Arnold Clark Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Looking at 22,162 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, helpfulness, and friendly approach, making the car-buying process easy and stress-free. The service provided is frequently described as excellent, with many appreciating the clear explanations, lack of pressure, and efficient handling of purchases. Reviewers are also very satisfied with the product itself, noting immaculate car conditions and useful additions like free servicing and MOT packages. However, some customers reported issues with product quality, such as scratches, paint touch-ups, or electrical faults appearing shortly after purchase. A few people also experienced poor communication and after-sales support, with unreturned calls and emails, and delays in resolving promised services or repairs.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best and easiest purchase I have ever made. The service from steven Kinnaird at east kilbride motorstore was above and beyond exceptional Everything explained crystal clear no sales pitches. Tell him... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have purchased through Arnold Clark previously and always found them to be very attentive and professional. We had a walkaround video of the vehicle before purchase and any minor defects were poin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thoroughly recommend BYD Newcastle for your next car purchase….Seal U DM-i is superb and the staff at Scotswood Road were so helpful and accomodating. Big shout out in particular to Chris and Will who... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Flawless service from beginning to end. Expert guidance by Keith Thompson in helping us make the right decision not just in relation to the model but the detailed specification. Nothing was too much t... See more

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About Arnold Clark

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For over 60 years, Arnold Clark has been leading the way in the UK automotive industry. We now have over 200 UK branches, representing 27 manufacturers, and offer a choice of over 20,000 used cars on our award-winning website, ArnoldClark.com. We also take care of everything from rental and parts and servicing, to insurance and fleet management.

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At Arnold Clark, our policy is to treat all customers fairly and with the utmost respect, whether in person or on social media. Your opinion matters to us and we always welcome your feedback. Tell us what you think of our service on Trustpilot; what you loved and what we could do better. All of it helps us to improve as a company and to give you the best customer service we can. And, your reviews help other customers, too.
Everything you need for your car
As well as great deals on new and used cars, we also offer parts, servicing and repairs, as well as aftercare products, manufacturer-approved accessories and valeting services. Whatever your motoring needs, we can help.
Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental
With over 40 branches throughout the UK, you’re never far away from vehicle hire you can trust. From getting road trip-ready in one of our small cars to loading up a Luton van for the big move, we have a vehicle for you. Better still, we won’t charge you for any hidden fees and all our hires include comprehensive insurance as standard.
Motability
Arnold Clark has been part of the Motability scheme since 2006, and we’re proud to offer Motability advice and deals at all our franchised branches, with a wide range of vehicles to suit every lifestyle.
Helping in the community
As a company we always aim to give back to our local communities and support a number of grassroots organisations. We’ve partnered with charities such as the road safety initiative Good Egg, as well as Cash for Kids and the Kiltwalk.

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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service from Stephen…

Great customer service from Stephen smooth transaction from start to finish

30 June 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi there,

Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted Stephen provided excellent customer service and ensured everything progressed smoothly from beginning to end. It’s great to know you had such a positive experience. We appreciate your review.

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer satisfaction

Good customer service

6 July 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi Paul,

Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear you were happy with the level of customer service you received. Providing a positive experience is always our goal. We appreciate your feedback.

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service from JJ…

Excellent customer service from JJ salesman. Very friendly, knowledgeable and not pushy which always makes a better experience in my opinion. Only reason it's not a 5 as within ten minutes of getting car it had a warning light appear but got fixed the next day however it has come on again. This will be fixed next week but very inconvenient as I am 28 weeks pregnant and trying to schedule appointments around not having a car whilst it's in getting fixed.

3 July 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi Kristina,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted JJ provided friendly, knowledgeable and professional service throughout your purchase. We’re sorry to hear about the inconvenience caused by the warning light issue, although we’re pleased the team has been assisting with resolving it. We appreciate your patience and hope everything is fully sorted for you soon.

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nightmare experience with Apalling Arnold Clark Stretford , instead of dream car!! Life NOT!! made easy !!!

I really would like to give you -10 stars but unfortunately there was no option!!

I rejected a brand new car that you mis sold to me .

I discovered that it had a known Vauxhall manufacturer fault with both wing mirrors that affects visibility. You have told me that this is a no fix fault which means it cannot be fixed.

You did not tell me about this known Vauxhall manufacturers ‘no fix’fault when you were selling the car to me to make me aware of it and have the choice as to if I was ok with it.

I rejected the car within 30 days of purchase as the law Consumer rights Act 2015 says that I’m entitled to do but you have refused to fairly cancel the agreement regarding this car and refund all my monies.
You also took an upfront cash payment for a service plan and also double charged me for it by adding it to the financial agreement so I’ve had to pay twice for it.
You’ve had the car for over a month in your garages which is from about a few days since I bought it. You’ve known about the faults for all this time yet you insist that I should come to now collect the car that I’ve rejected.

I have now contacted trading standards at Trafford council and reported this to one of the local councillors there too.

My experience with you has been a nightmare and I’ve been left with no car and as such, not been able to get to work or continue with my livelihood but have still had to pay for this car!!

I have felt that I now have to report this despicable experience which I am still suffering on trust pilot as I think other people need to be warned against trusting you to provide them with a car that is fit for purpose, satisfactory or safe.

You sent me a text saying that the case is closed and you have failed to give the necessary updates and reports to the organisations that I have reached out to , to help me. They all say that they have been waiting for a response from you. This has been since 3rd June and it’s now 9th July !!!

Your slogan is ‘ your life made easy ‘ but this a so far from the truth and reality. Instead of realising the promise of a new dream car , Your company has made my life an absolute nightmare at the moment!

30 May 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi Beverly,

Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that you're unhappy with your experience.
We understand that you're currently in contact with our Customer Services team, who are investigating the concerns you've raised. We've passed your further comments over to hem to be added to your case. The team will arrange to contact you in due course once they have completed their review.
If you require any assistance in the meantime, or would like to provide any further information, please contact our Customer Services team on 0141 648 1088 or customerservice@arnoldclark.com.

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi Martin!

We're really glad we could make your visit to the branch such a great experience. If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by.

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional and knowledgeable

Very professional and knowledgeable

1 July 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi Roy,

Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear you received a professional and knowledgeable service during your visit. It’s great to know the team made such a positive impression. We appreciate your feedback.

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great customer service from…

Really great customer service from salesman, James. Did not feel pressured into buying but rather helped throughout the entire process.

30 June 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi there,

Thank you for your review. We’re pleased James provided excellent support throughout your purchase and ensured you felt comfortable every step of the way. It’s great to hear you received helpful guidance without feeling rushed into a decision. We appreciate your feedback.

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional

Very professional

6 July 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi there,

Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear you received a professional service during your visit. Providing a high standard of customer care is always our goal. We appreciate your feedback.

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our sales guy Paul Lonsdale made the…

Our sales guy Paul Lonsdale made the process so easy and smooth. I didn't have to do any heavy lifting. I was extremely happy with my purchase.

6 July 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi Jude,
Thank you for your fantastic review, Judith.

We're delighted to hear that Paul Lonsdale made the process so straightforward for you. It's great to know you felt supported throughout your purchase and could enjoy the experience without any hassle.

We hope you're enjoying your new car, and thank you for choosing Arnold Clark.

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks for making buying a used car so…

Thanks for making buying a used car so easy with friendly, professional service 🙂

6 July 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi Gary,

Thank you for your kind words. We’re pleased to hear your used car purchase was made easy with friendly and professional service throughout. It’s great to know you had such a positive experience. Enjoy your new vehicle.

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very positive experience

The sales consultant 'Abz' at the Tyseley branch was amazing. He knew exactly what we wanted and made it happen. He was professional, polite and friendly, a credit to the company.

6 July 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi there,

Thank you for your review. We’re pleased Abz was able to understand your requirements and provide such professional and friendly service. It’s great to hear everything came together smoothly and that you had such a positive experience.

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Arnold Clark are thieves, don’t buy!!!!

I had £300 stolen from me by Andrew and his team. Apparently they have no evidence of receiving the money but I provided adequate evidence from the bank and they refuse my calls and won’t respond to emails. The payment was taken over the phone by Andrew I even have the documents for the vehicle I wanted ordered. How dare you advertise your selves as a legitimate business and on TV when you are allowing staff to steal. I will be involving my solicitor even if they refused to give the details of their legal team. My next point of call is instagram, X, LinkedIn, Facebook, national news paper to print the evidence for all to see that they apparently can’t!

1 June 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi there,

Thank you for your review. We're concerned to hear about the issues you've described and would like the opportunity to investigate this matter further. We take allegations of this nature very seriously and are keen to understand the circumstances in more detail.
Please contact our Customer Services team on 0141 648 1088 or customerservice@arnoldclark.com, providing any relevant information you have available. We'll be happy to review your concerns and discuss them with you directly.

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The car was received in perfect…

The car was received in perfect condition. the staff at the Wigan motorstore were amazing especially the click and collect colleague.

15 June 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi!

We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience. If there's anything further we can do for you, we are happy to help!

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seun the salesman was fantastic

Seun the salesman was fantastic. So helpful from start to finish always willing to answer any questions and made the deal so smoothly and always had a smile and laugh..

9 July 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi Hans,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re pleased Seun provided such helpful and friendly support throughout your purchase and was always available to answer your questions. It’s great to hear everything was handled so efficiently.

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good deals

Staff were great gave you a warm welcome.

29 June 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi!

Hearing that you had a great experience is the best thing we could hope for!

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the minute we walked in the door…

From the minute we walked in the door we were greeted by a very friendly lady , and everything went so smoothly

2 July 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi Carole!

Thank you! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it.

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No phones answered

As I see lot off good reviews
Unfortunatly I had bad review in Liverpool, phoned up re book or change time for MOT appointment
And waited on phone for 25 min no answer, hung up, rang back on phone 50 min no answer.
Got passed from wrong department to service department then back auutomated service, then back to service department, all get on phone is, your call is important to us,, if that important they answer.
Later call went back to lady spoke to and ask politely over my problem and 50+ min waiting, she got a manager and took 30 second.
My brother got reply from tweet, to ring up or email, so emailed, no good unable send, rang up u need brother consent to put complaint in,I was one on phone, im taking it for service.
Sorry but wish never got car from arnald Clarke, wish brother would canceled new one.
All I can say is hope call system improves.

8 July 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced when trying to contact the Liverpool branch. We understand how frustrating it must have been to spend such a long time on the phone, be transferred between departments, and struggle to get the assistance you needed.

Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. We value your feedback and regret that your experience has left you feeling disappointed. We hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience in the future.

Arnold Clark Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional and kind

Very professional and kind. Charlotte made me feel relaxed with no stress. Sorted paper work out regarding my vehicle tax. And a coffee. lol. Regards.

6 July 2026
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Reply from Arnold Clark

Hi Brian,

Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted Charlotte made the experience relaxed and straightforward while helping with all the finer details. It’s great to hear her professional approach made such a positive impression. We’re glad we could look after you so well.

Arnold Clark Team

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