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4.5

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Considering 373 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the friendly staff for being exceptionally helpful, polite, and knowledgeable during both vehicle purchases and routine maintenance appointments. Reviewers also appreciate the smooth, punctual vehicle collection and delivery options provided by professional drivers who thoroughly explain the entire process. Some reviewers were not happy with the customer service, noting unhelpful staff behavior and unresolved problems following their visits. A few people also mentioned poor communication regarding vehicle maintenance follow-ups, missing tools, and ignored complaints about ongoing repairs. Others expressed frustration when encountering unexpected mechanical issues and a lack of support from management after raising concerns.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve had my car serviced at Waylands Reading for a couple of years and when I decided to buy a new Volvo I knew I’d use them. Service wise they are polite and efficient with a welcoming place to sit a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently had our car serviced by Waylands. The service was great, but what made the whole experience even better was……Harry who collected and delivered our car! Harry called the day before with his ET... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We turned up on a busy Saturday with no appointment but the sales team were only too pleased to fit us in. Richard took time going through our options and even sorted an immediate test drive. We purch... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The 2nd year Waylands Oxford Volvo has carried out annual service plus additional items I requested. All work completed efficiently & to satisfaction. At all stages the staff were helpful, polite & fr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pleasant experience.

We couldn’t be happier with the entire experience of purchasing our car here. From start to finish, the team treated us with respect and professionalism. We especially appreciated the no-pressure approach, allowing us to make our own decisions while offering helpful advice and answering all our questions. Louise, our sales executive, was fantastic, both friendly and professional throughout the process. Overall, it was a seamless and positive experience, and I would highly recommend this dealership to anyone looking for a stress-free car buying experience.

17 April 2026
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Hi Robin,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate your feedback; it's extremely valuable to us and I'll share your kind comments with Louise and the management team.

Kind regards and enjoy your new vehicle!
Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had my car serviced today by Waylands

Had my car serviced today by Waylands, Oxford. Arranged for home collection and driver Phil collected & returned it cleaned and all work completed by late afternoon. Was a pleasure to meet & chat with Phil.
Excellent service by Waylands and driver Phil

28 April 2026
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Reply from Waylands

Hi Arthur,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear Phil was able to look after you and I'll share your kind comments with him and the management team.

Kind regards and thank you for choosing Waylands,
Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to Jed at Waylands who was…

Thanks to Jed at Waylands who was excellent all through the process of purchasing my Selekt approved used XC60. Great experience !

25 April 2026
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Hi Trevor

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and very much appreciated.

Kind regards,
Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought Volvo from Waylands Bristol

Bought Volvo from Waylands Bristol. Excellent service from Tom May, sales executive

14 April 2026
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Hi Phil,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and is very much appreciated.

Kind regards and enjoy your new Volvo!
Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service - Marius

Amazing service. Marius (Driver) collected my car in the morning for a service at the Newbury branch and had my car back to me by 2pm just in time for the school run, he was very friendly and professional. Couldn’t recommend enough!

24 April 2026
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Hi Michelle,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate your feedback; it's extremely valuable to us.

Kind regards and thank you for supporting Waylands,
Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you go to Waylands Bristol ask for…

If you go to Waylands Bristol ask for Tom May, he goes the extra mile to get you a great deal highly recommended

22 April 2026
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Reply from Waylands

Hi Patrick,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear Tom was able to help you and I'll share your kind comments with him and the management team.

Kind regards,
Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service from Harry

Thank you Harry for taking the hassle out of collecting my car for service! Very friend and kind.

9 April 2026
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Hi Judith,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is extremely important to us and much appreciated.

Kind regards and thank you for supporting Waylands,
Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Faultless

From popping in for more information on the Ex30, test driving it (twice) to driving it home, our experience was faultless. The whole team were approachable, friendly and knowledgeable, nothing was to much trouble.
We would throughly recommend the team at Waylands, Gloucester.

11 April 2026
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Reply from Waylands

Hi Julie,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It’s extremely valuable to us and is much appreciated.

Kind regards and congratulations on your new EX30!
Michelle

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After-sales experience

I ordered dashcam for a Volvo XC90 (which i bough from them 2 weeks earlier) from Waylands Oxford on 20 January and paid in full the same day. After that, communication was extremely poor. I had to chase for updates myself.

I was then advised the work would instead be completed during a service appointment, which I agreed to. However, the day before the booking, nobody at the dealership seemed to know anything about it.

Overall, the aftersales experience has been very disappointing—disorganised, unclear, and lacking basic communication. I would not expect this level of service when purchasing a car of this value.
When you’re buying a car for a lot of money, you expect to be treated well—not just during the sale, but afterwards too. Unfortunately, once the payment was made, the level of care and service dropped significantly.
If you don’t want to be as disappointed as I was, I would recommend avoiding them.

18 April 2026
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Reply from Waylands

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we are extremely sorry to learn of your experience. Please accept our apologies for the shortfall in service you encountered; this is not our normal standard. I understand the team have now resolved the issue with you, but please do let us know via contactus@waylands.co.uk if we can assist further.

With best wishes and kind regards,
Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and very smooth experience

Great service and advice, very smooth experience. Harry collect and dropped off my vehicle, very polite and informed me of some handy features on my car I wasn't aware of.
Would recommend.

17 April 2026
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Reply from Waylands

Hi Matt,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate your comments as all feedback is extremely valuable to us.

Kind regards and thank you for choosing Waylands,
Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really friendly

Really friendly, explained all of the documents fully.

15 April 2026
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Hi Johnny,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and much appreciated.

Kind regards,
Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vehicle was collected and delivered…

Vehicle was collected and delivered back, Phil was very helpful and knowledgeable, thanks again

14 April 2026
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Hi Kevin,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate your feedback; it's extremely valuable to us.

Kind regards and thank you for supporting Waylands,
Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow what service

Wow what service! I rang into the service department of Waylands Oxford late morning, was offered a pick up of the car next day at 8am. I live 40 miles away. Harry arrived promptly and took the car cheerily away (“I think I know your problem”). He did. They had pre-ordered the part - well done Dan! And by midday they had fixed the car (thank you Naomi) and Harry appeared back (again very cheerily) with the car at 1.30pm. A door to door service all within 26 hours. Exceptional service and all done under warranty. Thank you.

25 November 2025
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Reply from Waylands

Hi Nick,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us.

Kind regards and thank you for supporting Waylands,
Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery of courtesy car.

Phil delivered a courtesy car to my home whilst my car was in for repair.
He had rung the previous evening and made the arrangements which were carried out bang on time.
His attitude was extremely polite, an excellent ambassador for his company.

10 April 2026
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Reply from Waylands

Hi David,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and is much appreciated.

Kind regards and thank you for supporting Waylands,
Michelle

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waste of time

Waste of time, arranged a test drive for a Kia Sorento. When I turned up the demonstrator car was a 2 year old previous model which is totally different from the latest model. Why have an outdated demonstrator????Totally wasted my time! How they expect to sell cars when then can’t even get one for me to test drive is beyond me. Not recommended. Will try a dealer who can actually show the model of car I am interested in.

12 April 2026
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Reply from Waylands

Hi Paul,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we're sorry to learn of your experience. Please accept our apologies for any shortfall in service you felt you received; it was not our intention. Our Sales Manager has been trying to reach out to you discuss your concerns, so do please get in touch, either at the site directly or via contactus@waylands.co.uk if you would like to discuss this further.

With best wishes and kind regards,
Michelle

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Utterly diabolical Waylands Service for my Hybrid!

Having been a Volvo customer almost all my 30+ year driving life, the on-going lack of any customer service from Waylands Volvo Reading has been nothing short of diabolical.
I have had cars serviced by Waylands Volvo for over 10 years, but my current XC90 Hybrid has now been with them for 4 months waiting for a part for the electric motor. In February, the Service Team at Waylands Reading (i.e. just one dealership) admitted they had 4 other cars all waiting for the same part – nearly 2 months on, I’d guess that number will now be higher. If you’re thinking of buying one of Volvo’s flagship hybrid cars, the Company’s systematic failure to be able to source and fix a core element on these cars is seriously worrying.
Having regularly complained to the Service team without meaningful response, I sought to escalate matters to the Dealership’s General Manager, and Volvo UK. Using the email address provided by the Service Team, the Waylands General Manager has completed ignored my emails (not even an acknowledgement); and Volvo UK have simply sent me the occasional automated response saying they are “investigating matters”. Volvo UK did say that if I do not get an acceptable response in 8 weeks, I can approach the Motor Ombudsman. Having not had my car for 4 months, I have lodged a complaint with the Ombudsman, but as it appears to be funded by the manufacturers, it says it may take them 6 months to respond, and so I am not hopeful of a quick or independent hearing!
Meanwhile, my car continues to sit in their ‘pound’. I am getting no updates, and so I do not know if it will be fixed in 2 days, 2 weeks, 2 months, 2 years – or ever!
Prior to being directed to the General Manager by the Service Team, I looked on Waylands’ website to try contacting its Customer Service Team, but despite the website saying: “Do you have a question or query? Contact our customer services team today”, there is no actual contact details for that Team. If you go to “Contact Us”, all you’re directed to is the local dealership, and for Volvo Reading, then either the Sales, Service or Parts team – none of which I want!
I have never resorted to Social Media before, but perhaps this route will lead to an actual person meaningfully engaging with me, and answering my questions that I have been posing for many weeks and months!?

11 April 2026
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Reply from Waylands

Dear Mr Jones,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we're extremely sorry to learn of your experience and your disappointment. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience and frustration caused. We understand the Management Team are in contact and working with you regarding the points you have raised.

With best wishes and kind regards,
Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found purchasing a new car from Waylands straightforward

I found purchasing a new car from Waylands straightforward mostly due to the helpfulness of Tom May the salesman. He dealt with some problems I encountered with Volvo very efficiently and was always happy to help with sorting out the paperwork. He was very helpful and eternally positive which made the whole experience much easier

9 April 2026
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Reply from Waylands

Hi Julia,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and is much appreciated.

Kind regards and thank you for choosing Waylands,
Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Terrific service from Tom May…

Terrific service from Tom May throughout when we bought our new car. Superb help and guidance. Thanks very much.

9 April 2026
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Reply from Waylands

Hi Andrew,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's extremely valuable feedback for us and is very much appreciated.

Kind regards,
Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phil took and returned car really great…

Phil took and returned car really great guy.

Wayland's keep him he represents your company perfectly.

Thanks Phil

10 April 2026
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Reply from Waylands

Hi Peter,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear Phil was able to look after you and I'll share your kind comments with him and the management team.

Kind regards,
Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wayde was extremely helpful with an…

Wayde was extremely helpful with an online purchase which I had to pull out of - for personal reasons - having already paid a deposit. There was no problem getting a refund and Wayde could not have been more understanding and helpful.

2 April 2026
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Reply from Waylands

Hi Kevin,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and is very much appreciated.

Kind regards and we look forward to welcoming you back to Waylands in the future,
Michelle

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