Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter Reviews 22

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

Matford Park Road, MINI, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, EX2 8FD Exeter, Devon, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was one of the best experiences I’ve had when it comes to buying a car. Kudos to Ben Pascall for making it enjoyable too. He took us through the whole process, answering our questions and explain... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the second time I’ve bought a new car from Vertu Mini Exeter. Seamless handover and smooth processing by the sales team. The showroom is a friendly, comfortable environment, which makes a big... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the day of ordering to the day of delivery I was very well looked after by Charlotte Barlow. Charlotte made the whole experience of buying my new car a pleasure. Her enthusiasm for MINI is con... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an excellent experience at Vertu Mini Exeter. We were looked after by Charlotte, who was charming and very informative. She made the buying process easy, many thanks to her.

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Company details

  1. Car Dealer
  2. Auto Parts Store
  3. Car Repair and Maintenance
  4. Motor Vehicle Dealer
  5. Used Car Dealer

About Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

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Vertu Motors is one of the UK’s largest and most trusted automotive retailers, with dealerships nationwide.

Specialising in premium vehicles, we’re proud to have a prestigious manufacturer portfolio, offering a choice of new vehicles from some of the world’s leading automotive brands. We also offer an extensive range of used cars and vans for sale from all manufacturers.

With so many quality vehicles on offer, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect make and model for your needs, whether you choose to browse in person at your local dealership or online.

We also provide a full range of aftersales services, and our manufacturer accredited technicians will happily take care of any MOT, service, repair and spare parts work to the very highest standard. You can trust that when your vehicle is left at a Vertu Motors workshop it is in expert hands.

It’s our goal to deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust, and our friendly team will be delighted to help you on your motoring journey. If you are looking for a new or used car or van, or an aftersales service, contact us today to see how we can help. You can visit us at your local dealership, browse online or call us on 0330 096 7061.

Contact info

  • Matford Park Road, MINI, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, EX2 8FD, Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom

  • 0330 012 2319

4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was one of the best experiences I’ve…

It was one of the best experiences I’ve had when it comes to buying a car.
Kudos to Ben Pascall for making it enjoyable too. He took us through the whole process, answering our questions and explaining everything in detail, all the while with a smile on his face.

28 April 2026
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Good afternoon Mazin,

Thank you for your review. It’s great to hear this was one of your best car‑buying experiences and that Ben made it so enjoyable. Taking the time to explain everything clearly and answer questions makes a real difference, and your feedback will mean a lot to him.

Kind regards,
Dean

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Calm environment, excellent service

This is the second time I’ve bought a new car from Vertu Mini Exeter. Seamless handover and smooth processing by the sales team. The showroom is a friendly, comfortable environment, which makes a big difference. Exceptional service from Charlotte Barlow, who is a perfect sales executive! She coordinated brilliantly with her manager, took care of all the paperwork, and made the whole process astonishingly stress free.

11 April 2026
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear your second purchase with Vertu MINI Exeter was just as smooth as the first. It’s great to know you felt welcomed in the showroom, and Charlotte will be thrilled by your kind words. Her care and attention to detail are exactly what we aim to deliver.

Many thanks,
Chloe

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gary and Charlotte were excellent in…

Gary and Charlotte were excellent in every way and made our purchase a great experience. Thank you!

5 March 2026
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Annette, thank you for sharing your feedback. It is wonderful to hear that Gary and Charlotte looked after you so well. We are glad you enjoyed the experience.
Thank you, Danielle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional service!

Great service and attention throughout the buying process, totally professional and I would highly recommend this team!

24 March 2026
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you received great service and attentive support throughout the entire buying process. It’s fantastic to know that you found the team completely professional, and we truly appreciate your high recommendation.
If you need anything further, we’re always here to help.
Kind regards,
Matthew

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a new Mini at Vertu Mini Exeter…

Cameron and Gary at Vertu Mini Exeter made the process of buying a new mini simple and enjoyable.

12 March 2026
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Thank you for sharing such a lovely review. I’m delighted to hear that Cameron and Gary at Vertu MINI Exeter made the whole process simple and enjoyable for you. It’s wonderful to know their support helped make your new MINI experience a great one.
Many thanks,
Chloe

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an excellent experience at Vertu…

We had an excellent experience at Vertu Mini Exeter. We were looked after by Charlotte, who was charming and very informative. She made the buying process easy, many thanks to her.

19 March 2026
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Good afternoon David,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I’m really pleased to hear your visit to Vertu MINI Exeter went so well. It’s great to know Charlotte looked after you with both charm and clear, helpful information — that kind of support really does make the buying process feel effortless.

I’m glad she made everything easy for you, and I’ll be sure your thanks are passed on.

Kind regards,
Dean

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great experience.

From the day of ordering to the day of delivery I was very well looked after by Charlotte Barlow. Charlotte made the whole experience of buying my new car a pleasure. Her enthusiasm for MINI is contagious. She gave me confidence to make the right choice of model and colour and I am thrilled with my new car. Charlotte is a great asset to Vertu MINI Exeter.

16 March 2026
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Hi Melanie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic 5‑star review. We’re delighted to hear that your experience at MINI Exeter was such a pleasure from the moment you placed your order right through to delivery.
It’s wonderful to know that Charlotte looked after you so well throughout the process. Her enthusiasm for MINI really does shine through, and it’s fantastic that she helped you feel confident in choosing the right model and colour. We’re thrilled to hear you’re so happy with your new car.
Charlotte is indeed a great asset to the Vertu MINI Exeter team, and we’ll make sure your lovely feedback is passed on — it will mean a lot to her.
Wishing you many enjoyable miles in your new MINI!
Kind regards,
Liza.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service, Charlie was brilliant!

4 February 2026
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Thank you for your kind review. We're really pleased to hear that you received great customer service and that Charlie was brilliant throughout your visit. I’ll be sure to pass on your feedback — it will mean a lot to him.
Kind regards,
Matthew

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Personal service

Personal service , someone who cares and also professional in knowledge , this is my 10th Mini @ Exeter showroom they always have great staff with a very high level of customer care and after sales service. Charlotte has looked after me for my last 2 purchases I will always go back … see you in 3 years.

30 December 2025
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that Charlotte was able to provide you with excellent service. We strive to ensure that all our customers receive the best possible service. Thank you again for your positive review! Kind regards, Chloe

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Virtu very high standards

Service from virtu was to a very high standard, now I’ve received the car It’s better than I expected it to be. Any communication we had with them was swiftly answered and we felt very valued as a customer.

11 December 2025
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Thank you for very much for your review. Customer experience is extremely important to us. We pride ourselves on treating our customers with respect and professionalism. We hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards, Selina

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great deal great service excellent…

Great deal great service excellent sales experience

27 November 2025
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Good afternoon. Thank you for very much for your review. Customer experience is extremely important to us. We pride ourselves on treating our customers with respect and professionalism. We hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards, Dean

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delighted

We were delighted with our experience at Vertu Exeter. Initially 'walk-ins', unsure which car we wanted, Countryman or Cooper, petrol or electric, but Charlotte took care of us from that first meeting and helped us navigate through the alternatives, the test drives and the ordering process with care and humour. We were kept informed of progress, we always felt that we mattered and that there was always someone overlooking our situation. Handover was completed in typical Charlotte fashion; we never felt rushed, attention to the detail of our needs was given and we drove away very happy customers. Once we've got to grips with the incredible tech, we know that we can go back to see Charlotte to fill in any gaps in our knowledge and understanding; sometimes it takes more than one explanation for it to sink in! Thanks again Charlotte, we would have no hesitation in recommending you to our nearest and dearest!

10 November 2025
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that Charlotte was able to provide you with excellent service. We strive to ensure that all our customers receive the best possible service. Thank you again for your positive review! Kind regards, Dawn

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Sales Service

From our first visit to the showroom right through to collecting our fabulous new Mini Cooper SE, Charley (Charlotte) couldn't have been more helpful, informative and enthusiastic. She ensured we were making the right choices for us and that we were set up and confident before she, and her manager, saw us off on our first ride in our new car.

30 September 2025
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Good afternoon Brenda. Thank you very much for leaving us a review. Customer feedback is extremely important to us and your wonderful comments have been forwarded on to Management at the Dealership to enable them to share your experience with Charley and the team. We look forward to dealing with you again in the future and happy motoring! Many thanks. Dean

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service

First class service. From my initial visit to the show room and meeting Charlie (Charlotte) I was confident that my experience was going to be good. This was my first motorbility car and Charlotte was very knowledgeable in explaining the process. I’m a mini fan having had 4 previously but Charlie’s passion and enthusiasm for the brand is compelling. I was considering other models but once I saw the latest model I knew I’d have to have another new mini! She showed much empathy in understanding my restrictions and needs of my disability, she guided me through the features and benefits of all the different options to find my perfect car. She is incredibly patient, customer focused and a great brand ambassador. At 60 years old I’ve brought many cars but can honestly say Charle provided my best experience ever. THANK YOU Charlie from Paul Lewis

28 January 2025
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that Charlie was able to provide you with excellent service. We strive to ensure that all our customers receive the best possible service. Thank you again for your positive review! Kind regards, Matthew.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We bought a brand new mini in Vertu…

We bought a brand new mini in Vertu Exeter, we arrived early to find the car sitting outside with a 50cm tide mark of mud all around the bottom of the car! They said that would be all cleaned up.
Arrived another day to collect the car, all shiny and new in their showroom with flowers and wine, but both my husband and I had a good look underneath the car to check and it was all covered in dry mud!
We had a hurried hand over from Ben with scant information of how to set up the car. Since then we have had repeated loud revving up a hill, down a hill and on the flat. After 3 months this has been explained away by saying it was on a ‘go car mode’! What the hell is that and why wasn’t it thoughly explained by Ben. Meanwhile a lovely lady did finally come and set up the car for us 2 months after we have bought it.
We have asked for the video footage of the cars’ arrival, and the delivery pictures, fearing that there is flood damage (how else do you explain the even mud tide mark?) but with no success, apparently they have been erased! We have been to the General Manager, the Brand Manager and the New Car Sales Manager. We have wasted so much money and fuel going back and forwards to sort this out. We had hoped that as people in our 70’s this would be our final car and a satisfactory purchase from such a reputable company, well not this time!

4 October 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling customer service

I had the unfortunate experience of the worst customer service at this dealership.
Having arranged a viewing to meet Ben, the salesman for a test drive of a mini. Having been informed by Ben to arrive at 12.00 so that I could gain the ultimate experience and info on the car as he had a handover at 13.00. Having rearranged client meetings I arrived at 11.45. Met by the lovely Lesley(receptionist). 12.05 arrived no sign of Ben, informed he was running late. 12.15 arrived still no sign of Ben or manager. No apologies or explanation. I subsequently left at 12.18 and I asked Lesley for the manager to call me. As of yet no one has contacted me. Appalling, unprofessional and discourteous customer service. Avoid at all costs.

3 January 2025
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Thank you for taking your time to leave this review. I am sorry to hear that your experience has left you feeling this way. I am looking into this for you and will be in touch shortly to discuss this with you. Kind regards, Gareth Cornell - General Manager.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Above and Beyond!

What a change to discover a dealer to whom customer care and assistance are the main priority. To be fair the introduction came from CarWow, so thumbs up to them too. Vertu agreed to all the pricing that CarWow had suggested and then went the extra mile with added features (PodPoint Home charger for one) and beat the trade in value for my current Mini by £2000!
Charlotte, my sales executive was amazing!
Nothing was too much trouble including picking my new car up from Cornwall, leaving me a courtesy car and returning the next day with my car!! I think I had inadvertently turned the lane departure feature up to max steering wheel vibration,and it was vibrating the whole time even when I was within lane!

13 December 2024
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Good afternoon. Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that Charlotte was able to provide you with excellent service. We strive to ensure that all our customers receive the best possible service. Thank you again for your positive review! Kind regards, Danielle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vertu Mini Exeter great service

We were very happy with the whole experience from the initial phone call until the collection.
Charlie (Charlotte) from Exeter Vertu Mini was always on hand to answer our questions but also to make the experience a positive one all the way.
It was also nice the sales manager made sure we were happy with the service before we left with our lovely new Mini…..
Thanks for all your help

7 November 2024
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that Charlie was able to provide you with excellent service. We strive to ensure that all our customers receive the best possible service. Thank you again for your positive review! Kind regards Dawn

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent purchasing/selling experience at Vertu Exeter

From the initial visit to the showroom to collecting the vehicle the customer service was exceptional. I wasn’t rushed, had time to consider my options & no pressure to purchase at all. I was kept up to date on the progress of the build of the vehicle & on collection day there again not rushed. Everything explained. A very smooth experience. Charlotte Barlow was the sales person & a pleasure to deal with.

31 October 2024
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Thank you very much for leaving us a review. Customer feedback is extremely important to us. We are pleased to hear that you were happy with the level of service that you received from Charlotte and the team. We hope to see you again soon. Happy motoring, Chloe

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Rowan Is The Man

Thanks to Rowan for looking after me , had a few hiccups with delivery of my new Countryman JCW but all sorted .
Very happy overall with the service with just 2 niggles .
1.. Call centre is based in Newcastle and I found them a bit difficult at times to deal with as they were not on the ground so to speak .
2. Paid £46k for a new car but it doesn't come waxed and polished , I found this a bit odd as if it was 2nd hand it would have been .
I have informed the team of this and so maybe it will change in the future .
Overall I would say that Mini Exeter are a very nice helpful team and they certainly make you feel welcome .

19 October 2024
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Reply from Vertu Motors - MINI Exeter

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that Rowan was able to provide you with excellent service. We strive to ensure that all our customers receive the best possible service. Thank you again for your positive review! Kind regards, Chloe

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