Smiths of London Reviews 8

TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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  1. Car Service
  2. Car Inspection Station

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Looking for a trusted garage in Croydon motorists rely on? Smith’s of London is your answer. With over 8 years of expertise, our team of qualified technicians at Smith’s of London has worked on all major vehicle brands, including Mercedes, Audi, Land Rover, Jaguar, BMW, and VW. Our skilled professionals can identify issues that other garages might miss. Whether you drive a hybrid, electric, petrol, or diesel vehicle, our expert technicians are here to help. We’re equipped to handle any task, from routine servicing to complex repairs. With an impressive 5.0-star rating on Google and 370+ five-star reviews, it’s clear why our clients trust us. You’ll always receive dealership-quality servicing at better value with us. Visit Smith’s of London today for a quality, first-time fix.


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3.9

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

8 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Upfront & honest

I had a really good experience here. They inspected my vehicle, made me aware of potential upcoming issues (via images and a report) which meant I could fix them before a failure or breakdown. Explained the difference between the safety inspection and what an MOT covers (made a lot of sense once they explained how pointless an MOT was).

30 January 2026
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Reply from Smiths of London

Thank you for your kind words and the 5-stars Joseph, it is very much appreciated. We always aim to provide the kind of customer experience that we ourselves expect, so it is good to see that we have achieved this for you. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service is second to none!

Customer service is second to none!
The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, full explanation of the works carried out, full breakdown of costs before carrying out authorised works.
During my time in the reception several customers came in and were all treated with the same friendly respect I had received.
Would recommend to anyone.

3 February 2026
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Reply from Smiths of London

Thank you Terry. Your positive review and 5-stars is much appreciated.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling service

Appalling service - avoid at all costs

Despite receiving multiple email confirmations that my booking was successful, it was cancelled at the last minute. When my vehicle then broke down and arrived at their service centre via AA recovery, they refused to proceed, leaving me stranded and forcing me to cover additional costs out of pocket.

This situation has resulted in significant inconvenience and distress. I am now preparing to take court action for breach of contract and I have been advised by a barrister that I have strong prospects of success.

I will update this review once proceedings conclude

22 January 2026
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Reply from Smiths of London

We waited before responding while we reviewed this matter internally.

This review relates to a single service booking for a Nissan Leaf that arrived a day early via recovery. No work was carried out.

On arrival the vehicle was identified as a high-voltage electric vehicle. For safety, staffing, and insurance reasons, our workshop is not equipped to carry out repair work on high-voltage EVs, and the booking was therefore declined before acceptance.

We have no records of multiple services or visits connected to this feedback. We always act in the interests of safety and transparency and remain available directly should the reviewer wish to discuss this further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My second visit to Smiths of London…

My second visit to Smiths of London left me more impressed than ever. Friendly, competent and absolutely straight. Both Liam and Dayle really know their stuff about Jaguars and kept me informed throughout the repairs. Altogether the best garage experience possible.

5 November 2025
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Reply from Smiths of London

Thank you for your kind words Andrew, it is very much appreciated by Liam, Rebecca, Dayle, and the workshop team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional good price with collection too

What professional reasonably priced team. They offered collection and returned to me later that day so no rushing to get to or back to work.
The work needed was explained and a quote given. It came back under the quote which was very welcome. Wouldn’t hesitate in recommending for mot and service

1 July 2025
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Reply from Smiths of London

Thank you for your kind words and recommendation Julia. My apologies for not responding sooner, we had overlooked checking our Trustpilot site!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A proper garage you can trust.

I have used Smiths for a few years now and I cannot recommend them highly enough.
My main contact has been with Liam who seems like a thoroughly decent honest man. As a woman who does not care to know anything about cars for years I have often felt like garages in London may take advantage of this. Smiths have been nothing but helpful, responsive and efficient in my several dealings with them over a few years. If you want a garage you feel you can trust defiantly try them.

13 July 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service & efficiency

This was my first visit to this garage which was recommended to me. Liam and his team have provided a professional, trustworthy and efficient service.
I even saved some money, thanks to Liam's determination!
If I need anything else done, I'd know where to go.
Many thanks!

5 December 2022
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