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4.8

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Looking at 275 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, professionalism, and extensive knowledge, making interactions pleasant and informative. The service provided is frequently described as smooth, stress-free, and efficient, ensuring a positive journey from initial contact to vehicle collection. Many people also appreciate the excellent aftercare and the quality of the vehicles, often noting the detailed explanations and personalized attention received. However, some customers also noted dissatisfaction with the complimentary car wash service, reporting that vehicles were not cleaned properly or were even left dirty after collection.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I collected my Motability car yesterday and was helped enormously by Samuel Ryan-Holmes. I was shown how everything worked in great detail although with technology as it is, I am sure I have already f... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff are all pleasant and make you feel relaxed and all your queries are answered professionally. A big shout out to Alex Reid at Lowestoft who is the Motability advisor, who made us feel relaxed... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having had such a good experience when we got our last car, we had no hesitation in returning for our new one. Matthew Naylor was friendly and helpful as always and made us feel at home. He kept us in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five stars for everything, outstanding personal service from Ryan Goldsmith, he is a really genuine person and not like a typical dealer and we saw a lot in our car hunt. It helps obviously when you... See more

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Company details

  1. Car Dealer
  2. Auto Parts Store
  3. Auto Repair Shop
  4. Car Leasing Service
  5. Car Rental Agency

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Our friendly, local business represents the Ford, Kia, Peugeot, Citroen, OMODA, JAECOO, Chery and Geely franchises for sales, servicing and parts. Our dealerships are located in Ipswich, Lowestoft, Woodbridge. Motoring since 1888, and with customer satisfaction at our core.

Longevity & Customer Service

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Customer satisfaction is at the heart of our business
John Grose has been motoring since 1888. The key to our longevity is genuine customer satisfaction and we are proud to have won numerous awards for customer service, including the Ford Chairman's award - more times than any other dealer in England.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Choose Oscar at Ipswich - avoid Terry like the plague

Oscar was very friendly, efficient and helpful. Great salesman and took over from a guy called Terry who was extremely abrupt and rude in communication. He accused me of lying and pushed to make his sale despite me letting him know I no longer wished to communicate with him.

Thanks Oscar for saving the day! You were brilliant.

9 April 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We’re delighted to hear that Oscar looked after you so well and provided the level of service we always aim to deliver. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind comments to him. We’re sorry to hear that another part of your experience didn’t quite meet expectations. All feedback like this is taken on board and helps us improve how we work as a team moving forward. Thank you again for your comments, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the first time I have used John…

This is the first time I have used John Grose for getting a new motability car and found the service was very good. The salesperson Luca, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and made sure I was comfortable with my new car. Great service all round, I would highly recommend.

19 February 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for your recent 5-star review. We strive for 100% satisfaction, and it is great to see you had such a positive experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having just bought a new Puma Gen e

Having just bought a new Puma Gen e , lam over the moon with it, great car. Salesman at the dealership went above and beyond to make the purchase as easy as possible. Took delivery on the 1st March, salesman has phoned me 2/3 times to make sure everything is okay. Would recommend John Grose

1 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for your recent 5-star review. We are very happy to hear that you got exactly what you wanted out of your experience with us and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John Grose Ipswich - Geely EX5 Purchase.

We recently purchased the Geely EX5 and were thoroughly impressed - not only with the car itself, but also with the exceptional purchasing experience provided by Ryan Goldsmith and his team. The entire process, from test drive to finalizing specs and pricing, was incredibly straightforward. Ryan kept us informed every step of the way, including regular updates on the estimated delivery date. Thanks to Ryan for making the experience so smooth and enjoyable - highly recommended!😊

26 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did, and for rewarding us with 5-stars! We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation and hope to be of assistance to you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kevin and Ryan were amazing throughout…

Kevin and Ryan were amazing throughout my experience. No sales pressure and provided numerous quotes and I kept going back and changing things. They explained the whole process and in the end how could I not buy from them! They were great!!! Kevin personally handed over the keys and gave me the latest update of the features of the vehicle. I will be going back when I switch my car again. 5 star service and the car speaks for itself!! Go and test drive one!!

3 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for your kind words and 5-star rating. It makes us happy to know that providing our customers with the best service we can offer was reflected in your experience and we have happily passed your kind comments to Ryan and Kevin at Geely. If you ever need anything else from us, please do get in touch. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience from start to…

Excellent experience from start to finish with Ford John Grose. Bought a PHEV Kuga in March 2026.
James Honeywood was our main point of contact. He was very efficient and easy to deal with. Communication skills were top notch. Would recommended and will certainly use again in the future.

1 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did, and for rewarding us with 5-stars! We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation and hope to be of assistance to you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The complexities of purchase and the…

The complexities of purchase and the Motability Scheme were smoothly navigated by Charles Goodwin at Grose Ipswich. A patient and considerate individual.

15 February 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for sharing your 5-star review with us. We are very happy Charles could provide you with such a positive experience and we hope to be of assistance in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No pressure great service

We went to John grose as our old car let us down.
Met David lister, we gave him our requirements ie large boot space.
He had a little chat to find our what type car we were looking for this included price milage and extras.
David found our car with no pressure at all, the car came over with in hours, we checked it over, ask for some small bits to be sort.
With in week we have a fantastic new car.
Great service very thankful.

2 April 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for your 5-star review and comments; we appreciate your feedback. We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a brilliant experience!

What a brilliant experience, buying our first new car was! We went for a Geely Starray EM-I and the sales team were amazing. Ryan was so helpful and knowledgeable about all aspects of the car. We never felt pressured to buy a car, but we were given honest information and figures for the car and finance, then encouraged to have a think before deciding. Nothing was too much trouble! Thankyou!

1 April 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for your kind words and 5-star rating. It makes us happy to know that providing our customers with the best service we can offer was reflected in your experience and we have happily passed your kind comments to Ryan. If you ever need anything else from us, please do get in touch. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Geely EX5

We were really impressed by the Geely, so much so, after testing out 7 other electric cars, we put in an order and are now driving our new EX5 and it doesn’t disappoint. Thanks to Ryan at the dealership for getting us in our car, for not being a “pushy” salesman and for making the whole experience a smooth and enjoyable one. We’ve already recommended them to friends and family who are looking to upgrade. Would highly recommend.

28 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive review. We always strive to provide top quality service, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Ryan, here at John Grose! Please do let us know if you require any further assistance. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a really positive experience…

We had a really positive experience when dealing with Patrick throughout the process of buying our new car. From initial contact through, the test drive, sale of our car and picking the new car up, we couldn't fault it.
We never felt unduly pressured into the sale but always felt we were told all about the different aspects of the sale. Patrick's knowledge on the car and knowing about everything to do with the paperwork for both buying and selling our car was excellent. Made it stress free for us. Likewise, when we did the handover, he spent a lot of time going through all of the things the car does, and that is a lot on the Chery Tiggo 8. Our Granddaughter particularly enjoyed the Chery Panda :)
We very much recommend John Grose, and Patrick in particular.

26 February 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did, and for rewarding us with 5-stars! We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation and hope to be of assistance to you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Al

We went in to get a mobilabilty car. We were dealt with by a lovely guy called Al, who helped us so much. Discussed options and helped us with all the paperwork. We now have a lovely new Ford Puma and we couldn't be more pleased

18 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. It’s great to hear that you had a 5 star experience purchasing your new car, congratulations! We really appreciate your positive feedback. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buying and collecting New car

The available models of the car were explained clearly and straightforwardly.
The process of completing the paperwork was very simple and proceeded without any complications.
The collection day went very smoothly and the functions of the car which I warned familiar with were explained clearly. Oscar Lansbury handled everything very professionally.

25 February 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for sharing your 5-star review with us. We are very happy Oscar could provide you with such a positive experience and we hope to be of assistance in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. It’s great to hear that you had a 5 star experience with us. We really appreciate your positive feedback. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ford Kuga Active Purchase

Very professional, efficient and enjoyable car buying experience from start to finish. Terry Harvey our Sales Advisor was very communicative and helpful throughout the process from ordering the vehicle to eventual handover. He was very informative and helpful with the technical aspects and features of our new Ford Kuga Active on collection of the vehicle. I would highly recommend this dealership based on our very positive experience.

30 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this great feedback. We are glad everything went smoothly for you, and will pass these wonderful comments back to Terry. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alex was amazing again John gorse your…

Alex was amazing again John gorse your the best for customer service care and support go to this garage it’s the best

24 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. It’s great to hear that you had a 5 star experience with us. We really appreciate your positive feedback. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were looked after very well by Sam

We were looked after very well by Sam, he was very helpful and patient with us. Our handover went well and Sam went through things we didn't even know from our previous Puma. He was very polite and respectful for two people who are not tech minded!!

18 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. We're thrilled to see that you enjoyed your visit with us. We hope to assist you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had Fords for years

Had Fords for years and have never had a dealer as good as John Groose The whole process was smooth, straightforward, and stress-free. Erika kept me updated throughout and made collection day an enjoyable experience. It’s clear She takes pride in what she does Erika and the team.

21 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive review. We always strive to provide top quality service, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Erika, here at John Grose! Please do let us know if you require any further assistance. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Sam at the ipswich branch…

Thank you Sam at the ipswich branch peugeout/Omada for your fantastic and informative service given from start to end, making it an easy purchase.
5 stars service from Sam.

20 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for your 5-star review and comments; we appreciate your feedback. We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first ford with motability

What didn't make my experience great? I walked into ford to possibly select my next motability vehicle and always liked fords so thought now's my chance🤷🏼‍♂️.......after a few mins of just looking briefly at a couple of carsa young lady approached me and asked if I was ok and that of I needed anything at all to give her a shout,now that's huge for me coz I hate pushy sales people they make me wanna leave,so a minute later I sole to this young lady if I could have some help and she introduced herself as Erin (Ford give this girl a pay rise) and asked my needs and what I was looking for,nothing was too big or small for her,she then took me from start to Finnish through the whole process right up to car collection,no hassle,even when she was training someone up so had them sitting in with us she was attentive towards me and making sure that she wasn't talking more to the trainy but managed to keep the both of us engaged and relevant at the same time so training while selling and doing it exceptionally well, honestly I couldn't thank Erin enough,she made the whole experience,so thank you For bit most of all thank you Erin for making what could be a complex and confusing thing into pure simplicity itself ,huge thumbs up to ford , Erin and the resto of the staff I highly recommend these

24 October 2025
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. Thank you for your kind words and 5-star rating. It makes us happy to know that providing our customers with the best service we can offer was reflected in your experience and we have happily passed your kind comments to Erin! If you ever need anything else from us, please do get in touch. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

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