Vanwise  Reviews 253

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took van back for the second time now was promised passenger door was realigned now worse than it it was before disscused poor paint work carried out still some bits wasnt put right as disscussed wit... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the beginning to the end, Anan and the rest of his team, including Zsolt and Darren were excellent. The finance team at Oodle that sorted the finances out were top class! The communication and th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently purchased some new vans and have to say from start to finish this was an incredibly pleasant experience with the staff not being pushy plus HUGE stocks of many different vans that was perfect... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super impressed by Vanwise. Easy process to buy from start to finish, very knowledgeable staff, van was a great price, super friendly guys and they actually went over and above to collect us from the... See more

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Company details

  1. Motor vehicle dealer
  2. Car dealer
  3. Used truck dealer

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We want to make it easier than ever to seek out the vehicle you want - you can search for, find, buy, and even finance your next used vehicle online. Our website features our current vehicle selection of panel vans, minibusses, pick-ups, and tipper vans - all available at a great price. We make sure of this by getting the best deal when we buy a van, and pass the saving on to you. Every used vehicle undergoes a 128-point mechanical inspection by an independent AA technician before making it to our showroom floor. What's more - they come with a three month AA warranty, with the option to extend this for further three years.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Marina

Elisha, Simon and Irfan are super helpful, knowledgeable and competent. Definitely would use this company again

20 September 2024
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Hello Marina,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and provide feedback. Your input is incredibly valuable to us.

Enjoy your new vehicle and drive safely!

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Faulty rear camera! Very poor customer service

I have bought a van from VanWise and all went well until i have paid the full amount , just to inform me that rear camera does not work.
I have agreed with them to send out a mobile technician to sort out the camera following week.
Nearly 1 month went by and still not sorted.
In the month period also the battery of the van keep draining and have to use jump start.

I have been in touch with the after sales, but the gentleman is saying “bear with me, as i am very busy”.
This is the kind of service they are giving.
DO NOT BUY from them as they do not care about the customer.

I have sent a text to them saying that i will be sorting out the camera at my cost, and i will bill them £700 as this is what it costs to replace, only for the afrter sales lad to say i am threatening him and he is jot a main dealer.

21 August 2024
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Reply from Vanwise

Hello Silviu Anton,

Thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologise for the issues you've experienced.

We had initially arranged for a mobile technician to assist you, unfortunately, due to miscommunication on the day, we were informed that the technician felt uncomfortable proceeding with the job.

We immediately began arranging for another technician to address the problem. However, due to limited availability, it took longer than expected.

Our priority is to resolve this situation as quickly and smoothly as possible. We kindly ask for your cooperation, and we are happy to work towards a solution that addresses both issues with your van.

We value your business and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this matter.

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I met with Elisha and irfan they was…

I met with Elisha and irfan they was both very welcoming and extremely helpful. They are both a massive asset to the company.

14 September 2024
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Reply from Vanwise

Hello Eloise,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and provide feedback. Your input is incredibly valuable to us, and we truly appreciate your time to share your experience.

Enjoy your new van and drive safely!

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elisha provided amazing service

Elisha provided amazing service! Was super friendly and helpful.

14 September 2024
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Reply from Vanwise

Hello Larissa,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to read your kind words and we will make sure to pass them on to the team. Happy driving!

Best Wishes,
Vanwise

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience, Elisha was great service really helped out with providing us with 2 new vans!

13 September 2024
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Hello Callum,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and provide feedback. Your input is incredibly valuable to us.

Enjoy your new vehicle and drive safely!

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alisha was incredible

Alisha was incredible. I’ll be back.

13 September 2024
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Hello,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. Your input is incredibly valuable to us.

Enjoy your new vehicle and drive safely!

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service . Very slick operation . Elisha was incredibly nice and helpful.👍

9 August 2024
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Hello David,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and provide feedback. Your input is incredibly valuable to us.

Enjoy your new vehicle and drive safely!

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New Van Purchase

Great service, easy to deal with and competitive price.

Alicia was super helpful and polite. Would recommend and use again

9 August 2024
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Hello Alexander,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and provide feedback. Your input is incredibly valuable to us.

Enjoy your new vehicle and drive safely!

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have just collected a new company…

I have just collected a new company vehicle and I would like to say what a wonderful experience it was. Everything was explained to me in a very professional manner and all the staff were amazing. Special thanks must go to Kelly and Dario who went above and beyond. I would highly recommend this company.

18 July 2024
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Reply from Vanwise

Hello Geoffrey,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and provide feedback. Your input is incredibly valuable to us, and we truly appreciate your time and willingness to share your experience.

Enjoy your new van and drive safely!

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

EXTREME CAUTION WHEN DEALING WITH…

Update in response to Vanwise reply 28.05.24. Thanks for your response Vanwise. My partner never agreed to purchase a van he hadn't even been to look. The costs borne are your mistake not his. What you still fail to explain is that the advert my partner called about was a brand new 2024 plate van and was pushed to pay a holding fee as that was the only he was able to view it after our holiday, but the video you sent some 5 days later was of a 2023 plate van, not what was advertised and therefore not what my partner was looking for. Why should he be pushed to buy something not correctly advertised and bear your costs incurred when you are trying to sell him a van that isn't what is advertised?? There will be no more updates Vanwise unless its to say you did the right thing and legally returned all his money to him. Legal action is being taken as enough is enough.
EXTREME CAUTION WHEN DEALING WITH VANWISE & PARTING WITH ANY MONEY OVER THE PHONE! At the end of April, my partner enquired about a new Ford Courier 2024 van advertised on eBay by Vanwise. He was informed he needed to pay a £500 holding fee in order to just view the van as it was in off-site storage which he reluctantly agreed as it was a lot of money. Little did he know until after he had paid this that their website advertised a £99 full refundable reservation fee. A few days later, he received a video of the van, but it had Irish number plates (CMZ 8045), strange as it was advertised as a brand new 2024 plate van?? The DVLA showed it as registered in Nov 2023, with logbook updated in April 2024?? Vanwise then sent him a proforma invoice for more than the advertised price. They advised the increase was the price if you didn't take their finance out, nothing stated this in the advert on eBay. He decided not to view the van on his return from our holiday and requested a refund due to these inconsistencies, he also asked why he was asked to pay £500 when their website stated £99 - he did not get an answer to that question. Vanwise refused to refund his money, citing various contradictory reasons, loss in value, transport costs and advised they had already transferred the logbook into his name without even his consent - what van dealer does that when a customer hasn't even been to look at a vehicle nor agreed to purchase it! Despite offering a reduced price which he declined, then offered a partial refund transferring the rest onto another van which he declined again (he wouldn't buy a pen from them now) as he had lost trust in them plus under the Consumer Regulations Act they are legally obliged to return his monies as this was all dealt with over the phone and not at their premises. They continued to advertise the van at the original price (although with correct year now) with 'drive away today' splashed all over it so what value to the van have you lost Vanwise?? They refuse to return all of his money even though they were trying to sell him a van that isn't what was as originally advertised. C'mon Vanwise own up to your mistake and do what you preach about your impeccable customer service on your website, you cannot be seen to pressure a customer into buying a van that isn't what you are advertising originally and therefore not what the customer is wanting! Their unethical practices contradict their Motor Ombudsman membership and Trading Standards and his is now taking legal action. Dealers should not be seen to get away with things like this. AVOID AVOID AVOID!

27 April 2024
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Reply from Vanwise

Dear Jools,

Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns.

We would like to address some inaccuracies in your public review concerning your partner's vehicle purchase.

1. Your partner initially committed to the purchase, and based on this commitment, we registered the vehicle in their name and address at their request. Subsequently, they changed their mind about the purchase, which we understand and respect.

2. Your partner led us to believe that he had spoken to DVLA, who had agreed to remove his details from the V5. Unfortunately, this change is not completed.

3. We offered your partner the opportunity to discuss this matter with our Team Manager, as your version of events differs from ours. And we remain open to finding a mutually acceptable resolution to this issue.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good and quick service

Good and quick service from Darren & Jakub.
Would definitely recommend this dealership.

2 March 2024
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Reply from Vanwise

Hello Ciaran,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and provide feedback. Your input is incredibly valuable to us.

Enjoy your new vehicle and drive safely!

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tia,Darren

Tia,Darren, infant,Jacob,absolutely fantastic, smooth easy transition, took me to train station in Epping on Saturday after dropping my van off,spent the weekend in London, picked me up again from Epping brought me back to Harlow drove my dfsk ec35 from Harlow back to Nottingham, absolutely fantastic, need to tell customers how heater works on these vans, as was freezing coming back, but have now worked it out thanks once again

26 February 2024
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Reply from Vanwise

Hello Barry,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and provide feedback. Your input is incredibly valuable to us, and we truly appreciate your time and willingness to share your experience.

Enjoy your new van and drive safely!

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vanwise was a pleasure to deal with

Vanwise was a pleasure to deal with. Darren and Kelly were just great. They organised everything on time, customer service was excellent. They even arranged to pick me up from the train station at short notice when I travelled to pick up my new van. Many thanks to you all at Vanwise. Steve Gillman.

9 February 2024
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Hello Stephen,

Thank you for choosing us, and thank you for your valuable feedback.

Enjoy your new van and we look forward to providing you with an even better experience next time.

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

Good experience
I was a bit nervous about buying an out of area car I had only seen on video... But Kelly and Irfan were helpful and car is everything I was hoping for. There were a couple of very minor grazes to the upholstery internally, but otherwise A1 condition. I did contact them on multiple occasions before confirming the sale with lots of questions which they were patient in answering. There was good follow-up communication to make sure I was happy with everything and rather embarrassingly, having made an overpayment in the balance transfer, they contacted me to point it out and arrange a refund - this did give me trust they were genuine and professional. It was a good price too. Thank you!

15 January 2024
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Reply from Vanwise

Hello Saffron,

Thank you for choosing us, and thank you for your valuable feedback.

Enjoy your new car and we look forward to providing you with an even better experience next time.

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i found everyone in the team super…

i found everyone in the team super professional and made buying the van very easy. thanks Tia and team.

21 January 2024
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Reply from Vanwise

Hello Alan,

Thank you for choosing us, and thank you for your valuable feedback. We look forward to serving you in the future and providing you with an even better experience.

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff were all excellent and my…

The staff were all excellent and my purchase of a v8 defender was smooth and hassle free

21 December 2023
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Hello Matt,

Thank you for choosing us, and thank you for your valuable feedback. We look forward to serving you in the future and providing you with an even better experience.

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality service

Quality service, Both Kelly and Darren made it it quick and easy and I really felt I was being looked after.

15 January 2024
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Hello Simon,

Thank you for choosing us, and thank you for your valuable feedback. We look forward to serving you in the future and providing you with an even better experience.

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Many thanks for such an amazing…

Many thanks for such an amazing service, we are very pleased. Jacob and Kelly was very kind, attentive and quick. He delivered a very thorough service.

13 January 2024
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Hello Christopher,

Thank you for choosing us, and thank you for your valuable feedback. We look forward to serving you in the future and providing you with an even better experience.

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with the service we received…

Very happy with the service we received by Vanwise Darren and Kelly were both very helpful and the van is fantastic

5 January 2024
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Hello Brian,

Thank you for choosing us, and thank you for your valuable feedback. We look forward to serving you in the future and providing you with an even better experience.

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent from start to finsh

Excellent from start to finsh. Darren and Kelly were professional and communication was brilliant.
Even collected me from the train station. Cannot fault the services of Vanwise.

14 December 2023
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Reply from Vanwise

Hello Mike,

Thank you for choosing us, and thank you for your valuable feedback. We look forward to serving you in the future and providing you with an even better experience.

Best Wishes,
Vanwise Team

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