Vanstation Reviews 

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Looking at 53 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Customers frequently reported receiving vehicles with severe mechanical faults, such as broken gearboxes, failed engines, and missing components, which heavily contrasted with the online descriptions. People also highlighted significant challenges concerning delivery delays, poor communication from staff, and severe difficulties regarding deposit refunds or returns. Some reviewers were happy with the customer service provided, describing the team as friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful during their vehicle search. Others also noted that their purchased vans arrived right on time, ran smoothly, and completely matched expectations without any unexpected complications. These buyers appreciated the smooth and stress-free process when dealing with the business.

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Staff

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Service

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

staff very helpful to start with done a deal van got delivered not quite as described and missing a tow bar that i was told was fitted by a staff member, obviously never bothered to actually check the... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at all costs. Absolute cowboys. Selling scrap vehicles conning you with not refunding deposits when delivering misdiscribed vehicles. Sold a running vehicle turns up a non runner but won't refun... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought 5 vans from here The delivery driver for the 5th turned up shouting & saying we cost him money as delivery postcode was a digit out. They’re quick taking your money but ignore you when th... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Van described as mechanically sound, arrived needing £3000 gearbox change. Bought a Vauxhall Vivaro which was described as mechanically sound ready for work, only to discover a whirring on 5th and 6t... See more


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  1. Motor Vehicle Dealer

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Discover an Affordable and Efficient Solution for Trade Customers at Vanstation Looking for a reliable source to meet your trade vehicle needs? Vanstation has the perfect solution for you. Unlike other platforms, we exclusively cater to trade customers, ensuring that your specific requirements are met. At Vanstation, we prioritize transparency and quality. Each van undergoes a comprehensive mechanical appraisal to guarantee its condition and reliability. We understand the importance of peace of mind when dealing with used vehicles, which is why our meticulous inspection process ensures that you receive only top-quality vans. Choose from our five featured categories tailored to trade customers: Non-Runner, Runner, Small Vans, Medium Vans, and Large Vans. With Vanstation, you can rest assured that your business needs will be met with precision. We value your time and understand the urgency of your business operations. That's why we offer same-day delivery, ensuring that you swiftly acquire the vans you require. No more waiting for weeks to receive your purchase – our commitment to efficiency keeps your business moving forward. Please share your experience with Vanstation. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to continually improve our services for trade customers like you.


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

VW CADDY MAXI PURCHASE

Purchased a Caddy Maxi for my grandad who still needed to get around and needed something automatic and the over the phone service as they had the 68 plate caddy in stock and the body work and mechanical standard of the vechile was has yet to let me down 2 week later. only let down was the inperson service due to them being quite busy with other customers meaning it took a little longer to get signed off and sent out however once i was seen to i felt welcomed and appropriatly and was happy to answer any of my additional questions.

20 February 2024
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Reply from Vanstation

Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us on Trustpilot. We are delighted to hear that the Caddy Maxi you purchased for your grandad has been performing to your satisfaction without any issues regarding its body work and mechanical standards two weeks post-purchase. It's great to know it's serving the purpose it was intended for, especially in providing the necessary automatic functionality for your grandad's mobility needs.

Thank you once again for your feedback. It's invaluable in helping us improve our service and ensure we can manage busy times more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Had a great experience with Monty

Had a great experience with Monty. Got me a lovely little VW caddy at a great price. Explained to me the issues with it and was completely open and transparent. Only problem that I had is that it took me about 2 hours to choose my van due to the large amount of stock they have.

5 March 2024
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Reply from Vanstation

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear about your great experience with Monty and that you found a VW Caddy which met your needs at a wonderful price. Transparency is a key value for us, so it's reassuring to know that our team were able to clearly explain the vehicle's condition to you, ensuring you made an informed decision.

Thank you again for your valuable feedback. Rest assured, we're continuously working on ways to streamline the decision-making process for our customers, ensuring a balance between variety and an efficient, enjoyable experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Saw a Nissan Elgrand on sale for a decent price with all the bells and whistles.
Spoke to them on the phone, quick and simple, had it delivered next day.
Easy as you like

5 March 2024
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Reply from Vanstation

Thank you so much for your positive review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great service experience with us, from spotting the Nissan Elgrand with all its features to the swift and easy communication over the phone, culminating in the next-day delivery of your vehicle. It's wonderful to know that we could make the process as straightforward and hassle-free as possible for you.

Your satisfaction is our top priority, and feedback like yours truly makes our day. Enjoy all the bells and whistles on your Nissan Elgrand, and should you need any more assistance or have any queries in the future, we're just a phone call away.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Time has come to tell people about…

Time has come to tell people about vanstation...
I have indirectly worked with vanstation for a few years now as I have worked on 8 vans for friends building interiors rust removal, insulation install etc.
All the vans have been as described and as in the pictures, but why stop there ask questions and the team are happy to help.
I have just brought my van off them over the phone, I have studied the pictures watched the walk through taken screen shots viewed those and asked questions with fast replies, answer's and back up pictures to show what we are on about..

What more can you ask for?

The team at vanstation in the dealings I have had with them have been honest upfront & great communication response times..

Well done keep up the good work, I will see you with my delivery on the requested date... 👍🏼

5 March 2024
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Reply from Vanstation

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences, Mike. Your continued support and trust in vanstation over the years mean a great deal to us.

We're eagerly looking forward to delivering your van on the agreed date and are confident it will serve you well. Your endorsement of our work motivates us to keep up these standards and even surpass them wherever possible.

Thank you once again, Mike, for your loyalty and trust in vanstation. We're here for any needs or questions you might have in the future and look forward to continuing this journey with you. Happy driving!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

scammers do not touch with a barge pole

KEEP WELL AWAY IF YOU VALUE YOUR MONEY Bought a vehicle from these crooks to transport my mobility scooter .they took my money robbed me for a dud and laughed at me when i eventually got to speak to there awful manager Monty who told me they were not interested and put the phone down . £4500 out of pocket and left with a piece of scap.

1 February 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy anything from this company!

Do not buy anything from this company!
Delivered my Nissan primastar on a trailer, with no starter motor, hardly any working lights. 50% handbrake effectiveness. Blue smoke coming from the exhaust. The delivery drivers couldn't get away quickly enough when the van was on the ground. I was left with no way other than to have it towed to a relative's house so that I could decide what to do with it. If I could swear I would on this review, they are total rubbish.

12 February 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay clear

Stay clear of these. Fake decripsions! all lies to get you to part with your money.

9 February 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Could not of been more unhelpful on…

Could not of been more unhelpful on Facebook. Refused to measure the length of a van?! Told me to look online, I told them the details were not there as it was a luton style.

So strange, is they can't give customer service before selling a van, good luck after.

7 February 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great honest company.

I bought a Toyota Hiace of these guys for a fair price - 2 years on I am back looking to buy another after having 0 issues. The lads are very accommodating and half the sausages leaving negative reviews fail to do any sort of research or even read the description. They are up front with any issues the van may have and the vans are hpi checked prior to sale. It’s even in the advert! Would 100% recommend van station to anyone. Take into account the vans are trade sale - if you want a show room condition van go and pay showroom prices. The red/amber/green system they have is great and the vans are priced fair.

4 February 2024
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Reply from Vanstation

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with your Toyota Hiace purchase from us two years ago, and it's wonderful to welcome you back as you look for another vehicle.

Happy motoring, and here's to many more years of smooth driving with your vans from vanstation!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SMALL CLAIMS COURT TO GET MONEY BACK

SMALL CLAIMS COURT TO GET MONEY BACK!
Brought a van from them was miss sold tried to get in contact to sort but was ignored.
Google small claims court through government pay roughly £50/£80 fill it all out online and let it run the process,
Keep all evidence as might be required.

8 September 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sold me a broken van

Sold me a van. It came and stared to overheat within 4 miles. Absolutely disgrace as they’re refusing to help and it looks like loads have the same problem. They turn reviews off on Google and can’t let you leave feedback on eBay. SCAMMERS STAY AWAY

21 January 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ABSOLUTLEY USLESS

ABSOLUTLEY USLESS . CON MEN .. BEWARE DO NOT BUY FROM THEM .SOLD VAN TO US ALL CLEAR WHEN IT ARRIVED IT SHOWS AS WRITTEN OFF AND ON HPI REGISTER ..

5 January 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought my van with a knocking engine

Bought my van with a knocking engine, that's fine. Potential new engine!!!
I bought a new engine had it fitted all good...
I go check the mot and no van? Not known or seen.
Sk my mate is a very good mechanic and mot inspector so ask him!
He tells me it was marked as destroyed in November 23, but I bought it in Sept 23 how is that possible...
Anyway van is fixed and ready for work and it's ruined. Multiple emails and calls to Vanstation they don't give a flying fu**!!!!! Not interested had the money and jog on is the attitude. So I've instructed my solicitor to go to town on this...
Avoid these sharks......
So bloody unfair.😔

5 January 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dont buy from Vanstation over price …

I bought from vanstation in the past and since they changed representative a guy name Jamie was rude and the main reason I would never buy from them again he has no customer relation I would take my business elsewhere and from some of these comments people have left in here they are too, vanstation due to that so call manager Jamie you lost thousands of pounds in business.

12 January 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful Company and the Rep Jamie just as…

Awful Company and the Rep Jamie just as bad. Advertising Vehicle all HPI clear when the vehicle arrives the V5 previously damaged and then on hpi it clearly stated previously damaged repaired! Brought it to the attention of the company and rep both ignoring me now so Don’t Deal with these Sharks .Solicitors letter to follow

4 January 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What aftersales?

Sales agent said there were 2 keys, only 1 turned up, after asking 3 times and talking to another agent, no further communication, nothing, going to cost me £250 at least to get a replacement

18 December 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please google there 1star reviews on…

Please google there 1star reviews on here and other websites do your home work and ask your self y do they all near enough the same negative feedback !! There after sales if u have a problem is you get a different person each call and I found out the hard way telling me they would speak to manager and asking for video telling me they will see what they can do with the price I sent video of my van head gasket going to a number of different what app accounts all games I found out till one day after a week back and forth to get told leave us alone and kept putting phone down and then would not answer calls unless I withheld it caller display they was using and when I said about trading standard and small court they laughed and said see u in court! No logbook was told on phone it was in van a lie had to wait 6 weeks and pay another £2500 out on head gasket or cut my loses of nearly £3000 what I paid out for it! when it stated mechanically great and stated again in description “runs and drives great” and “gearbox pulls in all gears”that they got right, the rest all lies they brought 11.45pm on a Sunday night after getting load of bull story y it never came then took all day an night that they was stuck in traffic, checked all roads around and all was clear! would not release van off trailer till money was in bank, and then dropped it and drove off leaving it running in middle of road. Found out afterwards there that they have another group called “we buy broke vans”, so straight from there to there other company “van station”, I was to far to get there and I stupidly believed them and they played on that as they told me there mechanics are red hot on spotting things! Another lie but they could not spot water bubbling out of water bottle open or closed when van engine was cold. It was the after sales what was more annoying realising they was all playing games and leading me to believe they was going to help me out what annoyed me more. Ask your self y they have turned off reviews on certain websites? Ask your self y do most of the 5 star reviews all sound the same!! That to keep it above out of the 5 mark!! They have since updated their description and stating a bit more then I was told about there top class mechanics of faults with vans am glad to see, but I also know trading standards would of give them a downer on there receipts as I was told it was not valid as I am a private individual and cos it was brought to my house not to trader business as I am not a trader if they want to deal trade they are meant to trade to trader and give there pretty little disclaimer to them not to the public but I do see they have since changed this clearer stating about there trade sales it a shame it’s took so long!

22 January 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you :)

Thank you :)
Saw a camper on the website, due distance was unable to view. Rang and spoke to Gav who was happy to answer all my questions, explained the purchase delivery process. Left a deposit and delivery arranged. Was kept updated on delivery time and camper arrived as promised and as described. Very happy with my purchase, as described. Would highly recommend and will definitely use again in the future. Thanks Gav

4 December 2023
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Reply from Vanstation

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience purchasing your camper from us, despite the distance. It's fantastic to know that we were able to provide you with the information and reassurance you needed to feel comfortable with your purchase.

Our team places a high priority on transparency and communication, especially when our customers are unable to view the vehicles in person. We're glad to hear that the process, from leaving a deposit to arranging the delivery, was smooth and that you were kept well-informed throughout.

Hearing that your camper arrived as promised and matched the description reaffirms our commitment to ensuring our customers' satisfaction. We're thrilled you're happy with your purchase and grateful for your willingness to recommend us.

Thank you for choosing us for your camper purchase. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Enjoy your new camper, and here's to many memorable adventures ahead!

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