothly Jayden drove me to a nearby post office so I could sort out the road tax!
We would definitely recommend Hammond Cars in Great Yarmouth to anyone that is in the market.
Everything was first rate
Everything was first rate. I was given good information and the whole process of buying the car ran smoothly
A very professional experience
From start to finish oliver who dealt with us was very helpful and thorough throughout and explained everything very well making the process of buying the car as smooth as possible
Good staff simple to deal with and met…
Good staff simple to deal with and met all requests.
Ok so where do I start
Ok so where do I start. I looked at a car to buy for my family and wife and we anted to lock in a £100 deposit in which the agent said they will get back to me which they never did. Then I went back in the add and it was gone so I was looking everywhere else for a similar model. Eventually 5 days later it was again on the site so my wife reached out and managed to get in touch so I put down the deposit. I scheduled a visit from london to Ipswich which is a 2 hour drive and more than 100 miles. I rented a car for the day and drove down there with my wife and my 4 month old baby.
Got to the dealership and to be honest I know they were busy but the service was not the most accommodating. However I have them the benefit of the doubt and carried on as I thought I am a genuine buyer and do not want to waste time and money travelling from london.
The sales approach was yep let’s do the deal we can’t negotiate but can take of £100 of the warranty which I have to pay £500 for anyways which was a joke.
The car itself was clean from the inside but not fresh and ready to go from the outside. There was mould or marks of the spray left on the belts which one of the staff said. This car has been stocked up in their facility since the beginning g if the year and when we got through all of the negotiations which they did not drop the price at all I found out that it had not been serviced but recently had a MOT done which had an advisory regarding the brakes which again they said they can not do anything and will give me a discount if I take out the warranty.
Eventually I got past everything and said I will be back in a few days as my wife really like the car and is perfect for a our new and if someone give me a call tomorrow which is today to ensure the car is ready. Guess what no call no email no communication I called them and spoke to someone and they said the person I was dealing with is his day off so surely someone else would have picked this up. They said they call and nothing I tried again and no answer so here we are writing this review as I have a. Paid a £100 deposit with the intention of buying a fully serviced vehicle with no issues b. Not happy that no consideration was taken from me driving from london spending money on a car to rent to get us down there with a 4 month old baby and now no one seems like to take ownership and communicate very poor. Don’t even know if I really want the car now.
Honestly a bit of curtesy and people management go very far and don’t want me up having reviews like this.
Buying a car made easy
Everybody was polite and made you feel welcome. Stacy was brilliant and very helpful
I just brought a car from Hammonds and…
I just brought a car from Hammonds and was dealing with Robert. He was very knowledgeable and very helpful. He was also very friendly and I enjoyed buying a car from him. Thank you Rob ☺️
Benga was a good sales man helped us so…
Benga was a good sales man helped us so much and been so happy with your service
Ollie was professional
Ollie was professional; organized, patient and answered all questions. I would definitely use them again!
Very helpful
The team was great and was patient with…
The team was great and was patient with me explaining all the expectations of my needs.
Very disappointing and misleading…
Very disappointing and misleading buying experience
I paid the full asking price for my vehicle, yet the overall experience was poor from start to finish.
The car was handed over in a dirty condition. The explanation given was that it had been parked under a tree, but I would expect any reputable dealer to clean and prepare a vehicle before a customer arrives to collect it.
The Auto Trader advert also showed the car with neck support pillows fitted. When I questioned why they were missing, I was told the photos were generated or enhanced by AI and did not accurately represent the vehicle. I found this extremely disappointing and misleading. Advertisements should show the actual specification and condition of the car being sold.
The salesperson was polite but unable to answer several basic questions about the vehicle and explained that they had only been in the job for two months. I was also told that the business sells around 250 cars per month and is very busy. As a customer spending £20,000, I did not feel this was an acceptable excuse.
The car was also missing floor mats and I was simply told that it came without them. No effort was made to rectify this.
The office and customer area were untidy, with dirty carpets and tables, which did not give the impression of a professional dealership.
To their credit, they offered to top the fuel up from half a tank to full and to wash the car, but I was told I would need to wait behind several other customers for the wash, which was unreasonable given the vehicle should have been prepared beforehand.
In the end, I accepted the car because I had travelled and did not want to start the search again, but I left feeling disappointed and undervalued as a customer.
The car itself is fine, but the buying experience fell well below what I would expect when spending this amount of money. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Hammond Cars.
Your staff were very kind and helpful…
Your staff were very kind and helpful and understanding towards somebody like me,( no longer young). The purchase of the car we selected went through smoothly without any problems. Well done everybody.
My experience was ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I have just bought a car from Hammonds in ipswich, I was dealing with Ollie. I can honestly say the whole experience from first looking at the car, to leaving with it yesterday has been excellent. Ollie was professional, accommodating and understanding. He answered every question I had in a way I would understand. I cannot recommend him enough. My experience was ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you are looking for a new car definitely go to Hammonds in ipswich
Nissan Xtrail
Fantastic car bought from you. Jayden was incredibly helpful from our first enquiry right through to our purchase. Nothing was too much trouble - everything was dealt with quickly. Communication was excellent and he was very patient. Highly recommended.
I have just purchased a new car at…Hammond cars
I have just purchased a new car at Hammond Cars In Great Yarmouth.
From the minute I walked into the office I was made welcome. I didn’t feel at anytime I was pushed into my purchase.
Any questions I had were answered professionally.
I would definatly recommend buying a car from here.
I want to especially thank Holly who done the handover today for me and sorted all the paperwork out and shew me things in the car I hadn’t checked on a previous viewing. Holly really did put my mind at ease.
Very helpful staff
Very helpful staff. George answered all my questions & was very professional.
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