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So why do I keep going back to Acklams? The answer to that is simple, they're the best. I've said before, excellence comes from the top down and bottom up. From the owner Chris to the entire team. I'v... See more
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Great experience from top to bottom. Gave me a decent trade in on my car (a convertible, around Christmas) when everyone else was low balling me. The Lotus Emira Joe sold me is immaculate - and the... See more
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I bought SL AMG from Acklam and took delivery on 01.08.26. The entire process was smooth and efficient which included the transfer of my cherished number. The car was exactly as described and I... See more
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Acklam Cars has been established for over 20 years and has become a real success story improving year on year in all facets of the business. We focus on buying the very best stock, pricing it correctly using our live pricing strategy and ensuring that our customers are at the height of the business. The ethos of the garage from the very start of the process is to provide the customer with the best experience of buying and selling a car. Our teams are led by highly professional people who ultimately want the best for both the customer and the business, so whether you come to Acklam Cars to buy something special, or just to browse, we are here to offer you a very personal and memorable level of service. Since being founded in 2001, we have retailed and sold approximately 30,000 cars throughout the UK and overseas. We owe our success not only to ourselves and our team, but to our customers and their loyalty for choosing us and staying with us. We have the largest independent facility in Teesside, which is fully equipped with a purpose built forecourt and an indoor showroom. Selling and buying a wide range of cars and vehicles including sports, prestige and 4x4’s, we guide each one of our customers through the entire process of buying, finance arrangements, servicing and selling, ensuring a hassle-free experience for the customer. This is where our Heritage is found and where our success stems from. We pride ourselves on excellent reputation and the multiple awards granted to us over the years, including AutoTrader’s Customer Excellence Award 2020 and three year’s in a row CarGuru’s Top Rated Dealer Awards 2018, 2019, 2020. On top of this, we have thousands of internet reviews with over one thousand five star reviews on TrustPilot alone. We would like to offer our sincerest thank you to Acklam Cars customers of the past, present and future.
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- The North-East's largest independent Sports, Performance, Prestige and 4x4 dealership
- Whether you're at Acklam to buy something special, or you would just like to browse, we want to offer you a very personal level of service leaving you with a great impression and you wanting to come back. Here at Acklam Car Centre we are very proud to have the largest independent facility in Teesside which is fully equipped with a purpose built forecourt and indoor showroom. Selling and buying a wide range of cars and vehicles including prestige, 4x4 and sports, we guide each one of our customers through the entire process of buying, finance arrangements, servicing and selling ensuring a hassle-free experience for the customer. Since being founded, we have retailed and sold approximately 17,000 cars throughout the UK and overseas. Most importantly, we owe our success not only to ourselves and our team, but to our customers and their loyalty for choosing us and staying with us. This is where our Heritage is found and where our success stems from. We offer our sincerest thank you to Acklam Car Centre customers of past, present and future.
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237 Acklam Road, TS57AB, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
- 01642 813376
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- acklamcarcentre.co.uk
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Great experience from start to finish
Great experience from top to bottom. Gave me a decent trade in on my car (a convertible, around Christmas) when everyone else was low balling me.
The Lotus Emira Joe sold me is immaculate - and the handover was the best I’ve ever experienced. Warm welcome, slick and efficient process.
A big bunch of flowers and a tank of fuel in the car. And a couple of drinks for the journey back to Wiltshire. I definitely would recommend the guys.
January 3, 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review. We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience from start to finish and that Joe was able to provide you with a strong part exchange value for your convertible, especially at that time of year.
It's fantastic to hear your Lotus Emira was immaculate and that you enjoyed the whole handover experience. We're pleased the flowers, full tank of fuel and refreshments for your journey back to Wiltshire were all appreciated!
Thank you for travelling such a distance to purchase from Acklam Cars and for your kind recommendation. We truly appreciate your support and hope you enjoy your beautiful Lotus Emira. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
Very pleased with acklam cars Richard…
Very pleased with acklam cars Richard was top class from my 1st call to having a deal and collection of vehicle all done and sorted with in a week , and it was holiday week !! I will not hesitate to return soon for next vehicle,we'll done to all at acklam
Andy T
Norfolk
December 20, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review, Andy. We're delighted to hear Richard provided a top-class service from your very first call through to completing the deal and collecting your vehicle, all within a week — especially during a holiday week!
We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Richard and the wider team. It's fantastic to hear you won't hesitate to return to Acklam Cars for your next vehicle.
Thank you for travelling from Norfolk and for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
5* Service
Start to finish - Richard was a true gent, never pressured. Car was immaculate on collection, bought car blind as we live 3hrs away! But had nothing to worry about, all the team were perfect. Would happy deal with them again.
December 11, 2025
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Reply from Acklam Cars
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic 5-star review. We're delighted to hear Richard provided such a professional and pressure-free service from start to finish.
It's great to know you felt confident purchasing your car remotely, especially with a three-hour journey between us, and that the vehicle was presented in immaculate condition on collection.
We truly appreciate your trust and support, and we're delighted you'd be happy to deal with us again. We hope you're enjoying your new car and look forward to welcoming you back to Acklam Cars in the future.
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
This is my 3rd car in 3 years off AC
This is my 3rd car in 3 years off AC. Always been a pleasure. Richard has always gone above and beyond to help me. The whole experience of my purchases was excellent.
December 12, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review and for choosing Acklam Cars for your third vehicle in just three years. Your continued loyalty means a great deal to the whole team.
We're delighted to hear Richard has consistently gone above and beyond to help you and that each of your experiences with Acklam Cars has been excellent. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him.
Thank you again for your continued trust and support. It's always a pleasure to welcome you back, and we look forward to helping you with your next vehicle in the future.
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
Fantastic service saw me a great car…
Fantastic service saw me a great car and give me a really good product exchange price. Richard is a true gentleman.
December 22, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review. We're delighted to hear Richard helped you find a great car and provided you with a strong part exchange price.
It's wonderful to hear you found Richard to be a true gentleman and that you received such fantastic service throughout the process. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him.
We truly appreciate your support and hope you enjoy your new car. We look forward to welcoming you back to Acklam Cars in the future.
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
Fantastic Service.
Everyone who works at Acklam cars came across so professional and made our experience personal such a smooth transaction couldn’t fault anything would highly recommend.
Thanks Paddy great service.
December 30, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review. We're delighted to hear the whole team at Acklam Cars provided such a professional and personal experience, making your purchase smooth from start to finish.
It's great to know you couldn't fault anything and would highly recommend us. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Paddy.
We truly appreciate your support and hope you're enjoying your new car. We look forward to welcoming you back to Acklam Cars in the future.
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
Excellent service
Paddy was friendly, approachable, and helpful throughout the entire process. The rest of the team also provided excellent service upon vehicle collection, making the experience smooth, fast, and efficient.
December 20, 2025
Reply from Acklam Cars
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review. We're delighted to hear Paddy was friendly, approachable and helpful throughout the entire process.
It's also great to know the wider team made your vehicle collection smooth, fast and efficient. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Paddy and the rest of the team.
We truly appreciate your support and hope you're enjoying your new car. We look forward to welcoming you back to Acklam Cars in the future.
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
Made the process of new car purchase…
Made the process of new car purchase easy
Fair trade in on my old car, even arranged delivery to fit in with my calendar
December 21, 2025
Reply from Acklam Cars
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're delighted to hear we made the process of purchasing your new car easy and straightforward.
It's great to know you were happy with the part exchange value for your old car and that we could arrange delivery to fit around your schedule. We always aim to make the process as convenient as possible for our customers.
We truly appreciate your support and hope you're enjoying your new car. We look forward to welcoming you back to Acklam Cars in the future.
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
Great experience to buy from
Everything was taken care of so easy and quick. Boys are so professional. Garage is immaculate as you would expect. Really impressive
Will definitely be buying from again. Definitely
Well done all. Keep up the great work
Cheers. Ps loving my car.
December 9, 2025
Reply from Acklam Cars
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review. We're delighted to hear everything was taken care of so easily and quickly, and that you found the team professional throughout the process.
It's great to know you were impressed with our showroom and the overall experience. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team.
We're especially pleased to hear you're loving your new car! Thank you for your support and recommendation — we look forward to welcoming you back to Acklam Cars again in the future.
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
Purchased Porsche Cayenne Dec 25
Purchased Porsche Cayenne Dec 25. Totally satisfied with the whole process. Hand over process was impeccable. Managed to secure a great trade-in price on my Range Rover. Would recommend this dealer 100%.
December 15, 2025
Reply from Acklam Cars
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review. We're delighted to hear you were totally satisfied with your Porsche Cayenne purchase and that the entire process met your expectations.
It's great to know the handover was impeccable and that we were able to secure you a great part exchange price for your Range Rover. Providing a smooth, hassle-free experience is exactly what we strive for.
Thank you for your 100% recommendation and for choosing Acklam Cars. We hope you're enjoying your Porsche Cayenne and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
Seamless process
A repeat customer, buying my Mercedes from Acklam Cars was once again a pleasure. The friendly and professional team, (Rich, Jake, and John), made everything feel effortless, even setting up my phone. They gave me complete confidence in my purchase. Zero pressure and a seamless process, saving me time and money compared to a main dealer. Highly recommended!
December 17, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review and for choosing Acklam Cars once again. Your continued support as a repeat customer means a great deal to us.
We're delighted to hear Rich, Jake and John made the whole process feel so effortless and that you felt completely confident throughout your purchase. It's great to know the team could even help get your phone set up for you!
We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Rich, Jake and John. We're pleased you appreciated the zero-pressure approach and found the process seamless, while also saving time and money compared to a main dealer.
Thank you again for your recommendation. We hope you're enjoying your new Mercedes and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
Just wanted to say thanks to Liam
Just wanted to say thanks to Liam, Jake and John… what an awesome team. I bought my RR Culli from them 2 weeks ago and despite a few small issues at the outset, Liam made me a promise and fulfilled it. Great chaps and a real pleasure doing business.. will defo see you guys in the future for my next car. Thank you.
November 26, 2025
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Reply from Acklam Cars
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review. We're delighted to hear Liam, Jake and John made your experience such a positive one.
We really appreciate your understanding regarding the few small issues at the outset, and it's fantastic to hear Liam kept his promise and made sure everything was taken care of. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to all three of them.
It's great to know you found the team a pleasure to deal with, and we truly appreciate your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back to Acklam Cars when it's time for your next car!
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
Great service from all the team at Acklam Cars.
Always a good experience buying from Acklam Cars and would highly recommend. Smooth turnaround and handover on 3 days.
December 11, 2025
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Reply from Acklam Cars
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review and for your continued support of Acklam Cars. We're delighted to hear it's always a good experience buying from us.
It's great to know we were able to provide a smooth turnaround and handover within just three days. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the whole team.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to Acklam Cars in the future.
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
5⭐️ Experience on my Golf GTI Clubsport
It was a fantastic experience buying a car from Acklam Cars from start to finish. All of the staff are extremely friendly and willing to help with anything. They make sure that you feel very welcome. Joe was fantastic and alongside his colleagues made everything feel so special. Jake ensured that I knew how to use everything in my car before I left and did not rush the handover. Would definitely buy a car from here again and would 100% recommend Acklam Cars! Thank you so much!
December 10, 2025
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Reply from Acklam Cars
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic 5-star review. We're delighted to hear you had such a brilliant experience purchasing your Golf GTI Clubsport from Acklam Cars.
It's great to know the whole team made you feel so welcome and that Joe helped make the experience feel so special. We're also pleased to hear Jake took the time to go through all the features of your car and made sure you felt confident before driving away.
We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Joe, Jake and the wider team. Your 100% recommendation means a great deal to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Acklam Cars in the future!
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
Incredible experience from Acklam Cars
Incredible experience from Acklam Cars. Very pleased with my purchase and part exchange deal. Joe was brilliant to deal with. I’ll be back.
December 1, 2025
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Reply from Acklam Cars
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review.
We're delighted to hear you had an incredible experience with Acklam Cars and were pleased with both your purchase and the part exchange deal.
It's great to know Joe was brilliant to deal with throughout the process. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him.
We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to Acklam Cars in the future!
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
I contacted Acklam spoke to Liam who…
I contacted Acklam spoke to Liam who was excellent the whole process was dealt with in record time even arranged the delivery within a day never had such a easy purchase you couldn't ask for a more perfect way to buy a car from start to finish.
November 28, 2025
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Reply from Acklam Cars
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review. We're delighted to hear Liam provided such an excellent service and made the entire process so quick and easy.
It's great to know we were able to arrange delivery within just a day and make your purchase such a smooth experience from start to finish. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Liam and the wider team.
We truly appreciate your support and are delighted to hear you found the process so easy. We hope you're enjoying your new car and look forward to welcoming you back to Acklam Cars in the future.
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
New car day
From start to finish joe and the team were on the ball jumped though hoops to sort out the real deal for both of us
This is the 3rd car I bought from them really over the moon with the service
December 4, 2025
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Reply from Acklam Cars
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review and for choosing Acklam Cars for your third vehicle! Your continued support means a great deal to the whole team.
We're delighted to hear Joe and the team went above and beyond to make sure the right deal was achieved for both sides. It's fantastic to know you were so pleased with the service and are over the moon with your new car.
We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Joe and the wider team. Thank you again for your continued trust in Acklam Cars, and we look forward to welcoming you back for vehicle number four in the future!
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
Well what a truly wonderful Company to…
Well what a truly wonderful Company to deal with, these guys seriously know their trade.
They have all the attributes - Honest, Priced Fairly, Flexible, Perfect Detailing & Perfect Handover
Thank You Liam & The Team
December 5, 2025
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Reply from Acklam Cars
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience dealing with Acklam Cars.
It's fantastic to know you appreciated the honesty, fair pricing, flexibility, attention to detail and the handover experience. These are all things we take great pride in, so your kind words mean a great deal to the whole team.
We'll be sure to pass on your fantastic feedback to Liam and the wider team. Thank you again for your support and for choosing Acklam Cars.
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
Very friendly helpful and knowledgeable…
Very friendly helpful and knowledgeable dealership. They strive to go above and beyond with there customer service which is exactly what happened with my purchase, class act.
December 2, 2025
Reply from Acklam Cars
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review. We're delighted to hear you found the team at Acklam Cars friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
It's fantastic to know we were able to go above and beyond with our customer service and make your purchase such a positive experience. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team.
We truly appreciate your support and your kind comments. Thank you again for choosing Acklam Cars!
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
Reply from Acklam Cars
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're pleased to hear that Richard and Paddy provided you with a first-class service.
We truly appreciate your understanding and kind words, and we'll be sure to pass on your feedback to Richard and Paddy.
All the best,
Everyone at Acklam Cars
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