Brayleys Cars - Brayley Hyundai St Albans Reviews 

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Lyon Way, AL4 0LQ St Albans, GB

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing friendly warm welcome wen you walk through the door. Professional an very knowledgeable in every department of this car dealership.service is amazing. Customer Service Team brilliant. Booking... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service very friendly and helpful they helped me from choosing the right car to handing over the key It was lovely to visit a place that is soo welcoming and to be treated soo well I am... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Car goes in for mot and service and 2 days later turn fan on to demist windscreen and it's making a racket phone to get it looked at and given a date 3 months away it was perfectly fine before. The se... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service from Frank R ⭐️from looking at a new car, test drive and right through to purchase and collection. No pressure, knowledgeable, responsive to queries and went the extra mile on sort... See more

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  1. Car dealer
  2. also in
  3. Used car dealer
  4. Used Vehicle Parts Shop
  5. Vehicle repair shop

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Here at Brayleys, we want to ensure your experience with us is enjoyable and hassle-free. Whether you’re browsing our website, chatting to us by phone, or visiting our dealership, it’s our aim to provide you with all the information you need, give impartial advice, and help you secure the right vehicle for you. We’re also here to support you throughout ownership, with servicing and maintenance so you can enjoy a smooth ride mile after mile. Our Managing Director, Paul Brayley, started work as an apprentice automobile technician at the age of 16. He progressed through the ranks, gaining experience at all levels over his 44-year career, and founded Brayleys in 2003. Needless to say, Paul knows the automotive industry inside out, and it’s his dynamic energy and no-compromise approach to customer focus that has enabled Brayleys to expand from its humble beginnings to the successful business of today. Paul strongly believes in bringing family values to the workplace, and Brayleys offers a friendly, caring, responsible and respectful service to all customers, enabling them to trust us with their motoring needs time and again. We are members of the Automotive 30% Club, leading change in diversity, representation and gender balance across the UK automotive retail sector and we are an equal opportunities employer. Our businesses now represent five of the world’s best known automotive brands: Dacia, Honda, Kia, Mazda and Renault. With dealerships across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey, North London, Essex and Oxfordshire, we are well-placed to meet a diverse range of motoring requirements, from new and used car sales to Motability services and aftercare. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our dealerships, where our friendly staff are waiting to assist.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nabz provided outstanding customer…

Nabz provided outstanding customer service from start to finish. As I’m currently looking to buy a new car, I really appreciated the kindness, patience, and professionalism shown throughout the process. Nothing was too much trouble, all of my questions were answered honestly, and I felt genuinely valued rather than pressured into making a decision. It’s rare to come across such friendly and attentive service, and the positive experience had made my car search so much easier. I would highly recommend Nabz to anyone looking for exceptional customer care.

5 June 2026
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Hi Jasmine, Thank you for your review. We are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. Have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased recently and was incredibly…

Purchased recently and was incredibly impressed with the service, second to none, John Loizou was super helpful, he went above and beyond, very pleased

8 June 2026
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Hi George, Thank you for your positive review. We really appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you back into the dealership on your next visit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great sales experiance and made to feel…

Great sales experiance and made to feel valued , my salesman Frank Rios was exceptional , knowledgable, calm and made it a pleasure to deal with .

20 June 2026
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Hi Diane, Thank you for your review, we are very happy to hear of your positive experience! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything else we can do for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service from India

Brilliant service from India, nothing was too much hassle and went above and beyond. Made the experience seamless.

16 June 2026
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Hi Alice, Thank you for your review, we are very happy to hear of your positive experience! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything else we can do for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional and knowledgeable

Very professional and knowledgeable, would recommend this team and the cars sell themselves!!

29 June 2026
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Hi Neil, Thank you for your review, we are very happy to hear of your positive experience! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything else we can do for you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Totally unhelpful and rude

Totally unhelpful and rude, phoned as my daughter had managed to lose her locking wheel nut and was told the only way they could help is if we brought the car to them, as I pointed out the tyre had split and was not drivable there response was basically tough what do you expect us to do about it, so when I suggested I get the car onto a transporter to them im told no don't bother without booking it in as there was not much space. I know today has been hottest day this year and everyone is a little frazzled but this guys whole demeanour was one of im going to call you sir but make your life as difficult as possible. I own and drive a Hyundai as does my daughter will never buy from this place again. Its strange isn't it when you want to buy a car the fall over backwards but when there is a problem you just become a pain

23 June 2026
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Reply from Brayleys Cars - Brayley Hyundai St Albans

Hi Chris,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

I am very sorry to read about your experience and particularly concerned by your comments regarding the manner in which you felt you were spoken to. Regardless of the circumstances, we should always strive to be helpful, professional and empathetic, especially when a customer is dealing with an unexpected issue that has left their vehicle undriveable.

Whilst there may have been practical challenges in accommodating the vehicle at short notice due to workshop capacity and site constraints, I would certainly expect us to explain this clearly and respectfully whilst exploring any options available to assist. From your description, it is clear that we did not leave you with that impression, and for that I apologise.

Unfortunately, I have been unable to identify your details from the review alone, but I would very much appreciate the opportunity to understand exactly what happened and investigate the matter further.

If you would be willing to contact me directly, please email me at stuart.kazwini@brayleys.co.uk or call me on 01727 837373. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience personally and see whether there is anything further we can do to help.

Kind regards,
Stuart Kazwini
Head of Business
Brayleys Hyundai St Albans

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Por help line and appointment availability

I had a warranty claim and the help line gave me an appointment 3 months in the future. Outside the warranty period. Same for other Brayleys. When I walked into the service centre they were much more helpful and fitted me in within 10 days and were pleasant to deal with. Its bad enough to have a warranty issue, but poor service on top will make me think twice before buying Hyundai again. This had also happened approx a year ago, so its not a one off. Also you need to sort out customer parking. Its hairy squeezing round all the parked cars.

2 June 2026
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Thank you for your feedback.
I'm sorry to hear about your experience when initially trying to arrange an appointment for your warranty concern. I completely understand how frustrating it must have been to be offered an appointment several months away, particularly when dealing with a fault on a vehicle that was still within its warranty period.
That said, I'm pleased to hear that when you spoke directly with our Service Team, they were able to assist, bring your appointment forward and provide a more positive experience. It's encouraging to hear that the team were helpful and pleasant to deal with, although I appreciate this does not undo the frustration caused by the initial booking process.
Please be assured that warranty eligibility is determined by when a concern is reported, rather than the date of the appointment itself, so customers are not disadvantaged simply because workshop availability is limited. However, I fully accept that long lead times are far from ideal, and we continue to work hard to improve capacity and reduce waiting times.
I'm also sorry to hear your comments regarding parking. We recognise that the site can become congested at busy times and have introduced a parking attendant to help customers navigate the site safely and efficiently, but I appreciate that this doesn't completely remove the challenges posed by a busy dealership.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback. It is appreciated and helps us identify areas where we can continue to improve.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Had my second year service

Had my second year service.
New premises very difficult to find.
Was told couldn’t wait on premises but was not offered a loan car or pick up & delivery. Only found out this service was offered the day before! Car has been returned with a warning light on which I now have to deal with
Car was not cleaned at all! Very disappointing service. Wasn’t too happy when I bought the car two years ago- never got a courtesy call/email asking how I was finding my new car. In fact no after sales at all in 2 years apart from service call. Will be looking to change the car but will not use this dealership

15 June 2026
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Reply from Brayleys Cars - Brayley Hyundai St Albans

Thank you for your feedback, and please accept my sincere apologies for the disappointment you've described.
I'm particularly concerned to hear that your vehicle was returned with a warning light illuminated. Regardless of any other aspects of your visit, this is clearly not the standard we would expect, and I would encourage you to contact us directly so that we can investigate and resolve this for you as quickly as possible.
I'm also sorry that you found our new premises difficult to locate and that you were not made fully aware of the transport options available to you. We do offer collection and delivery, as well as courtesy vehicles subject to availability, and it is disappointing to hear that these options were not clearly communicated when your appointment was arranged.
I appreciate your comments regarding vehicle cleaning. Whilst we have taken the decision to discontinue our complimentary wash and vacuum service as part of a wider environmental initiative to reduce water, chemical and energy consumption, I recognise that this represents a change from what many customers have enjoyed previously and understand your disappointment.
I'm equally sorry to hear your comments regarding your original purchase experience and the lack of follow-up communication thereafter. We always want our customers to feel valued throughout their ownership journey, not just at the point of sale, and it is disappointing to learn that this has not been your experience.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Whilst I understand your frustration, I would welcome the opportunity to address the warning light concern and discuss your experience further.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Car picked up and dropped off on time

Car picked up and dropped off on time , staff friendly and courteous.

20 May 2026
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Hi Pete, Thank you for your positive review. We really appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you back into the dealership on your next visit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient, customer friendly service.

Very efficient and straightforward booking and online check in. Useful reminder sent. Polite, friendly, professional staff. Pleasant environment with useful
vehicle progress display. Pricing seemed reasonable.

18 May 2026
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Hi John, Thank you for your review, we are very happy to hear of your positive experience! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything else we can do for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Frank was excellent when I ordered a…

Frank was excellent when I ordered a new car. All the paperwork was completed and any help I needed given the purchase and trading was smooth and without hitches. Very good service. Would recommend this showroom

14 May 2026
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Hi Anne, Thank you for your review. We are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. Have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly staff

Friendly staff, clean and comfortable waiting area and fast and efficient servicing.

13 May 2026
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We are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service, good knowledge of the product and kept me updated on time scales and what I need to do. Handover was smooth and would recommend Brayleys St Albans

8 May 2026
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Hi Dave, Thank you for your review. We are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. Have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything worked well

Everything worked well, I left the car for service at 08:00 and it was completed by 12:00.

6 May 2026
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Thank you for your positive review. We really appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you back into the dealership on your next visit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Did not have to wait long 1hour

Did not have to wait long 1hour

1 May 2026
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Hi Keith, Thank you for your positive review. We really appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you back into the dealership on your next visit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

VERY EFFECIENT SERVICE

VERY EFFECIENT SERVICE
VERY FRIENDLY SERVICE
GREAT TEXT MESSAGE WITH LINKS TO PROGRESS AND UPDATES ETC

30 April 2026
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Hi Steve, Thank you for your positive review. We really appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you back into the dealership on your next visit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to Joe and his team for the…

Thanks to Joe and his team for the excellent service. The problem was remedied within a couple of hours and fully explained to me. Thankyou for being so polite and cheerful

29 April 2026
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We are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Take care!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent salesman Lewis Hughes

Excellent salesman Lewis Hughes , very helpful, nothing was too much trouble

25 April 2026
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Hi Andy, We are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very impressed with Brayley

We have been very impressed with the our experience at Brayley. All the staff we have dealt with have been friendly and very helpful and we are enjoying our new car.

24 April 2026
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Hi Susan, Thank you for your review. We are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. Have a great day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My service and MOT

The staff are friendly, efficient and professional.
Work is carried out explained and progress communicated

15 April 2026
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Reply from Brayleys Cars - Brayley Hyundai St Albans

Hi Sandra, Thank you for your review, we are very happy to hear of your positive experience! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything else we can do for you.

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