Tholstrup Motorcars Reviews 12

TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Tholstrup Motorcars is a Dorset-based motorcar specialist, with a focus on top-level customer service and expert advice. We specialise in offering a range of exceptional examples


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3.9

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

All that glitters is not gold

Impressive isn't it? The name, website, premises. Clever too - it matches the caché of the sort of cars sold here, especially Landrover products. But it's the first misrepresentation of truth - that Tyger operates from his parents front yard - that was a theme of my experience of Tholstrup Motors. A 2010 5.0 V8 Supercharged RangeRover advertised with top spec, top price and in our early discussions, a car that could readily be driven, as was my need, straight to the French Alps. "Exceptional" "a rare level of mechanical reassurance and making this a stand-out opportunity among its peers", "a no-expense-spared approach to maintenance and upkeep" and "a rare opportunity to acquire a low-mileage, superbly maintained L322 in its ultimate guise—fully sorted and ready to be enjoyed." were all part of the advert.

Hmm, no. Collected from the train station in the car which was unwashed and dirty, it was immediately apparent the HVAC didn't work. Tyger remonstrated that it had been working fine until that very moment. We learned it couldn't have been, the car never having been regassed after the engine change. I should have walked away. I made a mistake, taking the car on the basis that the fault was sorted at Tholstrup expense. Of course that turned into my time and effort and a real saga - it couldn't after all be driven to the French alps with 2 kids and a dog on board in 40C+ heat. There were other tell tale signs that it was not as described; a missing engine cover, no parcel shelf, a very chequered MOT history which reflected an alternative approach to maintenance to that described in the advert.

We gave 2 opportunities for the car to be fixed before writing to reject the car, as is our right under the UK consumer rights act 2015. Tyger’s response was a lowball cash amount involving the cars owner (it must have been on SoR) - not really the basis of contract law. I engaged a lawyer and in the end, was refunded in full for the car but not for the lawyer or other sunk costs such as travel.

So - caveat emptor and all that. The car description was just prose; it’s underpinnings as tarnished as the suspension components. By all means buy from Tholstrup Cars. Just make sure you're actually getting what you paid for. In my experience, integrity and ethics are as absent as a working HVAC system.

1 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy, professional, thorough.

Selling my car to Tyger was the least stressful and most straightforward sales process that I’ve had. Throughout, he was a pleasure to deal with; Communication was open and honest, Payment was prompt and easy and his collection company arrived when they said they would. A gentleman in a sea of sharks.

22 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy customer, quality vehicles

Tyger’s business offers quality vehicles - and therefore, quite rightly, at a price premium vs other dealers trying to present poor quality vehicles that require endless work and money spent on them. Kept to his word regarding a deal and a small issue that needed sorting on the vehicle. Happy customer.

9 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was having a lot of trouble selling…

I was having a lot of trouble selling my Range Rover with people who promised but never turned up then I did some research and came across Tholstrup Motorcars so one phone call later they turned up had a good look at the car made me an offer, I accepted, money was transferred immediately and they drove off into the sunset. Brilliant, them and the sunset.

20 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

effortless professionalism

Tyger made the whole process of selling effortless. Highly professional throughout and clearly extremely knowledgeable about the cars he’s selling and the market in general. I would recommend his services highly.

6 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FANTASTIC BUYING EXPERIENCE

FANTASTIC BUYING EXPERIENCE! Tyger was an absolute pleasure to deal with from initial enquiry to collection.

He answered all my questions and more without hesitation and was transparent with the car at all times.

Without a doubt would purchase from Tyger in future.

Absolutely brilliant service and business!

22 September 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trustworthy, knowledgeable, superb service

Not only is Tyger a superbly knowledgeably and well-read with upcoming regulations / limitations with using certain cars, but he is also the most trustworthy and honest motorcar dealer I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. I shall exclusively procure his services in the future.

14 November 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a whole it was a fantastic…

As a whole it was a fantastic experience selling my car through Tyger. He’s a genuine guy, able to ask any questions/queries I had throughout the process and sold the car very quickly.

15 September 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Specialist knowledge you can trust and rely on

Dealing with Tyger at Tholstrup Motorcars has been, and continues to be a satisfying, professional experience. Working with him and having him view vehicles on my behalf has been effortless, what he doesn’t know about cars, isn’t worth knowing. Each experience is handled in a timely manner and has allowed me to trust his knowledge and experience. I would highly recommend contacting Tyger if you are looking to sell, source or buy a vehicle as I am sure I will be going forward.

23 September 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rockstar of Bespoke Automotive Services

What Rockstar of bespoke automotive services! Spot on. Tholstrup Automotive not only found me one car within days of receiving my specs, but delivered on finding me my two dream cars within 2 weeks. Very happy car owner!

12 January 2023
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