Henson Motor Group Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Looking at 112 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Many people enthusiastically praise the dealership staff members for being exceptionally friendly, highly knowledgeable, and completely welcoming throughout the entire purchasing process. Consumers consistently note that buying a new car here feels wonderfully smooth, straightforward, and completely free from any uncomfortable sales pressure. However, some customers also noted quite frustrating issues with the after-sales support, highlighting severe mechanical problems and extremely slow communication. A small group of buyers experienced unexpected vehicle faults shortly after delivery and encountered significant difficulties when trying to get repairs sorted out.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Darren was genuinely friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and made me feel completely at ease the entire time. Nothing was too much trouble for him — he explained everything clearly, gave honest adv... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Darren was really helpful with my choice of car. Right from the first email to the test drive and then to handing the keys over I never felt rushed (or as a female, patronised) and he answered all m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Darren was very thorough with details and information, there was nothing hidden and he carefully explained everything I wanted to know. Super friendly service and looking forward to any after sales ca... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Darren was absolutely fantastic supporting us with our new car purchase. I genuinely trusted everything he said. His after caee support has also been amazing and consistant. Thank you so much.

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Established in 1996, Henson Motor Group is one of the UK's largest car supermarkets. Search over 3000 quality cars and find the most competitive finance rates. Visit our Newcastle showroom today to find a car that is right for you.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently bought a car from here and…

I recently bought a car from here and had a great experience. Darren was especially helpful throughout the process—friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer all my questions. He made everything straightforward and stress-free from start to finish. I'm very pleased with my purchase and would recommend this dealership to anyone looking for a car. Thank you, Darren, for the excellent service!

21 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tom was great in helping me pick my…

Tom was great in helping me pick my first electric car very knowledgeable

28 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you are buying a car here

If you are buying a car here, I must recommend dealing with Charlie.

Has a great range of knowledge across all cars, and is so friendly.

29 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently bought a Vauxhall Zafira…

I recently bought a Vauxhall Zafira from Callum Smith and honestly couldn’t be happier with the experience. Callum was friendly, professional, and completely genuine from start to finish. The car was exactly as described — clean, reliable, and in great condition. He made the whole process smooth and stress-free, answering every question and making sure everything was sorted properly. Highly recommend Callum to anyone looking for a trustworthy seller. Thanks again!

1 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Didn't feel pressured to buy a car!

Darren was really helpful with my choice of car. Right from the first email to the test drive and then to handing the keys over I never felt rushed (or as a female, patronised) and he answered all my questions. If he couldn't answer he went and found out. No pressure sales and after previous horrendous experiences from car dealers, my trust has been reinstated! Would definitely buy from here again and as a female, wouldn't feel I was ripped off! Darren, you're an asset to Henson!

23 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience start to finish

Great experience start to finish, thanks to Darren for looking after me.

20 May 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Feedback Regarding My Vehicle Purchase Experience

I would like to leave some honest feedback regarding my recent experience purchasing a vehicle from your dealership.
First of all, I would like to highly praise Callum Smith. He is a very patient, friendly and responsible salesperson. He answered many of my questions carefully and always listened to my concerns with patience. I truly appreciate his professionalism and excellent customer service throughout the entire process.
When I first came to view the vehicle, the interior condition was honestly quite dirty and it seemed that only a basic clean had been carried out. However, after the test drive, I felt the car suited me very well and I was genuinely interested in purchasing it.
However, during my careful inspection of the vehicle, I discovered that the sunroof rubber seal had clearly deteriorated and cracked, including a visible hole in the seal itself. I immediately informed Callum Smith, who then reported the issue to his manager.
Unfortunately, I was very disappointed that the manager immediately refused to replace the damaged seal. I genuinely do not understand how the dealership claims that every vehicle is carefully inspected in detail, yet such an obvious defect was still present on the car.
Callum Smith explained to me that the manager believed the seal would not cause water leakage, therefore they would not replace it. However, the seal is visibly cracked and damaged, and from a customer’s perspective, this is clearly not in proper condition.
To be honest, I feel this response was quite unreasonable and lacking in customer care. This is a large dealership, yet replacing a small rubber seal was refused simply because it was “not leaking yet.” I found this very disappointing and not very understanding towards the customer.
Despite this situation, I truly appreciate that Callum Smith agreed to record this issue in the contract and also promised to provide written email confirmation that if any leakage occurs within three months, the seal will be replaced free of charge. This gave me more confidence and showed his professionalism and responsibility.
I also requested for the vehicle to be cleaned properly inside and outside before collection. On the day I collected the car, I could clearly see the cleaning staff had put great effort into preparing the vehicle to a very high standard. The car was extremely clean and well presented. I believe Callum Smith communicated my concerns properly to the cleaning team, which again shows he is a very responsible salesperson with excellent communication skills.
Because of Callum Smith’s outstanding service, patience and attitude, I genuinely feel he deserves more than a five-star review. However, due to the manager’s handling of the damaged sunroof seal issue, unfortunately I cannot give the dealership a full five-star rating overall.

16 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The place was quality really nice

The place was quality really nice workers thanks to Tom m for selling me a beautiful car ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

19 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tom McGuire was our sales person and he…

Tom McGuire was our sales person and he was absolutely amazing. He went through what cars were suited to us within our budget, allowing us to test drive until we found the one that suited us. He was very professional and such a friendly descent guy. He went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and had a deal we were happy with. He wasn’t pushy in any way and I’d definitely recommend his service if you’re looking for a new car. He’s an asset to the company.

19 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buying a used car

Great experience buying a used car here. Callum was fantastic — professional, friendly, and very natural, which made us feel really comfortable. There was no pressure or aggressive sales tactics at all, and we were given plenty of time to think things through and ask questions. I’d happily go back to him again in the future. He definitely deserves a pay rise!

16 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service from Darren

Great customer service from Darren, went above and beyond to help

15 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service, very helpful with finding our new car. would highly reccomend Scott to help with finding a new vehicle if you come here.

15 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Scott at Henson Motor Group was…

Scott at Henson Motor Group was fantastic from start to finish, he kept me updated at every stage. Would definitely recommend Henson Motors.

10 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Scott was amazing

Scott was amazing, sorted everything out quick and was very friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend henson motor group to anyone looking for a new car

13 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrific aftersales experience

Horrific aftersales experience! I bought a vehicle which I was really pleased with and was presented very well! The car then suffered an oil leak on my drive. I took it to a local garage as there was no oil left and they advised this was due to the sump plug not being placed back securely, this has left a stain on my driveway! I also noticed the air con was empty and requires recharge. I contacted Henson Motor Group who state they will refund me for the replacement oil, no mention of the damage caused to my drive way! They also refused to do anything about the air conditioning. I am now being ghosted and they are ignoring my request for update on the matter, as well as blocking me from there Facebook page! Terrible service I would avoid they cannot be trusted! RAC approved be chucked seems misleading, and now I will be escalating to the financial ombudsman.

13 May 2026
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Please contact us on 01912668686 so we can investigate this further for you.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

Good experience, lots of help from Callum. Great help!! Thankyou

8 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Charlie is such a good lad

Charlie is such a good lad, so friendly and no pressure whatsoever to buy the car.

25 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Callum was very kind

Callum was very kind, helpful and a lovely man all together, he talked me through buying my very first car on my own and everything was so simple and straightforward with him, could not recommend a better salesman!

7 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Tom Mcguire

Great experience with Henson Motor Group. Tom Mcguire was great, really informative and helped make the process really easy. Thanks again!

29 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Callum was really helpful

Callum was really helpful, wasnt pushy at all, guide me through the whole process and quick turn around within 24hrs :) highly recommend

2 May 2026
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We wish you happy motoring.

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