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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Looking at 122 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the friendly, highly knowledgeable staff who expertly guide buyers through a remarkably smooth, stress-free purchasing process without ever feeling pushy. People also love the quality of the vehicles, noting exceptionally thorough handovers, great attention to detail, and very helpful follow-up support after the sale. Some reviewers were not happy with initial interactions, mentioning specific difficulties such as delayed test drive appointments or missing vehicle features. Consumers also noted occasional minor drawbacks during their experience, such as imperfections with vehicle valeting or unexpected early car mechanical problems.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BYD Taunton could not have been more professional friendly or helpful. We purchased an Attoo 2 which we thought a great car at unbeatable value. Salesman Kelvin Barbosa was very personable and helpful... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service from point of 1st contact with the original enquiry. Fair part exchange valuation and process was smooth and straightforward throughout. Nice little touches when collecting the car... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderfully welcoming as soon as we walked through the door, whilst not being pushy so felt free to browse and get the feel of each model available. We dealt with Simon and Michael and they went the e... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi, I am addressing the management of BYD Taunton, General Manager Mr. Martin Green because Mr. Kelven Barbara is the most professional person in the field of car sales. Now for you, Mr Kelven you... See more

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BYD South West brings the world's best-selling electric cars to the region. Industry leaders in cutting-edge battery technology and innovative electric transportation, the growing portfolio of electric and hybrid models are now available to view and test drive at our local dealerships in the South West. Visit our showrooms in Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton and Truro to test drive a BYD car and explore the growing line-up. We offer all finance options including shorter terms and outright purchase, as well as a range of service plans to suit you

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

our sales person Chicaine was a…

our sales person Chicaine was a fountain of knowledge on all aspects of the car we were looking to purchase (Seal udmi) and answered all our questions (sorry thier were quite a few). At no time was she pushy or give any hard sell chat,Chicaine left us to browse at our leisure and made the whole expirience of test drive and buying the car a plesure. thank you full marks from us.

6 September 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

Hello Kevin,

Thank you for your kind words, our team at Truro will be so pleased to hear your lovely comments. I will definitely let our team know! We look forward to seeing you again.

All the best - Freya.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from BYD Plymouth

Excellent service from BYD Plymouth, I dealt with Kirsty who was excellent, extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble.
Recommend buying from BYD Plymouth and Kirsty

8 August 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

Hello,

Thank you for your kind words, our team at Plymouth will be so pleased to hear your lovely comments. I will definitely let our team know! We look forward to seeing you again.

All the best - Freya.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff were good not pushy…

The staff were good not pushy especially a young guy called Charlie who explained everything. The car is excellent, so far so weell done to all

23 September 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

Thank you for your kind words, our team at Plymouth will be so pleased to hear your lovely comments. I will definitely let our team know! We look forward to seeing you again, all the best - Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Your Salesman

Your Salesman, Charlie Mountain of BYD Plymouth was so helpful telling my Wife & I all we needed to know about the company & the car we bought.
He explained all the car’s computer layout which seemed very complicated but really wasn’t.

10 September 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

We are delighted to hear your thoughts on your recent experience with our Plymouth dealership. It is great to hear that our team where professional and quick. Best wishes - Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We purchased our BYD seal car two weeks…

We purchased our BYD seal car two weeks ago, tge service from Charlie Ryan and Jacob have been superb could not fault the way they explained all the fine details regarding the car and have contacted us on numerous times to ask how we are getting on with our new car and if we needed to know anything or any concerns to pop in to see them

12 September 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

Thank you for your great review, we are so glad to hear that your experience with us at our Plymouth dealership was the best it could be. We really value our customer’s feedback so we thank you for taking time to write us a review. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. All the best, Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BYD South West Exeter - New Car Day!

From walking into the BYD South West - Exeter showroom to leaving with my new BYD Seal my whole experience has been absolutely fantastic.
Dealing mainly with Ruth with back up from Kirsty and Ryan was a real pleasure, nothing was ever too much trouble.
Picked my new car up on the 8/09/25 and the whilst the handover was seamless it was also very thorough.
The car drives like a dream...one happy chap! :)

8 September 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

Thank you for your great review, we are so glad to hear that your experience with us at our Exeter dealership was the best it could be. We really value our customer’s feedback so we thank you for taking time to write us a review. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. All the best, Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great service from start to…

Really great service from start to finish. Ruth in sales was a delight to deal with and Ryan too.
No pressure tactics they are helpful, informative and attentive
We would happily recommend BYD Exeter. Some of the older established brands could learn lot from how they operate here.
Thank you for what was a very pleasant purchasing experience.

1 September 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

We are delighted to hear your thoughts on your recent experience with our Exeter dealership. It is great to hear that our team where professional and quick. Best wishes - Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Couldn't fault my experience with BYD South West - Exeter

I bought my Seal U DM-i from BYD South West Exeter after spending some time researching the car online. Gemma and Ryan assisted me during my initial visit to the showroom for a test drive, which led to my purchase, and later during my follow-up visit to complete the part-exchange and handover of my new car. They responded promptly to my questions and emails. Everything was handled very professionally and friendly, and I’d have no concerns recommending the Exeter branch to others.

6 September 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

Thank you for your great review regarding your recent experience at our Exeter dealership. We're so pleased to hear that everyone you spoke to was able to help you with this experience and make it as stress free as possible from start to finish. I have passed your comments directly to both Gemma and Ryan who will be especially pleased to hear your kind words. We appreciate the time taken you've taken to give this feedback and we thank you again. We hope to see you in the future. All the best, Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Toby

Great service from Toby, At BYD Taunton.
Toby looked after us from the 1st meeting and test drive of the Seal U comfort model, we had a lovely afternoon, which is why I returned from Barry in Wales to purchase a new vehicle at the beginning of September 2025.
Toby has been in touch a number of times since to see how we are getting on with the car.
I will definitely consider returning to BYD Taunton to purchase another vehicle in the future.
The one thing that can be improved,
The BYD dealership in Taunton is in its infancy, with a small office and car park.
Hopefully it can grow into a bigger dealership.

5 September 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

Thank you for your great review, we are so glad to hear that your experience with us at our Taunton dealership was the best it could be. We really value our customer’s feedback so we thank you for taking time to write us a review. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. All the best, Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service!

We came across BYD at a shopping centre and were really impressed with the quality and features, which got us curious about EVs. Visiting the dealership confirmed it for us, Charlie took the time to explain everything clearly, with no pressure at all. He was approachable, answered every question we had, and made the whole process simple. Along with Jacob, he helped us through the sale quickly and smoothly. Picked up our Atto 2 yesterday and absolutely love it. Couldn’t be happier with the service from both of them!

11 September 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

Thank you for your great review, we are so glad to hear that your experience with us at our Plymouth dealership was the best it could be. We really value our customer’s feedback so we thank you for taking time to write us a review. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. All the best, Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great BYD South West - Exeter!

Cannot fault BYD South West - Exeter at all. From my first contact (email) to the collection of my new Seal. Ruth and Ryan were both great. They were knowledgeable, helpful, attentive and responded to my queries very efficiently. Nothing was too much trouble, and the whole process was simple, quick and smooth. I would definitely recommend.

2 September 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

Thank you for your great review, we are so glad to hear that your experience with us at our Exeter dealership was the best it could be. We really value our customer’s feedback so we thank you for taking time to write us a review. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. All the best, Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Knowledge and professionalism

Ruth’s knowledge of the vehicles and professionalism exceeded all the other car dealers we visited. She is friendly and welcoming.

16 August 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

We appreciate your lovely review in regards to our Exeter dealership and we hope to see you again soon. I will be sure to pass your comments over to Ruth. Best wishes, Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service from Toby

Amazing service from Toby from our first visit right through until we picked up our new car

3 September 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

We are delighted to hear your thoughts on your recent experience with our Taunton dealership. It is great to hear that our team where professional and quick. Best wishes - Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The total experience was great from…

The total experience was great from start to finish
All of the staff are a credit to BYD, they made the whole buying of my Sealion 7 a very straight forward and pleasant journey

1 September 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

Thank you for your kind words, our team at Exeter will be so pleased to hear your lovely comments. I will definitely let our team know! We look forward to seeing you again, all the best - Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very informative and descriptive…

Very informative and descriptive discussion regarding our purchase of our new car with a positive result of a purchase

29 August 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

We are delighted to hear your thoughts on your recent experience with our Taunton dealership. It is great to hear that our team where professional and quick. Best wishes - Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Best

I had an excellent experience with BYD Taunton. From the very beginning, the team was professional, supportive, and genuinely cared about making sure everything went smoothly. Every step of the process was handled clearly and with great communication, which made me feel confident and valued as a customer.

I want to give special thanks to Kelvin Barbosa, whose support has been outstanding. He went above and beyond to make sure that I was kept informed and that any questions or concerns were taken care of quickly. His professionalism, patience, and dedication really stood out and made all the difference.

If you’re looking for not only a great car but also excellent after-sales service, I can strongly recommend BYD Taunton – they truly deliver.

31 August 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

Thank you for your great review, we are so glad to hear that your experience with us at our Taunton dealership was the best it could be. We really value our customer’s feedback so we thank you for taking time to write us a review. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. All the best, Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service all round

Fantastic service from Jacob and Kirsty, no pressure but always reactive to our needs. My wife absolutely loves her BDY Surf and that's what's important! ;)

15 August 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

Thank you for your kind words, our team at Plymouth will be so pleased to hear your lovely comments. I will definitely let our team know! We look forward to seeing you again, all the best - Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very nice and organized.

12 August 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

We appreciate your lovely review in regards to our Truro dealership and we hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service from Jacob and…

Fantastic service from Jacob and Charlie, no pressure sales just an easy and enjoyable experience. Both guys know their stuff and were very helpful. Love my car.

5 August 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

Thank you for your kind words, our team at Plymouth will be so pleased to hear your lovely comments. I will definitely let our team know! We look forward to seeing you again, all the best - Keira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Deven was the perfect salesman

We called on a Tuesday and collected the vehicle on Thursday. Deven was helpful, fastidious, pleasant and always called back when he said he would, unlike another dealer we were looking to purchase from. A real asset to the dealership. I believe he’s a trainee but he knocks spots off the salesmen we have dealt with in the past, of which there are many. Thank you for a painless transaction.

7 August 2025
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Reply from BYD South West

Thank you for your kind words, our team at Taunton will be so pleased to hear your lovely comments. I will definitely let our team know! We look forward to seeing you again, all the best - Keira

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