Howards Motor Group - Howards Hyundai Dorchester Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

London Road, DT1 1NE Dorset, Somerset, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The overall service is second to none. Staff are, friendly, helpful, and professional. They worked around me for my service and MOT and software upgrade. The prices you pay are excellent value for mo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you have a Peugeot and you have any issues please use this garage as they are so helpful . I had an issue with my indicator and yes it took a while to recieve the part but that was not the garages... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience. My car was in for its MOT and we couldn’t have been looked after better. Alison, even though obviously extremely busy, kept an eye on us , instantly was at my shoulder to help w... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Tried out a few EVs for size, unfortunately they were all too small, however I was very pleased with Howards in Dorchester, they were polite, efficient and accommodating.

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  1. Motor Vehicle Dealer

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Our ethos remains clear: "Keeping you on the road" through expert advice, quality service, and outstanding value for money. We take pride in being award-winning for customer centricity, consistently achieving the highest UK Reputation scores for the past two years. By using real-time customer insights, we continuously refine our services and ensure that every interaction reflects our core values of trust, care, and excellence. Whether you’re purchasing a new or used car, servicing your vehicle, or seeking expert advice, you can expect a relaxed, welcoming environment and technical expertise honed over five decades.

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Howards Motor Group
Our ethos remains clear: "Keeping you on the road" through expert advice, quality service, and outstanding value for money. We take pride in being award-winning for customer centricity, consistently achieving the highest UK Reputation scores for the past two years. By using real-time customer insights, we continuously refine our services and ensure that every interaction reflects our core values of trust, care, and excellence.

Minimum 12-month Warranty

Why buy from us

Many of our cars are presented for sale with the remainder of the manufacturer warranty. In all cases, the warranty will be for a minimum of 12 months from the point at which you buy the car giving you peace of mind in the first year of motoring. We will always explain how this warranty can be extended to provide cover for longer periods of ownership.

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  • London Road, DT1 1NE, Dorset, Somerset, United Kingdom

  • 01305 555700

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon.
I am writing to describe my recent experience I had of one of your employees whilst visiting Howards group Peugeot Dorchester.
My Peugeot 3008 hybrid GT line failed back in February when the battery had gone flat and after a few visits from the AA I was told this was a door locking sensor issue, and unfortunately the vehicle was taken into storage for almost four months.
I understand there was an issue with manufacturing parts for this particular fault.
I was supplied supplied with a hire vehicle from Mobiility as this vehicle is supplied through your mobility program as I am disabled and have severe mobility issues from an explosion in Afghanistan whilst in the military.
My experience of Peugeot up to this point if I'm particularly honest had not been great, as I had previously contacted Yeovil who told me they were too busy to fix it and to seek another branch, and when I asked for the contact details of the of another local branch, I got told to go Google it!
I did that, and then booked it in at Dorchester, after sometime was contacted by the service manager Josh brain, and to be fair from the off Josh was very honest and very apologetic about the length of time the vehicle had been with Peugeot, he was eloquent, extremely polite, very helpful and informative, his line of communication was exceptional and he regularly updated me on the progress of the repair.
On collection he had the vehicle cleaned and valeted and also booked a service via the mobility program which he personally collected and returned.
He is a credit to Howards and Peugeot and I have no qualms in recommending Howard's Peugeot to my friends due to his exceptional customer service and professionalism.
He is an absolute credit to your company.
Your sincerely
Chris

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Howards Motor Group - Howards Hyundai Dorchester

Thank you for sharing your experience, Chris. We're thrilled to hear that Josh provided you with exceptional customer service and support during your time with us. Your feedback highlights our commitment to honesty and reliability, and we appreciate your recommendation to others.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall service

The overall service is second to none. Staff are, friendly, helpful, and professional. They worked around me for my service and MOT and software upgrade. The prices you pay are excellent value for money and totally recommend them.

May 14, 2026
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Hello Nicholas, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to hear of your positive experience with our team! Kind regards, Howards Hyundai Dorchester

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

If you have a Peugeot and you have any issues please use this garage as they are so helpful . I had an issue with my indicator and yes it took a while to recieve the part but that was not the garages fault. On the day they supplied me with a hire car and it was fixed promtly and effiently . Sean was so helpful and his customer service was excellent

June 10, 2026
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Reply from Howards Motor Group - Howards Hyundai Dorchester

Hello Kim, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased we were able to assist and appreciate your kind words about our team. We do hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Howards Hyundai Dorchester

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy experience.

From the moment I walked on to the forecourt to have a quick look to leaving a week later with a car the experience has been great. Friendly and polite staff. No hard sales. No sleazy sales tactics. Everything explained clearly. Since getting the vehicle I have received check in calls. I popped back briefly with a question and it was dealt with quickly. I am not a particularly high value customer with regards to the vehicle I bought compared to some of the others available but I have felt respected and looked after as if I had bought the most expensive car there.

March 11, 2026
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Reply from Howards Motor Group - Howards Hyundai Dorchester

Thank you for your wonderful review, Ann. We're thrilled to hear that your experience was great from start to finish and that you felt respected and looked after. Your feedback about our friendly and honest service means a lot to us and we look forward to supporting you again at Howards Hyundai Dorchester in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience

Fantastic experience. My car was in for its MOT and we couldn’t have been looked after better. Alison, even though obviously extremely busy, kept an eye on us , instantly was at my shoulder to help when I was having trouble trying to use the drinks machine. When there was the smallest lull between calls and customers she popped over for a chat. She seemed to make time for every single customer and I’m sure nobody could have felt rushed or being a bother. All in all a great asset to the firm to be cherished.

January 20, 2026
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Reply from Howards Motor Group - Howards Hyundai Dorchester

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that Alison provided excellent service and made your experience at Howards Hyundai Dorchester a positive one. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for more customer-centric support in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alison was excellent in service dept in…

Alison was excellent in service dept in Dorchester, well focused and friendly. First time using Howard’s and an she is an asset to the company

January 8, 2026
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Reply from Howards Motor Group - Howards Hyundai Dorchester

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Andy. We are thrilled to hear that Alison provided excellent service and made your first experience at Howards Hyundai Dorchester a positive one. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for more customer-centric support in the future.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Tried out a few EVs for size

Tried out a few EVs for size, unfortunately they were all too small, however I was very pleased with Howards in Dorchester, they were polite, efficient and accommodating.

November 25, 2025
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Hello Mark,
Thank you very much for leaving us this review! Please feel free to reach out if there is anything else we can do for you.
Kindest regards, Howards Hyundai Dorchester.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top service

Friendly no pressure sale team.
Actually listen to you then find the car you want
Sam makes the whole process hassle free and nothing is to much trouble.
If you’re going to buy a Hyundai or any other car I’d highly recommend him and Howard's Dorchester

November 7, 2025
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Reply from Howards Motor Group - Howards Hyundai Dorchester

Hi Martyn, we strive for 100% satisfaction, and it is great to hear you had such a positive experience with Sam at Howards Kia Barnstaple. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely feedback and for recommending us to others. It really means a lot!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Howards Help

I did not purchase my car from Howards, and had only recently received it, but whilst on holiday it developed a fault. Howards at Dorchester was, fortunately, the closest main dealer. I only dropped in for some advice but Alison took control of the situation and within an hour had arranged recovery of my vehicle and a courtesy car through my local dealer, some 80 miles away. This act allowed my family to continue to enjoy a restful few days holiday. I highly recommend Howards, Dorchester Branch for their outstanding help and professionalism.

October 24, 2025
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Reply from Howards Motor Group - Howards Hyundai Dorchester

Hello Malcolm, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this lovely feedback! If we can help with anything else then please let us know. We hope you enjoyed your beak. Kindest regards, Howards Hyundai Dorchester.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having used this dealership for over 10…

Having used this dealership for over 10 year’s I would recommend them highly . I have used them for warranty repairs , MoT’s & servicing and always found them helpful & efficient.
I have not purchased a new or used vehicle from them as there wasn’t the model of Hyundai Kona I wanted at Hyundai Dorchester unfortunately.
I subsequently purchased from an alternative Hyundai dealership in Southampton about 2 weeks ago & found out subsequently that they weren’t a patch on Howard’s !
Thankfully most of the issues are now sorted but without the help of Allison(Ali ) in Service in Dorchester it would have proved a lot more difficult .
She should be commended for her Helpful , friendly support which is much appreciated. Thank You Ali ! 👍

August 15, 2025
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Hello Paul, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to hear of your positive experience with our team, and hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Howards Hyundai Dorchester

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a wonderful experience I’ve just…

What a wonderful experience I’ve just had again, and again etc., with Howard’s Dorchester. I’ve just picked up my sublime Hyundai Ionic 5 N Line.

Everything and I mean everything has been beautifully explained and explained again very patiently as well as captured video for my review as needed by their very patient and empathic Sales Executive Elliot Rosstier. He has been with me holding my hand through the whole process of choosing and explaining the car to me since this is my first Electric vehicle.

Thank you Howard’s, Hyundai and Elliot for making my otherwise uneventful existence very eventful as I drive silently down the road looking at the very envious looks of other drivers and pedestrians alike.

April 8, 2025
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Hello Neville, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review! We're so pleased to hear that your experience with us was a good one. Please feel free to reach out if there is anything else we can do for you!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

highly recommended

a very positive experience buying from this dealership. i am new to electric vehicles, but all the issues were explained very clearly by nick watts, who was extremely efficient and pleasant as well as knowledgeable and professional. highly recommended

March 5, 2025
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Hello Peter, we're so pleased to hear that you had a good experience with us. if there is anything else we can do please feel free to get in touch.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Class

Great service from start to finish with John and other sales staff. The whole experience of getting a mobility car was made much easier because of their help.....and the car is great 👍

November 7, 2024
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Hi Steve, thank you for leaving this review! We really appreciate you taking the time to give us this feedback. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service is top of their list.

Jon was very helpful as soon as I walked through his door, nothing seemed to be a problem for him and he was most professional at all times. I really liked his instructional video of how everything in the car worked.

August 31, 2024
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Reply from Howards Motor Group - Howards Hyundai Dorchester

Hello Brendan, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate your kind comments about our team! Kind regards, Howards Hyundai Dorchester

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great knowledgable advice

August 1, 2024
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Hi Ed, thank you for taking the time to leave this review! We hope to see you again soon!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had had a few issues with the car i…

I had had a few issues with the car i wanted buy, apparently it had already been sold to someone else.
Then I met Jonathan King who was aware to my situation he set to work and found me a similar car that was at another site this car turned out to be just what I wanted really pleased with my new car.
A huge thank you Jonathan regards Peter & John

July 26, 2024
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to hear of your positive experience with our team, please let us know if there is anything further we can do! Kind regards, Howards Hyundai Dorchester

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks Ollie!

Ollie was extremely helpful and worked really hard to get as close to the price that we asked for. He is a lovely person, very polite and a decent all-rounder. Well done, Ollie!

July 12, 2024
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Hi Derek, thank you very much for your kind words and this review! if there is anything else we can do, please let us know!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

above and beyond service

from the moment i walked in they went above and beyond even with my difficult issues and requirements they did everything they could so friendly and helpful and within no time i got the perfect car for me I cannot praise them enough perfect service thank you.

March 28, 2024
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy to hear you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience with us! Kind regards, Howards Hyundai Dorchester

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would like to thank Kerri for her help…

Would like to thank Kerri for her help in my car purchase she was very professional in her approach
Thanks you 😁

September 18, 2023
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Hello Nick, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to hear of your positive experience with our team! Kind regards, Howards Hyundai Dorchester

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Pleasure to deal with you

from day 1 when we saw the car Kerri has sorted everything out for us .the car and service has been first class .also the delivery driver Kevin who brought the car from the dealership was great explaining every thing .WE will be looking to buy another car from them again in the future thank you everyone MR Brian / Karan Llewellyn

March 21, 2023
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Hello Brian, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted you have rated us 5 stars, and found us a pleasure to deal with. Kindest regards, Howards Hyundai Dorchester.

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