SG Petch Reviews

Name: SG Petch
Address: McMullen Road, Darlington, County Durham
Rating: 4.75

4.8 Rating 5,373 Reviews

94 %

of reviewers recommend SG Petch

4.8

Based on 5,373 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Own Driver
Average Delivery Time	Next Day
On-time Delivery	Greater than 88%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders	95%
Customer Service
Communication Channels	Telephone, Email, Live Chat
Queries Resolved In	Under An Hour
Customer Service	4.8 out of 5
Returns & Refunds
Returns Process	Easy

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Phone:

01325 488886

Location:

McMullen Road,
Darlington
County Durham
DL1 1XZ

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Anthony Edward Mcclelland MBE

SG Petch 5 star review on 22nd April 2025

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“sale person was fine , car had not been check before collection. 1 , front fog light bulb not working. 2 , front driver wing slight out of line. 3 , fuel cap not locking.”

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(York) - Posted 9 years ago

“We picked up the car and we had to wait for the car to be valeted. There was no evidence that the car had been valeted there was a substantial layer of dust on the dashboard and the washer bottle was empty.”

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(York) - Posted 9 years ago

“The sales service wasn't the best. I felt that not everything was explained to me. I test drove a Fiat Tipo however the sales rep. didn't let me know what differences the model I test drove had to the one I was purchasing. I was also told that the model I was buying had start/stop and it hasn't. The person that did the handover of the car with me also said it had start/stop and when querying where the settings were for that he said it was all included in the car's "Computer" however I now know my model doesn't have this. I also wasn't informed that the sales rep, who I had booked a meeting in with for the handover of the car, had left within the week that I had booked the meeting for. I had bought the car the previous weekend. However having said that, you after sales service is one of the reasons I keep coming back. I had a problem with the new car and the guy on the service desk couldn't have been more helpful and friendly.”

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(Darlington) - Posted 9 years ago

“The sales lady was lovely”

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(Middlesbrough) - Posted 9 years ago

“After bartering a little,got a very fair trade-in against a new car,including carpets and a full tank of petrol. The downside was a long, chaotic handover of the new car,as the sales rep. Didn't have the authority to fill up the car as promised,our phone could not be entered into the new car system,and the promised new mats were taken from a well used showroom model;all niggles which made me uncomfortable.I doubt I'll return fora service,as that's even worse!”

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(Darlington) - Posted 9 years ago

Dear Mr Sands, Thank you for your feedback. Please accept my apologies for the experiences you encountered. At SG Petch we pride ourselves on giving a first class service and on this occasion we have not done that. I will speak to all concerned and address your issues. If I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. John Sedgwick, General Manager SG Petch Darlington

Posted 9 years ago

“Car great but think I was charged for cleaning products and a breakdown kit which I wasn't informed about and didn't want also founderstand a scratch which must of been on when I picked car up because of where it is”

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(Darlington) - Posted 9 years ago

“Test drive appointment made at convenient time, salesman attentive.”

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(Durham) - Posted 9 years ago

“This is perhaps the most dificult review I have had to write. If I was just going to review the sales lady who dealt with me then it would be a certain 5 stars; but, I am not, it is the garage as a whole. I must admit I have never brought my reservations regarding Leon FR to them yet so please bear with me. This car SHOULD be V fast straight from garage, but it is not, my previous DS3 Sport would leave this for dead, I was assured this 1.8 version would be lots faster, ha! Not the case. So, really speaking I should not have to go back to garage only 50 miles after a brand new car. Hence, I should have no needs to feel I have to write this, car should be spot on from day 1. Agreed everyone ? @ £21,000 oh but yes. I will go back one day but been much too unwell of late. If it is resolved with a reasonable explanation I will move to a 5 stars, as wasn`t such a bad experience I guess. Sorry G H. Big smiley.”

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(Durham) - Posted 9 years ago

“No specific aspects to note.”

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(Darlington) - Posted 9 years ago

“Speed of delivery”

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(Middlesbrough) - Posted 9 years ago

“Before sales was very good.but on inspection of the car when I got it home.there were no mats inside & sticker marks all over the body worj”

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(Durham) - Posted 9 years ago

“The sales process deserves a rating of Good, as the buying experience was pleasurable, with no pressure sales, only good customer service. However, this was marred by my post-sales experience, as I have a problem with how the suspension/shock absorbers make the car feel like a bone-shaker to drive and consequently. I also have an annoying rattle in the boot/tailgate. On contacting the salesperson by email about this, disappointingly I was just advised to get in touch with the Service desk. I would have appreciated and expected a greater degree of ownership from Sales to my problem, rather than expecting me to sort this out. I am now having to wait until 10 September (the car was bought on 1 August) before the Service Department can fit me in on a necessary Saturday, Hence my rating has had to be downgraded from Good to Acceptable.”

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(York) - Posted 9 years ago

“The overall opinion would be good, but when it came to the day of purchase everything went wrong. The dealer did not polish the scratches that we have reported and left the car with flat battery! I cannot imagine how they did that and not even checked the battery before we arrived! Instead of offering us original car mats for an extra charge they simply gave us the car with none. So basically - they are nice when you are about to buy. They can say you a lot of good words and offer their help. But, when it comes to the end they simply do a minimal effort.”

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(Durham) - Posted 9 years ago

“Overall the buying experience and staff are professional in there explanation of the buying options and finance arrangements on offer. The little dissatisfaction I have, is the communication that is relayed when there are problem`s. Be honest from the go, don't hide the facts, I as a customer prefer to know there is a concern and not be told a blatant lie.”

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(Durham) - Posted 9 years ago

“I will not give you a review, there is still a job outstanding from when I bought the car.”

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(York) - Posted 9 years ago

“we knew what wanted when we entered the showroom the car we wanted was right there.we decided to buy it.the salesman only had to fill the forms out.we sold it to ourselves.easy. mazda mx5 recarro limited edition,ceramic metallic.”

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(Darlington) - Posted 9 years ago

“I wasn't going to bother writing a review - it's just buying a car for goodness sake but having just had a visit from the local constabulary wanting an explanation of why the vehicle had been registered with the address of the local fire station thought I ought to. This after I specifically told them that they had the wrong address when I went to pick the car up. What more can I say.”

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(Durham) - Posted 9 years ago

“Friendly service but that's all bought a Kia was told it was serviced yet not changed air filter as i found leaves and moss in the air box change the front tyres but two different type on which feel all wrong in the steering of which I found out when I went to turn round a bend and no steering now having to pay £100 on insurance plus my Priemum goes up to sort it so not happy which now I kept my other car”

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(York) - Posted 9 years ago

“Love the car that I got! It's a great little car and perfect for what I need it for! I can imagine getting plenty of happy miles out of it. The sales person Georgia was very helpful and provided me with all the information I needed. I do however think the sales manager could do with training on how to deal with customers as saying "if you don't want to pay that don't buy it, someone else will come along", even though in the end I was asking for a 3% reduction in the price because of items I felt needed to be rectified on the car (which I was told it would be looked at, but I don't think it was) is really a poor standard of building any relationship up with a customer and ultimately means having standing stock of vehicles that I'm sure head office would prefer to have sold, he also used terrible sales patter and used the Internet as an excuse as to why he wouldn't lower the price (p.s paid top end value of the car, but he said it was already very keenly priced) even though I've since found scratches on the car and the steering is out and I'm sceptical that the rear breaks were checked as they seem to make awful noises on a morning (spongy), so I don't think the top end value of the car was worth it. My problem is I don't really have time to go back and forth to garages as I should have had all necessary checks done in the first place. Also when you call to ask for something don't expect a call back, I phoned up wanting an accessory for my SEAT about a week ago and I still haven't received a call. So I just contacted the SEAT customer team who were helpful. Overall it's been an okay experience, it wasn't great. I don't go to car dealerships to have arguments or battles in order to get a good price for a car and nor do I have the time or the patience to listen to dribble from someone who seemingly promotes bad customer service.”

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(Durham) - Posted 9 years ago

“Wise to reserve judgement until later . It depends on after sales service. Every dealer is sweetness and light when you are buying.”

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(Darlington) - Posted 9 years ago

SG Petch is rated 4.8 based on 5,373 reviews