SMC Motor Group Reviews 

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Brought a brand new Zoe from them in 2022 - nov 25 needs a new engine - hapless gary from this branch has no CLUE about Renault warranties or the consumer right act “ I’ve been selling cars for 30 y... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having recently taken delivery of our new Pilote Motorhome from SMC Newark we would like congratulate and thank you all for the service received from start to finish. Our especial thanks goes to o... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My partner purchased many cars from Geoff. Went there just before Christmas. Didn't recognise one person. Was told by a member of staff Peter steve and james service manager gone,new company taken ove... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So happy with the service from SMC Motorgroup in Woking. Collected our new Cupra Formentor from them today, and they have been reasonable, competitive and most of all friendly from initial conta... See more

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  1. Renault dealer
  2. Seat dealer
  3. Used car dealer

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seat Ibiza From SMC

I recently purchased a pre registered Seat Ibiza from SMC Woking and dealt with Adam Medlock. Due to the COVID restrictions everything was done over the phone and via email, not the way I would normally want to buy a car but Adam was fantastic and made the whole process seamless and efficient. The car was exactly as described and they even took my old car in part exchange and gave a great value etc. I would definitely recommend them and won't hesitate to do so going forward.

11 March 2021
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Reply from SMC Motor Group

Simon
Many thanks for taking the time to post this review and I will make sure Adam sees your comments.

Thank you also for mentioning the COVID restrictions, as we are all working very hard to ensure everyone’s safety as we keep hearing other garages are becoming more lax in this area and now is not the time.

Please feel free to recommend us to friends and family once they have seen your new car.

Best regards
Martin Lang
SMC SEAT Group Brand Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

My car was due for MOT and service on 1st of January. Due to lockdown and the restrictions, Charlie managed to get a date for me. Some of the concerns I had which needed repair had to be paid for by another company as I had an extended warranty. Tony and Charlie were very helpful by chasing the other company and ensuring the problem was fixed. Tony and Charlie went an extra mile by keeping me up to date about the repairs and also booked for a taxi for me to be able to return home. Great customer service.

22 January 2021
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Reply from SMC Motor Group

Stacy
Thank you for taking the time to post this review and I am really pleased the guys lived up to your expectations.
We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Regards
Tim Golding
Group Service Director

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had my car serviced at the Weybridge…

I had my car serviced at the Weybridge branch and was delighted with the service I recieved! Quick, efficient and even cleaned my car at the end! They were also really great with being covid compliant, thumbs up from me

5 December 2020
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Reply from SMC Motor Group

Jason

Thanks for taking the time to post this review.

I shall pass on your comments and your comments on to the team at our Weybridge branch. The guys and girls work really hard at delivering a good experience.

Please feel free to tell your friends and family about the service you have recieved from our the branch.

We look forward to seeing you again in the future I hope.

Kind regards

Tim Golding
Group Service Director

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID COMPLETELY

These are the most rude, corrupt and awful company.
They have no customer skills at all.
We worked with Callum who lies, is spiteful and awfully rude.
Please don't waste your money with them!
Happy to show the emails he has sent, his wording is upsetting and very unprofessional.

25 September 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very Poor Experience...

Rang 4 times and put on hold for over 10 minutes each time to service department, to then get put on to an answerphone. Left a message the 4th call, but 3 days later, still no reply!! Decided to try elsewhere and found a superb Renault Specialist in Farncombe, near Godalming called The Station Garage. Will be going here in future.

14 August 2020
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Reply from SMC Motor Group

I am sorry for the experience I can assure you we try our hardest for this not to be the case all the time, but these are challenging times. It would help if I could see who you are as I could get someone to contact you directly.

Regards Tim Golding Group Service Director

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay away from them

Stay away from them. Never buy Renault!!
Car broken after 2 weeks of ownership i bought it from Renault Weybridge on the 8th of June 2020 and the car is parked now as i am waiting for their respond as i am rejecting this car as legally i have right to do so since this car is not fit for purpose or sold as described and it looks for them it means nothing the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and they feel that they are above the law! I have no car as i cannot drive this car and i have no money as i have spent mine on this one. They treated me as an absolute idiot and no customer service at all. For them was normal to drive the car which was less then 3 weeks old for 2 weeks without a working aircon or to drive it with 3 amber lights on the dashboard after less then 2 weeks the car being with me.
Stay away from Renault they are no good as they have horrible customer service also overall professionalism is lacking and none of the Managment at Renault Weybridge ever bothered to contact me or even send an email and after this experience i will never buy another Renault and people should stay away from them. I started doubting if they have really given me a new car at all as i cannot believe such a bad quality control exists. With all fairness the car was really good the 1st week and the car overall is nice and i really liked it. But the build quality and the support is horrendous also the car is not for for purpose cannot justify anything. I see this as a money theft and the dealerships should know for better!!
I will update if any changes come good or bad and very soon i will post pictures and video links of my Youtube channel with all the problems that occured so less people will go through this treatment.

Ilija Konzulov

13 July 2020
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Reply from SMC Motor Group

Mr Konzulov
I am aware of your issues and of course I am sorry. I understand that our Sales Manager at our Weybridge branch Rob Newman has spoken to Renault UK and we are awaiting a response from them on how they wish to progress from here.

As soon as he hears back from them either he or Renault UK will be in touch with you.

Regards

Keith Wheeler
SMC Motor Group Sales & Marketing Director

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Seat Woking buying experience

Seat Woking. Bought a nice used car from them last week. Fair price, good warranty and service deal. Friendly staff and no pressure. They handled the social distancing very well and even let me test drive the car on my own. Very happy and hope the ownership experience is just as good.

13 July 2020
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Reply from SMC Motor Group

Mr Dixey

Many thanks for taking the time to post this review and I will makes sure that the team at our Woking branch see your comments.

Regards

Martin Lang
SMC SEAT Group Brand Manager

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cowboys

Dont touch them with a bargepole.

Bought a new car, which they forgot to print the Warranty.

Thirteen days later, have communicated with 6 people (some more than once) and have been given these excuses why they havent printed it (in chronological order):

I'm too busy to do that.
I will put it in the post.
We have staff on furlough.
Your salesman is on holiday.
Waiting for the powers that be so we can print it.
We have staff on furlough.
Your salesman is on holiday.
Something might have got lost in translation.
We have printed it, you have it.
Nobody else has complained.
Renault will fine us if we havent done it, so therefore we have done it.
As this is your first car, you have no idea what you are doing.
We are currently unable to download this PDF file.
It was cookie settings that made us unable to print it.
It is now in the post.

Nope, it wasnt in the post. They posted me a loyalty card.

2 July 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for the brilliant and welcoming service.

I have been taking my car to SMC for the MOT for years. I have a different car now but the service is still as good as always. I am disabled and they are very considerate of my limitations. Sometimes they even pick the car up form my home, within a mile, and return it later. This is brilliant! They have also informed me of what may need attention at the next MOT, and the cost was extremely good. A big thank you to the service team in Aldershot SMC. All the staff are particularly welcoming and helpful when I call or visit. As a worrier, this makes the process so much easier. See you next year, hopefully not sooner ha ha.

20 May 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone there's kind

Everyone there's kind, motivated, helpful and considerate.
Had a great test-drive, purchase and 'steer through' the next-to-new car I bought there and couldn't recommend Alex Hobbs highly enough.

2 February 2019
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rude, Cunning, Cheats

Rude, Cunning, Sly, Outrageous, they will treat you like a fool and scare you and lie. They have no shame and have no compassion for unfortunate situations. They will take advantage of you and will make their own rules as they go. Do not buy unless you want to witness the mistreatment I have. Utterly disgusted.

11 May 2018
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