Hippo Motor Group Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Considering 762 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the staff are exceptionally helpful, polite, and knowledgeable, making the entire car buying process completely stress-free and very easy from start to finish. People truly appreciate the smooth service and dedicated representatives who answer all questions promptly without ever using high-pressure sales tactics during the visit. However, some customers also noted frustrating issues with after-sales support and unexpected vehicle problems discovered shortly after purchase. A few reviewers experienced significant difficulties when trying to contact management to resolve complaints regarding missing items or necessary repairs.

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Staff

Consumers find staff to be exceptionally helpful, professional, and welcoming during purchases and handovers.... See more

Service

Users describe positive interactions with service, highlighting a smooth, straightforward buying experience... See more

Customer service

Reviewers express mixed feelings regarding customer service, highlighting both exceptional initial... See more

Product

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

First car buying experience with Hippo, overall is has been a very easy process. Thomas did bend over backwards for us in finding the right car at the right price. Had a location change to collect the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience. Many thanks to Callum at the Blackburn branch. Found finance for us when we had been struggling. Very helpful, knowledgeable , patient, and friendly. Very easy to use website.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hippo Motorgroup were fantastic. I'm very happy with my new car. Mark W was great as a Fleet Account Manager. He responded to calls and emails promptly and made the process easy and enjoyable.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great service no pressure sell and very helpful Young French fellow who did everything very well We picked the Range Rover up next day too thanks to Josh who helped with old man’s inability to typ... See more

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Company details

  1. Car dealer
  2. Finance broker
  3. Leasing service
  4. Motor vehicle dealer
  5. Used car dealer

About Hippo Motor Group

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Welcome to Hippo Motor Group

Hippo Motor Group is one of the UK’s leading automotive specialists, helping customers find, finance, lease and drive away in the perfect vehicle.

As a family-owned business with more than 60 years of experience in the motor trade, we’ve built our reputation on delivering expert advice, great value and a hassle-free experience from start to finish.

Whether you’re looking for:

  • Personal car leasing
  • Business car leasing
  • Vehicle finance
  • New and used cars
  • Vans
  • Prestige vehicles

Our award-winning team is here to help every step of the way.

From first enquiry to vehicle handover and aftercare support, we aim to make the whole process simple, transparent and enjoyable. Every vehicle prepared by Hippo goes through rigorous quality checks at our state-of-the-art preparation centre, giving customers confidence in their next vehicle.

We’re proud to support thousands of motorists across the UK with access to a wide choice of vehicles, nationwide delivery, dedicated account managers and flexible finance solutions.

If you’ve experienced Hippo Motor Group, we’d love to hear your feedback. Your review helps us continue improving and helps future customers choose a company they can trust.

The perfect vehicle. The right deal. The Hippo experience.


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Would not recommend.

What started out as a good experience has now turned out to be not so great. The initial sales process was great, but then the contact from them slowed, I had to contact them to ask about delivery dates, which took over a week to be confirmed. When the car finally arrived, the first thing I noticed was that all the windows were open?? This seemed strange, 3 days in, I now think this was due to the smell of dampness when the windows are closed! The delivery guy asked if I was aware there was only one key, which I wasn’t. He advised I call the sales man , which I did and was told they would look into this for me. Just had a call from another person this morning, to say that this is standard procedure and I should have been informed of this…… took 3 days to come back with this answer? Upon delivery, I asked for the V5 documents, I was told that they would be sent to me directly from DVLA as the car had been taxed in my name, I was shown a screen on the guys phone showing the tax and MOT status, both valid till August 2027. Happy days, I thought. My husband had a look on the DVLA site that evening and the car still showed as being taxed. I drove to my work the next morning and at lunchtime, my husband called me to say he had checked again, and the car no longer had valid tax, I logged in and he was correct. Called Hippo to be told that the delivery guy was wrong and should not have told me the vehicle was taxed! But he did, he also showed both myself and my husband the ‘proof’ and if not, then where was the V5? I drove an untaxed vehicle because of this and, if not for my husband checking, would have continued to do so for the next year, or until I was stopped and charged, completely unacceptable. I’m sorry I have became involved with this company, and more than a little concerned for the next 4 years. I can only hope that the car holds up, as based on my experience with Hippo so far, I doubt very much that they would be helpful in any way if things were to go wrong. A very worrying and expensive lesson learned.

Happy to inform that the issue regarding the spare key has been quickly and satisfactorily resolved, I’ve updated my star rating accordingly.

12 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Maria,

I’m sorry for the inconvenience caused, but I’m glad I’ve been able to resolve the issues you raised.

Should you need any further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you,


Katie – Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely experience

Lovely experience, amazing customer service, Josh was especially great, very Friendly and made everything easy and smooth going.

12 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Sam,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had such a positive experience and that Josh was friendly and made everything feel easy and straightforward. We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Josh Graham was amazing with everything…

Josh Graham was amazing with everything to do with the car explaining everything to make it easy to understand 5 star service

12 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Neil,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re delighted to hear Josh Graham provided 5-star service and took the time to explain everything clearly, making the process easy to understand. We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time using Hippo and I was very…

First time using Hippo and I was very happy with the customer service that was given by Josh

12 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Andrew,

Thank you for your great feedback. We’re delighted to hear you were so happy with the customer service Josh provided, especially on your first experience with Hippo. We really appreciate your support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The sales rep (Matthew Knowles) was great!

The sales rep (Matthew Knowles) was extremely professional, helpful and well detailed. He made the whole process seamless.

Great job guys!

10 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi,

Thank you for your great feedback. We’re delighted to hear Matthew Knowles was professional, helpful and thorough, making the whole process seamless. We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Liam was very helpful ,jacks a liar

Liam was very helpful ,jacks a liar

10 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Lewis,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear Liam was helpful throughout your experience. We appreciate you taking the time to share your comments.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hippo Leasinh could not be more helpful…

Hippo Leasinh could not be more helpful when I purchased my new car. So happy with vehicle its immacculate thank you Hippo Leading for everything.

2 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Tina,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re delighted to hear you found Hippo Leasing so helpful and that you’re so happy with your new car. It’s wonderful to know the vehicle arrived in immaculate condition. We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible First Experience with Hippo

Just bought a new car and had the pleasure of working with Corrie and Matt, two absolute gents and couldn’t have made the process more smoother for us. I recently moved back to the UK from living abroad for the last 7 years and was in desperate need of a new car and Corrie showed me some good options, zero pressure on a decision and just clear and helpful throughout. On the day of purchase I dealt with Matt, who made that whole process just as seamless! I’ll definitely going back for car number 2.

6 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Alessandro,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re delighted to hear Corrie and Matt made the whole process so smooth, clear and pressure-free. It’s great to know you’re so happy with your experience and would choose Hippo again for your next car. We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really helpful service throughout

Really helpful service throughout, Haseeb and Liam have both provided excellent customer service and done everything they could to help us and get our new car as quick as possible. Thank you.

5 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Bethany,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re delighted to hear Haseeb and Liam provided such helpful and excellent customer service, and did everything they could to get your new car to you as quickly as possible. We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lewis and Matt were extremely helpful

Lewis and Matt were extremely helpful, first time considering a lease and they gave me all the peace of mind possible, reassured me all the way and answered every single query I had along the way. Absolutely brilliant service, highly recommended. Couldn’t be happier

5 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Nilton,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re delighted to hear Lewis and Matt made your first leasing experience so easy and reassuring, taking the time to answer all your questions. It’s great to know you received such brilliant service. We really appreciate your recommendation and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very knowledgeable and friendly

Josh was very knowledgeable and friendly, would certainly recommend.

5 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear Josh was so knowledgeable and friendly. We really appreciate your recommendation and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and welcoming

Very friendly and welcoming. Explained everything throughout the process and was very helpful. Thank you Josh

5 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Marta,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re delighted to hear Josh was so friendly and welcoming, and took the time to explain everything clearly throughout the process. We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo



Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Matthew and Michael have been very…

Matthew and Michael have been very helpful and very professional with me!!!! Lovely car!!! Thanks highly recommended it!!!

4 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Miriam,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re delighted to hear Matthew and Michael were so helpful and professional, and that you’re happy with your new car. We really appreciate your recommendation and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience Tristan was very…

Great experience Tristan was very helpful

4 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Joanne,

Thank you for your great feedback. We’re delighted to hear Tristan was so helpful and made your experience a positive one. We really appreciate your support.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

outstanding service

outstanding service, Josh helped from start to finish.

4 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Chris,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re delighted to hear Josh provided outstanding service and supported you from start to finish. We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff were very polite and professional…

Staff were very polite and professional on arrival, felt very welcomed. Customer service was great, very efficient and friendly. This is my second finance vehicle with Hippo and will continue to use them as they overall are brilliant. Great service.

4 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Channelle,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re delighted to hear you received such polite, professional and friendly service. It’s wonderful to know you’ve chosen Hippo for a second finance vehicle and would continue to recommend us. We really appreciate your continued support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Glad I chose Hippo

Catalina has been a star the entire process, never pushy on anything and so helpful in finding me my car. Liam was also great at the end of the process with the handover making it extremely easy. Very glad I chose to go through Hippo!

3 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Megan,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re delighted to hear Catalina was so helpful and made the process feel easy and pressure-free, and that Liam provided such a smooth handover. We really appreciate your kind words and support, and we’re glad you chose Hippo!

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent vehicle delivery by David

Excellent vehicle delivery by David i had a great experience with my car delivery today. David L was professional, polite, and made the whole handover process quick and easy. I am thrilled with my new car. Thank you for the fantastic service!

3 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Paul,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re delighted to hear David provided such a professional, polite and efficient delivery experience. It’s great to know he made the handover quick and easy and that you’re thrilled with your new car. We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Warranty error on my part……

After making a mistake on claiming on my used car warranty which the warranty company would not accept I asked the dealership for help in recovering some of my costs which they did and I am grateful for that,very responsive to the issue I couldn’t have asked for more.

3 September 2026
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Reply from Hippo Motor Group

Hi Eddie,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear our team were responsive and able to help recover some of your costs. We really appreciate your kind words and support.

Team Hippo

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