SBT Hobbies & Autos LTD Reviews 102

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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Steven was brilliant from start to finish, he made time out of hours to let me come and view the car, and upon arrival there was nothing I could fault about the vehicle itself. Soon after I gave him a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is our first Japanese import and we could not be any happier. Steven took us around the car and showed us all the functions and equipment. I noticed the car had kilometres not miles as well as t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Steven was fantastic from the first moment I emailed to enquire about a car he had for sale. He responds quickly to correspondence. He is professional, knowledgeable, personable and honest. We... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely love my Toyota Alphard, thought I might miss my trusty Nissan Serena which Steve took in part ex, but I honestly haven’t looked back. Steve was always contactable & transparent throughou... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Customer Service

Steven was brilliant from start to finish, he made time out of hours to let me come and view the car, and upon arrival there was nothing I could fault about the vehicle itself. Soon after I gave him a call to say that I was keen on buying the car and he was open to putting a brand new MOT on it which passed through with no advisories. He later had the car ready for my collection the same day. Smooth from start to finish and so pleased with my purchase, i couldn’t recommend buying from Steven enough. 5* from me

June 4, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service throughout

We bought our Honda Stepwagon from Japan Autos. Steven was excellent throughout - very professional and helpful service, with great communication. He even picked us up from the railway station when we came to collect the vehicle. We have no hesitation in recommending Japan Autos.

May 6, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing

Absolutely amazing
Absolutely amazing buying my vehicle from here. I couldn't fault anything. Step by step communication. Went through the whole process with ease. Thank you.

May 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

Steven was fantastic from the first moment I emailed to enquire about a car he had for sale.
He responds quickly to correspondence.
He is professional, knowledgeable, personable and honest.
We part exchanged our car without any hassle at all, Steven gave us a really good price for it.
He took the time to go through our new vehicle and showed us how to navigate the new car system he installed himself.
I would absolutely buy off of Steven and have no qualms in recommending him.
This is a genuine review.

April 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is our first Japanese import and…

This is our first Japanese import and we could not be any happier. Steven took us around the car and showed us all the functions and equipment. I noticed the car had kilometres not miles as well as the stereo was in Japanese he said not an issue for a bit extra he got it all sorted in a week.
Thank for everything 10-10 for all inc customer care Mr & Mrs Nuñez

April 18, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great cars, Great service

Just bought our second car from Steven and wouldn't hesitate buying another, despite the 500 mile distance between us. The cars are top quality and fairly priced, coupled with Steven's attention to detail and accommodating delivery - this time he personally drove the car half way up country to meet us.

February 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazingly helpful

I've not even used Steven yet but what a great phonecall I had with him. Had a specialised question for him and he took the time to explain in great yet simple detail about the process. Never felt rushed or pressurised at all. My questions and concerns were answered genuinely. My follow up e-mail was replied to swiftly and full answers. Very very impressed.

March 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Class and 5-Star Service

Absolutely second to none with the service. No pressure, and a lot of patience with all our questions, even after purchase of vehicle. Even lent us a crawler to look under the vehicle! Would not hesitate to recommend dealing with the company and Steven Gong.
Great vehicle, too.

January 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good!

Steven has been very diligent about providing necessary information about the vehicle (Toyota Corolla) in advance of the viewing. He took me through all the documentation, prepared the vehicle and arranged the test drive. The sale process was very smooth, quick and simple, communication very clear and straightforward. I would highly recommend Steven and his company as a responsible and friendly business.

January 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found Japan Autos through an internet…

I found Japan Autos through an internet search over Christmas and after seeing the ad for a Honda Stepwagon decided to make the trip and view it.
Right from the start, Steven was unlike any car salesman I have met. I felt like I was being informed rather than being sold to. His knowledge of his subject was first class and helped a lot with making a decision.
We were too rushed to take a test drive but returned some days later. I wanted an extended drive to satisfy myself of the cars performance and he readily accepted a 45min run.
I’m now the owner of a lovely Honda Stepwagon and a very satisfied customer. I can highly recommend Japan Autos and look forward to keeping in contact with Steven.

December 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New car

Well what can I say
So smooth purchase from start to finish
Amazing car and steven is a friendly person to deal with
Would recommend buying from him.

November 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Steven made the whole process of buying a Stepwagon easy and pleasant. He had a few in stock and was keen for us to inspect them so we felt happy that we had chosen the most suitable one.
Also, he answered all our questions and seems to know a lot about the cars.

November 6, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service, highly recommended

I recently brought a family car a honda stepwagon and its absolutely amazing, I couldn't be happier.
The help and kindness from Steven is highly appreciated, excellent communication and service all round hes trustworthy, honest and his kind nature just made the whole experience easyer and so comfortable.
Would highly recommend Steven.
We Love our new family car.

November 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was fantastic from start to…

The service was fantastic from start to finish. They offered plenty of support for aftermarket features and were happy to answer all my questions. The car was delivered without any pressure to purchase and was exactly as described. I’m looking forward to dealing with Steven again. It’s rare to find such a great service, really honest business and will be using again!

November 18, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service with a smile

Service with a smile: thoughtful, responsive, efficient, kind, flexible, caring, informative, clear, transparent. All engendering trust when making a large purchase.

October 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently brought my nissan Serena…

I recently brought my nissan Serena from Steve and would highly recommend him. Everything was smooth running from start to finish plenty of communication all the way through. Steve is friendly and helpful and has plenty of knowledge on the vehicles. He takes the time to go through everything with you and makes sure you are happy at every step. I would highly recommend him to any one who is thinking of getting a imported car you wont be disappointed. I am completely in love with my car.

October 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely love my Toyota Alphard

Absolutely love my Toyota Alphard, thought I might miss my trusty Nissan Serena which Steve took in part ex, but I honestly haven’t looked back.
Steve was always contactable & transparent throughout the sale, knowledgeable & really helpful.
He also sorted some after sales accessories for me & it really was a pleasure to buy a vehicle from him.
More than happy to recommend his business & services ☺️

September 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently bought our family car from…

We recently bought our family car from this Steven and the experience was genuinely outstanding. From the moment we arrived, he was patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly respectful of our process. He took the time to answer every question thoroughly—never rushed, never pushy—and made sure we felt completely comfortable at every step.

His honesty and transparency stood out. I felt I could trust him, not just with the sale, but with the long-term wellbeing of our vehicle and family. That kind of integrity is rare, and it made all the difference.

If you're looking for someone who knows their vehicles, listens without pressure, and treats you with genuine care, I wholeheartedly recommend this dealer. It was more than a transaction—it was a confident, empowering experience.

September 26, 2025
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