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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 273 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, friendliness, and helpfulness, making interactions relaxed and informative. Many highlight the smooth, straightforward, and stress-free service, appreciating the excellent communication and overall user experience. Consumers are highly satisfied with the products, often describing the cars as amazing and a pleasure to drive, complemented by exceptional aftercare. However, some customers noted that new vehicles were not always presented in perfect condition, with reports of cars being dirty or having dents upon collection, and a few also found the aftercare for new vehicle issues disappointing.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff are all pleasant and make you feel relaxed and all your queries are answered professionally. A big shout out to Alex Reid at Lowestoft who is the Motability advisor, who made us feel relaxed... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cannot fault all John Grose Ipswich staff for their professionalism, friendliness and being helpful and honest at all times. James Honeywood is an absolute star, dealing with/helping me over the years... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having had such a good experience when we got our last car, we had no hesitation in returning for our new one. Matthew Naylor was friendly and helpful as always and made us feel at home. He kept us in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five stars for everything, outstanding personal service from Ryan Goldsmith, he is a really genuine person and not like a typical dealer and we saw a lot in our car hunt. It helps obviously when you... See more

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Company details

  1. #10 of 95 best companies in Car dealer
  2. #6 of 94 best companies in Auto parts shop
  3. #7 of 35 best companies in Vehicle repair shop
  4. #4 of 37 best companies in Car rental service
  5. #3 of 25 best companies in Car rental company

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Our friendly, local business represents the Ford, Kia, Peugeot, Citroen, OMODA, JAECOO, Chery and Geely franchises for sales, servicing and parts. Our dealerships are located in Ipswich, Lowestoft, Woodbridge. Motoring since 1888, and with customer satisfaction at our core.

Longevity & Customer Service

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Customer satisfaction is at the heart of our business
John Grose has been motoring since 1888. The key to our longevity is genuine customer satisfaction and we are proud to have won numerous awards for customer service, including the Ford Chairman's award - more times than any other dealer in England.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Experience team

Had a lad called Jamie he's was lovely patient and good at his job sold me a car I'm very happy with it

26 May 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. We are so happy to hear you had such a great experience with us here at John Grose. We really appreciate your positive feedback. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great new car purchase experience

Kevin and Ryan were very helpful and honest during our whole experience including the hand over of the new car and the special touches that were given including a bottle of Prosecco for my mother’s 84th Birthday celebrations. Car was presented well with a full tank of petrol and fully charged, a rare thing these days. Enjoying the car and looking forward to the many hours it will take to learn of all the features this car has to offer. Thank you to everyone at John Grose

22 May 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for your kind words and 5-star rating. It makes us happy to know that providing our customers with the best service we can offer was reflected in your experience and we have happily passed your kind comments to Ryan and Kevin. If you ever need anything else from us, please do get in touch. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The salesman was very helpful

The salesman was very helpful, answered all the questions we , very polite

14 April 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. It’s great to hear that you had a 5 star experience with us. We really appreciate your positive feedback. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Satisfaction with John Grose

John Grose have always had their customers at heart, always ready to assist you even with simple questions right through to booking the service or MOT

14 April 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for trusting us with your service, we are glad you had a good experience. We hope to assist you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The job of choosing our new car was…

The job of choosing our new car was made really easy thanks to Alex the salesman

9 April 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you so much for your positive comments about our team at John Grose. If you're ever in need of more help, please let us know! Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All round excellant service

All round excellant service , from my first visit, to picking up my new car. I would recommend Gary and John Grose, Ipswich to any one wanting to purchase a new car.

1 May 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for sharing your 5-star review with us. We are very happy Gary could provide you with such a positive experience and we hope to be of assistance in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James Honeywood was excellent couldn’t…

James Honeywood was excellent couldn’t have wished for better

16 May 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thanks for leaving this great feedback, we really appreciate it! We'll pass these comments along to James. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brought my first car from John Grose

Brought my first car from John Grose, Lukan made it easy for me he was very helpful without being to overbearing.
Can recommend John Grose and Lukan.

14 May 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thanks for leaving this great feedback, we really appreciate it! We'll pass these comments to Lukan. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend

I would highly recommend. Sam was friendly and made the whole process so easy and kept in touch through out the whole process he gave an amazing service.

14 May 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for sharing your 5-star review with us. We are very happy Sam could provide you with such a positive experience and we hope to be of assistance in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really helpful

Really helpful

11 April 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you so much for your positive comments about our team at John Grose. If you're ever in need of more help, please let us know! Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience from start to finish

Great experience from start to finish, any questions were dealt with professionally and quickly. Sam our sales representative was helpful all the way through and after. overall a great service.

2 May 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. It’s great to hear that you had a 5 star experience with us. We really appreciate your positive feedback. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve always been a ford fan even when…

I’ve always been a ford fan even when working always had ford transits now no longer working decided on a kuga because with my medical issues I find it easier to get in and out of the vehicle and I find it a lovely car to drive

14 May 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate it and hope you enjoy your new Kuga. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Car got recalled

Car got recalled, left there and they offered a complimentary wash, left the car all day and they made us wait an extra hour, with two young kids and didn’t do the complimentary wash. Offered for us to go back for the wash and what a regret. Never told us it would be just an outside clean, asked for the car for the whole day and after we collected the car, it was worse than before. We had to clean the rear view mirror in order to be able to see, there was marks everywhere. To try to make amends they offered a “full valet” which only includes vacuum the inside. Now we lost a whole day, have been let down twice and they don’t even know what a full valet entails. Very unhappy

11 May 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon Cinthia. Thank you for taking the time to post your review, we really appreciate your feedback. I understand that one of our team has been in touch regarding your feedback. Please do let us know if you require any further assistance; we are always happy to help. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service.

I recently bought a Puma Gen-E from John Grose in Woodbridge. The second car I have had from them and both times superb service. I was looking at a new one but Jack Faulds asked if I migh like to try one of their recent demonstrators. An inspired choice. A higher standard of fit,less cost a real no brainer for me as it is my first pure electric vehicle. He took great care to make sure I understood everything and phoned a week later to check all was well. Very highly recommended.

16 April 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive review. We always strive to provide top quality service, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Jack, here at John Grose! Please do let us know if you require any further assistance. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff were very helpful and we were…

The staff were very helpful and we were able to test drive several cars before choosing the EV5. We initially had no intention of buying a full electric vehicle but are so pleased we did. Matt, the salesman, was very professional and was able to provide the answers to all of our questions and we were made to feel important throughout the process.

30 April 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. It’s great to hear that you had a 5 star experience with us. We really appreciate your positive feedback. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have always been made to feel that…

We have always been made to feel that we are valued customers whether we were changing our car at the time or not. We have dealt with CharlesGoodwin for at least 10 years and have trust in him.

28 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did, and for rewarding us with 5-stars! We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation and hope to be of assistance to you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jaecoo 7 John Grose Ipswich

I had my Jaecoo 7 less than one month and I had an issue with the radio and the charging pad for the phone. I contacted the garage and within minutes I had a call back to book my car in. Once my car was in the garage the problems were looked into and fixed within the same day and they had even washed my car which was lovely. The customer service was faultless and I want to thank Eden for being so welcoming and helpful

28 April 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did, and for rewarding us with 5-stars! We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation and hope to be of assistance to you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Erika was awesome

Erika was awesome

6 May 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for sharing your 5-star review with us. We are very happy Erika could provide you with such a positive experience and we hope to be of assistance in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great to be dealt with by such an…

Great to be dealt with by James Honeywood, our amiable, efficient salesman who listened to our requirements and came up with the perfect car for my wife and I and which fulfilled all our needs

27 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for sharing your 5-star review with us. We are very happy James could provide you with such a positive experience and we hope to be of assistance in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Brand new car damaged… still no solution

I would have liked to put a 5 star review as the service initially was great. On collecting my car- I noticed a dent on it. It was supposed to be brand new- no damage. I pointed it out to the sales assistant and his manager came to look. Sometimes, these things happen- I was fine to take the car as they assured me it would be fixed or a new bonnet put on. But the person who does the repairs was not available. So I took the car, with the expectation that someone would be in contact... John grose has never contacted me to sort this. I have contacted John grose and asked them what the plan is, but still have not heard from them so I am disappointed they have not rectified what they said they would (even though a brand new car shouldn’t be damaged!!)

30 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. We are really sorry to read your review and can only apologise for the delay in communication, I understand a manager has been in contact and organised for the repair to be completed. If you need anything else from us please do not hesitate to get in touch. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

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