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Looking at 73 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for their helpfulness, knowledge, and professional demeanor, making interactions pleasant and productive. Many people highlight the excellent service received, noting the efficiency and ease of their overall experience, from initial communication to the completion of repairs or deliveries. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the prompt response times and the smooth process for collections and returns. However, some people were dissatisfied with aspects of the delivery service, mentioning issues like delayed deliveries, refusal to unpack or install items, or even concerns about driver behavior. There were also occasional reports of products being returned in a worse condition after repair, with new faults or cosmetic damage, and some customers experienced prolonged waiting times for repairs or parts, leading to inconvenience.

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Service

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Product

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Delivery service

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

On the whole my experience was pretty good. I had to send back my first TV for a replacement - not because it was faulty but because I wanted one with a slightly better spec. This was all accomplished... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I booked an appointment on the Martin Dawes booking system. Easy to do. Engineer called me on the day to confirm I would be at home for the appointment. Engineer arrived when he said he would. He very... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was referred by John Lewis for a repair to a Microwave Combi via Panasonic. Was contacted very quickly, arranged delivery the same day on Thursday Dawes had it over the weekend phoned me on Monday and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Communication was very good and despite a faulty replacement part on the first appointment, my washing machine has been fixed today , just a couple of days later . Lewis was a very polite young man an... See more

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Company details

  1. Appliance Repair Service
  2. Appliance Rental Service
  3. Appliance Store
  4. Electronics Store
  5. TV store

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Martin Dawes Ltd has over 50 years’ experience in Retail, Rental and Repairs. Acting as Warrington’s leading home entertainment and white goods specialist, we supply manufacturers such as Samsung, Panasonic, Sony, LG and many more from our showroom and online store. Customers can rent goods with upgrade options every 18 months, purchase outright or take up one of our many finance options. Our 4 highly accredited service centres provide customers from the Midlands through to the North of Glasgow with service for products, in or out of manufacturer’s warranty. Wherever you have purchased from, we can fix your goods, in store or from the comfort of your own home.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy from this company!!

Do not buy from this company!!!
My washing machine and dryer broke within a month twice they brought me a dryer out twice it broke my washing was sent back and turned out it had actually been recalled months before I had the device by the manufacturer for faults! then for months I’ve been waiting for them to come collect the items never came. I informed them straight away the items were left in my garden for them to collect didn’t bother! months go bye I came home and thought they had been turned out scrap man had collected them. Fast forward more months of informing them begging for my final bill and still nothing Facebook post ignored email ignored telephone calls ignored and then out of the blue they sent someone here to collect my outstanding balance he was informed no chance months I’ve been chasing this company month give me the debt of what I owe! I had no washing machine or dryer for over a month when it broke! yet you still took the money of me! So I rang up told the women I want my bill then tried to tell me not until they have the device back you’ve had months to collect the items never bothered! And that it was my fault that the scrap man have taken it! She then said she would be closing my account and sending it to debt collectors! Funny how you’ll pass a debt on but none of you will give the information with what I owe! Your company a joke! Your receptionists have absolutely no manners what so ever and all your company is a scam! You like to try and take advantage of people who can’t afford to buy the items out right! Then take no responsibility when the devices break or you just leave people without stuff like you have done to me!

January 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very competitive pricing

Very competitive pricing. Bought a washer but it was delayed due to bad weather over the New Year period. Kept in formed. No issues with delivery. Very happy with Martin Dawes customer service.

January 21, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb Service.

Ordered a portable hi-fi that happened to be out of stock. Got a quick e-mail to say that the item would be back in stock the following Monday and then be dispatched quickly to me...and it sure was. It arrived on the Tuesday! What a fabulous service. I will certainly consider buying other items from Martin Dawes in the future and have bookmarked their website. Cannot fault them and would recommend to others.

January 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a surprise to me

To be honest I was on ebay looking for a Panasonic mini hi-fi and I was directed by a pop-up box to Martin Dawes to a better deal to make a saving I ordered on New Years Day and received the hi-fi two days later I bought it as a treat for my birthday it`s still in it`s box on the whole a great service from Martin Dawes Thank You.

January 1, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to use all round good company

Easy to use all round good company. Delivery was longer but was over a weekend so kinda expected . Only thing I don't like about the TV is it is very quiet even on 16-20

December 23, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered my new Samsung Tv on the 27th…

Ordered my new Samsung Tv on the 27th got it on the 31st I was nervous when it came to the day it was coming because there was a lot off wind and rain so I contacted them they said don’t worry the TV will be Protected but yes am enjoying my new tv to bits I just love it thanks very much

December 27, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New TV great servivce and price

Ordered a new TV on December 20th delivered the next day in time for Christmas. The price was much cheaper than other retailers I had seen before Christmas and an additonal £15 discount for my first order. All in all very pleased with the TV and service from Martin Dawes

December 20, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

don't beleive the website - make sure they REALLY have stock

Such a shame! I tried to support a 'local', independent business, but they just wasted my time.
Their website said it was in stock and could be delivered in 1 working day, so I ordered, paid and received the acknowledgement. Then it went very quiet - no delivery update, no delivery, nothing. I contacted them and it took several hours to connect to their 'live' webchat (during working hours). When I eventually got connected, they said they didn't have stock or a date when they would have stock ............
I wonder when they were planning to tell me?
They offered a full refund, but even that took a week (and a charge-back request to the credit card provider) before it appeared.

December 9, 2024
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Ordered a Bosch washing machine on 9th…

Ordered a Bosch washing machine on 9th December,
Website showing in stock and I thought free delivery.
When I got to check out it changed £35 for what it calls laundry charge which I reluctantly paid as I had a £15 discount code which softened that blow.
Received an email on 11th telling me the machine is out of stock and expected to be in stock 18th.
I emailed for an update on 19th and got a prompt reply the machine had arrived and delivery would be in the next couple of days.
The machine was delivered on 20th December.
Overall a stressful experience,
The online chat seems to take ages to get a response and I don’t think the website should show items as available when they aren’t.
If you’re thinking about placing an order it may be worth a phone call to check availability first

December 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Everything went smoothly. Quick delivery
It was my first purchase from Martin Dawes.
Recommended

December 3, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time order

First time order, never heard of the store before. Great price, very fast turnaround time, good delivery experience.

December 6, 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ok not great…

They had what I needed and I received it fine. Although the item said in stock on the main page and available for next day delivery, it took a week to arrive.

Delivery offered was 7am to 10am on a Sunday morning, which is a bit much after a working week. But could not affort to reschedule as needed the item, so had to get up early on the off chance it arrived at 7am ( it didn't grr).⁰

They are annoying to deal with as the "live chat" never seems to have anyone managing it and the phone takes a while to get answered.

December 21, 2024
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