Tim Hayward Car Sales Ltd Reviews 

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent new pass experience! After recently passing my test, I purchased my first car with Tim Hayward. I had an overall amazing level of service, Tim & Tristan was fantastic and helped m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We bought a 12 plate BMW X3 in November 2023. It has proved to be an excellent car with no major issues over the 2 1/2 years we have owned it so far. Friendly, no pressure sales.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience purchasing a vehicle on HP from Tim Hayward Car Sales. They were professional and helpful throughout. Any and all queries and problems were dealt with, even with a part replacement be... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I had a few problems with my car but Tim and the team stuck by their warranty and paid for anything that was required and that's amazing. The only reason it's not 4 stars is because I wish id gone fo... See more

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  1. Used Car Dealer

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With a great range of Quality Used Cars for sale, we pride ourselves in offering a friendly personal service, with detailed knowledge of our stock. We enjoy supplying cars to our ever-growing portfolio of customers, both locally, and nationwide. We offer many services including Part Exchange, Vehicle Finance, Warranty and Vehicle sourcing. What sets us apart from the rest, is our genuine passion for cars, and our clear commitment to constantly evolve, which involves listening to our customers, and learning different techniques to constantly imporve our level of customer service.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BMW X3 12 plate

We bought a 12 plate BMW X3 in November 2023. It has proved to be an excellent car with no major issues over the 2 1/2 years we have owned it so far.
Friendly, no pressure sales.

26 June 2026
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Thank you for your kind words, we look forward to dealing with you in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent new pass experience!

Excellent new pass experience!

After recently passing my test, I purchased my first car with Tim Hayward. I had an overall amazing level of service, Tim & Tristan was fantastic and helped me from start to finish with the whole process.

The car is very clean, fresh MOT, and all checked out, exactly what I wanted for my first motor. To drive it away the next day after passing was exhilarating.

They also provided amazing after care to ensure it was 100% for daily use.
I am very satisfied with their service and level of care. Thank you both.

Highly recommended!

25 April 2026
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Thank you for your kind words, we look forward to dealing with you in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought a range rover on 1st march it…

Bought a range rover on 1st march it developed oil leak on oil cooler and suspension pump packed in by April the 1st phoned after sales who informed me pump is covered by the 3 month warranty and they won't pay for the oil leak as its a used car i have sent an email to Tim Haywood who has not bothered to reply consumer writes says car should work without fault for 6 months after purchase I now have to go down the legal route to get my money back after paying top money for age and mileage so buyers beware they won't honour your legal writes

1 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently purchased a car from this…

I recently purchased a car from this company, and the entire experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I walked through the door, the team demonstrated a level of professionalism that immediately put me at ease. Every step of the sale was handled with clarity, honesty, and genuine care, making the process smooth and stress‑free.

What truly sets this company apart is their aftercare, which is honestly second to none. Many places forget about you once the paperwork is signed, but that was not the case here. Any queries or questions I had, no matter how small were dealt with quickly, politely, and with real expertise.

They consistently provided guidance and support, ensuring I felt confident and looked after long after the initial away.

It’s rare to find a business that combines great customer service, deep product knowledge, and a sincere commitment to their customers’ satisfaction. I can’t recommend them highly enough. If you’re looking for a car sales company that genuinely goes above and beyond, this is the one.
Kind regards,
James Lee

6 February 2026
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Thank you for your kind words, we look forward to dealing with you in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No chocolates

No chocolates, no flowers, no nonsense. Just straight honest sales service. Perfect car. Polished to a standard that would put a new car to shame. Would I buy another car from Tim Hayward? Yes.

15 April 2026
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Reply from Tim Hayward Car Sales Ltd

Hi Wayne, Thanks for this great review, Its great knowing we can add you to our ever growing database of happy customers! Until next time, enjoy your new car!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience, good business

Great experience purchasing a vehicle on HP from Tim Hayward Car Sales. They were professional and helpful throughout. Any and all queries and problems were dealt with, even with a part replacement being funded after sale by the gentlemen at this business. Absolutely stellar experience, would 100% recommend. Quality used vehicles with a great team. They made the usually complicated process of buying a vehicle a breeze. Can’t fault them 1 iota.

28 February 2026
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Hi Tom, Thanks for this great review, Its great knowing we can add you to our ever growing database of happy customers! Until next time, enjoy your new car!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tim hayward car sales are brilliant…

Tim hayward car sales are brilliant absolutely brilliant from start to finish the cars are exactly as the picture shows on the website nothing is hidden and the staff are so friendly and helpful even after you take the car away the staff absolutely honor the three month warranty i had a slight issue and they sorted it out immediately none of sorry the warranty does not cover this and that like some other car sales that I have had the misfortune of coming across. Looking for great staff and great cars you need to visit Tim Hayward car sales!!

9 March 2026
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Reply from Tim Hayward Car Sales Ltd

Thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great, no nonsense dealer

I bought a beautiful Audi A3 convertible for my wife. Everything was as described online. No surprises. It was a fantastic and smooth experience buying from Tristan. I wouldn't hesitate in buying from Tim Hayward Car Sales again. Thank you

3 March 2026
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Thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple and straight-forward service

Tristan made the whole process quick and hassle-free by being helpful and not over-bearing. Got what we wanted at a fair price. Very happy.

28 February 2026
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Thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased a used BMW from Tim and…

I purchased a used BMW from Tim and Tristan, what lovely chaps to deal with. They went out of their way to make the transaction seamless. Thanks gents.

25 February 2026
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Hi Craig, Thanks for this great review, Its great knowing we can add you to our ever growing database of happy customers! Until next time, enjoy your new car!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to Tristan for all your help…

Thank you to Tristan for all your help and the great service that you provided once again.
Dealing with yourself was a pleasure and you sorted everything out for us.
We are well pleased with our new Mercedes GLC car and we won't hesitate to recommend you or come back to you in the future.
Thanks again for your help (1 Key) Dave Podmore

22 January 2026
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Reply from Tim Hayward Car Sales Ltd

Thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Audi TT Quattro

I bought a beautiful Audi TT from Tim Hayward Cars… I was very happy with the entire process though out, they made it very easy. That included delivering the car to my home just over 100 miles away. I’m very pleased with the car and the buying process was stress free. I would definitely recommend!

20 November 2025
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Thanks for this great review, Its great knowing we can add you to our ever growing database of happy customers! Until next time, enjoy your new car!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10 experience!

Very lovely guys at this company! Very helpful, very enthusiastic and kind. Bought my first ever car here and I can't thank them enough for making the experience smooth and easy.

21 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service, wonderful car

I bought a lovely Jeep Renegade from here and waited a few months to ensure everything was okay before leaving a review. We received excellent service when we came to view and I appreciated that Tristan wasn't a pushy salesman but seemed to genuinely want to do right by his customers. The car was presented immaculately and had a very smooth experience with my part ex and setting up finance. No faults with the car so far and even when at one point I thought I did, they didn't hesitate to check it out for me (turned out to be nothing) and put my mind at ease.
Couldn't recommend highly enough, the reviews on here helped me make a decision when I looked to buy so only fair I left one too. I would recommend if you are considering to make the trip. Would definitely come back again - hopefully I won't need to any time soon as I love my new car and hope to have it for many years!

1 November 2025
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Thanks for this great review, Its great knowing we can add you to our ever growing database of happy customers! Until next time, enjoy your new car!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After a two hour drive down to Cardiff…

After a two hour drive down to Cardiff (Barry) it was a pleasure to meet such a genuine polite young man (Tristan). The vehicles that were for sale were all immaculately clean, freshly polished. The keys were in the vehicle I wanted to look at and he said carry on take as long as you need looking around the vehicle, Tristan wasn’t pushy like a vehicle dealership/used car salesman, Tristan was really jolly and so helpful. He said take it for a drive, take as long as you need and it was so nice to drive.
The bodywork was in prestige condition, the interior was immaculate.
When we came to do the paperwork it was done so swiftly online and the vehicle had a folder with service history, MOT and manual.
I’d definitely recommend Tim Hayward Car Sales to anyone who wants to purchase a vehicle. I’ll definitely be going back again.
I’m a very happy person 😊 x

13 December 2025
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Reply from Tim Hayward Car Sales Ltd

Hi Tina, Thanks for this great review, Its great knowing we can add you to our ever growing database of happy customers! Until next time, enjoy your new car!!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We booked a test drive in a car they…

We booked a test drive in a car they had advertised. We were assured that it would be fuelled up and waiting.

Unlike the image implied on their website, when we arrived, the car was tightly hemmed in a small industrial unit.

The first thing I noticed was a sizeable dent in the rear wing. When I pointed that out, the reply was “well what do you expect for a car of that age?”

What I expect is clarity in the advertisement. When described as "beautifully preserved" "having clearly been cherished " and " in excellent condition " I do not expect such a glaringly obvious imperfection.

Considering they had taken 101 pictures of the car, that very noticeable defect was not in any of them.

We took the car out, and in less than 2 miles the low fuel warning light came on. No effort made to ensure it was fuelled up.

At that point, coupled with an annoying rattle within the cabin, I lost interest and returned.

A 4 hour round trip wasted.

10 July 2025
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Reply from Tim Hayward Car Sales Ltd

Good Morning Steve,

I would first like to apologise that you felt your experience was worth only one star! We strive to offer an industry leading service for a company our size, and clearly on this occasion, we have failed to do so. I will point out that just because the fuel light came on during the drive, doesn’t mean that we haven’t put fuel in for a test drive. We are limited to the amount of fuel we leave in cars as a security measure, meaning if any car is taken without consent, It wouldn’t go too far before having to visit a petrol station. We put in £10 - £20 for test drives, depending on the size of the engine and its current level of fuel. As for the dent, should it have not been visible on the photos, this would suggest that unfortunately the damage has occurred during our ownership, which is rare, but not unheard of. I would like to apologise for what you feel was a waisted trip, we genuinely take the amount of photos we do to limit the chances of a waisted trip for someone. Please could you take the same amount of time used to leave this review to either respond on here, or message us directly with details of when you came, and what car you came to see, this will help us learn from your experience, and allow us to identify what went wrong our end.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased a Ford Kuga recently from Tim…

Purchased a Ford Kuga recently from Tim Heyward and really pleased I stumbled across these guys. Car was as described, it had a minor fault and was rectified without delay.
Both Tim & Tristan were great to deal with and would highly recommend to friends & family.
Well done both!

27 June 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an issue with our car we bought…

We had an issue with our car we bought from Tim Hayward called him and oh my gosh I can’t fault the quick professional friendly service I received! Tim went way and beyond for us to help us with the issue. We definitely recommend Tim!
Thank you so much for helping us and we left as happy customers.
Regards Liz and Denis

3 June 2025
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