Inchcape Chelmsford BMW Reviews Summary

Category: BMW dealer

Address: Colchester Rd, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 5PG, United Kingdom

Phone: +441245459222

Rating: 4.0
based on 353 reviews.

Customer Service

Pros:

  • "Paul O'Reilly has been very helpful throughout the whole process and kept us informed regularly of progress regarding a delivery date."
  • "Daniel at Inchape BMW Chelmsford showroom... went above and beyond to make our car purchase as smooth and hassle free as possible."
  • "I am delighted with my stunning 320d. Claire and Craig have been excellent."
  • "Every single aspect of my experience with BMW has been fantastic!!"
  • "The customer service I receive each and every time is outstanding."
  • "Really professional service as always!"
  • "The staff were very polite and professional."

Cons:

  • "Terrible experience! Lady on reception was nice enough, mentioned her colleague would be with me shortly... I still wasn’t seen."
  • "Went in for a recall and had so much hassle sorting it out it was a shambles."
  • "They’re hardly flooded with custom, with numerous salesman in the back room. Clearly not hungry enough to earn their commission as I was ready to buy with cash in the bank."
  • "The girls who's supposed to meet you with a smile in the service department has nothing but a snotty attitude and only looks down at you when you're there."
  • "Very poor Customer satisfaction."
  • "This was their Service manager who was very rude in speaking to the customer."
  • "Staff very unhelpful."

Communication

Pros:

  • "He was amazing, he helped me pick a specification that would suit me (and my dogs) he kept me up to date about progress and was in regular contact."
  • "Jack also made us feel that no question was a silly one, and also said we could call/email with any questions we might come up with."
  • "Courtney's communications with myself was very good throughout the course of service and the follow up repairs."
  • "Claire kept me informed every step of the way and was very helpful throughout."
  • "The video sent to my phone of the health check, is a great idea, let's me see how the underneath my car is holding up."
  • "Great service and communication from the ordering through to delivery and follow up after delivery."
  • "Laura who dealt with my service/MOT on Saturday is very nice and kept me up to date with everything."

Cons:

  • "Made a phone call mid morning... Late afternoon, not heard anything."
  • "Looking to purchase an approved used BMW. Couldn't get anyone to call me back, had to communicate via email."
  • "Second time visiting the dealership and second time having to go up to the receptionist to see if there’s someone I can speak too regarding upgrading my car after browsing for 30 mins."
  • "Today I had to take a day of work to go see Jack at BMW because for past 2 months I’ve been trying to get hold of him, left him messages to get back to me and no luck whatsoever."
  • "The sales lady I was speaking to ignored my last email."
  • "Have chased up 4 times, no call back from Jack."
  • "I did not receive any update for 2 weeks and I had to chase him."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "I get buying directly from BMW is always going to be more expensive but there should always be room for negotiation."
  • "Only a minor repair but I will be using them again in the future."
  • "This resulted in cost savings for each of my visits, which was a nice surprise, many thanks."
  • "We now have two new wheels fitted at £55, a perfectly aligned and refitted sunroof and headliner, an immaculately presented car and service with a smile."
  • "He also managed to repair the fault rather than replacing the part."
  • "But they quoted us £150 labour to remove two tyres, fit the new wheels, refit the tyres and balance them. In comparison Kwik Fit quoted us £40."
  • "He pointed out the vehicle only required a minor service rather than a major."

Cons:

  • "Car went in for a service last month, which cost me £700+ (i know). But to be fair the service i received from Olivia originally was excellent."
  • "I find this unacceptable and very expensive. I feel like I am being ripped off and have asked the company why they are so expensive."
  • "Unfortunately i've updated original rating... so my peace of mind, is costing a small fortune in repairs and remedial works."
  • "They insisted that I sign paperwork agreeing to pay them £99 +VAT for diagnostic charge and for the repair work if THEY deemed they were not responsible."
  • "I've been left with an unnecessary bill of £580 to pay."
  • "Disgraceful, almost robbery. Had a misfire on my I8 after running a bit lumpy, was told it would cost about £4000 to pull the engine apart and diagnose, but probably needed a new engine."
  • "After purchasing a BMW 1 Series last September I have been informed by BMW Inchcape Chelmsford that the cost of my next service would be £639 pounds."

Professionalism

Pros:

  • "Wow what a wonderful experience."
  • "Main dealers can often get a bad rap but my recent experience in buying a new (used) car at Cooper Chelmsford has been overwhelmingly positive."
  • "Buying my first ever BMW at Cooper Chelmsford was done so effortlessly."
  • "Not only was my car collected for me in the morning, but it was returned to me-cleaned-in the evening, service completed on schedule."
  • "The MOT was completed within the time scale that was estimated and I received both a health check video and a verbal explanation from the service department on the current state of the vehicle."
  • "Although most of the paperwork took place over email due to the pandemic my interaction with staff was very pleasant."
  • "The whole process was smooth from start to finish."

Cons:

  • "If your BMW isn’t under warranty with these guys avoid at all costs."
  • "A 'too cool for school' attitude towards us by the staff left us feeling distinctly cool about their cars."
  • "They are only interested in getting sales. After this good luck in getting anything done."
  • "This is the same experience I have had with this dealership every time I have taken a car over the last 7 years."
  • "I actually hate having to use Chelmsford."
  • "AVOID PURCHASING FROM HERE!!"
  • "Avoid this dealer like the plague."

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