Goodwood Sports Cars - Car Dealer in Berwick Upon Tweed

Jayden

## Edit## It was the dealers suggestion to have the car repaired at my local garage as it was a cheaper option for him. He supplied the clutch and agreed to cover the labour costs. This amount was never paid.

Madison

Steve Bloxham the owner is simply a star with integrity and honest about the way he describes his vehicles and will stand by you after the car is sold .I've bought 2 Eunos from him and would recommend him without reservation to anyone looking for an imported eunos at a fair price .He's just a top bloke and a rare bird in the motor trade . Keep it going Steve -your'e a shining example to others in the trade .

Mateo

Steve tried blaming the lack of servicing and the cowl grommets on his ‘unreliable’ business partner, Anthony. Even if this is the case, I bought the car from Steve and, not only is it his responsibility to ensure that the information that he is giving me is correct, but it is also his reputation and integrity at stake. I am not unrealistic and would not expect a 10 year old car not to have any issues at all. It is how these issues are dealt with that is important, but crucially it’s about honesty. Don’t tell me that something has been done if it hasn’t.

Jayden

In summary, apart from the initial good impression when buying the car I have been thoroughly disappointed with the service that I received from Goodwood Sports Cars and would definitely not recommend them to

Jameson

What I find particularly frustrating is that I researched the company prior to buying. There are a number of positive reviews on various forums, but not much in the way of negative ones. I have since heard anecdotally of negative reviews of Goodwood Sports Cars being removed from forum posts, leaving only positive ones, and I have now experienced this at first hand. I totally disagree with this 'policy' as it gives a false impression to buyers.

Sarah

Communication throughout the problems with the car have been very poor, both via phone and email. It was only following the threat of court action that the costs of the warranty repairs were finally settled. Three months on and I am still awaiting the car mats.

Bella

I was very happy with the car, but within 300 miles it developed a misfire and a problem with the clutch. Eventually the misfire (identified as a faulty connection to one of the coil-packs) and the clutch were repaired, but in the process of diagnosis it became apparent that none of the servicing described had taken place. The plugs had not been changed (in fact, the ones fitted looked in such poor condition, with badly corroded electrodes, that my local garage was amazed the car was running so well), the air filter was old, and it appears that the last oil change was done six months earlier by the previous owner. In fact, apart from a good valet (and a re-MOT test at my request) there appears to have been little else done to the car by Steve. Also, following the first heavy downpour, water started leaking into the passenger footwell. Upon checking, both windscreen cowl grommets were badly deteriorated. This was a cheap & easy fix, however it is particularly frustrating as Steve had assured me that they had been checked.

Kennedy

I purchased a Mk3 2.0 Sport MX5 from Steve in July. In the advert the car was described as “An exceptional car in superb condition”. After speaking to Steve on the phone & placing a £200 refundable deposit, I travelled to Berwick-Upon-Tweed & Steve collected me from the station. He came across as very friendly and knowledgeable about MX5’s and, having satisfied myself with the condition of the car, and after Steve confirmed a number of details, I purchased it. As part of the deal Steve said he would send me a replacement fold-up wind break (as the factory fitted one was broken) and a set of floor mats. He explained that his business partner, Anthony from AK Automotive, would have both available from having race prepared other Mk3’s. Both items were detailed on the purchase receipt.

Ian

anyone else.

Elijah

I checked with Steve and he confirmed that the car had just been given a full service (including oil, filters and plugs being changed). I had also noticed that there was the sign of water corrosion / rust in the passenger footwell (on the screws on the bottom of the air blower). As this is a well-documented problem with the Mk3’s with water leaking through perished windscreen cowl grommets I pointed it out to Steve and, following a phone call to his business partner, he confirmed that the grommets had been checked & that they were fine.

James

Bought three cars from Goodwood, two MX5's and a little Alfa Romeo. Perfect service and well prep'd cars.