Research Garage Group Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Considering 65 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company across all visits. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally helpful and friendly staff members who make the entire car buying process completely smooth, straightforward, and entirely stress-free. Reviewers also consistently highlight the outstanding customer service and the comprehensive product knowledge shared by the team during their appointments. Some reviewers were not happy with the service department, mentioning recurrent unresolved vehicle issues and dismissive staff attitudes during their maintenance visits. A few consumers additionally noted frustrating communication delays, administrative paperwork oversights, and overall difficulties when trying to resolve problems following their purchase.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Research Garage Nuneaton (especially the Service Dept) continue to provide a first class level of customer service, and very reasonable pricing (for my Alfa Romeo Stelvio - which is also a first... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New car purchased from Blake & Dilan. Absolutely perfect. Took time with us to get the best deal & the car we wanted. Blake fully explained the car on handover, which meant alot to my elderly father i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently purchased a new vehicle from Research Garage Group in Nuneaton. Blake at the Fiat garage was brilliant to deal with. He talked us through the whole process, answered our questions and looked... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Blake at the Fiat Research Garage in Nuneaton was very friendly and helpful. He explained everything clearly and answered all our questions. He made the experience of buying our new car stress free. W... See more

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Company details

  1. Car Dealer
  2. Alfa Romeo dealer
  3. Fiat dealer
  4. Jeep Dealer
  5. Motor Vehicle Dealer
  6. Peugeot dealer

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With a heritage of over 50 years Research Garage Group offer a first class customer service from our three showrooms in Nuneaton and Hinckley for the leading brands; Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Abarth, and Peugeot. We strive to offer a great service with a friendly and approachable atmosphere. Research Garage Group make the sales process easy and smooth as it could possibly be. We take great pride in the excellence of the facilities we provide for our customers. At Research Garage Group we have contemporary showrooms with free Wi-Fi, customer seating areas with refreshments and state-of-the-art automotive workshops offering servicing and MOT for all makes and models. We strive to deliver an outstanding customer service at all times and we accomplish this through our constant investment in staff training and personal development. We have a very close relationship with all our staff and the family run business goes from strength to strength with each new member of the Research Garage Group family. All our staff are trained to the highest possible industry standards. Our huge range of new and used vehicles, available throughout the Midlands region, make us the first choice for existing customers and more and more new customers every year. Research Garage Group is located in the heart of the Midlands within easy access of the M1, M6, M69, M42 as well as the A5. Visit any of our dealerships and you will find out why we are the fastest-growing independent automotive group in the area.


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another good experience!

I have just bought a car from Research Garages and the experience was first class. The process was made easy and comfortable by Ashley Draper, the Senior Sales Executive I dealt with who demonstrated superb product knowledge and an ability to explain things in a particularly lucid manner.
I have been a customer of this company since 2015 and have not had any issues either with them or the Fiat cars I have purchased.
Highly recommended.

June 4, 2024
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Reply from Research Garage Group

Thank you, David, your 5-star review is a great read,
I am glad that Ashley has been looking after you and I will make sure your comments are fed back to him,
Thank you for your business once again and we wish you many happy years motoring in your new Fiat.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I left my 1 star (JUSTIFIED) review on…

I left my 1 star (JUSTIFIED) review on 29/05. I note that nobody has given me the courtesy of a response. There are many ways to do this - email/phone/via Trustpilot? I am embarrassed for Research that I need to point this out.
I also note that a 5 star review got an immediate response on here.
Shameful way to conduct business.

May 29, 2024
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Thank you for your feedback. All comments are noted and we try to address all issues internally.

All the comments raised in the first five Paragraphs have been covered with you or your partner previously by members of our aftersales team.

An apology or explanation was also given previously.

Alfa Romeo warranty covers a defective part and not a software upgrade so if the instrument cluster had failed then it is likely to be covered.

In your instance, the screen required this upgrade which is not unusual.

All customers booking in for Manufacturers Warranty Work or Extended Warranty Work should be advised on booking that a diagnostic charge will be charged if it is not covered by warranty. It appears that this was not mentioned and therefore when you raised the complaint it was recognised as an error and you were not charged.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top place and great staff

I've had 5 cars in total from research garage and never disappointed.The whole experience from start to finish has been nothing short of amazing.Dilan at the centre was brilliant and extremely helpful with any queries or concerns ,talked through all finance options clearly and found me a perfect jeep . I would highly recommended dealership.10/10

May 31, 2024
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Reply from Research Garage Group

Hi Lloyd,
Thank you for your 5 Star Review,
I am glad to read that Dilan has done a great job for you and I will make sure your kind comments are passed back to him,
Thank you for your loyalty and your business again,
Regards
Justin

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fiat Ducato Adria Motorhome seals

We originally had to contact Amanda Dux for some warranty work who was fantastic throughout . Once the parts had arrived Tamara contacted me to arrange a date who was also very efficient .
This was the first time that we had used research garage and top marks for the whole experience . Will definitely be booking in for service when it’s due .
John and Lizzie Marshall .

May 28, 2024
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Reply from Research Garage Group

Thank you both for your 5 Star Review,
I am glad to read that the whole experience dealing with our Fiat Service team has been fantastic for you,
We really appreciate the feedback and I will make sure it is passed back to the team,
Enjoy many happy days travelling in your motorhome,
Thanks
Justin

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth Running

I experienced some problems recently with my Panda 4x4 after 6 years of trouble free motoring. Following negotiations with both sales and repair staff I completed a part exchange deal in which I received a replacement Panda of the same age but with lower mileage. All aspects of this transaction were first class and my special thanks go to Sale Executive Olivia Hollis for masterminding this transaction.

May 20, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worse mistake I have made to buy a…

The worse mistake I have made to buy a car from the Research Garage Nuneaton.

We bought a 500X 2021, 8000 miles and it should be okay. But since the day one it has been a nightmare.

The car was delivered missing some parts in the right door, then got a month to delivery it.

The service providing from them is horrible, they say that you are going to have support, but the car, after 8 month started to show some lights in the dashboard what is unable us to delivery safely and again we do not have any support from them.

The car suppose to be in a good condition, as the car is new and mileage low, but it is not what happened.

Don’t buy any car from them!!!

May 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience at Research garage…

Great experience at Research garage Nuneton. Nathan was excellent to deal with, no pressures, just solid advice and help, and answered my many many questions…100% recommend. THANK YOU.👏👏👏

May 9, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience
Service went smoothly and in time and everyone extremely helpful. Can recommend.

May 10, 2024
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Reply from Research Garage Group

Thank you Claire for your 5 Star Review.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A big thank you to Dilan and the team…

A big thank you to Dilan and the team who always go above and beyond to support and help you through the process. It’s not all about just taking your money from you they are always there to put your needs first and guide you through so well done and a big thank you 🤩

May 7, 2024
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Reply from Research Garage Group

Thank you, Si for your great review,
We really love reading our reviews and it is always great to get a 5-star one,
I have fed back your comments to Dilan and I would like to thank you for your business.

Justin

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you awesome service

Absolutely fantastic service from Lee and Heather. We needed a hire car and the one provided was excellent. Great service, prompt, efficient and really helpful.
We have also purchased vehicles from Research Garage in the past. A great team Well Done to you all.

May 2, 2024
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Reply from Research Garage Group

Thank you Michele for your 5 Star Review,
We love to read great feedback and I will make sure I pass it back to Heather and Lee.
Regards
Justin

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nathan and Saber were great Nathan for…

Nathan and Saber were great Nathan for sorting out my new car and Saber for the art work on the jeep I’m really pleased with Nathan he was really polite and helpful he did a brilliant job and Saber for keeping me up to date with the graphics I asked For on my car

April 27, 2024
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Reply from Research Garage Group

Thank you Christopher for your 5 Star Review,
Your feedback is really important to us and I have forwarded your feedback to Nathan and Saber,
Thank you for your business and enjoy your new car.
Regards
Justin

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trustworthy

We have bought a few cars from here, Ashley is such a friendly and knowledgeable person and once again made sure the car was perfect on collection . I find all the staff friendly and approachable even after the sale.

April 25, 2024
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Thank you for your 5 Star Review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% recommend Research Garage

I bought an approved used Jeep Compass and it's fantastic, very low mileage, full service history, 12 month warranty and it had the best spec I could find in the U.K. for a great price. Dilan the salesman was fantastic, no pressure from Dilan at all, the test drive went well and I bought it the next weekend, had a new 12 month MOT on it when I picked it up and Dilan even took me to the local post office to sort the tax out. This Garage really is fantastic, Dilans communication is fab, he kept me updated by email and phone through the process, I'm so impressed with the service and my lovely new car and would 100% recommend this garage if you are looking for a new car. Dilan is the best car salesman I've ever met!

April 11, 2024
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Reply from Research Garage Group

Thank you for your 5 Star Review,
It was a pleasure to read your feedback and I have passed it back to Dilan so he is aware,
Thank you for your business and enjoy your new car.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unnecessarily officious, rude and presumptive

The reception person was fine but some mannerless oaf, who I presume was a service manager (he did not have the courtesy to introduce himself) was unnecessarily officious, rude and presumptive on the basis of his complete misunderstanding of a half overheard conversation and what I can only assume were his assumptions based on my appearance. Disgraceful behaviour. To be avoided.

April 12, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficiency and Customer Service.

We dealt with Heather in the rental dept in Hinckley. Excellent provision and customer service, would definitely deal with them again 100%. It flowed brilliantly, very smooth transactions; when there was a tyre puncture they told us bring it straight down and it was dealt with, we requested 3 changes for 3 different models and all vehicles were immaculately clean inside and out. Best experience ever in 40 years of dealing with a garage.

March 20, 2024
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Reply from Research Garage Group

Thank you Annie for your 5 Star Review,
It was great to read your comments and I have passed these back to Heather,
Thank you for your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My second fiat 500

My second fiat 500. Very pleased with the support and guidance from Blake. He made me feel relaxed when I was asking questions and took me through the process confidently. He also connected my phone to the car. Thank you.

April 5, 2024
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Reply from Research Garage Group

Thank you Ann for your 5 Star Review,
We really appreciate your lovely feedback,
Thank you for your business and enjoy your new 500.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just picked up my third new Alfa from…

Just picked up my third new Alfa from Research Garage .As usual Dilan & Sabah made the experience very enjoyable . Research Garage are in my view very much a cut above other large dealers in the way they treat customers .

April 4, 2024
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Reply from Research Garage Group

Thank you Doug,
We really appreciate the great feedback that you have mentioned,
I will make sure that your kind comments are passed back to Saber & Dilan.

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