FOW Winsford Reviews 

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4.3

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, making the buying process pleasant and pressure-free. The overall service and user experience are frequently described as easy, straightforward, and efficient, with many appreciating the fast turnaround times and well-organized approach. However, some customers also noted issues with vehicle preparation, including poor interior valeting and unexpected mechanical problems or incomplete checks shortly after purchase. Additionally, a few people experienced delays and disorganization during vehicle collection, or faced challenges with communication and responsiveness from after-sales support regarding reported issues.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Wide range of cars to choose from, no aggressive sales or hassle when looking around. Fair pricing for part exchange of my old car, even increasing the value after inspecting its condition. Fast and e... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We found just the car we wanted a red Citroen Picasso, and, even though FOW Winsford in fifty miniutes from home, it worked out perfectly. The price was good, the mileage was low, it had a good servic... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FOW Winsford have been excellent, I dealt with Justin James who was brilliant to work with. We didn't physically view the car as we are over 150 miles away, so had to rely on Justin's trust alongside... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Salesman Harry was excellent but let down by other departments. Petrol flap fell off a mile from FOW. Low pressure tyre warning displayed on collection. Remote tailgate opening not working althoug... See more


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  1. #44 of 55 best companies in Used car dealer
  2. #76 of 95 best companies in Car dealer
  3. #37 of 44 best companies in Motor vehicle dealer

Written by the company

FOW is the original, multi-award winning Car Supermarket with two fantastic locations in Winsford, Cheshire and Trafford, Manchester. We were born in 1959 and have perfected the UK's easiest and most enjoyable car shopping experience with a focus on fantastic customer care and great prices - values that stay true to this day. To keep things nice and easy we launched FOW Perks to help make your car buying experience a great one! What does this mean? You can reserve any vehicle FREE for up to 48 hours (you won't find this elsewhere), buy online or instore with an expert handover and home delivery available, request a personalised video from home, arrange a test and even part exchange or sell your old car to us. To support this further, our technicians will prepare your new car to the highest standard using industry leading technology and processes. Every vehicle receives a PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection), PSI (Pre Sales Inspection) alongside quality control, multipoint photography process and final sold checks to ensure all aspects of your vehicle match the FOW quality standard. Chat to our team today, we'll help answer those all important questions and help you drive away in the car of your dreams - this is FOW.

FOW - Fords of Winsford

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Reserve any car for FREE up to 24 hours
Peace of mind car shopping - reserve any car for FREE for up to 24 hours.
Enjoy an Award Winning Online Experience
Proud winners of the 2022 AM Awards - Online Consumer Experience of the Year.
FREE Transfers Between our 2 Locations
Enjoy the flexibility and freedom to view any vehicle at your leisure at the location nearest to you.
No Hidden Costs or Admin Fees
Simply the price you see is the price you pay.
Enjoy a Personalised Video of Your New Car
Our Product Specialists will showcase your new car in detail for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home.
Buy Online - Click & Collect - Home Delivery
At FOW, you're in control. Enjoy the UK's most enjoyable car shopping experience, online or in-store with home delivery or click & collect available.
Multipoint Inspection
Every vehicle is prepared to the highest standard with a multipoint inspection completed by our technicians before you drive away.
HPI Check
Our complimentary HPI check is performed on every vehicle for your peace of mind - included at no extra cost.
Finance to Match all Budgets
PCP or HP? Our product specialists will discuss your options and help secure your dream car at a budget to suit.
Over 60 Years of Trust
Enjoy a completely hassle free and enjoyable car shopping experience built on solid foundations over 60 years ago.
Part Exchange or Sell Your Old Car
Quickly and easily part exchange or sell your old car with FOW today.

Great Service Time and Time Again

Why promise when we simply deliver

Why promise when we simply deliver
At FOW you'll enjoy award winning service alongside our commitment to: HPI check every vehicle, perform a multipoint inspection before you take delivery, price check all our vehicles daily - no nonsense, just great prices, quality control and re-clean every vehicle, photograph and video every vehicle so you can enjoy peace of mind car shopping and the option to part exchange or sell your old car. Car shopping made easy at FOW.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service thank you

Excellent service and staff friendly Phoebe you are a star and thank you the only down side I would add is the valeting needs to be better as not perfect in any way, the sales people are brilliant though thank you again

25 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks for the awesome review, Helen! We're thrilled you enjoyed the service and found our staff friendly. Your feedback on the valeting is noted, and we'll work on it. We appreciate your support!

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good customer service

Rowan was very pleasant and friendly and helped the process to run smoothly

22 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks, Tinny! We're so glad you had a great experience. We appreciate your feedback!

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars says it all

5 stars says it all, good customer service and very helpful, Callum deserves a medal for his patience in dealing with a none tech customer, very grateful.

24 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with Callum. He really is a star! 😊

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchase of DA21 KUH

The staff were helpful, and the customer service was very good.

13 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks for the awesome feedback! We're glad you had a great experience with our team. Hope to see you again soon!

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy process from start to finish

Easy process from start to finish. Friendly staff and well prepared vehicle.

22 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks so much for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with our team and your vehicle. Come back anytime!

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb all round

Superb all round. Great car at a great price. We were looked after by Phebe and nothing was too much trouble, talked through the whole process and always asking if we were happy or had any questions.
Would highly recommend FOW and all the staff, especially Phebe who will look after you.

24 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks so much for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with Phebe and found the perfect car at a great price. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We got 100% professional service from…

We got 100% professional service from beginning to end.

21 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks for the awesome review! We're thrilled you had a great experience with our team. Come back anytime!

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just bought a new car through FOW

Just bought a new car through FOW. We got Liam Stedman appointed to us after we reserved a car to go and view. What a great lad. Not pushy at all in the slightest
We changed our mind twice and all he could do was smile and offered all the help we need . Thanks Liam

23 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks for the awesome review! So glad to hear Liam took great care of you. Enjoy your new car! 🚗✨

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another excellent and smooth car…

Another excellent and smooth car purchase, from walking in and enquiring about 2 cars to driving away with my purchase a few days later everything was perfect, thanks to Darrell for explaining all the different ways to purchase my car and the different additional services they provide, he explained everything truthfully and without any pressure, yes I would recommend using FOW

23 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks for the awesome review! So glad to hear you had a smooth experience and that Darrell was able to help you out. Enjoy your new ride! 🚗✨

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Dubious pre-sale mechanicals and MOT


I purchased an Audi A3 from FoW Trafford in June 2025, which had a fresh MOT (in June 2025) without any advisories. In addition, I found a piece of paper within the service history prior to purchase which stated that the 2 of the spark plugs were stuck in and couldn’t be replaced. I questioned this, and I was assured that the spark plugs had been changed following my request.
Fast forward 11 months, and only 3,600 miles since purchase, the car goes in for an MOT, and it fails. Funnily enough, the car failed for all of the advisories that had been identified in the 2024 MOT which included the following;

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

To make matters worse, the rear coil spring snapped clean in half when touched in front of my own eyes. Clearly, a new spring was not put on the car via FoW.

Clearly the issues identified in 2024 would have showed up in the 2025 MOT (but they didn’t), therefore, I’d question whether the company rectified any issues known to them, or simply turned a blind eye to the 2024 MOT issues to get the car through the 2025 MOT “with a clean bill of health”. In addition, following further inspection the same 2 spark plugs are stuck in the engine block and are clearly old which is affecting the running of the car. Overall, something clearly isn’t right with their pre-purchase inspections and MOT procedures, therefore, proceed with caution

23 June 2025
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologise for the issues you've experienced with your Audi A3. It’s concerning to hear about the MOT failure and the condition of the vehicle. We take such matters seriously and will investigate your concerns regarding our inspection and MOT processes. Your experience is important to us, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Received excellent professional service…

Received excellent professional service from Harry Hughes & Sienna Steele. Very thorough & informative.

19 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks for the awesome review! We're glad to hear you had a great experience with Harry and Sienna. Hope to see you again soon!

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We needed a replacement car at short…

We needed a replacement car at short notice and were impressed by the breadth of choice on offer. Our salesman, Diwood Asid, handled the whole transaction with ease and was an excellent representative of the company. Excellent.

23 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks for the awesome review! We're so glad Diwood could help you find the perfect replacement car. Enjoy your new ride!

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff and working environment.

Staff and working environment.

22 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks for the awesome feedback! We're glad you love our staff and the working vibe at FOW Winsford. Your support means a lot!

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Maya who delt with my purchase was…

Maya who delt with my purchase was wonderful. Plenty of knowledge. The only reason I haven't given 5 stars is when I went to view the car the battery was dead and the second key has been misplaced. They have however said they will locate the second key or replace it with new. If that is swift I may return and give the missing star.

22 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks for the great feedback, Matt! We’re glad to hear that you had a positive experience with our team. We're sorry about the battery issue and the second key mix-up, but we appreciate your understanding. We'll do our best to sort that out quickly so you can come back for that missing star!

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lucas was very helpful and explained…

Lucas was very helpful and explained everything thoroughly to me, I would definitely recommend him and Fords of Winsford in general to other customers.

17 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks for the awesome shoutout, Lucas! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and found our team helpful. We appreciate your recommendation!

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful staff.

Very helpful staff.

21 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks for the great review! We're glad you found our staff helpful. Hope to see you again soon!

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently purchased a Ford Galaxy from…

I recently purchased a Ford Galaxy from Fords of Winsford and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Lana looked after me throughout the entire process and her service was outstanding. She was friendly, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable about the car, answering every question clearly and honestly.

The viewing and test‑drive were relaxed with no pressure at all, and Lana made sure everything was explained properly — from the vehicle history to the paperwork and handover. The whole process felt smooth, professional, and well organised.

I drove away feeling confident in my purchase and genuinely impressed by the level of customer care. A big thank you to Lana and the team. I would happily recommend Fords of Winsford to anyone looking for a quality car and great service.

14 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks so much for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with Lana and the team. Enjoy your Ford Galaxy, and we appreciate the recommendation!

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great place to get your new car…

This was my 3rd car from FOW so I knew the experience would be good. I was taken through viewing and purchase by the professional and friendly Sienna. Good car knowledge and good explanation of purchase options available. Happy with p/ex valuation and a fast turnaround enabled collection in 3 days. A couple of minor issues that I'd forgotten to ask about were quickly sorted by the after sales team.
Overall an excellent experience.

15 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you had another great experience with Sienna and our team. Enjoy your new car, and we're always here if you need anything!

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Danny was very friendly

Danny was very friendly and patient, answering all my questions and explaining what was neccessary.

17 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks for the awesome review! We're so glad Danny was able to help you out. Hope to see you again soon!

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

Brilliant from start to finish. Had to buy the car from a distance. Felt very well looked after. Very straight forward so happy thanks so much.

20 June 2026
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Reply from FOW Winsford

Thanks so much for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you felt well looked after, even from a distance. Enjoy your new ride!

Many Thanks,
FOW Customer Service Team

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