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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Evaluating 620 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being exceptionally helpful, polite, and welcoming during vehicle purchases and test drives. People appreciate the clear communication and smooth processes, noting that options are explained thoroughly without anyone feeling rushed or pressured to make quick decisions. Some reviewers were not happy with the communication and support after purchasing vehicles. Consumers also mentioned experiencing long delays and difficulties when trying to get assistance or resolve technical issues with their cars. Others noted instances where appointments took a long time to schedule and service responses felt inadequate.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was a bit unsure at first about how things would go, but everything turned out to be really smooth. The team kept me updated throughout, which made the whole process much easier to follow. I app... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After a very stressful experience at another Nissan dealership (Glyn Hopkins in Milton Keynes), i ended up at Ancaster Eltham…and so glad I did. James was such a pleasure to do business with, not pus... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My 2026 Qashqai epower suffered a system failure on a Friday morning and was returned to Ancaster South Croydon later that day. On the following Monday I recieved and condition report (with video)... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been going back to Nissan in Eltham for several years for a lease car .James , has continued to go up and beyond to assist , answer any questions, takes the time to explain any queries in a kind... See more

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Company details

  1. Motor vehicle dealer
  2. also in
  3. Hyundai dealer
  4. Nissan dealer
  5. Renault dealer
  6. Skoda dealer
  7. Used car dealer

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Welcome to Ancaster Your trusted car dealer for 75 years. Discover the best car buying experience in South London, West London, Surrey & Kent At Ancaster, we take pride in being one of the largest and most reputable car dealerships in the region. With 14 sales locations and a trade parts warehouse, we represent seven leading brands, including Nissan, Hyundai, MG, Renault, Dacia, Genesis & Škoda. A legacy of quality and value Since our establishment in 1949, we have been committed to delivering exceptional service and providing top-quality vehicles to our valued customers. With 75 years of experience serving the local community, you can trust us to meet your automotive needs with utmost professionalism.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience with Ancaster Group

Great Experience with Ancaster Group

We recently bought our new car from Ancaster Group and had a fantastic experience. From the moment we walked in, the sales team was incredibly welcoming, making us feel right at home. The entire buying process was simple, transparent, and straightforward with zero hassle.

We received a satisfactory level of care at every stage—from the initial test drive right through to driving away in our new car. I would happily recommend Ancaster Group to anyone looking for their next vehicle!

28 September 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Paul, thank you for sharing your wonderful experience and leaving us a five star review. We are thrilled to hear that our sales team made you feel welcome and that the entire process was simple and hassle free. Your kind recommendation means a lot to us. We hope you enjoy your new car and we look forward to assisting you again in the future. Best regards, Ancaster Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Martin Rozario at Nissan Eltham was…

Martin Rozario at Nissan Eltham was brilliant, honest and helpful from start to finish. From the moment he called me to arrange an appointment, to the point he handed over the keys to me everything was smooth. He was explicitly clear when he explained the controls to me. I would give him 10 stars if I could. Well done Martin for your excellent customer service

30 September 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Kabba, thank you for your fantastic review and five star rating. We are thrilled to hear about your smooth and positive experience with Martin at Ancaster Nissan Eltham. Your kind words about his honesty, clarity and excellent customer service will surely make his day. We hope you enjoy your new car and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Customer Service

Got Hyundai Tucson serviced 31st July in Ancaster Chistlehurst. Was told I needed a new wheel arch trim and that someone from the service dept would call me to provide me with a quote for it and arrange a date for me to come in. 5 times I have called and spoken to someone and been told I'll be transferred to the relevant dept (servicing) who will resolve this. Yesterday I called (5th attempt) and complained. The lady still couldn't put me through as the service dept rang out. She said she would send an email to them as a matter of urgency and involve a manager. Still no reply. I bought the car from the Hyundai garage. Never have I seen such a lack of response or coordination from a company who I assume pride themselves in customer service. Just to repeat - 5 attempts since the 31st July and we're now at the 30th Sept. You couldn't make it up.

Mark McCormack

31 July 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Mark, thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback regarding your recent experience. So that we can look into this issue further, please contact our Customer Service Team on 0208 331 6470 or customerservice@ancaster.co.uk. Best regards, Ancaster Hyundai Chislehurst.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service from the manager

For my car service (BK74EFD) - shout to the manager on duty at Ancaster Eltham who went above and beyond to ensure that I had an exceptional customer experience, for what had started off not particularly well. I cannot praise him highly enough!

23 September 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Sharon, we are thrilled to hear about your exceptional customer experience at Ancaster Eltham. It is great to know that the manager on duty turned your visit around and went above and beyond to assist you. Thank you for your kind words and the five star rating.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Maurice and Samatha at Ancaster Croydon Hyundai gave great customer service, and Maurice especially was very helpful and kept in touch when there was a slight delay with my annual car service. My advice is to book early as they are very busy, as with all dealerships.

23 September 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Martin, thank you for your fantastic review and five star rating. We are thrilled to hear that Maurice and Samantha provided you with great customer service and kept you informed during your car service. Your advice about booking early is much appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you back to Ancaster Hyundai Croydon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Every cloud has a silver lining….

After a very stressful experience at another Nissan dealership (Glyn Hopkins in Milton Keynes), i ended up at Ancaster Eltham…and so glad I did. James was such a pleasure to do business with, not pushy and really helpful. He even came to our house to pick up some paperwork for my part exchange, to save us another journey to the dealership. I would have no hesitation in recommending James and the Eltham branch.

10 August 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Tracey, we are delighted to hear about your positive experience at Ancaster Eltham. James will be so pleased to know his helpful and considerate approach made a difference during what sounds like a challenging time. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a pre-registered i20 tech line

Bought a pre-registered i20 tech line. All completed within 2 days. Traded in my i10 for very competitive price. Very happy with the car , the customer service from all the staff at Ancaster Chistlehurst.

26 August 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Gary, thank you for your wonderful review and five star rating. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a smooth and efficient experience purchasing your pre-registered i20 Tech Line. It is great to know you were happy with the trade-in price for your i10 and the customer service from our team at Ancaster Hyundai Chislehurst. We hope you enjoy your new car and look forward to assisting you again in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor service

I bought my car from Ancaster and, when the battery needed replacing, the radio, satnav and rear camera stopped working and needed a code. Ancaster were most unhelpful. I no longer live near Bromley but they said I had to come to them so they could look up the code. I ended up making two journeys and they then said the radio was broken, which would have cost a lot to replace including connections to rear camera. I then called Nissan direct and they gave me the code, and the radio works fine.

1 September 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Anne, we are sorry to hear about your recent experience. It is disappointing to know that you found our team unhelpful and had to make multiple journeys to resolve the issue. Thank you for sharing your feedback, as it helps us understand where we can improve. We are glad that you were able to resolve the problem with Nissan directly, but we apologise for any inconvenience caused. If there is anything further we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to let us know. Kind regards, Ancaster MG Bromley.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I put my Nissan in for a recall at…

I put my Nissan in for a recall at Bromley but have not had any paperwork to show the recall has been fixed despite two requests.

17 September 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Mr Whyte, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding your recent visit. So we can look into this further for you please contact our Customer Service Team on 0208 331 6470 or customerservice@ancaster.co.uk. Best regards, Ancaster MG Bromley.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb Service by staff ASH (chislehurst)

I received immaculate service from Staff "ASH" at Ancaster Hyundai Chislehurst Branch. She was phenomenal throughout the whole experience and kept me updated on every detail regarding my car.

ASH was extremely helpful, supportive, and professional, and her customer service was truly impressive. I am sure the rest of the team at Ancaster Hyundai Chislehurst Branch provides the same excellent level of service to Hyundai customers.

I would highly recommend that new employees receive training under ASH’s guidance and learn from her excellent approach to customer service.

Excellent and impressive service, Ash thank you for all your help and support!

Thanks,
Aamir Hussain

27 August 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Aamir, thank you for your glowing review and the five star rating. We are thrilled to hear about the exceptional service you received from Ash at Ancaster Hyundai Chislehurst. Your kind words about her professionalism, support and dedication mean a lot to us and we will be sure to share your feedback with her and the rest of the team. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best regards, Ancaster Hyundai Chislehurst.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kerri was so nice as soon as I walked…

Kerri was so nice as soon as I walked in for my appointment, I had some hot chocolate whilst i waited, it didn’t take long at all, overall it was a good experience from omoda welling.

18 September 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Jeremiah, we are thrilled to hear about your positive experience at Ancaster Group. It is great to know that Kerri made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed a hot chocolate during your visit. Thank you for your kind words and the five star rating. We hope to see you again soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Promises vs Reality

Very good at selling the vehicle and the service plan but once the latter finished and vehicle had problems, they simply don't want to know; despite vehicle being in Warranty. Their assurances and promises just haven't materialised.

17 July 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent experience. If you would like us to look into this further please contact our Customer Service Team on 0208 331 6470 or customerservice@ancaster.co.uk. Best regards, Ancaster Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All good at this garage

9 September 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Richard, we are pleased to hear you had a positive experience at Ancaster Group. Your feedback is much appreciated and thank you for leaving us a five star review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fab drivers!

This is not a comment about the Service, but a comment about the driver of one of your vans in Ealing this morning. I can’t honestly praise him enough. I was approaching a level crossing opposite Lammas Park and he pulled up in plenty of time and gave me all the time I needed to cross the road. It’s so unusual these days! Well done to your driver - he was on Northfield Avenue at 11:26am on 11 Sep, van reg ending JZE

11 September 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Holly, thank you for sharing your thoughtful review and for awarding us five stars. We are thrilled to hear about the exceptional courtesy demonstrated by our driver in Ealing. Your kind words reflect the professionalism we strive for, even beyond our service centres. We will ensure your praise is passed on to the driver. Best regards, Ancaster Group

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a wonderful experience and great car

I had a wonderful experience and all the staff here are lovely. Especially Jurie who helped me find my car and also with all the processes involved in the purchase of it .everything was stress free and he even went above and beyond to come and drop the car to my home.I am a little late writing the review as I bought my car in June .But good service stays with you and I will always remember his kindness. And the car i bought is also great!! Thank you

22 June 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Melita, thank you for your fantastic review and five-star rating. We're thrilled to hear that Jurie made your car-buying experience stress-free and memorable by going the extra mile to deliver your car to your home. It's wonderful to know you're enjoying your car and that the service left such a lasting impression. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Best regards, Ancaster Group

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad customer services

Very bad customer services, they were not helpfull .they were racieved Very poor customer service. The staff were not helpful and I found their attitude extremely rude and disrespectful. I also felt that I was treated unfairly and that there was a racial element to the way I was treated. Very disappointing experience.

4 September 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Zeeshan, we are deeply sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at our dealership. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, as it helps us improve our services. We encourage you to contact us directly so we can address your concerns further. Kind regards, Ancaster Group

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jessica Was absolutely amazing she…

Jessica Was absolutely amazing she helped up throughout the process
She is a great asset to this company
Despite we had a couple of issues with Ancaster she was kind enough to look after us and sort everything out
Shout out to her
Thanks Jess
Turpin xx

1 September 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Denis, we are thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Jessica. She will be so pleased to know how much you appreciated her support and dedication in resolving the issues you encountered. Thank you for your glowing review and the five-star rating. Best Regards, Ancaster Group

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ANCASTER HEATHROW

A few days ago, I left a plain-spoken review of my customer experience at Ancaster Heathrow located at the Clockhouse Roundabout, on Staines Road in Feltham. I had visited the branch as I had a MOT scheduled. The comment was sent thru the automated email link I had received directly from Ancaster. This was done late evening on Thursday. On Friday a.m., the following day, I received three phone calls where the number was withheld (07:59, 08:00, 08:16). As my mobile phone does not accept private calls, the Ancaster manager at the Heathrow showroom had no alternative but to call me from the Ancaster dealership office. This call took place at 08:17 and lasted approximately 35 minutes, and 48 seconds. During this extremely uncomfortable and unreasonably timed phone call, the Ancaster manager berated me for submitting an undesirable review. Moreover, he gaslit me on the atrocious experience I had received on the day of the MOT. Instead of resolving the issue, the franchise manager argued with me for not speaking to him before I sent my reply. After 18+ years of being a loyal customer and brand advocate, he also said in no uncertain terms, in the future, I should go elsewhere. This confrontational phone conversation was an egregious breach of professional boundaries, customer service standards, and data privacy (UK GDPR). As my confidential client data was misused to initiate a retaliatory personal grievance call, I called Ancaster Heathrow back during standard business hours and cancelled my service agreement plan. Feedback surveys should be used to improve service, not to make customers feel targeted or distressed.

28 August 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi Anon, we are sorry to hear about your distressing experience at our dealership. Thank you for sharing your experience, as it is vital for us to address such matters and improve our processes. We take customer feedback very seriously and will review your comments thoroughly to ensure appropriate actions are taken. Please accept our sincerest apologies and if you wish to discuss this further, do not hesitate to reach out. Best Regards, Ancaster Nissan Heathrow

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After a test drive and agreeing a price…

After a test drive and agreeing a price
Manager overruled deal and sold to someone else who was in showroom
Dreadful behaviour my daughter was devastated will go elsewhere

28 August 2026
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Reply from Ancaster Group

Hi John, we are truly sorry to hear about your experience. It is disappointing to learn that your visit did not meet expectations and we sincerely apologise for any distress caused to your daughter. Thank you for sharing your feedback, as it helps us review and improve our processes. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly. Kind regards, Ancaster Group

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