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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

Written by the company

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

As always very welcoming and excellent…

As always very welcoming and excellent service.
Oscar looked after us with our Motability vehicle from start to finish, he was so helpful and knowledgeable and made the process so easy for us, he was really lovely and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

14 March 2026
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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

James is a brilliant salesman as well…

James is a brilliant salesman as well as being a very nice person to deal with. He is not overtly pushy and he gets the job done. Nothing is to much trouble. Grose are fortunate to have him.

12 March 2026
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Good Afternoon. We are so happy to hear you had such a great experience with us here at John Grose. We really appreciate your positive feedback. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ryan Goldsmith at Geely

Ryan Goldsmith at Geely, was an excellent representative of the company, friendly and professional. Ryan took the time to ensure we had sufficient support needed whilst purchasing a new Geely car. Very happy with our overall experience.

9 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. 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

Always good service

Always good service. had motability cars with them for a long time. Friendly and efficient.

1 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 we 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

My Kia car purchase experience

I can honestly say that the whole experience of buying my new kia car from John Grose was amazing due to Alex ( with the beard ) who was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, hospitable, and funny. He put me at ease when I went for my test drive in my potential new car (so many new gadgets to get my head around) but Alex was calm and made me laugh and I soon calmed down and enjoyed the whole driving experience.
He always had a cup of coffee at hand whenever we had to talk about anything.
And would know the answer if I had any questions and he was just a generally nice guy. Well done Alex!
May I add that all the team were friendly whenever I was in the showroom or had to make a call. Brilliant service at all times.

10 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 Alex, 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

Excellent throughout.

Sam made every single element of the process straightforward. Sam spent as much time as it needed to ensure that we understood everything fully. All elements of the various cars were explained for their pros and cons based against our needs. Highly recommend.

9 March 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 Sam 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

Took delivery of a new ford kuga…

Took delivery of a new ford kuga yesterday and it’s was so easy from first inquiring about getting the car to picking it up. The salesman’s James Honeywell was so helpful and always happy to help no matter the questions I asked him !!! I would highly recommend John Grose !

7 March 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 James 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

Excellent Service from start to finish

From the start and finish of changing my car, I had excellent service from Al Farrington, and staff at John Grose Lowestoft. I have dealt with them for many years, and have always been looked well looked after. That speaks for itself, that I keep using them.

7 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. 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

We recently purchased our first EV from…

We recently purchased our first EV from John Grose. The whole process from start to finish was professional, helpful and personable.
Karl and Al were instrumental in making it as easy as possible and Al on handover day took plenty of time to show us how the car and all its features and systems operate.
Prior to our purchase they had been maintaining our previous Kia Ceed.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this dealership for new vehicles and servicing.

2 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for your praise and kind comments about the service our team provides. Your recommendation means so much to us. We hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole car buying procedure was very…

The whole car buying procedure was very good from start to finish. Sam, the salesperson, was very knowledgeable and guided us through the process. Would highly recommend purchasing a car from John Grose

23 January 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. 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

Fantastic customer service

I recently purchased my second Kuga from Jack Keeling @ John Grose Ipswich and again Jack was very helpful, friendly and professional, he did all the hard work for me and got me the car I wanted at a good price. A big thank you to all at J.G but especially Jack Keeling and Jane who delivered my car to me and spent time going through everything to ensure I was happy. I would highly recommend John Grose 😊😊

3 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. 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 4 out of 5 stars

Purchased my ford Kuga from John Grose…

Purchased my ford Kuga from John Grose Ipswich in July 2025. First MOT due March 2026. John Grose has advised the rear tyre has failed the MOT due to the cords being visible. Since buying I have driven 2000 miles. Also the health check from John Grose states my tyre wear is 0ver 70%.
When I challenged this the service department manager stated the tyre was not worn but I must have driven over a pot hole - that’s rubbish.
I have been offered 20% off the tyre but my wife and I both purchased our cars from this dealership and I am not impressed. I was also planning to purchase a new ford Kuga.

Update. The service manager at John Grose called me today and discussed the rear tyre with the cord showing and as a gesture of goodwill the tyre will be replaced for free. Thank you to the service manager and Jack for bringing my displeasure to his attention.

This is excellent customer service. Thank you.

4 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Afternoon. We're glad we had the opportunity to resolve the issue with the tyre and will pass your kind comments to the service manager. Thank you for updating your review. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best Ford dealer I have found

We have been buying Fords for 40+ years and have never had a dealer as good as John Groose and Jack! Really impressed with them in all aspects. Very, very knowledgeable and always the best price. Jack keeps his promises and delivers.

Very impressed. Good service, best deals. Thank you

1 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. 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 Jack, 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

Five stars for everything

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 have an amazing product to sell of course!

Thank you John Grose, thank you Geely and a big thank you to Ryan!

1 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. 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

Geely Ipswich


I recently purchased a Geely EX5 from John Grose,Ipswich, and I couldn’t be happier with the service I received from Ryan Goldsmith.

From start to finish, Ryan was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. He took the time to answer all my questions about the Geely EX5, explained everything clearly, and made sure I felt completely confident in my decision. He was not pushy at all — there was absolutely no pressure, just honest advice and excellent customer care.

The whole process was smooth, straightforward, and stress-free. Ryan kept me updated throughout and made collection day an enjoyable experience. It’s clear he takes pride in what he does and truly values his customers.

If you’re considering a new car, I highly recommend speaking to Ryan at John Grose. A five-star experience all the way — thank you again!

2 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. 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

Geely from John Grose…

I bought a Geely from John Grose Ipswich on 1st March 2026. Both the members of staff I spoke to were very knowledgeable and had a great understanding of the new range of vehicles that has been in stock only two weeks. In particular I would like to thank Ryan, the manager, who was extremely professional, polite, patient and helpful in assisting us with the perfect choice of vehicle for our needs.
It is early days yet, but I am very pleased with the car and would recommend John Grose and Geely to anyone. Excellent service from well trained staff,

1 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for taking the time to share your 5-star feedback with us. We are so happy to hear that your car-buying experience ran so smoothly. We wish you many safe travels in your new vehicle and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great friendly and helpful service

Great friendly and helpful service. Well look after by James Honeywood

1 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. 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

Excellent

Yet again, another amazing experience at John Grose. A seemless handover carried out by James Honeywood, a true gentleman that makes buying a car a dream. Thanks James

1 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you so much for your positive comments about our team at John Grose. If you're ever in need of more help, please let us know! Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Stephen Lawrence

Great service from Stephen Lawrence. Very knowledgeable and easy to listen and talk with. Took me through all the details, made my decision easy to buy a car in the very near future. Great service. Introduced me to Jack Keeling in sales, another very nice chap. In spite of a very busy new reg day, they made time for me and it will be rewarded.

1 March 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. Thank you for your praise and kind comments about the service our team provides. Your recommendation means so much to us. We hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes, John Grose Customer Service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From start to finish gary day was…

From start to finish gary day was brilliant very helpful no pressure with anything done great deal very happy great sales man 👍 thanks

27 February 2026
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Reply from John Grose Group

Good Morning. 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.

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