Group 1 Southend BMW Reviews Summary

Category: BMW dealer

Address: Arterial Rd, Leigh-on-Sea, Eastwood, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 4XX, United Kingdom

Phone: +441702420111

Rating: 4.2
based on 194 reviews.

Customer Service

Pros:

  • "Customer service was brilliant. I was made to feel welcome and comfortable."
  • "Jeremy kept me updated and nothing was too much trouble."
  • "David was attentive. The car was in for 9 days and David kept me informed every step of the way as work progressed."
  • "The BMW representative Craig Brooks supported us through our new car purchase (2 Series Active Tourer) and I was very happy with the service we received."
  • "Jay Singh provided a professional, friendly service and kept me fully informed on progress from order through to delivery."
  • "Everyone is friendly and professional."
  • "The staff there are superb from the gentleman in the car park to the ladies on reception and the friendly technician. Nothing was too much trouble."

Cons:

  • "Will never go back."
  • "A very horrible experience couldn't wait to get out of there, not a very customer friendly place."
  • "Shocking experience here. Even the free carwash went wrong!!"
  • "BMW Fraudfield! Fraudulent, not recommend, amateurs!"
  • "Shocking company. Avoid at all cost. Serious data protection issues here."
  • "Completely unapologetic staff and 2 weeks before they can look at it."
  • "I am baffled by the sheer lack of service we have received on two separate occasions at Fairfield BMW in the past 12 months."

Car Purchase & Sales Experience

Pros:

  • "Love my new X3. My customer experience was second to non."
  • "The M4 convertible we bought is awesome as well so overall we were very happy with the car and the buying experience."
  • "It was a great pleasure to deal with Barry and David at Fairfield Billericay as they made the car buying process so hassle free."
  • "The whole sale of my old car and purchase of new one was a pleasurable experience."
  • "I can honestly say I would travel back here again in the future to buy a car from here."
  • "I have bought cars from Fairfields and had them serviced their for over 15 years and have always been very happy with their pricing and support."
  • "I collected my new 440i Convertible from Fairfield BMW last week and was very impressed with the level of service I received throughout."

Cons:

  • "They will ask you to come and pick up your car even if car has been left incomplete and still lifted."
  • "This dealership has Questionable Integrity/Practices."
  • "Called customer service to book my car to run a diagnoses and they ask for £212 where on there online site it’s been advertised for £145."
  • "Spoke to Julia over the phone, who knew little about my vehicle, guessed at what the issue may be & asked me to look for things in my vehicle that do not exist."
  • "They also moved our vehicle from one dealership near us to a far away 2 hour journey by public transport location without speaking to us.. and we have to pay £60+ to get there."
  • "We are discouraged to Never ever buying from bmw again in future or investing financially with bmw group."
  • "I visited this branch of BMW as I trusted the name BMW. I paid a deposit. I changed my mind due to unfortunate circumstances. When I asked for my deposit back, I was told I will not be getting it back. Worst customer service. never buy a car from here."

Service & Maintenance

Pros:

  • "Having used Fairfield BMW a fair few times for servicing my vehicles, I've always been very pleased with their customer service in that regard."
  • "The service here was speedy and concise, and the staff members were very easy to speak to."
  • "I am absolutely thrilled with my service from Fairfield BMW."
  • "Every time we've had an excellent customer service experience, very helpful staff."
  • "I've dealt with Emily, Hannah, and David when booking in for a service and subsequent warranty work. Their communication, advice and overall service was first class."
  • "Had my second car recall within a year carried out at Fairfield. The service is good here and you are well looked after."
  • "Booked in car using fast lane service today which was completed on time and at the price estimated online."

Cons:

  • "IF YOU HAVE EGR RECALL BEAWARE!!!"
  • "Went to have a warranty repair only to wait 20 mins and then be told my courtesy car had been given away."
  • "To add insult to injury, the recall work was done but my service light indicator was not reset!!"
  • "The technicians obviously needed access to the battery in my boot because everything had been removed and quite literally THROWN back into my boot."
  • "I booked my car for annual service I came in on the day 15 mins early I was told to wait for someone to come and take the keys, only to find out they can’t do it that day."
  • "Car was booked in for a recall. Now left with a broken engine cover and BMW technicians even had the audacity to paint it to cover up the damage."
  • "How BMW let this poor managed site to continue is very confusing. Took my car in for servicing and had personal possessions stolen!!"

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