Otter Vale Motor Services Reviews 

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sold me a rip off service plan with a new van without explaining it was operated by a third party not them (look up the reviews of the service company and see how awful they are) and that I was ef... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Coby was friendly, helpful and not pushy. We weren't sure what we wanted so we were given several keys and time to look around. We eventually chose a Navara and the purchase was simple, warranty expla... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just picked up our Ford Ranger today and we are super happy! The whole process was seemless and the vehicle is fantastic. We only dealt with Coby who was extremely helpful, polite, respectful and pro... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not had the car a year, 2 replacement engines and still broke down 3 times since!. Forced to have a warranty I didn't want or agree to, couldnt collect the car without it apparently, set up anyway wit... See more

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  1. Motor vehicle dealer

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We provide high quality new and used commercial vehicles. We offer pickups, trucks and commercial vans.


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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Paul and the team

Great service from Paul and the team. From start to finish! Vocal and so helpful

Only issue/ annoyance was that our evolution getting the finance sorted! Backwards and forwards. Just didn’t need to be so hard

26 January 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

***DISGUSTING AFTERSALES***DO NOT BUY…

***DISGUSTING AFTERSALES***DO NOT BUY FROM OTTER VALE****COWBOYS***

Bought a truck from these in 2024, issues arouse from collection, 2nd key was not working, then they tried to reprogram a key that then wiped the 1st key leaving the car stuck on the ramp, bearing in mind this was a pre arranged pick up of the truck! Clearly the cowboys did not do there pre inspection checks of the truck! So had a 4 hour round trip for nothing... finally got the truck and had it had a fault with the window going up and down, rang there service department and was told this was covered under warranty and to bring the truck in! I took the truck in and was given a loan truck with no fuel in it. Had a call to say my truck was ready and it was just the rubbers on the windows that were dry and that it needed lubing up....to then be told that I would be charge £60 as it was not a mechanical fault. No mention of this was made on the initial booking and if the truck was properly pre inspected/checked prior to collection then it would not have been a fault.. They would not release my truck and held me to ransom till the £60 was paid... AVOID AT ALL COSTS!! ***DISGUSTING AFTERSALES****DISGUSTING SERVICE****

***DO NOT BUY FROM HERE***

21 January 2025
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Reply from Otter Vale Motor Services

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and frustration you have experienced. We take your feedback seriously and would like to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

Please contact our Head of Business, at craig@ovms.co.uk or 01404 861155 so we can address your concerns directly and to find a satisfactory solution. We value your business and are committed to improving our service.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Kind regards,
Otter Vale Motor Services

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Coby took my initial enquiry and we…

Coby took my initial enquiry and we looked at the Ranger I was interested in. However after noticing the stock of Rangers they had I clocked one that I liked and went through that one. The final purchase and explanation was excellent. Will continue use at Otter Vale Motors.

12 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Crooks who offer we buy any car prices…

Crooks who offer we buy any car prices for desperate people. Absolute dishonest sharks

2 November 2024
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Reply from Otter Vale Motor Services

Hi Alex, thank you for reaching out to us.

At Otter Vale Motor Services, we pride ourselves on being a professional and trustworthy business. We believe in offering prices that reflect the true value of your vehicle, ensuring transparency and fairness in every transaction, and we are committed to providing honest and accurate valuations.

Our goal is to build long-term relationships with our customers and we understand the importance of your vehicle investment and strive to offer you the best possible price.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best regards, Otter Vale Motor Services

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Coby was friendly and welcoming

Coby was friendly and welcoming, he was happy to take time to explore options and notwithstanding the terrible weather went through everything when we collected our Ford Ranger. We were very pleased with the service we received and love our truck

29 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy & Recommend

Coby was friendly, helpful and not pushy. We weren't sure what we wanted so we were given several keys and time to look around. We eventually chose a Navara and the purchase was simple, warranty explained fully and the loose tailgate fixed easily and efficiently. We are very happy with our purchase and would recommend Otter Vale Motor Services.

17 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good customer service from Paul…

Very good customer service from Paul Hood and he even helped me do the tax transfer once the truck had been delivered. Also first time that i have had a truck delivered with fuel in it usually it is on total empty. Thanks for great service Paul and we will use you again.

11 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was after a reliable replacement…

I was after a reliable replacement truck after my old 2017 Navara developed a serious engine problem, so I went to Otter Vale as the choice on offer was extensive and they were reasonably local. I was looking for a decent second hand truck that could tow with ease and provide reasonable comfort for normal day to day driving. Otter Vale let me review a few different models and I ended up with what I hope will be a solid choice but also took out a 4 year warranty just to be on the safe side. The sales process was simple enough and I was not rushed or put under any pressure.

1 October 2024
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Reply from Otter Vale Motor Services

Thank you David for your great review! Enjoy your new vehicle!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paul was incredibly helpful when we…

Paul was incredibly helpful when we purchased our truck. We had a fair price on our trade in and drove out the same day. A very pleasant experience with thoroughly helpful staff. I would definitely recommend this dealership. Thank you.

14 September 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Let down by one flakey individual

Let down by one flakey individual. I was looking to sell a low mileage vehicle on behalf of an aging relative. I told them the relative was too ill to be managing the process so left my number and asked them to call me direct with a valuation or any queries. I indicated the minimum price I was looking for (£200 more than Motorway.co.uk and webuyanycar.com). I left them photos of the car and service history. Craig then called my aging relative and offered £2,000 less than my minimum price. He never called me. I believe he was hoping to catch out a vulnerable individual. Just flakey behaviour from one individual in a local company where I would have expected better.

23 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Matthew @Otter Vale

Matthew was very efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. He talked us through every step of our journey buying my car. He talked us through the warranty and finance which we took. Thank you Matthew and Otter Vale..

13 June 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star

Quick, efficient, effective and very customer friendly. Highly recommend to anyone!

14 May 2024
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Reply from Otter Vale Motor Services

Thank you for your great feedback! We are glad that you had a great experience with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Outstanding service and very friendly - would highly recommend. Fixed my issue with my car that other garages couldn’t.

16 April 2024
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Reply from Otter Vale Motor Services

We are always here to help anyone! We wish you many miles of excellent motoring!

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