Bruce Cleland, Sales Executive, was very helpful, and managed to setup the car and my mobile, which would have baffled me. The wheels were painted to my requirements, and a small spot of friction in... See more
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- #56 of 91 best companies in Car dealer
- #12 of 20 best companies in MOT Centre
- #44 of 60 best companies in Vehicle Repair
- #34 of 55 best companies in Car service
- #15 of 20 best companies in Motorbike dealer
- #28 of 55 best companies in Used car dealer
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John Clark Motor Group is one of Scotland’s largest family-owned automotive dealer groups, with over 50 years of experience in the motor industry. Founded by our Chairman, John Clark, the business has grown into a network of over 60 sites across Scotland, employing more than 1,300 people. We represent 21 leading automotive brands and offer an extensive range of new and used cars, vans and motorcycles, alongside manufacturer-approved servicing, parts, accident repair centres and bodyshops. Hawco Group is now part of John Clark Motor Group, further strengthening our presence across the north of Scotland. Our dealerships and facilities are located across Inverness, Elgin, Peterhead, Aberdeen, Perth, Dundee, Edinburgh, Stirling, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and surrounding areas, allowing us to support customers nationwide. We believe our relationship with customers goes far beyond the initial purchase. Delivering on our promises, acting with transparency and providing an exceptional experience at every stage of ownership is at the heart of everything we do.
John Clark Motor Group
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- Family Owned Business Focused on Excellent Customer Service
- Our customers are very important to us and we have a longstanding commitment to treat all of our customers the way we would like to be treated.Our mission is to deliver an exceptional experience that customers trust and advocate, by working together as a family.
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Greenwell Road, AB12 3AX, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- 01224407407
- jcmg@john-clark.co.uk
- www.john-clark.co.uk
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Another great delivery on 110 Defender on time by Stuart
From my initial call to enquire regarding a Defender 110 replacement, Stuart Brown took all my questions and sourced the exact spec I required. I received the new car earlier than expected. Top marks to Stuart and Pentland Stirling.
Very easy to deal
Very easy to deal with, no pressure just good chat and information. Decided to go with them due to good warranty etc compared to smaller independents. Would use again - well so far!
Quick and efficient service
Don't be duped by main dealer
This review is not intended to reflect on the Service Advisor, who was very good.
The prices quoted for repairs are just silly. I can't believe they actually believe people will pay the prices they ask, although the captive audience clearly do pay because they don't want, or can't be bothered exploring an alternative. Not a word of a lie - I could spend a week in a 5-star Glasgow hotel and have my car repaired at a specialist independent Volvo garage and still come back to the North East having spent less if I had put my car to John Clark
Avoid this dealer and avoid the Capture…
Avoid this dealer and avoid the Capture Alpine Hybrid I am 70 years old and bought a new Captur Alpine Hybrid with my life savings as my retirement car six months ago and it’s a nightmare had many issues but most serious one is the reversing camera doesn’t function 100% in the dark and poor weather conditions after a diagnostic test I was told it’s a software issue and Renault does not at this moment have a program to correct it mabye in the future something will come through after forking out £24k at my age I was astounded to hear that answer the dealership just kept fobbing me off their Area Manager is never available so I went to Car Ombudsman but the dealership doesn’t recognise that body now I have to fork out more of my savings for court action please don’t waste your money at my time of life I should be living stress free but this dealership customer service is atrocious don’t care BEWARE
Shockingly bad sales experience with this dealership.
This review is about the sales experience with the MG Dundee dealership.
Took the plunge to buy an electric vehicle (EV) and found a used one in our price range at this dealership. The car itself has been great, but the sales process was shockingly bad. Being new to EVs, I had a lot of questions and don’t think it unreasonable that a premier dealership like John Clark would not have the ability to accommodate this.
Phone calls to the sales person went to the reception desk and I was told they would pass them on,I was never called back. I then resorted to email and again these were often not answered or if they were, the answers were incomplete. I even had to continually ask for a handover date / time to organise insurance. They were unable to provide basic records such as servicing for the car and more importantly for an EV the State of Health (SoH) report on the battery. I felt I had to battle for every little bit of information.
The cherry on the cake however was the handover. The salesperson handed the keys and the charging cable to my wife and shot off with “call me with any questions”. Difficult thing to do when they had not answered any phone calls prior to this. That was it! Didn’t receive the V5 green new owner slip or a chance to check the vehicle over and discovered back at home the puncture repair kit was missing.
When I escalated to the Sales Manager my complaint and information request was initially bounced back to the salesperson who had been the problem. Eventually the Sales Manager referred me to the General Manager and for the first time I actually received an apology. Worst dealership car buying experience I have ever had. Thankfully the car has been great, but the whole buying process has been tarnished.
Excellent customer experience
Excellent facility. Great selection of new, ex demo, and used vehicles. Friendly welcome by the reception team. Ben Laming, Sales Consultant, was very professional and helpful throughout the process. Jayne Leishman also provided helpful information and support. Collectively, they took time to ensure we chose the correct vehicle and provided clear financial information.
Top notch find! Every xtra fitted" A good experience & service
It's unfortunate to have read many bad reviews but I suppose bad feedback makes feedback" you don't see the good so easily. Anyway with me I'm a very experienced used car buyer, I found an Evoque here low mileage & maxed to the hilt with every extra imaginable! I travelled from Hebden Bridge Yorkshire to pick it up it is that good" I had a very good sales & handover experience from a James Sheldon, so if you buy? Buy from him 👌
Absolutely great experience dealing…mhari
Absolutely great experience dealing with JLR at the fort Edinburgh, I would definitely recommend and be a return customer.
Mhari brotherston made the hole experience perfect
Excellent sales advice
Excellent sales advice. Generous loan of demonstrators. Michael Anderson very helpful.
Also very good coffee and biscuits!
The process of dealing with Pentland…
The process of dealing with Pentland motors was outstanding. I can't thank Pauline enough for all her hard work. It was a smooth process and a great deal
Worked with Abie on getting my defender…
Worked with Abie on getting my defender and his service was second to none
Fantastic experience again
Fantastic experience again! I have purchased several cars over the years with the team at Pentland and always find it to be a very friendly, professional and hassle free experience.
Easy and painless
Easy transaction from initial inquiry to collection.
A change of personnel part way through the process did not disrupt the purchase.
Leasa who took over the sale was very thorough and everything went through smoothly.
No reply from sale team once I have…
No reply from sale team once I have paid for the vehicle and when vehicle will be ready no reply And vehicle is in garage very bad behavior.
Neil was very friendly knowledgeable…
Neil was very friendly knowledgeable and helpful also explaining details I wasn't sure of.
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