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Fantastic experience from start to finish with Harry S. Cannot recommend him enough. Friendly, approachable and explained everything thoroughly, giving me the opportunity to ask any questions. Gave me... See more
Great experience . Made it seem a friendly and easy time which can sometimes be a stressful event. Offered a warranty but no high pressure which made me purchase one on my terms and my own deci... See more
Visited both the Norwich & Ipswich branches in the past 2 days. Test driving one car in Norwich & then a higher spec model in Ipswich, which I ultimately bought. Both Austin in Norwich & Rob in Ipswic... See more
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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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Great as always
Just bought a car from the Ipswich branch. This is the third time my wife and I have purchased from Hammond Cars (as we live in Norwich this was our first visit to the the Ipswich Branch). We were fortunate enough to find Stan. What an absolute legend he is. He was helpful, understanding, knowledgeable and clear with information. At times he found himself having to multitask as the office was busy. He was professional, polite and didn't miss a beat - an absolute delight to deal with and a massive asset to the company! Well worth the drive to Ipswich just to find Stan and the biggest site Hammond Cars have. With so much choice, this will definitely be our new site and sales person of choice. Couldn't be happier and highly recommended. Thank you, Hammond Cars!!!
9 May 2026
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you so much for your continued loyalty and for taking the time to leave such an amazing review. We’re delighted to hear this is now your third purchase with Hammond Cars and that your first visit to our Ipswich branch was such a positive experience.
Stan will be absolutely thrilled to read your kind words. Providing helpful, professional and knowledgeable service is exactly what we strive for, and it’s fantastic to hear he made such a lasting impression even during a busy day. We’ll be sure to pass your comments on to him and the wider Ipswich team.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you both back again in the future. Enjoy your new car!
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you found the team very friendly and helpful. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to assist you again in the future.
Price Gouging. No interest in Customer Satisfaction
My student daughter viewed a car last Saturday, price was £10,900, that night she made an offer and it was stated that they do not accept offers. On Sunday the price went up to £11,000. On Bank Holiday Monday she rang to pay the deposit, the phones had not been switched over and got through to a member of staff who said he was 30 miles from the office and could not take a deposit. No where on the website could we see that they were closing early, On Tuesday the price went up to £11,100, she put down a deposit.
Today we meet Stan who was really good and tried his best. The car was good and the staff were very helpful. But the manager refused to give the £11,000 price as he stated the office was shut. My daughter is on minimum wage and was using the funds left by her grandmother.
In summary great car, great service, nice welcome but all marred by the price gauging that has taken place.
The dynamic pricing only means your margin in greater. You have purchased the car already, so this increase just means your profit is £200 greater.
Your sales manager protects his Commision over the satisfaction of your customer. He did not even speak with me.
You say customer satisfaction is important, but you obviously don’t care as you are not prepared to do anything about this. I will contact your CEO directly and discuss this matter further. Please provide his email address
9 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear that Stan and the wider team provided a welcoming and helpful experience during your visit, and that your daughter was happy with the car itself.
We’re sorry, however, that the pricing changes and communication around the Bank Holiday opening hours left you feeling disappointed. Vehicle prices can change in line with our dynamic pricing process, which reflects market conditions and vehicle demand, but we do understand your frustration given the timing and circumstances you have described.
We also appreciate your comments regarding the communication from management and are sorry you felt your concerns were not addressed directly on the day. Customer experience is extremely important to us, and feedback like this helps us review how we communicate during the sales process.
Sold my car to Hammonds via Motorway
Sold my car to Hammonds via Motorway. They wanted an AA inspection which was fine but I never got to see the report. I was told that there were some deep cuts in the tyres which would not pass an MOT therefore Hammonds reduced their offer by £300 for two new tyres, which I accepted.
The car had a short MOT when I sold it and Hammonds didn't test it before selling on. The Gov mot checker showed it passed a few weeks later but had advisory for cuts in tyres. So Hammonds were wrong in that the tyres would pass an MOT and were not concerned enough to fit new tyres before selling on.
6 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased the sale process itself went smoothly, however we’re sorry to hear you were left disappointed regarding the tyre assessment and communication around the AA inspection.
The reduction was based on the information provided to us at the time following the inspection. We appreciate your comments regarding the later MOT outcome and understand why this has caused frustration. We also take on board your point about not being provided with a copy of the report and will review how we communicate inspection findings more clearly in future.
Thank you again for your feedback, as it helps us improve our processes going forward.
Great Service
I have to say that the guy known as 'Stan' (aka Paul Stanley) was really very good, nice, helpful and so patient. Really great service from him. Staff in general very friendly. Thank you Stan
5 May 2026
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so pleased to hear that Stan (Paul Stanley!) provided such a great experience for you. His patience, helpfulness and friendly approach are exactly what we aim for, and we’ll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to him.
It’s also great to hear that the rest of the team made you feel welcome too. Thank you again for choosing Hammond Cars and for taking the time to share your feedback!
Purchase of MG3
The salesperson, Ethan, was extremely polite and helpful and kept in contact with me throughout the purchase of the vehicle. He was also helpful in the purchasing operation. My experience was a very pleasant one. I was extremely pleased with my car which was clean both inside and out. I would recommend Hammond Cars.
2 May 2026
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.
We’re really pleased to hear that Ethan looked after you so well and kept you informed throughout the process. It’s great to know the whole experience felt smooth and pleasant for you, and that you were happy with the condition of your car on collection.
We really appreciate your recommendation and hope you enjoy your new vehicle. If you need anything in the future, we’re always here to help.
Helpful member of staff but…
Helpful member of staff but negotiations were not even considered.
1 May 2026
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for your feedback.
We’re pleased to hear you found our team helpful. We’d like to clarify that all of our vehicles are priced in line with the market, and as a business we operate a fixed pricing policy, so we don’t enter into negotiations.
We understand this may not suit everyone, but it ensures a fair and transparent approach for all of our customers.
Thank you again for your comments, and we wish you all the best in your search for the right vehicle.
Great experience
The staff at Hammond Cars - Yarmouth were super helpful. A special thanks to Jayden for helping me with the purchase of my new car, he was very patient, knowledgeable and friendly throughout the entire process. Thank you!
3 May 2026
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for your lovely review!
We’re so pleased to hear that the team at our Yarmouth branch looked after you so well. A special thank you for mentioning Jayden – we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words. It’s great to know he made the process smooth with his patience, knowledge, and friendly approach.
Enjoy your new car, and thank you for choosing Hammond Cars!
Paul was brilliant
Paul was brilliant - very helpful and accommodating. Made everything very easy and had just the right balance of interactment.
29 April 2026
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for your fantastic review!
We’re so pleased to hear that Paul looked after you so well. It’s great to know he struck the right balance and made the whole process easy and enjoyable for you.
We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. Enjoy your new car, and thank you for choosing us!
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for your great review!
We’re really pleased to hear you were happy with both the dealership and the speed of the process. Providing a smooth and efficient experience is something we pride ourselves on, so it’s great to know that stood out to you.
Enjoy your new car, and thank you again for choosing us!
Was interested in a car they were…
Was interested in a car they were selling.Offered them a very near offer but they refused.Over the time while still shopping for a car I again tried to call them and see if they would accept my offer.If they did then I would have made approximately 2 hours journey to possibly buy the car. I have noticed the car for at least two weeks and is still there while writing this review! Looks like they are not interested even the car has been sitting there for days! Any way after reading some negative reviews about their service here I am glad have not bought that car!I am not trying to blame any car dealers for refusing offers!It is solely upto them.Many genuine potential buyers would try for discounts even for new cars and even many dealers would give discounts!
1 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for your review.
We appreciate your interest in the vehicle and the time you took to get in touch. We’d like to clarify that all of our vehicles are priced competitively based on current market values, condition, and demand, and as a business we do not negotiate or reduce our prices.
We understand that many customers will naturally look to make offers; however, our pricing structure is fixed to ensure fairness and consistency for all buyers.
We’re sorry to hear that this meant we were unable to reach an agreement on this occasion, but we do wish you all the best in your search for the right vehicle.
First experience at buying from Hammond…
First experience at buying from Hammond Cars. A good selection of cars and a great company to deal with.
They were honest with our existing car trade in price and supported us in trying other options. Which exceeded our expectations.
Antonia and Jayden assisted us with our purchase and they were both very helpful and knowledgeable about their processes and the vehicles they stock.
The car is perfect, sailed through its MOT and has been an absolute dream.
If my husband can prise this car off of me then we will be back again for our next purchase.
1 February 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us!
We’re delighted to hear that your first visit to Hammond Cars was such a positive one, and that you felt supported and well looked after throughout the process. Being transparent with part exchange valuations and helping explore the best options is really important to us, so it’s great to know this exceeded your expectations.
Antonia and Jayden will be especially pleased to hear your kind words – we’ll be sure to pass your feedback on to them.
Most importantly, we’re thrilled that you’re loving your new car and that it’s been an absolute dream to drive! Hopefully your husband gets a turn at some point… but either way, we’d be more than happy to welcome you back when the time comes for your next purchase.
Thanks again for your recommendation! 🚗
Very accommodating and nothing is too…
Very accommodating and nothing is too much trouble.
Staff are always polite and friendly.
23 April 2026
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for your kind words! We’re really pleased to hear that you found the team accommodating and approachable. Providing a friendly, hassle-free experience is exactly what we aim for, so it’s great to know that came across. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again in the future!
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for your kind words! We’re really pleased to hear you found the team friendly and helpful. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again in the future 😊
Very helpful staff and easy hand over…
Very helpful staff and easy hand over of vehicle on collection
22 April 2026
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear you found our staff helpful and that the handover process was smooth and straightforward. We hope you’re enjoying your new vehicle and look forward to seeing you again in the future 😊
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased to hear you had a positive experience and found our team member pleasant and helpful. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon 😊
I purchased a Skoda Octavia from…
I purchased a Skoda Octavia from Hammond a month or so ago. I was attracted to the company for its reputation for reliability and trustworthiness. I haven't been disappointed! Communication before the purchase was excellent. I was pleased with the price of the car and the rep who served me was very helpful. No issues at all with the car- everything as described and I'm really enjoying my new motor!
13 March 2026
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that our reputation for reliability and trustworthiness stood up to your experience. It’s great to know that communication was clear, you were happy with the price, and the team looked after you so well throughout the process.
Most importantly, we’re pleased the car has lived up to expectations and that you’re enjoying your new Skoda Octavia. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again in the future 😊
Cowboys
I can say with confidence my experience working at Hammond Cars will be one to remember for all the wrong reasons.
The cars have too many issues to list with some not being able to be started or moved, and the treatment by some of the individuals is atrocious.
Particularly Peter Trigg Dudley who genuinely has amazed me as to how incapable and disrespectful someone can be towards his staff. His behaviour was highly unprofessional along with all the scrutinising, belittling and making you feel worthless and you need hand-holding to do your job. I would never dream of buying a car from here.
The management is appalling.
23 April 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Hammond Cars
We’re sorry to read your review and are disappointed that you feel this way about your time with Hammond Cars.
We believe it’s important to clarify that you were employed in the role of a Valeter, where vehicle cleaning is a core and essential responsibility. During discussions, you advised that you were not willing to carry out vehicle cleaning on a daily basis, which is fundamental to the position.
We made efforts to address your concerns and discuss expectations with you directly. However, it became clear that there was a mismatch between the requirements of the role and your expectations, alongside a breakdown in the working relationship. Following careful consideration, a decision was made to bring your employment to an end in line with company procedures.
We do not recognise the characterisation of our management team as described. We are committed to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace, and any concerns of this nature are taken seriously.
As this is a public platform, it would not be appropriate to go into further detail, but we wish you the best moving forward.
Don't judge people
The only thing that spoilt my experience was I wasn't allowed finance, I am a pensioner, I don't do direct debets, so my credit score isn't good, I don't trust banks with my money, but that doesn't mean I can't pay!! You shouldn't judge people,
19 April 2026
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for your feedback — we’re really pleased to hear that overall you had a positive experience with us.
We’re sorry to hear that the finance aspect was disappointing. Please be assured that any finance decisions are not made by us directly, but by independent lenders who assess applications based on their own criteria, including credit history and payment methods such as direct debits.
We completely understand that everyone manages their finances differently, and this isn’t a reflection on your ability to pay, but rather the requirements set by the finance providers.
We do appreciate your comments and your custom, and we hope to assist you again in the future.
Car sales as it should be.
I have used Hammonds before and I received such good service that when I was ready for a new to me car and saw that Hammonds had just what I wanted I did not hesitate to visit them again. Ollie the salesman who greeted me made me a tea and explained the process was friendly, efficient and explained everything to my satisfaction. I was offered a test drive but it is manic around the Longwater business park so I declined but sat in and started the car up.
The car was ready for me the same day but I visited the following day to collect. The price was very reasonable, there was enough fuel in it to get home unlike many car dealers. There were no hidden charges or admin fee so the screen price was exactly what you pay. I will certainly return when or if I am ready for another car. Great service from start to finish and it was all done in a relaxed atmosphere no pushy salespeople. Highly recommended.
22 April 2026
Reply from Hammond Cars
Thank you for your continued support and for taking the time to share such a detailed review.
We’re really pleased to hear that you chose to return to us and that Ollie provided a friendly, efficient, and informative experience from the moment you arrived. It’s great to know everything was clearly explained and that you felt comfortable throughout the process, with no pressure.
We’re also glad the straightforward pricing, quick turnaround, and those little touches—like having enough fuel to get you home—made a difference to your experience.
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future when the time is right.
Enjoy your new car! 🚗
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