HPL Motors Reviews 

4,358
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Looking at 446 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Consumers frequently praise the staff for being professional, helpful, and patient throughout the entire process, as do many people regarding the user experience. Reviewers also note that there is typically no aggressive sales pressure, and the selection of vehicles is viewed positively by many buyers. However, some people felt dissatisfied with the service and aftercare, mentioning instances of persistent communication failures and unfulfilled promises. A few other people also felt that administrative issues arose, such as incorrect paperwork during the purchase or concerns over the vehicle's condition upon inspection.

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Service

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Product

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sara @hpl Preston is the most helpful sales agent I have ever dealt with. She stuck with us when no-one else would. I would strongly recommend this company especially using Sarah her diplomatic... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We visited the Wirral store and were served by Kieran. Only came into have a look at an idea of what we wanted and the staff were that exceptional we left with a car that was very much perfect for us.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant to deal with, from walking into the showroom lot to picking up my new car the very next day. The salesman, Kieron, never hassled me or tried to oversell products or more expens... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We originally just went along to have a look… and ended up buying! The service was that good. From start to finish, everything was fantastic, and we have to give a special mention to Nathan Bart... See more


Company details

  1. Car Dealer
  2. Used Car Dealer

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At HPL Motors you will always find the biggest and broadest range of used cars that Manchester has to offer. Featuring over 1,000 vehicles from the world’s leading manufacturers, across a diverse variety of models and specifications, our dedicated team are sure to help find the right car for you. As a family business, our ethos is to always put our customers at the forefront of what we do. Renowned for our Honesty Produces Loyalty mantra, our transparency and first class service has earned us a reputation that has transformed our business from a local success story to one of Britain’s leading used car supermarkets. Our dealerships in Preston, Oldham and Atherton cover both sides of the Greater Manchester area and Lancashire, ensuring quick access to our branches from practically anywhere in the North West. To help assure you that every used vehicle on our forecourt is of the highest quality, we carry out a meticulous 128-point inspection on all of our cars to ensure safety and quality - so you can drive with confidence and complete peace of mind. We will accept any car as a part-exchange, and will also buy your car even if you aren’t looking to purchase a vehicle from us. Looking for a used car in Manchester or Lancashire but not sure of your finance options? We pride ourselves on our ability to help all of our customers find the right credit solution for them. Our specialist FCA certified finance team will provide you with a risk-free credit check and work closely with you to help you understand your financial standing.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great post sale support

The process of buying my vehicle was great from start to finish. Allan was great from sales at The Wirral and the servicing team at Oldham were brilliant. Especially Niamh who can be relied on to resolve any issues quickly which removes the risk with a big purchase.

12 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars

5 stars! Mike provided excellent customer service throughout the purchase of my new car. He was friendly, professional, and extremely helpful. The whole process was straightforward and hassle-free. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great car-buying experience. Thank you, Mike! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

11 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience buying our…

We had a great experience buying our car, and a lot of that was down to Charlie Heyes. He was really friendly, helpful, and made the whole process so easy from start to finish.

He answered all of our questions, kept us updated throughout, and made sure everything was sorted before we drove the car away. He even managed to pull a few strings to get the car serviced and fully checked within just 3 days, which was amazing and much quicker than we expected.

Nothing was too much trouble, and it was clear he genuinely wanted to make sure we were happy with everything. Thanks again, Charlie – we absolutely love the car and would definitely recommend speaking to him if you’re looking for a new car!

9 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience

Sara was extremely helpful showing me all my options and what was on budget for me. She was really knowledgeable and made sure she got me the best deal she could find & made me feel really assured. I also had my little girl with me and she was so amazing and understanding. 4th time using HPL and will be a continued returning customer!

2 June 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Experience at Preston was awful

My experience was awful, booked an appointment as wanted to purchase a specific car, was not offered the opportunity to reserve on phone,,only to get there and find someone had just walked in and requested a test drive so they were taking them first which was very annoying as we had booked and arrived on time. They left us sitting there for half an hour with no update then sold the car under our nose.

7 June 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

HPL MOTORS PRESTON

My husband, myself and 2 Foster children went late on Saturday afternoon, about 4pm. We looked at a car, chatted to the salesman, who asked for £200 refundable deposit. He even wrote it on the paper...refundable but didn't give us a copy! On Monday, we changed our minds so rang them up to cancel( not even 48hrs had passed) but we were told, you'll lose your deposit. He then said it was in the terms of the agreement ! We didn't have a leg to stand on because they didn't give us any paperwork. We were naive to trust them. They wouldn't even meet us half way. HPL ...Honesty, Professionalism, Loyalty... failed on all 3, pity there was no empathy in there. £200, not even 2days! The most expensive car search ever. Feel free to message me.

30 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a breeze…

What a fantastic experience I have had at HPL! I walked in with absolutely no idea what I was looking for as I last minute needed a car after having to hand back my company vehicle. I was lucky enough to be looked after by Kyle who has guided me through this experience with such ease! Thank you so much for making this process so easy whilst I’ve been dealing with the most stressful week of my life!

6 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A team of genuinely nice people

A team of genuinely nice people - something many car sales firms lack. Dealt with a couple of the team, primarily Adrian and had a fantastic experience. Adrian kept regular contact and ensured I was up to date with everything throughout. Down to the last day, he made a conscious effort to ensure this experience was as pleasant as possible while securing a car that exceeds my expectations. It’s clear the team are very particular about what stock they take on to ensure the quality remains a high standard for their clients. Thanks again!

4 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sales

Picked up our BMW today, Mike, our salesperson was really helpful, was able to answer all our questions and provide us with everything we needed, definitely would recommend HPL Motors

4 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a fantastic experience at HPL…

Had a fantastic experience at HPL Stockport, no pressured sales.
We were left to browse at our own leisure.
No messing about, Santino the sales rep
Knew his stuff and was very bubbly and made the process very enjoyable.
We choose and test drop the car on Friday and it was on our drive Wednesday evening.
Santino help with taxing the car and nothing was too much for highly recommend HPL

29 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute joke this company

Absolute joke this company, they part exchanged my vehicle 3 weeks ago and still haven’t settled my finance the vehicle we purchased although a good car
So far, had only one key, which we were not aware of, badly scratched alloys, which we did not see on initial inspection, we asked for fuel to be added (at our cost) which it wasn’t and there were 0 miles in it. Customer service and after care is an absolute joke and still haven’t received corrected paperwork for the purchase as they got all the registration numbers wrong in the original purchase paperwork. Avoid avoid avoid. They are a nasty joke

14 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a car from HPL Preston to

Bought a car from HPL Preston today and was dealing with Matt, he was absolutely brilliant, extremely Patient explained everything in detail. Nothing was too much trouble for him. I’m the fifth member of my family to buy from HPL and have always had great service. All the staff are always helpful and willing to explain things to you.
Once again, Matt Mankowski was absolutely fantastic🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

3 June 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Nice garage and selection of cars - poor customer service

Nice garage and selection of cars - dissapointingly poor customer service after money has been sent.

Joe was great on the day. After full payment was sent, every email and call was ignored over the next couple of weeks. I was even chasing for confirmation the evening before I was hoping to collect the car after there had been a delay. They'll offer various warranties, I asked for the details to be sent to me for consideration - ignored. I'm still unaware where to find my vehicles service history.

Despite being passed on their 128-point vehicle checks, Aircon wasn't working the first time I tried to use it which was highly frustrating.

Positively, the service centre were good at helping me sort this and I could do it locally instead of driving all the way back. They sent a refund, but again they didn't bother to confirm this had been approved, I can just see I have recieved it.

Poor communication seems to be the theme. They'll ask you to write your review on the day of collection which is obviously when everyone is happy. Go back far enough in the reviews and these issues seem consistent over time. An email or return call isn't a big ask when people are committing to large amounts of money.

All this aside, now the aircon is sorted, I am very happy with the car I got from them. Just dissapointed in the service after.

13 May 2026
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