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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

We recently purchased our first EV from…

We recently purchased our first EV from John Grose. The whole process from start to finish was professional, helpful and personable.
Karl and Al were instrumental in making it as easy as possible and Al on handover day took plenty of time to show us how the car and all its features and systems operate.
Prior to our purchase they had been maintaining our previous Kia Ceed.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this dealership for new vehicles and servicing.

2 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for your praise and kind comments about the service our team provides. Your recommendation means so much to us. We hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole car buying procedure was very…

The whole car buying procedure was very good from start to finish. Sam, the salesperson, was very knowledgeable and guided us through the process. Would highly recommend purchasing a car from John Grose

23 January 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

Fantastic customer service

I recently purchased my second Kuga from Jack Keeling @ John Grose Ipswich and again Jack was very helpful, friendly and professional, he did all the hard work for me and got me the car I wanted at a good price. A big thank you to all at J.G but especially Jack Keeling and Jane who delivered my car to me and spent time going through everything to ensure I was happy. I would highly recommend John Grose 😊😊

3 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 4 out of 5 stars

Purchased my ford Kuga from John Grose…

Purchased my ford Kuga from John Grose Ipswich in July 2025. First MOT due March 2026. John Grose has advised the rear tyre has failed the MOT due to the cords being visible. Since buying I have driven 2000 miles. Also the health check from John Grose states my tyre wear is 0ver 70%.
When I challenged this the service department manager stated the tyre was not worn but I must have driven over a pot hole - that’s rubbish.
I have been offered 20% off the tyre but my wife and I both purchased our cars from this dealership and I am not impressed. I was also planning to purchase a new ford Kuga.

Update. The service manager at John Grose called me today and discussed the rear tyre with the cord showing and as a gesture of goodwill the tyre will be replaced for free. Thank you to the service manager and Jack for bringing my displeasure to his attention.

This is excellent customer service. Thank you.

4 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. We're glad we had the opportunity to resolve the issue with the tyre and will pass your kind comments to the service manager. Thank you for updating your review. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best Ford dealer I have found

We have been buying Fords for 40+ years and have never had a dealer as good as John Groose and Jack! Really impressed with them in all aspects. Very, very knowledgeable and always the best price. Jack keeps his promises and delivers.

Very impressed. Good service, best deals. Thank you

1 March 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

Five stars for everything

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 have an amazing product to sell of course!

Thank you John Grose, thank you Geely and a big thank you to Ryan!

1 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for your recent 5-star review. We strive for 100% satisfaction, and it is great to see you had such a positive experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Geely Ipswich


I recently purchased a Geely EX5 from John Grose,Ipswich, and I couldn’t be happier with the service I received from Ryan Goldsmith.

From start to finish, Ryan was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. He took the time to answer all my questions about the Geely EX5, explained everything clearly, and made sure I felt completely confident in my decision. He was not pushy at all — there was absolutely no pressure, just honest advice and excellent customer care.

The whole process was smooth, straightforward, and stress-free. Ryan kept me updated throughout and made collection day an enjoyable experience. It’s clear he takes pride in what he does and truly values his customers.

If you’re considering a new car, I highly recommend speaking to Ryan at John Grose. A five-star experience all the way — thank you again!

2 March 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 Ryan, 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

Geely from John Grose…

I bought a Geely from John Grose Ipswich on 1st March 2026. Both the members of staff I spoke to were very knowledgeable and had a great understanding of the new range of vehicles that has been in stock only two weeks. In particular I would like to thank Ryan, the manager, who was extremely professional, polite, patient and helpful in assisting us with the perfect choice of vehicle for our needs.
It is early days yet, but I am very pleased with the car and would recommend John Grose and Geely to anyone. Excellent service from well trained staff,

1 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for taking the time to share your 5-star feedback with us. We are so happy to hear that your car-buying experience ran so smoothly. We wish you many safe travels in your new vehicle and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great friendly and helpful service

Great friendly and helpful service. Well look after by James Honeywood

1 March 2026
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Good Morning. We're thrilled to see that you enjoyed your visit with us. We hope to assist you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Yet again, another amazing experience at John Grose. A seemless handover carried out by James Honeywood, a true gentleman that makes buying a car a dream. Thanks James

1 March 2026
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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

Great service from Stephen Lawrence

Great service from Stephen Lawrence. Very knowledgeable and easy to listen and talk with. Took me through all the details, made my decision easy to buy a car in the very near future. Great service. Introduced me to Jack Keeling in sales, another very nice chap. In spite of a very busy new reg day, they made time for me and it will be rewarded.

1 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for your praise and kind comments about the service our team provides. Your recommendation means so much to us. We hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From start to finish gary day was…

From start to finish gary day was brilliant very helpful no pressure with anything done great deal very happy great sales man 👍 thanks

27 February 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for your 5-star review and comments; we appreciate your feedback. We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service from John Grose…

Purchased a new car from John Grose Lowestoft and it was a fantastic experience. Dave Lister was the sales man, and from the very first enquiry he was brilliant, kept me up to date throughout, even on his day off, very smooth process, and I felt nothing was too much, I felt very important! Dave went above and beyond to ensure my experience was positive. I’m really pleased with my new car, it’s immaculate and he even filled up the fuel tank! Will definitely recommend! 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

25 February 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 Dave. 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

Just had a new car delivered from John…

Just had a new car delivered from John grose. The whole purchasing was done by phone and e mail. Excellent service as usual from them. The delivery driver (Ron) is a lovely chap and went through a few things that I wasn’t sure about. Highly recommend John grose Ipswich.

24 February 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

Effective communication throughout the…

Effective communication throughout the process. Stuart was extremely friendly and helpful.

12 January 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. We're thrilled to see that you enjoyed your visit with us. We hope to assist you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well handled

Well handled, friendly and efficient

25 January 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

Incredible Service

this is the 3rd car which I have had from John Grose and they have been fantastic to deal with in every way.

Their Salesman James Honeywood was amazing in every aspect - thanks James

21 January 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review, We're so pleased you had a great experience with James! Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service as always

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 informed every step of the way and didn’t rush us on handover day, taking time to show us how everything worked and checking we were comfortable with the car. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend John Grose to anyone thinking of changing their car!

20 February 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for your recent 5-star review. We strive for 100% satisfaction, and it is great to see you had such a positive experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ford service department Ipswich

I was a woman stranded having had my car towed here after it had died on me whilst driving. Debbie and Mark although their department was busy, did their utmost to help. I am so grateful and would recommend using this department

14 February 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

Everything was made easy and…

Everything was made easy and straightforward. The car was explained in detail on collection and any questions I had was resolved at that time. A very pleasant experience.

6 February 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for your 5-star review and comments; we appreciate your feedback. We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

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