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389
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 99 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their friendly, honest, and professional approach, making the entire buying process smooth and enjoyable. The service is frequently highlighted as excellent, with clear communication, efficient delivery, and vehicles often arriving quickly and exactly as described, in great condition. Many also appreciate thoughtful touches like chocolates and fresh MOTs, enhancing the overall positive user experience. Conversely, a small portion of people felt that staff could be unhelpful, dismissive, or rude, leading to disappointing interactions. Some also noted significant issues with vehicles, including undisclosed problems or faults appearing shortly after purchase.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased a Renault Clio for our son, communication was easy viewed and delivered same day. I was a little dubious over other people's bad reviews but we have had a positive experience. There is a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience buying my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV from Carvender. The guys couldn't be more helpful and made the whole process very smooth. It's not always easy when you buy a car online a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service. Abdull arranged viewing at convenient time and guided me through the process. Car prepared and washed for viewing. They also have a huge selection on site where you’re taken through all... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buy with confidence! The team at CarVender is so knowledgeable and honest that I actually enjoyed the process. From my first question to the car arriving at my door, the service was flawless. They mad... See more

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Company details

  1. Used car dealer
  2. Car dealer
  3. Car finance and loan company
  4. Car service

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CarVender Ltd is a multi-award-winning independent used car dealership in the UK, proudly serving customers nationwide since 2018. Headquartered in London (Epping, Essex), CarVender has become a trusted name in the automotive sector, with over 2300 vehicles sold and an outstanding 98% customer satisfaction rate. With a strong digital presence, over 60% of our customers choose to buy online, enjoying the ease of a fully secure, end-to-end car buying experience—from vehicle reservation and finance application to part exchange and home delivery. The remaining 40% prefer visiting us in-store to browse and collect their vehicles in person. CarVender has earned close to 1,000 five-star reviews across platforms including AutoTrader, Trustpilot and Google, reflecting our dedication to quality, service, and customer care. Our Achievements Our commitment to excellence has been consistently recognised by the industry: AM Awards 2025 – UK Independent Dealer of the Year Motor Trader Independent Dealer Awards 2025 – UK Independent Community Dealer of the Year Award Motor Trader Independent Dealer Awards 2024 – UK Independent Dealer of the Year & Sales Manager of the Year Motor Trader Industry Awards 2023 – Winner, Customer Care Award CarDealer Used Car Awards 2022 – Highly Commended AutoTrader Highly Rated Awards – 2021, 2022, 2023 We continue to grow year-on-year, thanks to our loyal customers and the relentless efforts of our dedicated team. Why Choose CarVender? Free delivery within 50 miles of our dealership Nationwide delivery at only £1 per mile 14-day money-back guarantee on all online orders Free 90-day warranty for peace of mind Delivery within 3 days of order 149-point PDI safety checks, HPI clear, fresh MOT (if under 6 months), and complimentary service (if due) Mechanical inspection reports provided for all vehicles Whether you choose to buy online or in-store, CarVender makes your next car purchase simple, secure, and satisfaction guaranteed. Browse our website today to explore our latest stock, reserve your car for just £100, apply for finance, or arrange part exchange—all from the comfort of your home.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just bought my new car and I love it!!!

Just bought my new car and I love it!!!

The whole process was so easy and smooth from messaging carvender to arranging a visit/test drive to buying the vehicle!

I was in contact with Abdull throughout the process, they were amazing and so helpful!

Would really recommend Carvender and I would definitely use them again

5 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Abdull was very helpful through the…

Abdull was very helpful through the whole process kept in touch until everything was done car was in good condition and delivered my car very early would always recommend carvender to everyone.

7 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Abdul and the Carvender team

Thank you Abdul and the Carvender team. I had a very good experience with carvender. They sold me a vauxhall zafira tourer in excellent condition, full service history, and were polite and courteous throughout the transaction. Special shout out to Abdul who let me take the car for an extensive test drive and also was a gentleman. I waited two months to write the review so it would be an accurate review. No trouble with the car at all, i took it for a service after purchase and no problems. One small criticism: it would be nice to have given me half a tank of petrol for the return journey, instead the tank was v low. Apart from that, excellent service and friendly too. I would not hesitate to recommend.

14 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Qumer was really good with settling the…

Qumer was really good with settling the car, we went through the specs and financial side of the motor. Extremely pleasant and concise when examining the car, and informative with the documentation during handover.

The team seem to care a lot for their range of motor vehicles.

13 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with Carvender.

Saw a car of interest to me and arranged a visit quickly and efficiently. Met with Abdull who was very helpful, knew all the details about the car and just very pleasant to deal with.
Covered all the necessary and agreed the purchase there and then. Highly recommend.

5 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased a Renault Clio for our son

Purchased a Renault Clio for our son, communication was easy viewed and delivered same day. I was a little dubious over other people's bad reviews but we have had a positive experience. There is a 14 day cooling off period and 3 months warranty hopefully won't need either.

Offers refreshments and a box of Ferrero Roche nice touch

22 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GT86

I recently bought a Toyota GT86 (A childhood dream car of mine). From the first interaction with the Carvender team, Abdull specifically, I was hooked. Abdull ensured the buying and part exchange experience was very smooth and efficient. Part ex was very fair and the whole experience was surreal. If you need to buy a car, or even service a car, Carvender is the place to go 🙌

23 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Service

Fantastic experience buying my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV from Carvender.
The guys couldn't be more helpful and made the whole process very smooth.
It's not always easy when you buy a car online and a bit daunting when you hand over your money and hope you're not going to be ripped off. But, my car arrived on time as arranged and in the exact condition as described.
The guys at Carvender were friendly and most importantly, honest.
I would happily recommend them and use them again.

22 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dreadful after sales service

As with a review further down in April, my experience with the after sales is terrible. I purchased a car for £9800 25th April. It came with service history and 2 inspection reports from December 25 and February 26. Whilst test driving the air con wasn’t working. I pointed this out and they said it needed gas, which they did.

They refused to accept a lower offer because they said their cars have been fully checked and leave in perfect condition.

By 28th May the cars aircon had stopped working completely. I emailed and they said to go to a local garage for a report and quote. Whilst waiting for this appointment the car started making a knocking noise and the brakes started grinding. Then an oil light came on. The garage have found issues with the car. The brake discs and engine mount have corroded. The reverse light wiring is mangled.

I’ve been quoted £1091 for the air con and light work. A further £500-£800 for the brakes and engine mount.

You cannot complain to the after sales on the phone. Only by email - huge red flag. To date I’m getting nowhere with them covering the cost of the repair.

Legally if things brake within 6 months they have an obligation to repair them. The law assumes the faults are pre-existing. Clearly they hadn’t checked the air con compressor and brake discs and engine mounts don’t corrode in 5 weeks. I’d had the car 5 weeks when I first contracted them about faults.

I received an email yesterday telling me to take the car back to my garage again for a report (I’ve already done this) and to ask them to clarify why they think the faults are pre-existing. I have refused to do this - as legally the onus is on them to prove the faults could not have been pre-existing. They have said they’ll inspect my car but cannot tell me how long they’ll have it and have refused to provide a temporary replacement car, courtesy car, or cover the cost of a hire car. Every suggestion they’ve made involves me paying additional costs on top of the £9,800 I paid outright for a car they claimed to be perfect.

I was hoping to resolve this amicably with them and they’d provide an apology and cover the repairs, but clearly not. I now have my car booked in for the work in 2 weeks time. I cannot drive it currently due to the issues it has. And I cannot wait days on end to receive emails from them without resolution. I will pay for the work myself, the work will be filmed, they will ensure the parts they remove are kept and photographed, then pursue this through the small claims court. I will also be reporting this to the Motor Ombudsman and AutoTrader.

Your legal rights when buying a car that has faults within the first 6 months are good. And having taken advice I’ll eventually get my money back. It’s just unbelievable to me people could sit and allow you to transfer almost £10,000 on a car they know has faults, claiming it’s in good condition.

Edit: I’ve had no reply to my emails from Carvender since the day of this review - asking me to take it down. They referred my situation to an online legal team who have not responded to emails for 2 weeks. I’ve now had to pay for repairs myself as I could not continue with an unsafe car. Luckily my garage photographed all the faults for me, but despite sending all this to Carvender, they’ve ignored all communication and the opportunity to resolve this amicably. Be aware the warranty only overs engine or gear box failure - nothing else so offers no protection at all for any other undisclosed issues.

19 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend …

Qumer and his colleague were very professional. They were able to answer any questions I had and I felt supported whilst buying my lovely car! If you are looking to buy a new car, then I can highly recommend you buying it from Carvender!

18 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Abdull was amazing

Abdull was amazing, he helped me every step of the way with my car purchase and was very responsive on messages to arrange viewings.
I am so happy with my purchase I would recommend to anyone, thanks again!

12 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service

Fantastic customer service. I couldn’t be happier with my experience. Buying a car from Carvender was the quickest, easiest process imaginable. From start to finish it really was the best. I highly recommend!

29 May 2026
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Reply from carvender

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you so much for your amazing review!

We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with CarVender. Making the car-buying process quick, easy, and stress-free is exactly what we aim for, so it’s wonderful to know we delivered that for you from start to finish.

Your recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we’re grateful for your kind words about our customer service. The whole team works hard to provide the best possible experience for every customer.

Thank you for choosing CarVender Ltd. We wish you many happy miles in your new car and look forward to helping you again in the future!

Warm regards,
Customer Experience Team
carvender
📞 0800 999 1236
📧 support@carvender.co.uk

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely great customer experience

Quick and cheap delivery for long distance done quickly and car is amazing

1 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from carvender

Hi Sohail,

Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review!

We're delighted to hear that you had a great customer experience with us. It's wonderful to know that the long-distance delivery was quick, affordable, and hassle-free, and that you're so pleased with your new car.

Our goal is to make buying a car as simple and convenient as possible, no matter where our customers are located, so your feedback means a lot to the entire team.

Thank you for choosing CarVender Ltd. We wish you many happy and enjoyable miles in your new car and look forward to helping you again in the future.

Warm regards,
Customer Experience Team
carvender
📞 0800 999 1236
📧 support@carvender.co.uk

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a positive experience purchasing…

I had a positive experience purchasing my car. Qumer was quick to respond throughout the process, polite, helpful, and easy to communicate with. He answered my questions promptly and made the overall experience straightforward and stress-free.

The vehicle was presented as described, and the transaction went smoothly. I appreciate the professional and friendly service provided.

Thank you, Qumer, and all the best for the future.

18 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from carvender

Hi Taylan,

Thank you for your wonderful review!

We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience purchasing your car with us. It's great to know that Qumer was responsive, helpful, and easy to communicate with throughout the process, making everything straightforward and stress-free.

We take great pride in presenting our vehicles accurately and providing a professional yet friendly service, so we're pleased that your experience reflected these values.

Thank you for your kind words and for choosing CarVender Ltd. We will be sure to pass your feedback on to Qumer, who will be delighted to hear it. We wish you many happy miles in your new car and all the very best for the future as well.

Warm regards,
Customer Experience Team
carvender
📞 0800 999 1236
📧 support@carvender.co.uk

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy service

Quick and easy service! Clean and big site, easy location. Happy with purchase, highly recommend!

23 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from carvender

Hi Rimvydas,

Thank you for your fantastic review!

We're delighted to hear that you found the process quick and easy and that you were pleased with both our site and your purchase. We work hard to provide a welcoming environment and a hassle-free buying experience, so it's great to know we delivered on that for you.

Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing CarVender Ltd. We wish you many happy miles in your new car and look forward to seeing you again in the future!

Warm regards,
Customer Experience Team
carvender
📞 0800 999 1236
📧 support@carvender.co.uk

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Verry nice and polite quick process…

Verry nice and polite quick process Abdull wass verry profesional

23 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from carvender

Hi Razvan,

Thank you for your 5-star review!

We’re delighted to hear that you found the process quick, easy, and professional. Providing friendly, efficient service is something we take great pride in, so it’s wonderful to know that Abdull looked after you so well.

We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. Thank you for choosing CarVender Ltd, and we hope you enjoy your new car for many years to come.

Warm regards,
Customer Experience Team
carvender
📞 0800 999 1236
📧 support@carvender.co.uk

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service from start to finish

Brilliant service from start to finish, Abdull was so helpful and answered all my queries day and night! It was all really straightforward and they delivered my new car to my door. I absolutely love my new car it’s exactly as described and I couldn’t be happier with the service by Abdull & his company

29 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from carvender

Hi Victoria,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review!

We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had a brilliant experience from start to finish. Providing clear communication, honest advice, and making the buying process as straightforward as possible is exactly what we strive for.

Abdull will be especially pleased to hear your kind words. He takes great pride in looking after his customers and ensuring all questions are answered promptly, so it’s fantastic to know he helped make your car-buying journey smooth and enjoyable.

We’re also thrilled that you love your new car and that it met your expectations exactly as described. Thank you for placing your trust in CarVender Ltd and for choosing us to deliver your vehicle right to your door.

We wish you many happy and safe miles ahead and look forward to assisting you again in the future.

Warm regards,
Customer Experience Team
carvender
📞 0800 999 1236
📧 support@carvender.co.uk

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. Abdull arranged viewing at convenient time and guided me through the process. Car prepared and washed for viewing. They also have a huge selection on site where you’re taken through all the documentation by the helpful staff. The transaction itself was smooth and fast, with very fast delivery to our door. Very pleased

17 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from carvender

Hi George,

Thank you so much for your fantastic review!

We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Abdull and the team. Making the process smooth, convenient, and stress-free for our customers is always our priority, so it’s wonderful to know everything from the viewing to the delivery went seamlessly for you.

We’re also pleased that you appreciated the preparation of the vehicle and the support provided throughout the documentation and purchase process. Abdull and the whole team work hard to make every customer feel confident and well looked after.

Thank you once again for choosing CarVender Ltd. We hope you enjoy your new car, and we look forward to helping you again in the future!

Warm regards,
Customer Experience Team
carvender
📞 0800 999 1236
📧 support@carvender.co.uk

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