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These people are scammers. I purchased a blue ford escort and got a black with a broken windshield. Drove it around the block and it caught fire. I am suing them because they stole my car and was hoping to get away with it. Buyers beware.

THIEVES - BE

If I could give a zero rating I would this company and Sam need to be exposed for the fraudsters that they are. We purchased a vehicle from them in September have written emails several times which were ignored he then suddenly replied and asked us to bring the vehicle back to them to be repaired. I phoned him on the Saturday to confirm it would be okay to bring the vehicle back on Sunday we live over 3 hours away in Kent which is a 6 hour round trip. We arrived at the premises only to find that a small portacabin was in the corner of the car lot and no there to help. I called the number that I had been contacting Sam on only to get his colleague who’s English wasn’t very clear. Sam must’ve thought I was stupid as he said that if his colleague wasn’t there to drop the keys through the letter box. We have already spent lots of money on the car and because it was a fault that appeared 20/30 miles after we had brought it we felt it should come back to the company to fix. I will be writing to trading standards but don’t suppose that they will do anything.

Just found out company now not trading!!! Not surprised after all the bad reviews and also myself having problems with a car purchased from them!!!. Have ignored my emails and letters. They also blocked my number and also blocked other numbers when I tried to contact them again!! Glad they have been reported to trading standards and glad they gone bankrupt... maybe its karma for the way they have treated people!! When is the picket line and petition? Think I may have to join in!

The suspension collapsed on my care 3 months after they sold it to me and they have gone bankrupt without registering the 12 month AA warranty I paid for. The car was dangerously corroded underneath and needs a new sub frame, drive train and both suspension arms - there is no way this should have passed an MOT. Both MTC entities Motoring Trade Centre and Moordown Trade Centre are no longer trading

This company has gone bankrupt. Sam Self is bankrupt and has folded this company. Despite this he has set up immediately under the guise of Parley Car Centre. He has left people with faulty cars and owes a number of garages money. He has been reported today to trading standards for selling me a dangerous car and refusing to give me my money back. If anyone one here wants to get involved in a petition and picket line at Parley Car Centre very soon, please add a note on Trust Pilot as one is being arranged very soon.

I bought a Vauxhall Corsa with fresh MOT from MTC. One day later the brake pads made noises and my mechanic checked the car. It needed to change front brake pads and discs and full service such as air filter, engine oil and filter. When I informed to MTC the told me that we passed the MOT and can't do anything. One day later my car brake down and didn't move and the engine alarm light turned on. They didn't give me any garage address for warranty. They told me that it has 3 months warranty. In Auto Trader advertising they advertised the car with 2 keys and £35 road tax but it had 1 key and £150 road tax. When you go there for support, they raise them sounds and they speak rudely because they know that what they did.

I will try to keep this fair and factual - otherwise what's the point. You judge a business by what they promise to their customers and what they do when things go wrong. First the promise - all vehicles undergo a stringent multi-point check before being offered for sale- 1 ) Bad - there was a serious cut in the sidewall of a tyre on the car we wanted to buy - Good - they offered to replace it -only later did we find it was with a part worn tyre. 2) Bad - Paid for the car but within minutes of driving it away there was a grinding noise from brake calliper and brake warning lights on dashboard. (Stringent check anyone?) 3) We accepted an offer to repair the car and bill MTC. 4) Bad On getting home we found a serious cut in the sidewall of the replaced tyre (Stringent check anyone?) My son's confidence in MTC shaken he asked for refund. They refused and said they would only repair. (read the fine print on their T&Cs) 5) Good - they collected, repaired and delivered the car back. 6) Bad The car had a nail in a rear tyre - MTC blamed it on the delivery company and refused to pay for the repair. Indeed Sam Self emailed me to say "I am surprised you are even bringing this up given the aftersales service we have provided...." Well fellow consumers...you decide. Was this excellent after sales service? It certainly did not feel like it as a customer - but they do get good reviews too. You decide.

I purchased a vehicle from this garage in April 2022, at full market value and drive 150 miles to the garage to purchase it.
I have since discovered it to be an insurance repair and a cat d which was not disclosed to me at point if sale in any shape or form not in any adverts or conversations despite me asking I even to a witness with me who can verify this. I would be very aware make sure you ask them to show you the hpi report I took there word big mistake, I have given them to rectify this prior to taking legal action and they have been abusive rude and basically telling me it was advertised as a cat d insurance repair however they still took above market value £8000 for a model with 80k on the clock with no service history I mean it was 14mths ago check the figures should of been£4000 if it was beings sold as a cat d vehicle I know it wasn't advertised as a cat d and still have all the paperwork to support this I also to a trusted friend who witnessed me asking the question has it ever been written off or in any serious accidents please beware of this garage.

I have just traded another car with Marc at MTC. As always a great service and really appreciate their professional approach.

MTC FRAUDSTERS - AVOID !! MTC are bunch of fraudsters & scammers. Dealer Paul is absolute scum who tried to sell me Fiat Qubo with blowed engine. Get paid from my finance company and then waiting nearly 2 weeks with delivery. Always when I called, he said that delivery company is busy. I cancelled the sale and he was forced to pay money back to the finance company. Money for delivery I paid to him,refusing to return. The service haven't been provided so money NEED TO BE REFUNDED !!!! Each time I call he LIES that " financial department " is not available and they have only one phone number what I calling... wth? What company does this ? ONLY SCUMS DOES!!! AVOID TO BUY ANYTHING, THEIR VEHICLES ARE FAULTY! LIES ALL THE TIME !!! REPORTED THEM TO POLICE AND NATIONAL TRADING STANDARDS!! PAUL IF YOU READ THIS ,LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND DO THE DELIVERY REFUND !!!
UPDATE AFTER MTC SCUM REPLIED
YOU LIAR ! I HAVE BANK STATEMENT AMD YOUR ACCOUNT WHERE THE MONEY BEEN PAID AND BANK CONFIRMED YOU RECEIVED THE MONEY ! THIS WILL COST YOU FAR MORE THAN YOU OWE ME YOU SCUM !

NEW EDIT ! POOLE COUNCIL INFORMED AND APPROPRIATE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN ! MY SOLICITOR CONFIRMED WITH BANK THAT MTC RECEIVED MY PAYMENT ! LEGAL ACTON AGAINST THIS SCUMBAGS TAKEN ! ALL EVIDENCE GIVEN TO AUTORITIES !!

Always had company cars never though of buying my own car as i had peace of mind. took a leap of faith when i purchased my 2011 Range Rover from MTC. its always nerve racking when your so dependent on a second hand car to get you to work and home. had the car for a few days and loved it, had a fault light come on so i panicked, rang and spoke to Marc, the car was collected fixed and returned, they also gave me a loan car. true to there word. outstanding service and customer care, really appreciate the fact that i wasnt left in the dark.

Was hoping this review could be avoided I bought a ford b max in February this year and have still not received my vehicle registration document 22 July 2022 I have rang them several times and been told it would be sorted then waited for documents to arrive still nothing I accept occasionally mistakes are made we are all human after all my best reviews are for the satisfactory handling in correcting the problem unfortunately still not resolved hope other clients have better service

I purchased a Ford Focus at the weekend and I am very impressed with the vehicle as well as the first class service I received from Richard. Good to know that good old customer service is still out there. Thanks.

Marc and his team gave us excellent service all the way through from going down to see the car / buying it and then sorting out an issue with the car.
We couldn’t recommend them more highly and will definitely return when we are looking for another car.
Lucy and Baz Hughes

Had ssangyong with 4wd problems that my local dealer could not fix, mtc identified the problem within 10 minutes they really no what their doing such a relief great friendly staff highly recommend them

Bought a Volvo V70 from MTC, after 500 miles the injectors went. We phoned and emailed Sam. He had us a courtesy car dropped of and picked the Volvo up to be repaired. Around 4-5 days later our car was delivered back to Swindon and is running like a dream. Thank you Sam and the team at MTC.

Just purchased our new( to us) car from Natalie. She couldn't of been more helpful. Kept us updated and car was delivered at very short notice. Only had it for 2 days and as I write this very pleased indeed. Shall be back when we need a new car.

Bought a cheap run around for my daughter (£1000) very nice people and experience however 4 weeks later the head gasket went and car had to be scrapped (trusted mechanic advised) whilst I appreciate old cars are a risk the only stance this company took was not their issue and they running a business. Offers to sell me a newer car … I think not ! Had to suck up the loss and put it down to experience but very disappointing reaction

*in response we were not unwilling to pay the balance the car was not worth the cost of repairs even with the £300 warranty due to the major fault
Just felt leaving an honest review was necessary but have moved on from this experience and will be wiser when dealing with car sales companies in future

I have had several cars from Mark and the team over the years and they always provide a professional and caring service. I would always go back to them for another vehicle.