Toomey Motor Group Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 2,191 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, professionalism, and friendly demeanor, often going above and beyond. Many highlight the first-class service, noting its efficiency, speed, and smooth process, especially for "while you wait" services. People appreciate the excellent customer service, with staff keeping them well-informed and making the overall user experience easy and stress-free from start to finish. However, some customers also noted issues during the sales process, experiencing reluctant staff, unprepared vehicles, or unfulfilled promises regarding additional items. Conversely, a small portion of people felt dissatisfied with the after-sales customer service, citing difficulties reaching staff by phone and receiving misleading advice about necessary repairs.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience! Freddie dealt with the sale from start to finish. Communication was on point whether it be a phone call or emails. We wasn’t pushed into anything but when we decided on the OMODA 7... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah Malkin was a delight to deal with throughout. From the moment we rang her with our car problems on Friday to arranging to drop the vehicle off the following Wednesday she was the epitomy of un... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Received first class service and professionalism from Connor at Toomey Chery Southend. Him and his manager, Aymane, assistied us greatly following an accident in our new car. Thankfully the new (new)... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just had a body shop repair on a scrape on the door on my Tucson due to be being slightly closer to an iron gate than I thought I was! The service I have had from them has been superb, with a courtes... See more


Company details

  1. Car dealer
  2. Vehicle Dent Removal Service
  3. Vehicle Parts Shop
  4. Vehicle Repair
  5. Motor vehicle dealer
  6. Used car dealer

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New and used dealer garages located in Southend, Basildon, Brentwood, and Chelmsford in Essex. Contact your local Toomey Dealerships to find out our extensive range of new and used cars along with aftersales services available.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Olivia

A very pleasant young lady named Olivia dealt with our service administration. She was very helpful and was able to answer all of our questions. We would be very happy to deal with Olivia on subsequent visits.
We were very pleased to receive a video call regarding our car service, explaining the checks that were carried out

22 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Aftersales repair process has destroyed my confidence

After approximately 11 years as a Toomey/Dacia customer, my confidence in both Toomey Dacia Southend and Dacia has been completely destroyed.

My Dacia Duster developed serious issues including warning lights, engine cutting out, a split coolant pipe, failed repair/diagnostic attempts, immobilisation/programming issues, and eventually a turbocharger replacement under Renault/Dacia’s Yellow OTS Special Coverage programme.

The biggest issue is the aftersales repair process. If your vehicle develops a fault and a part is not available, you may be left waiting on the manufacturer supply/back-order process for weeks or months. In my case, the coolant pipe part did not arrive with Toomey until 1 July 2026, despite the issue being diagnosed months earlier. During that time, I was effectively expected to wait while continuing to pay finance and insurance on a vehicle I could not properly use.

When I raised the practical impact of being left without a working vehicle for that length of time, the dismissive response from a member of the service team was, “that’s just how it is.”

This was not the first warning sign. My wife’s Dacia Duster previously needed a replacement USB port, which was diagnosed in August and not repaired until the following February. That left us without Android Auto for months, again due to an unacceptable parts/repair delay.

Communication throughout this latest case has been poor, evasive and inconsistent. Basic questions about my own vehicle required repeated chasing, and some answers only came after formal escalation. I was also charged £174 for fault-code clearing/diagnostics, which did not resolve the issue, and Toomey has refused to refund it.

I would also be cautious about relying too heavily on positive reviews alone. In my experience, after purchasing a vehicle I was encouraged to leave a five-star review on Google and give 10/10 scores on internal surveys. I have since removed my previous five-star Google review, because looking back it was left more as a favour to the salesman than as a reflection of the long-term ownership and aftersales experience.

In my opinion, this is not just about one repair. It raises serious concerns about how customers are treated when parts are unavailable and vehicles are off the road for prolonged periods.

My decade-long relationship with Toomey and Dacia is now over. I will be trading in both of my Dusters and moving to a different brand.

Never again.

22 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Using Tommeys Hyundai for the first…

Using Tommeys Hyundai for the first time, I took my car in for an annual service and was greeted by Olivia at the relevant desk.
Olivia was polite and courteous, checked my details and made corrections where errors occurred, updating my profile.
As I waited, Olivia kept me appraised of my car’s service so far and advised me of any concerns, such as replacement rear windscreen wiper smearing during operation.
Once completed, she collected me from the waiting area, escorted me back to the service desk and then confirmed the work carried and the costs.
We completed the transaction and the service experience was very good.
Olivia is a model advisor/ customer service operator and has a good sense of humour with an inter-personal approach.
I would consider using Toomey Hyundai again. 9/10.

22 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Purchased a Vauxhall Frontera EV in…

Purchased a Vauxhall Frontera EV in April. Whole of infotainment system failed in July. Took it back Toomey as Satnav, hands free phone, radio, car play etc did not work. Apparently a common fault with Frontera. Told me car had been repaired, collected car, fault still the same. Told it could take weeks to repair by technician. Car still at Toomey. They refused to provide hire car whilst mine off road. Now considering rejecting car under consumer rights act. Staff indifferent, company no help & Vauxhall say it’s dealers responsibility. My advice, be careful about buying a Frontera EV. Customer Service from Toomey is very very poor.

20 July 2026
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Reply from Toomey Motor Group

Hello george,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with your experience.

We would very much like the opportunity to look into this matter further and discuss your concerns with you directly. Unfortunately, we are unable to identify your details from the information provided. Please could you contact our team at CustomerRelations@toomeymotorgroup.co.uk, quoting your vehicle registration number and contact details, so that we can investigate this for you.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards, Toomey Motor Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the first time using Toomey for…

This is the first time using Toomey for the first service on my Kona [the dealer i purchased the car having the Hyundai Franchise taken away] and found them them extremely professional and welcoming especially Amber. Would highly recommend Toomey.for all your serviceing needs

22 July 2026
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Reply from Toomey Motor Group

Hello Stuart,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We're pleased to hear that our team, including Amber, made a great impression on you - we'll pass that along to her.

Kind regards, Toomey Motor Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service at Hyundai Southend

Jamie at Hyundai is a 1st class service advisor that has always looked after us to a very high level and always makes us welcome and goes beyond the normal level of service that I have experienced at other dealers. He is a asset to the company and always a pleasure to deal with well done

17 July 2026
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Reply from Toomey Motor Group

Hello nick,

We're glad to hear that Jamie has consistently provided you with an exceptional experience at Hyundai Southend, making you feel welcome and valued as a customer. We'll make sure to pass on your kind words to the team, knowing they're doing something right!

Kind regards, Toomey Motor Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fuel pump recall work on Hyundai i10

All good helpful staff on reception and job completed as expected. Car waiting right outside front door for me to pick up. Thanku Jamie

21 July 2026
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Reply from Toomey Motor Group

Hello LG,

We're delighted to hear that our team delivered a great experience, from the friendly reception staff to the efficient completion of your fuel pump recall work." "Thank you for choosing us and we're glad everything went smoothly!

Kind regards, Toomey Motor Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful staff and managed to get the…

Helpful staff and managed to get the car serviced quickly

21 July 2026
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Reply from Toomey Motor Group

Hello Terry,

We're truly happy to hear that our team was able to provide you with a positive experience, from helpful staff to quick service. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback!

Kind regards, Toomey Motor Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jamie was very helpful

Jamie was very helpful. Highly recommended. A satisfied customer.
Enjoyed the free coffee ;)

21 July 2026
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Reply from Toomey Motor Group

Hello Hamza,

Thank you for your kind words, we're glad to hear that Jamie provided excellent service! We appreciate your business and hope to serve you again soon.

Kind regards, Toomey Motor Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service again …

Conveniently able to drop off car late on day before MOT date which helped us immensely.
Talk through Video inspection under car is great to advise on condition seen. Thanks Leon.
Jamie Barrett’s friendly efficient approach is very important and appreciated by us, as older customers.
We never feel our queries are thought to be ridiculous!
Great service yet again. Thankyou,

17 July 2026
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Reply from Toomey Motor Group

Hello Jackie,

A huge thank you for your fantastic review! We're glad that we could help make a stressful situation easier with our flexible drop-off options and helpful video inspections.

Kind regards, Toomey Motor Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The car was in and out in an hour.

21 July 2026
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Reply from Toomey Motor Group

Hello IAN,

We're so happy to hear that our service met your expectations! Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're grateful for the opportunity to serve you.

Kind regards, Toomey Motor Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SARAH WAS EXCELLENT

SARAH WAS EXCELLENT. VERY POLITE AND HELPFUL. EVERYTHING EXPLAINED FULLY.
I HAVE ALWAYS FOUND ALL THE STAFF HERE VERY HELPFUL AND POLITE .

20 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worse than it went in!

I took my car in for a full service and to fix recalls and now its worse than when it went in.
The steering started pulling to the left, I took it back a week after the service, they said its a tracking issue.
I took it to a garage and they said its not tracking but the tyre pressures were off but it made no difference to the steering.
Since I took it back for Renault Toomey to check what was wrong, the petrol gauge is faulty and the front sensors have now stopped working. I'm now told I have to wait a month to bring it back in so I have to drive my 2yr old around in a car that doesn't steer properly. A family owned company that doesn't seem to care about families apparently. A complete nightmare.

6 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Toomey Motor Group

Hello Ian,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are sorry to learn that you feel disappointed with your recent experience and appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention.

We understand how frustrating it can be when issues arise with your vehicle, particularly when they impact your day-to-day use.

As we are unable to discuss the details of your vehicle or account in a public forum, we would encourage you to contact our Group Customer Relations team directly at CustomerRelations@toomeymotorgroup.co.uk.

We will be happy to review your concerns in full and liaise with the relevant department on your behalf. Kind regards, Toomey Renault Basildon.

Kind regards, Toomey Motor Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jamie was very helpful

Jamie in service reception was very pleasant and helpful. I waited while the MOT was completed and was offered a coffee while I waited and got the car back very promptly.

20 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our MG service went very well

Our MG service went very well, the car was returned washed and hoovered too. The MG service rep Sarah was extremely helpful and a joy to communicate with. Thank you MG, until the next time:)

16 July 2026
Unprompted review

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