Hawco Group  Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Looking at 144 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Many consumers frequently mention that the sales team is exceptionally helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable, making every single showroom visit completely relaxed without experiencing any sales pressure. People consistently appreciate the smooth handover process, the spotless vehicles, and the clear, transparent information provided by staff throughout their entire purchasing journey. However, some reviewers were not happy with customer support and communication challenges during their experience. A few customers also noted that they had to repeatedly call to chase updates, or encountered unexpected delivery delays and minor vehicle oversights when collecting their new transport.

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Service

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Product

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We don't react well to salesmen pressuring us to buy so had walked away from other garages doing very good finance deals. The salesmen at Hawco allowed us to look at the car without pressure, but a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top quality service by Highland Audi. Very professional from start to finish. The documentation piece which is usually painful, is very straightforward. Communication was excellent throughout... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were thinking of downsizing and weren’t sure what we wanted, we have had Audi’s for some years so they were our 1st choice and once again we weren’t disappointed. Conor was great and listened to ou... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was our first visit to the Skoda showroom in Inverness and were so impressed with the quality of the Skoda Elroq we decided to buy one after a test drive. Your sales specialist Sarah Micallef was... See more


Company details

  1. Car Dealer
  2. also in
  3. Audi Dealer
  4. Car Repair and Maintenance
  5. Used Car Dealer
  6. Volkswagen Dealer

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Hawco Group has been proudly serving customers across the north of Scotland for over 70 years, earning a strong reputation for friendly, professional service and a commitment to putting customers first. Now part of the John Clark Motor Group, Hawco Group continues to operate Škoda, Volkswagen and Audi dealerships in Inverness, Elgin and Peterhead, maintaining its long-standing local presence and trusted approach. We offer a wide choice of new and used vehicles, supported by comprehensive servicing, parts and aftersales care. We believe our relationship with customers goes far beyond the initial purchase, and delivering on our promises, acting with transparency and providing an exceptional experience at every stage of ownership is central to everything we do.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From a simple phone call to owning a…

From a simple phone call to owning a brand new Audi Q5, that’s what your staff managed for me without any hitches….
Pleasant, easy to understand, knew exactly what we required & came up with the goods at an affordable price…
That’s what Highland Audi are all about….

21 September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The sales staff were so nice

The sales staff were so nice. Very organised and friendly.

21 September 2026
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Reply from Hawco Group

We're so glad to hear our sales staff provided you with such a positive and organized experience. Thank you for your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Huw - straight talking non nonsense or hard sell.

Huw, was excellent to deal with very straightforward and pleasant excellent communicator and I actually bought the car without seeing it. He sent me a video showing me all of the important aspects.. and I’ve been very happy with the car that I’ve purchased. I even got a recommendation for a great place for curry chips.

21 September 2026
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Reply from Hawco Group

We are so happy to hear about your positive experience with us! It's wonderful that our team could make the process of purchasing your car straightforward and pleasant, even from a distance. We are also glad you're enjoying your new car and the curry chips recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Made my experience very simple

Made my experience very simple, sales representatives Erin as very knowledgeable and made the whole process very simple.

16 September 2026
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Reply from Hawco Group

We are so glad to hear that we made your experience simple and that our team was knowledgeable throughout the process. We appreciate your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

Customer service was first class staff looked after me so well, got a great deal.

13 September 2026
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Reply from Hawco Group

We're so glad to hear our staff provided first-class service and you received a great deal. We appreciate your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service from Aaron…

Excellent customer service from Aaron Smith at Inverness.
Haven't met Arron in person, but he is a credit to your company.

18 August 2026
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Reply from Hawco Group

We are so happy to hear about your positive experience with our team member. We appreciate you sharing your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience, salespeople were very attentive especially Neil Gordon who sold our new car to us, after sales check up was good to iron any questions we had, it was good to not have the hard sell approach and would defiantly recommend Highland Audi to other people.

30 July 2026
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Reply from Hawco Group

We are so pleased to hear about your excellent experience with us, especially the attentive service you received during your new car purchase. It's wonderful that our after-sales check-up was helpful and that you appreciated our no-pressure approach. We truly value your recommendation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Knowledgeable salesman,Craig Spooner

Knowledgeable salesman,Craig Spooner, helpful but not at all pushy happy to give us time to decide if we had chosen the right car for us. Took time at hand over to explain the controls and numerous functions not familiar to us. Thankyou

24 July 2026
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Reply from Hawco Group

We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience with us. It's wonderful that our team could provide helpful, unpressured assistance, ensuring you found the perfect car. We appreciate your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful,knowledgeable and friendly…

Helpful,knowledgeable and friendly salesman

11 June 2026
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Reply from Hawco Group

We're so happy to hear that our salesman provided you with such a helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly experience. We truly appreciate your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn't fault Hawco during the whole…

I couldn't fault Hawco during the whole process from test drive to delivery, Shannen who I dealt with from start to finish went out of her way to make the experience as stressless as possible.

9 June 2026
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Reply from Hawco Group

We are so happy to hear that your experience with us, from test drive to delivery, was stress-free. We truly appreciate your kind words and positive feedback!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

On the 29th September 2025 I ordered a…

On the 29th September 2025 I ordered a Volkswagon Caddy Cargo Commerce Pro van with 12 optional extras and took delivery of the van on the 3rd March 2026.
When I arrived home I noticed that the passenger seat was missing its armrest bearing in mind the Commerce Pro comes with an armrest on both seats as standard and when I called the dealer they could not understand why the armrest was missing.
After a bit of investigating it was discovered that because I had added the option of what I thought was extra armrest for the drivers seat turned out that choosing that option deleted the passenger seat armrest.
If I had been told that at the time ordering I would not have chosen that option. I have paid £48.00 pounds for drivers seat armrest which was standard equipment and had the passenger seat armrest taken away.
After numerous emails and phone calls to Hawco in Inverness some of which I have had no response to, I am getting nowhere in having the armrest issue resolved.
All I want is for Hawco or Volkswagon to reinstate the armrest which was deleted through no fault of my own but due to misleading information in the sales brochure and not being told at the dealership that this would happen.
I am extremely disappointed at lack of progress and communication dealing in this matter.

5 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have to praise the parts department…

I have to praise the parts department at Hawco Inverness. From the initial phonecall to order the part for my VW, to the phonecall to let me know the part has arrived (a day earlier than anticipated), to the visit into the parts department to collect the part, Ken was such a pleasant, helpful, genuine person. I have to mention the second man I saw briefly when in, he was equally as pleasant. Thank-you for all your help, it was a very positive experience. Your staff are a credit to you. Best wishes Iona.

8 June 2026
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Reply from Hawco Group

We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience with our parts department. It truly makes our day to know that our team provided such pleasant, helpful, and genuine service from your initial call to the collection of your part.

We always strive to ensure our customers have a smooth and positive interaction, and we are delighted that we met your expectations. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and we thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Lack of guppies

Lovely welcome at the door
Free coffee...
Sadly no aquarium to view as we waited for the car...

4 June 2026
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Reply from Hawco Group

We're so glad you enjoyed our welcome and the coffee!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently purchased our new car from…

We recently purchased our new car from Hawco Skoda Inverness and couldn't be happier with the experience.

A special thank you to Sarah, who was absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process. We travelled from Dundee to Inverness, and she was incredibly patient, helpful, and accommodating from start to finish. She took the time to answer all our questions, never made us feel pressured, and made what could have been a stressful purchase feel easy and enjoyable.

The level of customer service we received was exceptional, and even after collecting the car, the post-sale support has been excellent. Sarah is a real credit to Hawco Skoda, and we cannot thank her enough for making the experience so memorable.

We would highly recommend both Sarah and Hawco Skoda to anyone looking to purchase a vehicle. A truly first-class experience.

21 May 2026
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Reply from Hawco Group

We are absolutely delighted to hear about your exceptional experience with us! It truly brightens our day to know that your journey from Dundee to Inverness for your new car was so positive and stress-free. We are incredibly proud of our team's dedication to providing outstanding customer service, ensuring every purchase feels easy and enjoyable.

Your kind words about the helpfulness and accommodation you received throughout the process, and even the excellent post-sale support, mean a great deal to us. We are so pleased that we could make your car buying experience memorable and we sincerely appreciate your high recommendation. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing such wonderful feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Royal Blue Polo

I was really nervous but Alex was really understanding and put me at ease. He came on the test drive and let me go to my home for my husband to see if car was suitable for him to get in and out of easily. Managed fine. We had a 4 by 4 before so was a much smaller than what he was used to. Tried another car but preferred the Polo and it is more economical. Still getting used to it but it is a super wee car. Delighted with the service I received..

17 April 2026
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Reply from Hawco Group

We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience and that our team member was able to make you feel comfortable during your visit. It is wonderful that we could accommodate your needs, allowing you to ensure the car was a good fit for your husband.

We appreciate you choosing us and are delighted that you are enjoying your new car. Thank you for your kind words; we truly value your feedback.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Car purchase

Although helpful and we did purchase a car, they didnt have the correct model for us to test drive even thought they had booked it in for us. I have since emailed xoncnerning a conversation i was having about a boot liner and havent had any reply.

21 March 2026

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