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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
Oh how I wish I’d seen the reviews I would have steered well clear. So I bought an Audi Q3 online from the Aberdeen store. After all, as advertised all vehicles under go a full inspection. Before buying the car I asked when the timing belt and water pump had been replaced, they responded and confirmed a zero costed invoice was provided. 12 month MOT was conducted by Arnold Clark. I MUST, emphasise take your vehicle to an independent garage for an MOT. I collected the vehicle and there was a missing head rest, grinding noise with the brakes, nav system was faulty.after numerous calls/emails it was evident that they were not interested in fixing the issue. I took the car to an Audi garage and asked them to investigate the issues. I was then told the rear coil spring was broken. After digging my heels in the nav system, coil springs were repaired at an Audi garage. The vehicle should not have passed its mot The brakes are corroded and the cause of the grinding noise. They will not pay to repair the brakes because they can be cleaned. However, I was told by Nic at the Aberdeen branch they do not clean brakes because they are unreliable and temp fixes. Furthermore, other garages will not clean brakes. I brought this to the general managers attention and was invited to take my car over 100 miles to an Arnold Clark service centre, er no. I have lost two days work already taking the vehicle to get repaired. All vehicles come with a pre inspection (I did ask for a copy of what was checked) guess what, still waiting and the issues would have been picked up, had the vehicle been inspected I took the vehicle to a MOT testing station as I had doubts to the integrity Arnold Clark staff. The car has two advisories suspension mounts perished. Again, the vehicles are inspected by their trained technicians and MOT inspector. The car is under warranty and I made them aware the advisories on the MOT, and for them to arrange repair, no reply from them. I have now reported them to DVSA that I was sold an unroadworthy vehicle. I have raised a complaint with the Motor Ombudsman for them to investigate and make them pay for the repairs, compensate me for selling me a unroadworthy vehicle. It is the only way to deal with them.
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Posted 6 months ago
If I could put zero I would - looking at the reviews already here I totally agree with the great service when you buy the car but zero service when its a warranty issue. My son bought a car less than 11 months ago - we had advised them that the back springs are servery corroded and been advised that this is not covered under warranty - have advise Arnold Clark that if my son is in an accident I will be holding Arnold Clark fully responsible. To pass an MOT the bulb needed replaced advised they would charge £50 plus VAT - went to Halford who supplied and fitted for £15.5- - do not be fouled by the sales guys in Arnold Clark because if you have a warranty issues there is never any courtesy cars available. My husband car has also had a certain issue twice and has had to wait over weeks for them to repair with no courtesy car either - I would not buy a wheelie bin from them - BE AWARE OF ANY ARNOLD CLARK DEALERSHIP THEY ARE ONLY WANTING YOUR MONEY AND TRY AND CHARGE YOU FOR WARRANTY WORK ITS A JOKE AND THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED IN ONE OF THEIR CARS
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Posted 6 months ago
I was hesitant to leave feedback but i best do, I bought a car in June 2023, it was bought from Garscube Glasgow branch, after sending it to my local branch in York the catalogue of faults that it had I wonder where or who they bought the car from The car itself was not roadworthy after 20 miles of driving I heard a loud noise only to find the sensor had gone, I took it back to my local branch only for it to be held there for weeks with no call back.. I ended up calling them asking them why no call back and how much longer they are going to hold it on for they said a few more days as they “had a few technicians on holiday” I waited till I waited no more then I just went in got the keys and drove slowly to a garage and asked them to do the work they told me the car had faulty sensors which would cost £150 and then also faulty break discs which costed another £325, there was 2 tyres also was on the verge of going another £80 each (possibly more to follow as the car could have been off the road for a long time). This coming from a company who sells the greatest second hand cars in the country.. needless to say I got the work done paid the garage (as I couldn’t be bothered contacting Arnold clarke anymore) and told myself this was a learning curve Now I take this car in for regular checks every 8-12 weeks and got it to somewhat roadworthy state (which it should have been in the first place) but buyers beware Arnold clarke don’t care at all about you, they charge extortionate amount of money for basic work, just buy from elsehwhere and get the car fully checked by professionals if not sure of the condition before parting with your money
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Posted 6 months ago
Tried to charge me £50 to replace a headlight bulb on my Astra before admitting they could do it for £9. Have had a constant problem with leaky tyre valves since buying the vehicle. Despite repeated complaints to Arnold Clark about this issue, they charged me £140 to investigate issue before telling me it’s out of warranty and quoting me over £200 to fix
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Posted 6 months ago
I was sold a car in august after a week I rang to say something wasn’t right The head Gasket had gone and corrosion on break pads! Luckily I noticed in my 30 day warranty. The car clearly was not checked before it was sold to me! They have had my car for 3 weeks and now I’m not getting any call backs or answers Do not buy a car from Arnold Clark they are clearly not committedf to treating customers fairly!
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Posted 7 months ago
I’m never buying a car from Arnold Clark again. They are just cheats. Bought a Toyota Yaris on PCP for my fiancé on the 5th of September and it was valued at £16,348. I’m certain the value of their cars are over inflated because ONE MONTH and ONE WEEK later, I found a bigger car because this one is quite small and wanted to go for it. Apparently the car is now valued by Arnold Clark at £13,279. How is this possible? If this was after maybe 2 years then it might be believable. But after 5 weeks the car has lost that much value, so I basically have to cover £4k of my own money to settle the finance because the settlement figure with VW finance company is £17,300. The same thing happened with my own previous car from Arnold Clark and the car “lost value” of over £2k in less than a year. This is surely a scam. Absolutely ridiculous!!
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Posted 7 months ago
Wonderful friendly people who will sell you the car if your dreams. They'll be your best friend as you sign the form and drive away. Do not under any circumstances go back. They will ruin your car. They will charge you twice for the same part, refuse your warranty claim and leave your car unlocked outside for weeks with a flat battery flat tyres and covered in leaves and bird dirt. They'll send you sarcastic emails and customer services will simply ignore you.
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Posted 8 months ago
Booked my car in to diagnose a knocking noise - they told me the front steering rack needed replacing - cost of £1,000! Had no option but to book it in to get done. On the day another mechanic took the car and can back 10 minutes later to tell me it was done- all he did was tighten 2 bolts! It’s been great ever since - even passed an MOT! Arnold Shark!😡
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Posted 8 months ago
Bought a 2018 mustang from them was told it had service history. When I went to pick it up was told " oh it was on passenger seat someone must have moved it we will get it sent out to you" 1yr later after many calls and emails told we don't sell used cars with service history we only try to get it. Thst was from there Customer service team! Absoluty shocking £28.500 for a mustang with no service history they seen me coming!! Avoid at all cost any dealing with this group they really don't give a toss after you sign the papers.
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Posted 8 months ago
very poor customer service I purchased a car from the Glasgow branch in July of this year, during the enquiry stage as we had only seen pictures of the car we were offered the car to be delivered to our nearest branch at the cost of £100 (non refundable) for us make our decision on if we wanted it or not. upon arriving at the Wolverhampton branch we were informed that the car had already been sold to us and we needed to make payment. we were not even allowed to test drive first. during the sale process, we enquired about any form of discount (not unusual to ask) we were informed by the manager that nothing can be done on the price but once purchased they would give us cashback in the amount of £200. we waited for two weeks as that was the waiting time for the cheque to be posted. we received no cheque. we called the branch to be told that someone would call us back, after several attempts finally the person we were dealing with called back only to be told that it was the accounts departments problem and they will sort it out. this was repeated 6 to 7 times with the same answer being given and still no cheque. This is not something you would expect from a company like Arnold Clark. i will not be dealing with this company again and will ensure to let others know of my extremely bad experience with your customer service (or lack of) very disappointed.
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Posted 8 months ago
The car has been in there work shop for 9 weeks they are rude can’t get a engine for it won’t give me a curtesy car unless I pay for it from Arnold Clark rental. To part exchange the car it will be basically at scrap value as they can’t get the engine, they have ordered it from an Arnold Clark dealer and not searched other companies. One manager told me to by a runabout to tide me over until mine is fixed . I am paying £321 for the car £80 insurance and £16 per month tax and they think I can afford to have a runabout! I’m a carer but I’ve have to give notice to my employer as I need a car for work. I’m stuck! My mental health is shot Please think twice you may have to pay alittle more but you are safe.
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Posted 9 months ago
Took my car to Arnold Clark (Vauxhall) London Road Mt Vernon, Glasgow for an MOT as it was included when I bought the car last year. Was told my car failed the MOT and it would cost £725 to repair. Was very disappointed as only got the car last year but then started hearing stories of how Arnold Clark rip people off during MOT’s. Took my car to another garage who quoted me £100 for repairs. I was advised the stuff that Arnold Clark were saying was wrong with my car wasn’t even true. I doubt I will shop with this company again. Don’t trust them for your MOT
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Posted 9 months ago
If you have any sense DO NOT BUY A CAR FROM ARNOLD CLARK I bought a car in January 23 paid £18000 cash and I do NOT FEEL SAFE in this vehicle as a community nurse I need a car to able me to carry out my nursing duties and often take patients in my car which I do not feel comfortable doing in this car😡😡the car has been back into Arnold Clark several times just after purchasing this as the left wing mirror was broken and facing downwards which left me driving a car that was a danger to me and others ARnold Clark had this 4 times to repair on the first occasion I was told it was fixed left the garage went out to car and it was still not working when I went back in I was told oh they “thought they had fixed it” then the next time they had it in all day only to be told they need to order part,then they had it in again and then contacted me to say oops wrong part ordered so had to go back a fourth time,I also asked Arnold Clark to check the brakes every time they had it in (4) they said they had checked them then when I spoke to head office I was told they were checked on 1 occasion yet more lies from ARnold Clark I have written to head office and said I wanted to use my right to return this vehicle as I feel unsafe in it,I was told that because I had allowed them to fix it then I could NOT use the right to return this car I have now wrote to Mr Hawthorn at Arnold Clark and sent letter recorded delivery after several weeks I still had not got a reply so contacted then again to be told they did NOT receive my complaint (funny that as it was signed for by member of stake in ARnold Clark,so I forwarded them a copy by email, I had to contact again and then yesterday I was told to book it into an Arnold Clark and have it checked again😡😡😡This has now been going on for months, also explained that when on motorway and go over 60mph it starts to shudder I honestly wish I had never purchased this car from Arnold Clark,The only reason I bought this car is because my car was hit by a fallen tree with my daughter very nearly being killed as a result,and as a community nurse I had to purchase another car as soon as possible to allow me to carry out my job,I have explained all this several times to Arnold Clark but they don’t care I will never buy another vehicle from Arnold Clark again 😡😡😡😡
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Posted 9 months ago
I had a small problem with my brand new sandero drivers door was catching when opening and marking paintwork slightly went to a c dumbarton was told it was a body problem and I would have to contact a c glasgow they told me l should have been refferd to a warranty clark as dumbarton sold me the car back at dumbarton they told me this was not the case all this without anyone looking at the car on the other hand sales staff did try to help
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Posted 9 months ago
Wow wow wow stay clear of these crooks Sold me a mazda cx5 1 month later clutch goes 2 months later dpf needs replacing 1600 pound not covered with auto care Loads of advisers on my mot 0 on the last m.o.t Stay clear plz
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Posted 9 months ago
Please avoid buying a used car from these 1970s style cowboys purchased last September from kirkcaldy branchcost £6540 has now had more than than that spent on repairs if it had been properly checked in beginning most of those would have been picked up last repair cost £2000 and within 3 weeks had to take it to an independent garage took fix broken part that arnold clark had fitted. Looking at other comments shouldn't there be a media investigation and exposure of what has to be a scandal so many people ripped off by this garage I'm going to find out if there is a group we can form to highlight our issues as a way to ensure maximum publicity to save others being subject to their worst nightmare of a bunch of cowboys who have no appreciation of the stress they put people under selling them rubbish vehicles this should be in the papers
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Posted 9 months ago
I must admit that my current state of mind is far from calm. I find myself compelled to reach out to you once again, burdened by the immense distress and profound impact this ordeal has had on my mental health and overall wellbeing. The situation with your Preston branch on Hartington Road has left me deeply disillusioned and agitated, as they continue to evade their responsibility, disregarding the indisputable evidence in the comprehensive AA report. Since the inception of this distressing car purchase, I have endured sleepless nights, plagued by anxiety and frustration. The constant uncertainty and stress surrounding the faults in the car have taken a severe toll on my mental health, leaving me emotionally drained and physically fatigued. The inability to find resolution and the lack of empathy from your staff have left me feeling isolated and abandoned throughout this disheartening journey. To reiterate the facts of this dismaying experience: On 26th June 2023, I excitedly purchased an Audi A5 Sline - Quattro, envisioning a seamless driving experience. However, within the first week, my enthusiasm was quickly replaced by distress as a litany of alarming faults surfaced, leading me to seek a diagnosis from a reputable local garage. Their findings, which I will also attach, confirmed the gravity of the issues, further intensifying my emotional turmoil. The car's critical components, such as the gearbox, rear bumper, improperly sealed shark fin, and rattling offside heat shield, were found to be significantly compromised, rendering the vehicle unfit for safe and enjoyable use. Given the blatant misalignment of the bonnet and the substantial faults uncovered, it is evident that the car was misdescribed, leading me to believe that I have been misled in this transaction. The most distressing incident occurred on the evening of 24th when the car suddenly lost power, accompanied by an unsettling anti-lock brake system error (amber) warning. This terrifying experience, coupled with the uncertainty surrounding the car's warranty coverage, further exacerbated my mounting anxiety and emotional distress. Since then, my mental wellbeing has suffered immensely, as I grapple with the burdensome process of seeking a resolution. The lack of assistance from your staff and the dismissive attitude towards the AA report have left me feeling abandoned and unheard. This, in turn, has led to sleepless nights and persistent feelings of helplessness and frustration. In light of this dire situation, I urgently demand a swift and unambiguous resolution, including an immediate refund of the finance amount. Furthermore, I insist on the reimbursement of the £80 fee for the private registration transfer, as this only adds to the distress I have experienced throughout this harrowing process. I implore you to approach this complaint with the utmost empathy and urgency, recognizing the profound impact it has had on my mental health and overall wellbeing. Failure to address these concerns promptly and sincerely will only exacerbate the emotional toll this situation has taken on my life. I sincerely hope that you will rise to the occasion and demonstrate the integrity and compassion befitting a reputable car sales company, working earnestly to rectify this grievous situation. Thank you
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Posted 9 months ago
Dishonest Vehicle Servicing We have bought our last 2 cars from Arnold Clark, after taking our most recent for a service (included when we bought the car) and we were advised that our from pads needed changing and we were quoted, what I consider a high price. They also said we needed 2 new tyres, again charging a premium for doing the work. We rejected the work due to the cost and booked the car into my local garage that we have used for years. After inspection the pads needed no work and I checked the "bald" tyres with the lowest reading showing 3.4mm. I find this shocking, I always recommended Arnold Clark as the sales service has been great, unfortunately I feel like they have tried to be deceitful with the after sales and service and will no longer buy from them. Date of experience: 03 August 2023
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Posted 9 months ago
A truly awful experience with Arnold Clark. Sold me a three year old car last year and it's only done 35,000 and it has packed in. Took it to the local garage who confirmed that the car has a major fault and will need to go back to Arnold Clark. Spoke to Arnold Clark helpdesk last week who clearly couldn't care less and the earliest they can even look at my car is 22nd August and I am without a car for 5 weeks. They're happy to sell you a car but as soon as you're out the door they couldn't care less and their after sales service is abysmal.
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Posted 10 months ago
Please please do not buy from ANY Arnold Clark branch. The cars they sell are not fit for purpose. The sales people and managers tell the most disturbing lies! They really do think they can walk over anybody. The WORST buying experience of my life. Vehicle rejected by finance company as problems started after 9 days of ownership. The warranty/ service promises are absolutely ridiculous- not worth £1 let alone 100s. What they don’t tell you is wherever you get that vehicle from ( usually Scotland) is the ONLY branch that you deal with. So being 400 miles away diesnt really offer much hope when you have bought a complete pile of un drivable Cr**! horrible people, useless cars and even the CEO couldn’t care less. Please avoid or if you have been stung- fight them all the way. They need closing down!
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Posted 10 months ago
Arnold Clark is rated 1.8 based on 530 reviews