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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Evaluating 397 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Regular customers frequently praise the dedicated staff for being incredibly friendly, polite, and professional, ensuring that every single interaction remains pleasant and reassuring. Consumer feedback emphasizes that the entire buying and selling transaction process is remarkably smooth, exceptionally well-organized, and completely free of any stressful sales tactics. Some reviewers were not happy with unexpected price reductions and difficult negotiations that occurred during the final vehicle collection appointment at home. A few other people also felt that the preliminary online valuations could sometimes prove overly optimistic before the team completed thorough physical vehicle inspections.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Premium Car Buying Service was very good to deal with. Abs was our contact and he was extremely friendly, professional and thorough. It was a quick transaction and although we ended up getting less th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Conor was excellent in his communication skills, made all so easy and responded in very good time. When Conor and Ian arrived they were punctual, smart and professional but friendly as well. They... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Despite eventually not completing the sale of my Mercedes with PCBS it was still a 5-star experience. I never felt under any kind of pressure during my dealings with them. Ellie, their staff member, w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service and polite approach from both Ruben and Alan. Fair appraisal to the vehicle and negotiation was relatively easy. Would recommend o er we buy any car ! For sure .

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  1. Car Dealer
  2. Used Car Dealer

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Sell your car today with Premium Car Buying Service. We don't charge admin fees and offer same day payment for free. Save your valuable time when we visit you. It means we know facts like how much extra a limited edition is worth. Or whether a certain colour is in particular demand. Or how much those extra features you’ve lavished on your car have cost you – and how much value they’ve added. Or even whether it’s a particularly good time of year – for example, cabriolets are most popular in spring and summer, while for 4 x 4s it’s winter. Essentially, we review each car on its merits, and take all relevant factors into consideration. This is priceless knowledge that no computer can replicate. And it’s reflected in the price we pay. PremiumCarBuyingService.com unlike our competitors we won’t give you a valuation based on an automated system. We use our experience and knowledge of our vehicle specialists. Contact us now on 0330 822 7081 for a personalised quote and experience the difference for yourself.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Abs and PCBS made it easy

Abs from PCBS was friendly, polite and courteous. He fully explained his assessment of our car and the price offered with no pressure. He made it easy and fast to do business with PCBS.

29 July 2026
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Reply from Premium Car Buying Service

Hi Mary, thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating! Providing a smooth, hassle-free experience is always our goal, and I'll be sure to share your kind words with the whole team.

Kind Regards,
PCBS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Abs was very helpful

Abs was very helpful. Polite and respectful. He helped us sell our car. We would definitely recommend

25 July 2026
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Reply from Premium Car Buying Service

Hi John, thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We truly appreciate your support.

Kind Regards,
PCBS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Positive Experience Thanks to Abs

I met with Abs in Basingstoke to have my car appraised as part of a purchase. From the moment we met, he was friendly, personable, polite and respectful. Although I found the main office's tactics to reduce the price a little distressing at times, my interactions with Abs were always positive and cordial. He kept everything straightforward, communicated clearly throughout and worked with me to get the deal done. Negotiations aren't always easy but he made the process as smooth as possible. Thanks again Abs, I really appreciate your help.

22 July 2026
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Reply from Premium Car Buying Service

Hi Hamilton S, thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We truly appreciate your support.

Kind Regards,
PCBS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

Jason was friendly, professional and kept in touch throughout the process. There were no hidden costs, and the bank transfer was made promptly with the money in my account before he left. Overall, a professional service, and I’d recommend Premium Car Buying Service to anyone looking to sell their car.

21 July 2026
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Reply from Premium Car Buying Service

Hi Mya, thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We truly appreciate your support.

Kind Regards,
PCBS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From start to finish Abs was a pleasure…

From start to finish Abs was a pleasure to deal with, transparent and cooperative. Most definitely recommend.

21 July 2026
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Reply from Premium Car Buying Service

Hi Ari, thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We take great pride in our customer service, and we're delighted that we met your expectations. Thank you for your business.

Kind Regards,
PCBS Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid Premium Car Buying Service

Avoid Premium Car Buying Service – My Experience

I would strongly advise anyone considering using Premium Car Buying Service to think twice.

I was initially offered £22,000 for my vehicle and was specifically assured there would be no haggling or price reductions on the day, unlike some other car buying companies. Based on this assurance, I booked a collection.

When the buyer, Ruben, arrived with the driver, he thoroughly inspected and test drove my car. He did not identify any mechanical faults during the inspection. However, he then claimed the brake discs were worn and reduced the agreed offer by £1,000.

This came as a complete surprise, as the brake discs and pads had only been replaced a few months earlier and the car had covered very little mileage since. I explained that I was unhappy with such a significant reduction, particularly after accepting their original offer based on their promise that there would be no renegotiation. Ruben suggested I take some time to think about it and contact them if I changed my mind.

The following day, needing a quick sale, I reluctantly agreed to proceed. I was then informed by their colleague, Ellie, that they would deduct a further £200 simply because they had to return to collect the vehicle. At that point, I completely lost confidence in the company.

Instead, I contacted Motorway, who listed my car for auction the very same day. The highest bid came in at £22,500—£1,700 more than Premium Car Buying Service’s revised offer. A few days later, Motorway’s collection driver carried out a thorough inspection of the vehicle and found no issues whatsoever, including with the brake discs. The sale went through exactly as agreed, with no attempts to renegotiate the price.

Based on my experience, I believe the deductions made by Premium Car Buying Service were unjustified. I intend to raise my concerns with Trading Standards, as I feel their pricing practices should be investigated.

If you’re selling your car, I’d recommend using established and reputable companies such as Motorway or We Buy Any Car instead. My experience with Premium Car Buying Service was disappointing from start to finish, and I would not use them again or recommend them to anyone.

13 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible selling experience with PCBS

ASHLEY COOPER one of PURCHASING EXECUTIVE from PCBS who has full knowledge of car dealership and professional selling negotiation skill which could make both parties a happy ending, through the entire selling process with no push but excellent skills, absolutely a nice person to deal with, trying to help customer to get what they want, five stars staff, happy with the price offered at the end.

20 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and very helpful…

Great service and very helpful especially Abs at East Peckham branch.

Very straight forward and upfront company to deal with.

16 July 2026
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Reply from Premium Car Buying Service

Hi Steven, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We really appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon.

Thanks for the 5 stars, the team loves hearing feedback like this.

Kind Regards,
PCBS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service good straight forward…

Great service good straight forward people to deal with Wayne and Paul you are a credit to the company

15 July 2026
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Reply from Premium Car Buying Service

Hi Mr Bland, thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We truly appreciate your support.

Kind Regards,
PCBS Team

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