Reviews

When the business was set up in Feb 2020 we set out to be one of the best used car garages in our area and we strongly believe we are doing this to date.
We are fair and reasonable in all situations and will always act professional.
Please see what are customers are saying about us.

BMW M135i

Very helpful staff, reece was a true gent from start to finish, answered all questions quickly & honestly! No hidden surprises or weird sales tactics. Very happy with the purchase!
Conna , 06 Nov 2024
 

BMW M4

Recently made a purchase on a stunning M4, Reece was very patient went through everything infact above & beyond, sent videos & images as requested, was nice and easy going & did everything I had asked, car has plenty of fuel for my journey home, I’m really ocd and the way the car was presented was literally spot on, not full of silicone spray & horrible stuff to hide any imperfections was immaculately presented. Had a good look round the stock and none looked ropey nor tired a proper set of lads with proper stock & honest to the core, I’m a 12monthly change and will use these guys over & over highly recommended!
Dan, 15 Oct 2024
 
Very good service got car from them service was first class
Scott Mcewan, 13 Oct 2024
 
Very good would definitely deal with SJ again
bob dowding , 11 Oct 2024
 
Really helpful company, great communication and really happy with my new car!
claire heath, 21 Aug 2024
 
Both myself and my partner bought new cars from SJ Approved Used Cars a couple of weeks back. Couldn't have been more pleased with the service we received! Reece was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. Would 100% recommend these guys and will be using them again for future car purchases.
Thanks Reece 😊
jenny cane , 14 Aug 2024
 
Couldn't fault these guys at all - bought a Fiesta ST from them and extremely happy with the whole experience. Reece and the team were great; knowledgeable, professional, reassuring and not in any way pushy. My new car and their dealership are absolute gems, would recommend. Thanks!
michael myers , 04 Sep 2024
 
Amazing experience selling my car through motorway to these guys.
Simon came to collect the car and was really informative with what he was looking for a knowledgeable on the car.
The experience selling to these guys will give me confidence to approach them the next time I am looking for a motor! Thanks again
jay lewis , 18 Sep 2024
 
Bought a car from here and Reece went above and beyond to help car had a slight issue when I drove it home spoke to reece and had the issue fixed with no issues from them
Highly recommend buying a car from sj Approved Used Cars you won't be disappointed
dean baker , 02 Oct 2024
 
Simon came out to us after selling the car through carwow and made the process simple and easy. Very friendly and informative, happy to help with any questions and overall very fair.
Simon Cheshire , 12 Oct 2024
 

Audi A1

These guys are a formidable team from start to finish…..
My daughters 1st new car
We have been looking for weeks trying and testing the car she wanted.
In the end found the perfect car 50 miles away
Secured and paid in full.
Made the transition easy and friendly for us both.
Reece from sales went above and beyond to make sure even after the purchase my daughter was happy with the purchase.
10/10
Thank you
SJapproveusedcars
Tarick NAylor , 12 Oct 2024
 

VW UP! GTI

I bought my Up! GTI from S J Approved used cars, Reece was very helpful, I called before going and he had car out ready when I got there, I wanted a quick purchase and so everything was done the same day including the part exchange of my previous car. I was very impressed with both Reece and Spencer for their honesty and general good customer service. I would definitely recommend to anyone and wouldn’t hesitate to use again. Thank you Reece and Spencer.
, 03 Mar 2024
 

Dal singh

Came to view a couple of cars , very professional and polite . Will definitely be back again
, 03 Mar 2024
 

Abarth

Such a lovely experience. Spencer and Reece were extremely helpful and even sent me a video of the car I was looking at. They were not pushy salesmen and I was driving away in my new car in less than a week. We should all support small businesses more. Thanks guys.
Tracey Evan’s , 21 Feb 2024
 
HI there
Thank you Simon. You were polite and professional in your approach to buying my car. I used Carwow but wish I had just come straight to you now. Thank you very much
Helen Scoffham, 07 Feb 2024
 
Hello,
In the process of selling my car through The Motorway, Simon demonstrated exceptional assistance. He consistently upheld a high standard of politeness and professionalism that made dealing with him a pleasure. Simon dedicated time to explain each step, ensuring clarity and ease of understanding. Despite my initial concerns about potential significant price reductions, those worries proved unnecessary!

The entire experience with Simon and SJ Cars unfolded smoothly and straightforwardly.

Thanks again, Simon!
Russell, 24 Jan 2024
 

BMW M4

From start to finish these guys were a pleasure to deal with! I was in Mexico at the time when we first communicated about the car.... sorted me a deal throughout the following days with also taking my car as trade in. Hopefully deal with them again in the future
Sheldon , 14 Jan 2024
 

BMW 2 series

Bought a BMW from S J Approved Used Cars in December 2023, would recommend this company to anyone looking to purchase a new vehicle.

Reece and colleagues were extremely helpful, as living 2 and half hours away, we managed to organise everything within a few days.

Cannot fault the service we received, everyone at S J were so welcoming and we are really pleased with the service that was provided.

The car was in great condition and I knew straight away it was the one for me.

Well worth the trip and would recommend to anyone.
Katie, 14 Jan 2024
 

Collection

Excellent service- Simon picked the car up very knowledgeable swift service.
, 14 Jan 2024
 

Focus ST

Excellent customer service from start to finish.Very helpful staff,kept me informed through whole purchase process,sending videos etc,very pleased with the Focus St I purchased,which I hadn’t seen until it was delivered to me.Was a bit worried that the car wouldn’t be as nice as in pics,but I needn’t have worried,it was mint condition,Cheers Reece,also the delivery guy,I think it was Simon,very helpful and knowledgeable,would definitely recommend buying from these guys
Brian Agland, 06 Jan 2024
 

Jaguar XF

Bought our Jaguar xf R=Sport from Reece. Reece explained and answered every question we had. The car was clean and ready on time. Unfortunately we found a fault after running the car for a few days. Took it back to SJ cars. The fault was diagnosed, booked in and sorted very quickly. We could not have expected anything better. We will certainly be back for future purchases as great service like we had is hard to find nowadays. I would recommend Reece and his team at SJ Cars to anyone who wants a decent dealer to buy from.
Ross Gillies, 19 Dec 2023
 

Golf R

Spencer was really helpful and great communication about the vehicle from start to finish I would definitely recommend this company if your thinking about buying a vehicle thanks again Spencer pleasure doing business with you 👍
Chris , 11 Dec 2023
 
I’d just like to start this review by saying if you’ve seen a car at this garage then don’t delay you can buy with confidence from here.
I recently bought a lovely Mercedes from here and the moment I arrived I found the atmosphere to be both relaxed and unpressured. After looking around the bodywork of the car I went in to the office and was greeted by Spencer and Reece, I was then handed the keys and was left alone and in peace to have a good look at the car. I then returned to the office and was asked if I’d like to test drive it, I was then handed a trade plate and was able to take it on a good run unaccompanied so I got a good feel for the car. When I arrived back I had a good chat with Spencer and Reece, they were both very knowledgeable and came across as very friendly and genuine. I decided to buy the car there and then and the process was very straightforward and uncomplicated Spencer took care of everything. Spencer even offered to buy the car back from me when I was ready to upgrade again, that says to me he has every confidence in the cars he sells. A few days into ownership a niggley fault occurred on the car, but this is where these guys really shined through. Spencer was very helpful and had the fault fixed immediately, The after sales care was second to none and is a massive positive when buying a car, this is why I said at the beginning of this review you can buy with confidence from Spencer and Reece.
Overall a great experience and a great car
I’d like to thank you both and I’ll definitely be back when it’s time to trade in and upgrade.
Rich
Rich, 29 Nov 2023
 

Hyundai i30 N

Simon was absolutely fantastic today with helping me sell my car. He was thorough, prosseional and friendly. He had great advise and was very informative. I would highly recommend SJ cars and Simon! Great guy! He deserves some credit for his hard work and customer service :)
Natalie Douglas , 23 Nov 2023
 

Audi S1

From the minute I went to view and test drive the car to the minute I picked it up the service was second to none, Spencer and his team were very knowledgeable and ready to answer any question I had. Their customer service was second to none, I would highly recommend
David Mundy, 21 Nov 2023
 

Clio rs trophy

This should be the standard evey car dealership should look towards! I've never had a better experience on buying a car without all the hassle that others do! Reece at SJ Approved was brilliant all round! Never pressured me into anything with any stupid add ons, sorted the finance package out very quickly and let me pick up in my own time due to me being in Edinburgh. Definitely worth the 4 hour trip down and 5 hour drive back for my car! Would highly recommend! Thanks again guys!
Alistair, 21 Nov 2023
 

Merc CLA

Bought a car off Spencer at SJ Approved Used Cars & I’m really happy with the car & the whole purchase. Excellent service from start to finish with no pushy sales techniques like you get at some garages. Great little garage with a good choice of top quality cars for sale. Would definitely recommend to people in the future & would buy from them again in the future too
Rich Cla, 18 Nov 2023
 

BMW 3 series

I brought a bmw 3 series from this garage and Reece was really helpful and professional and I would deffintly recommend this garage. They seem vey honest too.
, 15 Nov 2023
 

Audi A1

Amazing Service! Beautiful car really pleased and so happy. Thankyou very much 😃 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Priya , 15 Nov 2023
 

Scirocco

bought my Scirocco from SJ Approved Used Cars in September 2023, and I couldn't have been happier with the service they provided!

Reece and co were very knowledgeable, professional and friendly.
It was love at first sight when I first viewed my car. It was IMMACULATE, and obviously had been very well looked after- I knew instantly I'd found the one!

The whole process was smooth and they offered me a decent price to part-exchange my old car. Well worth the 4 hour round trip!

Would definitely recommend these guys to anyone!
, 17 Oct 2023
 

Corsa VXR

Brought my corsa vxr from this dealership and Reece was amazing start to finish everything went smoothly and the car is In amazing condition, would 100% recommend to friends and family, thank you again :)
Chloe , 17 Oct 2023
 

Alfa giulietta

Good customer service Staff engaged with you All cars kept in good condition No high pressure sales
Sharon , 05 Oct 2023
 

BMW 435i

Reece made the sale incredibly easy and had an answer to all my questions and requests! The car is great and was made available within a day of viewing the car. Fantastic service would highly recommend! Thanks guys!!
, 05 Oct 2023
 

Audi SQ5

Bought a car off Spencer at SJ Approved Used Cars & I’m really happy with the car & the whole purchase. Excellent service from start to finish with no pushy sales techniques like you get at some garages. Great little garage with a good choice of top quality cars for sale. Would definitely recommend to people in the future & would buy from them again in the future too
Richard , 22 Sep 2023
 

VW golf

Buying a new/used car can be a very daunting task. Thankfully I had the pleasure of dealing with both Reece and Spencer during my visit to SJ Cars. The whole process was smooth and stress-free. From the moment I walked in, I was treated with respect and professionalism. The guys were patient and took the time to answer all my questions, ensuring I had a clear understanding of the process. Their transparency and honesty were greatly appreciated. SJ Cars truly values its customers, and I couldn't be happier with my new car! Thank you for the 5-star service!
Ross, 18 Sep 2023
 

Jaguar XF

I bought my jaguar xf from SJ Approved Used Cars this week.Can I say the service from start to finish was first class. Would definitely recommend these guys.
, 17 Sep 2023
 

Jaguar f pace

“I spoke to Spencer over the phone and asked about the car. He explained all the questions iasked him ,we arrange to view the car couple of days later. On arrival he had the car outside and dident come out or preser us.after looking over the car we went inside and spoke to Spencer he was polite and answered all our questions we decided to perches the car. And explained i mayhave issues collecting the car. He explained for a small fee he could deliver the car, this was a great help he deliverd the car on time ,and when he said, the two lads who brought the car up wer curtes and polite and took time to show us round the car and explained things to us.all in all the experience was first class and i would bye another car from them if need be ”
Brown , 04 Sep 2023
 

Vw scirocco

Couldn’t have asked for better service when buying my car from these guys. Kept me informed every step of the way and made the process really easy.
Billie , 16 Aug 2023
 

Ford focus

Very welcoming and happy to help, purchased a car from here approx 2 weeks a go and could not be happier with it.

Whilst making the purchase any questions I had they made sure to get me the right information and ensured to get me on the road properly on the day of purchase.

Would 100% recommend popping down and having a look/ speaking to them
Harrison , 31 Aug 2023
 

Fiesta ST3

I recently bought a Fiesta ST from Reece at S J cars. The experience from start to finish was smooth and effortless. Reece gave me an accurate and detailed description of the car, as I was travelling from over two hours away. (That well and truly lived up to expectations upon my arrival). Reece was always on hand to support with any queries I had making it a joyous buying experience that didn’t feel salesy at any point. I have had my car just over a week and I am really enjoying it. I would have no reservations buying from S J cars and would definitely be back in contact should I want to buy another vehicle. Thanks again lads for all the help.
, 26 Aug 2023
 
I recently had the pleasure of meeting and doing business with spencer and Reece I can honestly say from my first call to see if a certain vehicle was still available to driving away in it I cannot fault the service I received there was no pressure and I was very comfortable with all the help and advice I was given I will definitely recommend and will not hesitate to do business again with SJ Approved cars
Abi, 19 Aug 2023
 

BMW M4 Competition

Purchased an M4 Competition from SJ Approved Used Cars and it was one of the smoothest experiences I've had with a used car garage. Spencer had all the patience in the world with me and Reece was great, not pushy at all. Spencer gave me a great price for a part exchange and the whole timeline was suited around my needs. Massive props to these two guys, great all round people and I will definitely be looking at using these again in the future. Thanks both!
Charlie , 14 Aug 2023
 

Jaguar XF

Ordered a car during a move from Cyprus. The guys agreed to hold the car longer than usual due to my unique situation. Quick and painless process throughout!
The lads there were helpful, easily contactable and quick to respond to any messages.
The car was was in good condition as specified prior to purchase, highly recommend anyone to this dealership for anyone looking to purchase some outstanding cars!
Connor , 12 Aug 2023
 

M135i

Fantastic experience in buying my new car from start to finish
Aston , 10 Aug 2023
 
Spencer is the only guy I would go to to buy a car, honest and reliable company would give much more than 5 stars.
Even my friends have bought from him.
Jay, 04 Aug 2023
 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Dealt with Reece, top lad! Thanks for all your help.
James Cox , 04 Aug 2023
 

BMW m135

Very professional form my initial call about the car to collection. Very attentive and thorough when discussing the detail and other aspects about the car. Spencer and Reece both know there stuff and as important the customer service and care required. I would recommend this garage and the cars they offer which are 1st class.
Peter, 12 Jul 2023
 

Clio Renault sport

The guys at SJ Cars were absolutely fantastic throughout the buying process. At no point did I feel pressured into buying the car, they were extremely helpful and let me look around the car and all the paperwork at my own leisure.

I’ll definitely be recommending them to friends and wouldn’t hesitate in buying another car from them.

Thanks guys and keep up the awesome work!
Mark , 23 Jun 2023
 
Happy with my purchase from start to finish. Staff were very helpful and friendly and a good price on the vehicle itself.
Joe Taylor , 19 Jun 2023
 

Golf R

Spoke to Reece about getting a golf R on Wednesday and by Friday I was picking it up. Very polite and genuine guy and the rest of the staff there were friendly. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a decent second hand car!
Tyler Aimed, 04 Jun 2023
 

Audi TT

Dealt with Reece who was a pleasure to deal with ….open and upfront with me about the convertible Audi TT we’d gone to see and we managed to drive it away within an hour.
The car hasn’t missed a beat as yet and we’re very happy with it…..he even offered to buy it back from us after the summer If we wished to sell it.
Would definitely recommend and will take a look at what cars they have in stock when I’m ready for a new motor
Mark Williamson. , 02 Jun 2023
 

208 gti

Hello, I would just like to say a big thanks to you both for the dealings I have had with you. Yesterdays handover of the 208 GTI was great and the car was brilliant to drive 5 hours home.
Scott Anderson , 02 Jun 2023
 

BMW 420

“My whole buying experience with Reece was flawless..everything went perfectly. Its the way i like to buy a car,turn up, test drive and bring the car home all in a couple of hrs. Would definately buy again from him in the future.”
Neil, 27 May 2023
 

Ford Mondeo

Just brought a car of these amazing lads very helpful and no pressure what so ever to buy the car. I would 100% recommend these if you’re looking for a good car. Thanks again Reece the car drives lovely😁 all the best
Craig
Craig , 18 May 2023
 

Nissan

Friendly service, really helpful, even gave us free delivery and got the car ready for us fast knowing I had been messed around by a previous dealership and was without a car
Karen , 15 May 2023
 

Mercedes A class

Good service, friendly team, professional, and knowledgeable. Nothing was too much and felt at ease buying the car and the entire process.
Shane O’meads , 07 May 2023
 

Ford kuga

Very easy to deal with great px on trade in also had a tyre issue called the company spencer sorted it reece was also great on sale day no hard selling after looking round test drive no pressure to buy glad we made the right choice thanks again great team.
Jerry Cooling, 05 May 2023
 

VW Golf EDT 35

No pressure to buy. Reece was straightforward and agreed to sort out a couple items on the car before buying. Communication was excellent throughout
, 18 Apr 2023
 

Audi A4 Saloon

Bought a beautiful car from Spencer and the guys. They were helpful, up front and honest and did everything they could to make the whole experience a pleasure. Efficient paperwork and prepped the car ready for me to collect. Can’t fault the customer service and love the car. Thanks to the guys, I will definately use them again . Highly recommended. Many thanks.
Chris Metcalfe, 14 Apr 2023
 

Golf r

Awesome dealer. I actually didn’t end up buying the car I wanted (just wasn’t right for me). Reece was very accommodating, wasn’t pushy and gave me loads of advice. Top dealership, this is where I will look first when I’m looking for another car. Thank you!
, 20 Mar 2023
 

Vauxhall Adam

Bought a car from SJ approved cars, the whole experience from start to finish was really smooth, communication was great and couldn’t recommend enough! Cars are lovely as well, Thank you :)
Erin Betteridge , 20 Mar 2023
 

Mercedes C Class

Very easy transaction without any of the high pressure sales you get from the big car supermarkets. The car was impeccably cleaned and had a fresh service. I would highly recommend S J Approved used cars
Ian Boffy , 12 Mar 2023
 

Abarth

great garage.... I recently bought an Abarth from there and absolutely love her.

The staff were very nice, easy to chat to and excellent customer service. They were also very patient when I had to phone my bank to pay for the car (the payment was blocked initially because of the amount and they were happy to let me chill in the office and sort it out).

No typical sales pitches either, they were easy to talk to and very helpful, no pushiness.

Hopefully I won't need to buy another car for a very long time but I wouldn't hesitate to go back to SJ.
Sarah Rawcliffe , 25 Feb 2023
 

Honda Civic Type R

Spencer and Reece are passionate about what they do and it shows in the customer service they provide. Reece is a pure gentleman. From the moment I picked up the phone to collecting the car, the whole buying process was made very easy and I never felt hassled or under any sort of pressure. I would highly recommend SJ Autos if you're thinking of buying a car. Also, I would like to wish the Company all the best in moving to their new premises shortly and have no doubt they will go onwards and upwards from here.
David Ansborough , 04 Feb 2023
 

BMW 6 series

Proper, honest cars, proper, honest people.
It’s immediately obvious on speaking to the people that work here that they love cars, that’s a great start as they have lots of experience about allsorts of cars and are happy to share it.
It’s a small team and that makes the whole experience far more personal and friendly.
I definitely got the impression that they want to get you into the right car for you not just whatever they can sell you.
Friendly, down to earth, knowledgeable and not pushy in the slightest, I’d happily buy from here again and recommend them to anyone.
Car buying can be an awful experience and that makes going somewhere to look at a car very daunting for many, not here, it honestly was a pleasure, from part exchange price (that was very fair) to purchase, an absolute breeze, thanks guys, I couldn’t be happier.
Peter, 23 Dec 2022
 

Mini

called to view a mini clubman salesman was not at all pushy, nice and laid back actually ,went for short test drive and on our return left us to check car over and answered any questions we had. we left a small deposit to secure the car , the car was valeted and we picked it up a few days later that was convenient for us. again the salesman was very helpful and told us all about the FREE 6 months warranty, which gave us piece of mind. all in all a very pleasant experience which l would recommend SJ approved cars to anyone.
Arthur Stephens, 13 Dec 2022
 

Vw scirocco

I'd held off reviewing SJ because I think any dealer can sell a car... what I want to review on is is the car in good condition for the money, are there any issues with it and if there are issues then how does the dealer respond to that.

I bought a used VW Scirocco from Spencer at SJ about a month ago. Can't fault the sales process - he gave me the keys, I took it for an unaccompanied test driver, everything good and I paid in full and drove off about half an hour or so later.
For the first two weeks everything was fine, the car nice and smooth and, apart from an ever so slightly dodgy drivers' window switch it drove excellently. I couldn't have been happier.

Unfortunately though, after ending up in a massive traffic jam for about 45 minutes, crawling through start stop traffic for about three miles I realised the clutch wasn't coming back off the floor very much. I managed to get the car in neutral, get my foot under the clutch pedal and pull it back up, at which point I had no further issues on my journey. Once I got to my destination I pulled out good old Dr. Google which suggested that leaking slave cylinders in Sciroccos were a common occurrence and which led to this exact problem. I don't believe SJ would have known of this issue unless they'd done that kind of stop/start journey that I had.

As the car came with a 6 month warranty I called the warranty company the day after, who helpfully told me what I'd need to do to get it sorted. Unfortunately after ringing around a few local garages nearby I was struggling to find someone to do the work. I'd only had the car two weeks so I got back in touch with Spencer to seek his assistance. His response couldn't have been better - "Sorry that's happened. Here's the number of a garage locally, give them a call, get it booked in, tell them I sent you and I'll settle the bill". Can't say fairer than that.

(Michael at LUXE Motor Company, Burbage) was far better - he came, diagnosed the faulty slave cylinder and came back a few days later to fix the car... and Spencer / SJ Cars covered the bill.

That's what I look for in a used car dealer - proper customer service. Happy to recommend, and I'd go there again if I was ever in the market for another used car.
David, 12 Dec 2022
 

Seat

From start to finish outstanding garage and customer service
David , 18 Nov 2022
 

Citroen DS3

Our daughter has been saving for her first car so her purchase was considered and significant. After a couple of other "used car dealer" experiences, she hadn't enjoyed those at all, totally put off.

From the outset, she had been able to see the video online of the vehicle which gave her confidence and we went to visit. We weren't harassed, took the car for a test drive on our own which was good as she didn't feel under pressure and could talk openly with me.

There was no pressure applied at all the the entire process was hugely relaxed. Reece and Spencer are a credit to the used car sales industry - thanks both.
, 18 Nov 2022
 

Seat

Good morning everyone, I highly recommend this place. I bought a car from this company and I am very pleased with the customer service. Fully proffesional
, 01 Nov 2022
 

Audi A7

The service was fantastic and Spencer went above and beyond during the process of buying and collecting my new car. Will definitely use again for future cars.
, 27 Oct 2022
 
just brought our 1st car from these guys fabulous friendly service, kept us informed along the way. will defo go again x
Ann, 24 Oct 2022
 

Mercedes CLA

Purchased our Mercedes CLA AMG last weekend .
Would have given you more than 5 * if possible .
SJ motors went above and beyond to make us comfortable in purchasing our beautiful car.
We sent a mobile mechanic to inspect before travelling , SJ motors were VERY happy to oblige.
Inspection returned as new condition.
I was sent a number of walk round videos and photos infact I was quite a pest but was always met with great customer service .
Thanks again
Nikki, 23 Oct 2022
 

S1

w) and so I was proceeding very cautiously. I’d narrowed my search to Audi S1s and decided to test-drive several nearly new ones that I’d seen advertised on Autotrader. When I arrived at SJ Approved Used Cars I didn’t expect to choose the one I was about to see, as I had a preferred option lined up to test drive elsewhere the next day. However, on the test drive this particular Audi S1 felt extremely comfortable both to be in and to drive; test driving my preferred option the next day was disappointing in comparison so I chose the S1 that SJ Approved Cars were offering. Reece was very helpful during the purchasing process, the Audi was immaculate on collection and Spencer was helpful in the weeks after collection when the paperwork didn’t go through government departments as quickly as it might. The ultimate test came several months later when the Audi S1 became due for its first service and MOT: I took it to my local garage who had kept my previous car in such good condition for many years and the Audi S1 passed its MOT and got through its service with flying colours. The verdict of my local garage was that I’d “made a good choice.” That was in July this year and I’m still thrilled now. Thank you, Spencer and Reece, for your help and reliability.
, 13 Oct 2022
 

Audi A1

The best place to buy a car!
I came across SJ Approved used cars when looking on AutoTrader for a used Audi A1. I had been looking for quite a while (being very fussy with what I was looking for) and when I saw this car come up I loved it. I enquired about the car and got a response almost instantly. The garage told me that the car was having a few bits of work done, and told me that they would let me know as soon as it was ready to be viewed. After a few emails of me pestering them to let me know when it was ready, they assured me I would be the first to know and to view the car.

When they came back to me, they explained all of the work they had carried out, assured me that they will not sell a car that they aren't perfectly happy with (until they are); hence why it had taken a little while to sort.

We arranged a date for me to view the car, but last minute I was unable to view it due to living quite far away and unable to get to them. Even with others interested in the car, they held their word and spoke to me before selling it to anyone else. I ended up paying a deposit and they held it for me for a few days until I could collect it.

The condition of the car was absolutely amazing. So clean and thoroughly looked after. I was absolutely thrilled. It also drives so beautifully.

When on the way home we realised the buttons on the steering wheel weren't working properly. We called them up, and they straight away agreed to pay for the work that needed to be done to rectify it.

Reece and Spencer are so friendly and helpful. I was so comfortable purchasing from them, and so confident it was the best place I could possibly be buying a car. They knew it was a. huge purchase for me and weren't pushy at all.

I am so happy I found this car through SJ approved, and will 100% be returning to them when looking for my next car in the future. I so strongly recommend purchasing through them. They are fantastic and their service is phenomenal. They know what they are talking about, and they genuinely want their customers to be happy. Will be recommending to everyone I know looking for a car..!

Thank you so much guys, I love love love it :)
Flo, 29 Sep 2022
 

Mercedes E class

I advertised my car on Autotrader and had a call from Rhys the next day. After a quick chat Rhys made an acceptable offer on the car and paid me a holding deposit within the hour. The rest of the transaction went very smoothly and he had the car collected a week later. The balance and the finance settlement was paid before the car was taken away.
I work in the motor trade so I feel qualified to say that this was a very good experience to deal with SJ Approved cars. They did exactly what they said they would and were excellent to deal with. Highly recommended.
John, 27 Sep 2022
 
Best garage in Leicester
My mother's currently in the process of buying a car from these wonderful people Reece especially helped us out with a very good and presentable car and this garage makes sure the cars are way above excellence before you view ( Like a honest garage should be ) if your after good honest reliable cars with fantastic customer service look no further, this garage is the best.
Declan Guess, 10 Sep 2022
 
Hi I bought a Peugeot 107 from sjapprovedusedcars and I love it sorry it took so long to recommend you but I’ve been very busy in my new car, I think the crocs did it for me Spencer😂
Karen Marfleet, 07 Sep 2022
 

Mini cooper s

Hi this is mick . Part exchange my BMW Z4 for a superb Mini Cooper S with spencer and Rhys . Great set of lads. No hard sell Nothing to much trouble car exactly as they said MINT drives superb second time have dealt with them will be back in the future thanks lads MICK
Mick, 16 Aug 2022
 

VW Scirocco

I bought a VW Scirocco from SJ and both Reece and Spencer were very pleasant and professional. No pushy sales. When i experienced a slight problem in the first week, Spencer had the car collected and repaired with no questions or issues which was very much appreciated and highlighted to me how he wants to keep his customers happy even after the sale. Since then i have had no issues and have been pleased with my purchase.
Rob , 17 Aug 2022
 

Vauxhall adam

Highly recommend spencer and Reece I purchased a Vauxhall Adam so helpful from start to finish love my car thank you for all your help
Sue, 20 Aug 2022
 

BMW 1 Series

Excellent service. I bought the car as soon as it arrived. They kept me informed on progress re servicing, valeting etc and delivered it a few days later. The car's superb. (I had only seen photos). Would highly recommend.
Mick , 29 Jun 2022
 

Corsa VXR

Excellent service. I bought the car as soon as it arrived. They kept me informed on progress re servicing, valeting etc and delivered it a few days later. The car's superb. (I had only seen photos). Would highly recommend.
Ryan , 29 Jun 2022
 

BMW 1 SERIES

Excellent service
Excellent friendly service and was able to facilitate a same day sale, which was important as I was travelling from a distance. Test drive was a lot longer than other dealerships I’ve been to which really allowed me to get a good feel for the car. Buying process was simple and the included warranty is definitely a bonus
, 22 Jun 2022
 

BMW 330

Excellent sale
Selling to SJ through Motorway was very easy! Communication regarding collection was good and payment was prompt
, 27 May 2022
 
We was concerned about purchasing a car from a garage after previously having a bad experience BUT we tried SJ Approved Cars and Reece looked after us. There was no pressure by Reece or Spencer, they left us to have a look. The car was for my daughter to take to university and I feel satisfied that these guys are trustworthy. The car was immaculate on arrival and we are really pleased with our purchase. My daughter was worried about the colour of the car but because everything else including the customer service was amazing then the colour wasn’t an issue anymore. She loves it!!!!! Thanks guys : -)
Amanda and Sophie, 24 May 2022
 

Toyota Aygo

Trustworthy garage
We bought our daughters car from S J Approved Used Cars, we were very pleased with the experIence from start to finish and great aftercare. Would definitely use in the future and would recommend them to anyone.
, 02 May 2022
 

BMW 1 Series

From the initial phone call to driving away the customer service was superb.
We dealt with Reece who went out of his way to help us,
We were travelling quiet a long way, so he happily sent us detailed close up videos of the bmw we were interested in .

Really impressed from start to finish,
ruth , 02 May 2022
 

BMW 1 SERIES

Sold car to dealer via motorway, even though motorway listed items that where not on the car (phoned and emailed but they still did not correct listing) dealer was understanding and collected within the week and paid the same day, All in all great experience.
James , 23 Apr 2022
 

BMW 3 Series

First Class
The Service was first class very professional company very happy indeed will definitely buy from this company again. Car sold as described with all the relevant paperwork definitely a trust worthy company to purchase from and will be definitely recommending and buying from in the future.
Ben , 12 Apr 2022
 

SERVICE

Whole process was made really easy going, swift and a delight doing business with. If you’re selling your car then highly recommend SJ Cars Ltd.
, 12 Apr 2022
 

Selling my car

Fantastic hassle free service from Spencer and Kane. Would definitely recommend!
, 10 Apr 2022
 

SELLING MY CAR

You want to Sell your Second Hand Car, start here
I originally looked to use an online second hand website I had used successfully in the past. Unfortunately they only wanted to rip me off. The quote from SJ was much more reflective of the appropriate value. I was most happy with the representatives who were fair in their assessment. What more would you want? Will definitely use again.
Keith , 09 Apr 2022
 

Nissan Juke

Amazing service
Guys at SJ approved cars were amazing. Always on hand to help with my queries, fast turn around.
Would highly recommend 100%
, 24 Feb 2022
 
Restored my faith in used car dealers
I recently purchased a car from SJ Approved Used Cars and it is safe to say that they have restored my faith in used car dealerships. I can't prsise them highly enough. Incredibly helpful, no pressure and it is very clear that they have no intention of flogging anything that is likely to cause the customers any problems. Reece was an absolute gent and I would strongly recommend anyone who is looking for a used car to pay them a visit. I will definitely be back when it is time to change this car!
, 29 Jan 2022
 

BMW M135i

TOP GUYS, HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Recently purchased a BMW and I have to say from start to finish they where fantastic. Nothing was to much hassle and they answered all the questions I needed to know. I also purchased finance and an extended warranty and it was completely stress free. Will definitely be back in the future to see what these buys have.
David , 09 Jan 2022
 

Fiesta ST

Great guys
Fantastic from start to finish. Spencer and the team did everything to make the experience seeming less and stress free.
Highly recommend
, 07 Jan 2022
 

Kia Sportage

Excellent, couldn't fault the experience
Excellent service from start to finish - good to deal with ,honest reliable used car sales- A rare find!!!!would have no hesitation to recommend.
Dawn , 03 Dec 2021
 

Mercedes E Class

Well sourced cars, zero pressure sales, helpful and friendly to deal with.
From initial phone call to post sale, always very easy to deal with.
Friendly, relaxed, and helpful.
Well sourced car, and a fair deal.
Yes, I’d certainly recommend them, and I hope to deal with them again when I next change my car.
David , 18 Nov 2021
 

Mercedes E Class

Well sourced cars, zero pressure sales, helpful and friendly to deal with.
From initial phone call to post sale, always very easy to deal with.
Friendly, relaxed, and helpful.
Well sourced car, and a fair deal.
Yes, I’d certainly recommend them, and I hope to deal with them again when I next change my car.
David , 18 Nov 2021
 
Great service, would recommend!
Great down to earth guys. Had the car nearly a month now and very happy.
Daniel , 12 Nov 2021
 

Evan

First Class service!!
Great experience start to finish. Spencer and Reece both very easy to deal with. Will happily use again in the future.
Nissan Primstar, 12 Nov 2021
 

Peugeot 208 GTI

Seamless transaction. Thank you.
Immaculately prepped car. Generous p /x allowance. Very easy to deal with. I would recommend to anyone.
Martin , 12 Nov 2021
 

Corsa VXR

From the moment I walked into this car sales,I was treated with respect,brought the car after a test drive, Reece and his associates where totally professional, car was ready for pick up on the day they promised, would highly recommend this small business,nothing is too much trouble and no question deemed to silly
kerrie, 12 Nov 2021
 

Vauxhall Astra

Vauxhall Tigra - Excellent customer service
Absolutely lovely guys that work there!! They give you space to get a good look at the car first and then come up to you if you look like you have a question. You don't feel the pressure of a salesperson trying to get a purchase out of you, like at other dealerships. My car looked in great condition for the price bar a few scuffs on the wheels and back bumper. They did all the proper checks and service - even put a decent amount of fuel in the tank. Took great care when I said this was my 1st time buying a car and they had the patience to explain things thoroughly to me. Couldn't recommend them enough!!Svetlana
Svetlana , 21 Sep 2021
 

Excellent

Fiat 500
Great service start to finish
Sam, 06 Sep 2021
 

Citroen C1

no pressure car sales.just how you want to buy a car.
no pressure when we arrived.asked if we wanted keys to look at car and left is to browse at our own pace.if we wanted help,only had to ask.hassle free purchase and car nice and clean.thanks for your help
Mr knowles , 23 Aug 2021
 

Citroen Berlingo Multispace

I recently bought a beautiful blue Citroen Berlingo Multispace from SJ Approved Used Cars for run-around/ micro-camper purposes. Reece and Spencer were very responsive to my many initial enquiries, and even provided me with a year's comprehensive warranty for my assurance – the A/C condenser had packed up a few months after buying the van and it was all covered under the cost of the provided warranty. Everything else works beautifully and I was very pleased with the buy. Thank you so much!
zara polden , 21 Aug 2021
 

Abarth

Amazing customer service, Spencer was very efficient and furrow , would highly recommend. Made everything easy , very understanding , live my new car . Would definitely use again thank you .
Stephanie Tresadern, 19 Aug 2021
 

Vauxhall Astra

Literally the best customer service you can imagine.
Excellent service, I can't recommend SJ Approved Used Cars enough.

Not pushy at all, you can have some time to think about your purchase without any pressure. Very helpful, answering all the questions without any hassle. Customer Service at extremely high levels, going above and beyond to make your experience efficient and effortless. You can also use modern methods of communication, which is very convenient if you work in a busy environment - you can just drop a message on WhatsApp and get a message or voice record message back in no time. I was extremely pleased with that as it fitted my lifestyle perfectly at the time.

All the paperwork was sorted online without any issues, transaction went smoothly and I was taken care of really well at every stage of my purchase.

No problems with car delivery either, came on time as promised and the delivery gentleman was also pleasant to deal with.

Keep up the good work lads and never allow your excellent customer service to degrade!
Dawid , 03 Aug 2021
 

Ford KA

Fantastic service and good cars
Really good communication, initially by email and then face to face.
Good quality and value cars for sale and happy to answer any questions regarding history and condition of car with no pressure.
Bought my sons first car and can see us returning in the future to buy others.
guy, 03 Aug 2021
 

Ford KA

Absolutely fantastic service! Simon took us for a test drive, was in no way pressurising and told us what to look out for in other cars we might go on to look at. Made the decision to purchase a Ford KA and the staff were just as enthusiastic as me. Ensured I was clear on every aspect of the purchase, not at all patronising (despite this being my first car). Love my car and am very appreciative of the service I recieve!
rachel hames, 16 Jul 2021
 

Lexus

Thank you Spencer and Reece for such great service when purchasing our new car. Arranging delivery of the vehicle, your assistance with paperwork and all other aspects of the sale. Great professionalism!
, 03 Jul 2021
 

Fantastic

Brilliant, would totally recommend!!
They were absolutley amazing. Looked after everyhting and gave a real sense of great customer service.
tom thomson , 14 Jul 2021
 

Brilliant

Brilliant service top company!!
Excellent customer service and care car was as expected and more would highly recommend this dealer pleased with the TT
jimmy skeen , 15 Jul 2021
 

kia ceed

Very pleased with service
Tessa, 15 Jul 2021
 

Jaguar XF

Had my Jaguar XF for a month now, no problems at all. Professional trustworthy car sales(unusual these days). Presented in fine condition, with a full MOT at their expense and a quarter of a tank of fuel. Reasonable price for my part exchange and a friendly relaxed experience. Reputation is everything and i can heartily recommend this village garage if you are nervous at all about the sharks out there, i will certainly check out their stock when i'm next in the market for a car.
John, 01 Jul 2021
 

Fiat 500

Bought a Fiat 500 and love it. Car was serviced with full MOT and fully valeted when I collected it.
Have just had a small issue with the car and Spencer sorted immediately with no issues.
Will def use again and would highly recommend.
Joanne , 11 Jul 2021
 

*****

Could not fault Spencer’s service and after service - truly a joy to deal with
emily , 06 Jun 2021
 

VW polo

This place was excellent with us. Very patient while the finance was being sorted out. The car was freshly serviced and motd ready for collection and cleaned. Would definitely recommend after sales has been great too with sorting an extended warranty, very pleasant experience from start to finish.
simon, 01 Jun 2021
 

BRILLIANT

Superb from start 2 finish, this his is now my second car purchased from these guys *fabulous*
, 06 Jun 2021
 

BMW X3

Great garage
Very easy and helpful garage very smooth transaction with part ex
Eve, 04 Jun 2021
 
Superb from start to finish.
This is now my second car purchased from these guy.
' Fabulous '
Amy Robertson , 16 May 2021
 
I would 100% recommend buying a car from here. After being burned before with buying a vehicle from a garage, I was very skeptical when buying another car, but Spencer made the process smooth and easy, and he is very reliable and trustworthy. I am very happy with the service I received from the viewing down to the purchasing of the car, and I am also very happy with my vehicle. Thank you for such a pleasant car buying experience!
Natalie
 

Seat ibiza

Would highly recommend buying a car from here. We had minor things needed looking at and without hesitation Spencer collected the car and got everything fixed and kept me up to date with everything and dropped the car back. I couldn't recommend him enough so friendly and helpful and an actual genuine person. When my car needs replacing ill definitely be looking to SJ approved cars 1st
Tabatha, 20 Feb 2021
 

MG3

EXCELLENT SERVICE ,VERRY HELPFULL WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE.
anne, 06 Feb 2021
 

Fiat 500X

Amazing! Took care of us and gave us the best experience buying my care!!
Charlotte, 05 Feb 2021
 
Range Rover Sport.
Great service from first meeting to completion of purchase.
Spencer was very explanatory re details of the vehicle and the agreed trade in of my vehicle.
SJ Approved Used Cars gave professional advice on Vehicle Warranties which gave me the confidence to go forward with the purchase.
Would definitely recommend SJ Approved cars to any one considering buying a used vehicle.
Des Barnett
 

Volkswagen Scirocco

Exceptional personal service.

Excellent service from initial enquiry to completion, highly recommend to any prospective purchasers
Tim Norman, 23 Jan 2021
 

Fiat 500

I purchased my little pink fiat 500 from this dealer just before xmas, my Xmas treat to myself. Couldn't fault the service received, not pushy at all just let me decide in my own time and answered any questions. Only little niggle I had was that the rear window wiper hadn't been replaced and was flapping about on the wet journey home but a quick phone call to Spencer sorted it out. I went out and got it replaced straight away and Spencer put the money back in to my account the next day so all good.
Penny, 17 Jan 2021
 

Fiat 500

SJ Approved Used Cars provided a seamless experience of buying a car, especially with it being my first time, he explained everything thoroughly and was extremely helpful and patient! Would highly recommend SJ Approved Used Cars
Sangeeta Gohil, 17 Jan 2021
 
Great service and very friendly
Adam Pearman, 06 May 2020
 
Spencer sold me a great car. He is very friendly and helpful. I would 100% recommend.
hannah barsby, 06 May 2020
 
Recently bought my car from Spencer, great car and great bloke to deal with from start to finish. Would definitely recommend, and buy from again 👍🏽
Jake Murray, 07 May 2020
 
I purchased Peugeot 207 from Spencer in May 2020. Very helpful and honest. It was pleasure dealing with him. Highly recommended.
mudassir iqbal, 04 Jun 2020
 
Really pleased with Spencer. There was a problem with the car my son bought and it was rectified quickly with no fuss.
James Hammond, 04 Nov 2020
 
Great service, fair price responsive
Shafyur Rahman, 10 Dec 2020
 
Very Friendly Service and very clean and well looked after cars. Sticks to his word and is truly an honest dealer.

Would use again and highly recommend to any one looking for a car!
Lewis Griffin, 07 Oct 2020
 

excellent service throughout

nothing was too much trouble for sj cars, he organised all the paperwork quickly and efficiently, would definitely recommend to others
teresa G, 29 Jul 2020
 

Buying our daughters first car

Buying our daughters first car ,was a good experience.Spencer answered all our questions and made buying the car a good overall experience. Thanks Spencer great car
jessica A , 20 Jul 2020
 

Very professional very happy to recommend SJ

A positive reassuring experience. There was no pressure selling and SJ went out of his way and beyond to make sure all my questions and concerns were answered to my satisfaction. All areas were covered and any concerns were dealt with in a calm and satisfactory manner making sure I understood all the necessary procedure, such as Tax, Insurance etc would be easily undertaken on the morning of collecting my vehicle. The exchange went perfectly just as I was informed all the way through the procedure, so I felt happy and positive that I had made the right choice in choosing SJ as I drove away in my new purchase.
mike W, 02 Aug 2020
 

Excellent service

Really positive experience - simple and straightforward and a really good quality service! Would definitely recommend. This was my first time buying a second hand car and I felt the experience was very positive
emma C, 21 Aug 2020
 

would recommend to anybody

Seen the car on the internet arranged a viewing and drove away the same day as the vehicle was retail ready. would 100% recommend SJ Approved Used Cars they where very friendly, helpfull and made everything very easy for ourselfs
MARGRET W, 24 Oct 2020
 

Great Little Garage

Very friendly & helpful. Not pushy but there to answer any questions. Left us to look round the car in our own time. All the cars look nice & clean. Overall great service. Would definitely come back
Daniel W, 25 Oct 2020
 

Excellent service

Spencer was really helpful and let us decide without pushing the sale onto us, let us look through the vehicle fully and was very friendly. Would highly recommend
THOMAS K, 07 Nov 2020
 

Car purchase

Good, friendly, efficient service, would highly recommend
Gail M , 15 Nov 2020
 

Fantastic service

Spencer exceed all expectations when purchasing a car from SJ approved used cars. Nothing was to much trouble and it was one of the smoothest transactions we have had when buying any car and everything delivered on time as Promised. The kind of service you only expect at main Dealers.
MARK S , 28 Nov 2020
 

Peugeot rcz

Brought a peugeot rcz from SJ Approved cars, Spencer was a great guy, no pressure from him absolutely love the car. Would highly recommend to anyone, 100% Thanks.
Darren P, 09 Dec 2020
 

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