The Trade Centre UK Reviews 

47,105
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Evaluating 6,864 reviews, local reviewers overwhelmingly had a truly great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the incredibly helpful and exceptionally friendly staff who make the entire car purchasing process completely smooth, transparent, and completely free of pressure. Many people truly appreciate the detailed guidance, patient answers, and professional support offered from the very moment they first step through the front door. However, some reviewers were not happy with the poor after-sales support and unexpected vehicle problems encountered shortly after driving away. Consumers reported dealing with severe mechanical faults, faulty parts, and frustratingly slow communication when trying to get necessary repairs sorted out.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Each member of staff knows their role and does it well, but the finance side yesterday afternoon and this morning was a bit robotic. It is understandably very professional but with that lacks charisma... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ayaan at the Wednesbury branch was very helpful. Gave us good advice , didn’t give us any hard sell. Listened to what we wanted and could talk to him about our budget and the different ways we could... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Through the whole process we didn’t feel rushed or pressured into any decisions. We were given space to look around at our own leisure but a member of the team was always close but if we had any que... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From start to finish jake couldnt do enough to help to find the right suv for us. Both of us being disabled it needed be right and it was perfect. Would recommend 100% if you go to the trade centre yo... See more


Company details

  1. Car Dealer
  2. Used Car Dealer

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The Trade Centre Group Plc is one of the UK’s largest independent used car retailers, we are known for our high-volume of car sales and our strong family-owned roots. Trade Centre Group sell over 35,000 used cars every year and we focus on offering customers a wide variety of quality used cars, outstanding value, exceptional service along with the convenience to drive your car away the same day.

£1000 PRICE PROMISE

Our Price Promise, you can't beat it!

Our Price Promise, you can't beat it!
At The Trade Centre UK, we pride ourselves in offering a great choice of used cars at the lowest price around. Home to probably some of the UK's cheapest cars, our showrooms in Coventry, Wednesbury and Rochdale are well-stocked with a range of cars to suit every taste, style, and budget. Let our dedicated sales professionals help you choose the perfect new car at an unbeatable price. What’s more, we’re so confident in our prices that we’re willing to bet on it; if you can find the same car available in the local area for a lower price then we’ll give you £1,000 plus the difference in price. That’s our Trade Centre UK Price Promise. See website for terms.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT BUY FROM TRADE CENTRE

Don't be a fool like me and DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT!!!! Buy a car from Trade Centre. Literally sold us a rust bucket that we only found out about on a service. Apparently they do a 72 point check, I'll assume that's on the vending machines on site as its certainly not on any of the cars they sell. The entire bottom on the car has rotted away, including suspension, shock absorbers, even holes in the brake discs. According to them it's from general wear and tear, which is impossible seeing as we've had the car 4 months in the driest summer in history. I guess it must have been marooned at sea for 6 months before they had it themselves. Terrible company who sell cars that aren't fit for the road, so save yourself the hassle and learn from my mistake of NEVER buying a car from Trade Centre. Best way I can emphasise how bad they are is if you had the choice of a car from Trade Centre or to have a vasectomy done by Edward Scissor Hands choose the latter as it will be a far less painful experience

18 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leah was great today

Leah was great today, she has given me clear guidance during the process whilst maintaining a friendly and polite atmosphere and has answered many questions and provided peace of mind to myself.

18 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Drove to view cars advertised on their…

Drove to view cars advertised on their website showing significant reductions. Upon arrival at the Rotherham branch I was approached immediately despite just wanting to look, this was to be told to ignore the prices marked and go by what the stickers said. Having looked at all the makes of car i had travelled to see it became apparent firstly i couldn't see the ones from the website and secondly that the prices varied massively. When I requested to see one of the said cars from the Web page I was told that it had sold, as had the second one but that deals were to be had on the ones they had although they were older. Note that the deals they could do didn't match the website reductions although possible if id have gone through the full Motions maybe this would have changed but would NOT have been like the website was showing. My assumption is this is why you cant search for specific cars online.
In my opinion the deals online are a ruse to get you through the door !
Unless one is in your doorstep avoid at all costs unless you want to pay the advertised price for a much older car or more money for the same.
2 hours driving wasted for me.

18 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

From start to finish I have been messed…

From start to finish I have been messed about , I was promised scratches would be removed before I collected it, but they wasn’t and still haven’t been done , I took it in a few wks after a months wait to be told I needed to leave it for 3 days I was not told this. I was also abused by a staff he actually swear at me.. J jAmes is supposed to be compensating me for a wasted day 7 hrs they had and did nothing. I paid in full in cash and I hate this car now, I have also been told I cannot have a cc while they keep it for 3 days..
I will never buy from here again the company is a sham.. it’s made me ill

18 June 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They show on website £3000 off on every…

They show on website £3000 off on every single car and i drive somerset to wednesbury just for buy a car. When i reach there then i check on some care they give discount £500 and some £1000 i don't understand why they are doing fake advertisement and misguide customers

17 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK

BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK! ⚠️
The amount of cars they sell that are below par is unreal! After buying 2 cars which were fine we trusted Trade Centre Coventry branch again with the third one. Unfortunately we are now left with a vehicle that cannot be driven, We cannot afford the repair bill of 3.5k or the ongoing finance payments after a DSG gearbox failure within 4 months of purchase. Both Trade Centre and the finance company have been less than helpful and refused to allow rejection of the vehicle under the consumer rights act. They did not check the auto gear oil in the 99 point inspection, which is proven to directly cause mechatronic failures and that inspection isn’t worth the paper it’s written on anyway! They then appointed and paid for an ‘independent’ inspection (and I use that term loosely!) which went in their favour conveniently! This whole situation has taken months of chasing as well and getting nowhere, the after sales service is shocking! Fault happened in February 2026 and the outcome wasn’t received until July! The car is now about to be repossessed by the finance company and we will still be left over 12k out of pocket plus the repair costs!! We now have a complaint with the Finacial Ombudsman and we feel incredibly let down by Trade Centre.
Please do your research before buying a car from here. We’re part of a rapidly growing number of consumers that are in this position or even worse off!

21 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trade Centre UK Parkgate 10/10

They make you feel welcome from the time you walk in. No real high pressure sales pitch. Very knowledgeable about the cars. Nothing is too much trouble. Very helpful with the form filling and patient with all the questions asked. I was given a very fair price for my old car. The car I left in was absolutely pristine. I really liked the fact that you get a paper with all the checks done on the car and any replacements necessary. I would highly recommend the Rawmarsh branch.

17 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Kad was very pleasant and efficient. Answered all my questions. Very respectful and spoke to me not to the man paying which was a really nice feeling. Very happy with his service today.

17 August 2026

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