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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Looking at 2,127 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently highlight the excellent service, finding the process quick, easy, and straightforward. Many praise the professional, helpful, and friendly staff, noting the brilliant and exceptional customer service with great communication and support. People appreciate the smooth and stress-free user experience, with clear explanations and fast approvals. However, some people mentioned significant dissatisfaction with communication and support, particularly regarding issues with payments or rejected vehicles. Reviewers reported ignored emails and calls, finding staff unhelpful, rude, or incompetent when trying to resolve problems. Some customers were left paying for vehicles they could not use or had rejected, leading to considerable stress and financial loss.

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User experience

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service is brilliant, didn’t have to wait on hold for more than 10 seconds each time I spoke to someone new. Spoke to a kind lady named Danielle, she handled my situation brilliantly and ma... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was so impressed by the company, particularly for how swift they were in processing the financing of my car. Iam now driving and very happy. They are also quite flexible on considering indivi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I applied online for finance, very quick reply from young gentleman went through straight away no problems at all, very helpful in finding the car we was looking for. Very quick and efficient Thank... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Startline are a fantastic motor finance company. I telephoned to ask how I can register to keep track of my account/payments and the customer support team couldn’t have been more helpful. Very lovely... See more

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Company details

  1. Car Finance and Loan Company
  2. Financial Institution
  3. Leasing Service
  4. Non-Bank Financial Service

About Startline Motor Finance

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Startline is a leading provider of specialist finance solutions to the UK motor finance market, working with prominent franchised and independent dealers and specialist intermediaries.

We challenge the traditional approach taken in this sector by providing a uniquely flexible and agile offering that aims to meet the rapidly changing needs of used car buyers and retailers during the 2020s.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not believe the positive reviews

Do not believe the positive reviews, these guys are absolute scams!!! Customer service? None existent, and the people you talk over the phone, are extremely incompetent, rude, and they have no clue how to deal with customers.

If you try to email them it will be ignored, if you try to call they wont even bother to give you any help or support as advertise on their website.

Time for companies like this to be taken further to Ombudsman Service...

Anyone out there dont believe positive reviews, this is definitely the worst company I had to deal with... awful awful people.

13 July 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

Daniel, we are sorry to read that you have experienced these issues and our Complaints Resolution team are investigating this for you. If you would like to discuss this in more detail, we are available on 0141 220 2958. John H @ Startline

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It was very quick but the charges were…

It was very quick but the charges were too high

5 July 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

Thank you for your review Roseline. We’re pleased we could assist you in purchasing your new car. Thanks for choosing Startline. John H @ Startline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer service

Good customer service, Easily accessible site/system, Overall happy customer.

12 June 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

Thanks for your review Tadios, we’re pleased we could help. Thank you for choosing Startline. John H @ Startline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and accommodating

Fast and accommodating

5 July 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

Thanks for your review Peter, we’re pleased we could help. Thank you for choosing Startline. John H @ Startline

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Probably the worst customer service…

Probably the worst customer service I’ve ever received. In the fact it’s non existent. My car had a catastrophic ECU failure 4 months after purchase. I raised a rejection complaint a few weeks later after being constantly fobbed off by the dealership. I have now been without a car for over 11 weeks. I am being told I have to keep paying for it and the deadline for the complaint is tomorrow. We are no further along today than we were on day one and I have heard from them ONCE to inform me they’d assigned a case handler. The ONLY other communication I have had is if I have chased/ called them. This has affected my job, which I need a car for, and the stress this has caused has affected my mental health considerably. All of which they are aware of. I will be reporting all parties to the Financial Ombudsman Service and Trading Standards tomorrow. Avoid. Judging by the reviews, they’re great, until something goes wrong.

15 July 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

We are sorry to read that you have experienced issues with your vehicle and our Complaints Resolution team are investigating this for you. I have let the team know you are awaiting a reponse. If you would like to discuss this in more detail, we are available on 0141 220 2958. John H @ Startline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and friendly

Fast and friendly. Very efficient. Thanks v much

11 July 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

You’re welcome Kay and we’re glad you’re pleased with the service. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and for choosing Startline. John H @ Startline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

Good service

10 July 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

Thank you for your review. We’re pleased we could assist you in purchasing your new car. Thanks for choosing Startline. John H @ Startline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Company to deal with

Everything was dealt with in very professional manner and the whole process was supper simple i can highly recommend this company too anyone.

2 July 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

Thanks for your review and recommendation Malcolm. We really appreciate it. Thank you for choosing Startline. John H @ Startline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So easy and simple process and a really…

So easy and simple process and a really quick turnaround. Provided me with the finance to get my perfect car

11 July 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

That’s great to hear Lisa. We’re pleased we could make it an easy process. Thank you for your review and for choosing Startline. John H @ Startline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick easy and hassle free from start…

Quick easy and hassle free from start to finish with a very good rate considering my credit score so thank you starline

11 July 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

Thanks for your review Andrew, we’re pleased we could help. Thank you for choosing Startline. John H @ Startline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient

Very efficient

10 July 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

Thanks for your review Robert, we’re pleased we could help. Thank you for choosing Startline. John H @ Startline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communication easy transaction…

Great communication easy transaction very helpful with sorting arrangements for a car helping the best one to get! Very helpful with everything definitely recommend thank again.

8 July 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

Thanks for your review and recommendation Sammi. We really appreciate it. Thank you for choosing Startline. John H @ Startline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stress free finance

Stress free finance , had no issues at all and was happy with the outcome really good , got my amazing bmw

28 June 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

Thanks for your review Mr Greenwood, we’re pleased we could help. Thank you for choosing Startline. John H @ Startline

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Car rejection due to mechanical…Awful customer service/complaint handling

Car rejection due to mechanical failures within 30 days. Startline communication has been hurrendous. I have emailed numerous times asking for updates or advice as I'm stuck in the middle. I've had to call and my case handler always seems to be on another call. I have explained the stress and anxiety this is causing me as well as the financial impact of not being able to use the vehicle, and just asked that my emails are acknowledged and the questions answered, but to no avail. It's rude and totally unprofessional and seems Startline don't want to act in a timely mannor and are very blazie about the whole situation. They won't deal with the dealer, will only deal with the broker, who they say have not responded and in the mean time both I and the dealer are playing a waiting game. Would not recommend their customer service is shocking.

14 July 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

Victoria, we are sorry to read that you have experienced issues with your new vehicle and our Complaints Resolution team are investigating this for you. We are awaiting a response from CF247 and we have chased them today. If you would like to discuss this in more detail, we are available on 0141 220 2958. John H @ Startline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The process was fast and they were very…

The process was fast and they were very helpful

3 July 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

That’s great to hear, we’re pleased we could make it an easy process. Thank you for your review and for choosing Startline. John H @ Startline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the second time I have been…

This is the second time I have been with you for the last few years hand a great service from you

3 July 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

Thanks for your review Melvyn, we’re pleased we could help. Thank you for choosing Startline once again. John H @ Startline

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very smoove in buying a car 🚗

Very smoove in buying a car 🚗

10 July 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

Thank you for the 5* review Kevin! We hope you enjoy your new vehicle. Thanks for choosing Startline. John H @ Startline

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very fast and friendly service

Very fast and friendly service
Thank you

3 July 2026
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Reply from Startline Motor Finance

Thank you for your review Diane. We’re pleased we could assist you in purchasing your new car. Thanks for choosing Startline. John H @ Startline

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