Lookers Ford Transit Centre Colchester
2.8/5
2.8 /5
60 Verified Reviews
61 Magdalen St, Colchester, Colchester, CO1 2JU, GB
01206 222222
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At The Lookers Group we are proud to represent more than 30 of the world’s leading car manufacturers, offering our customers the widest choice of new cars and approved used cars in the UK. We also have motorcycle dealers throughout Northern Ireland, making the Lookers Group one of the UK’s most established automotive retailers.
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You carried out an inspection on our vehicle on 17.06.26 with regard to the roller shutter not working and advised that the problem was down to 'suspect external influence'. We have had the vehicle inspected by an independent garage and they do not agree with your findings. They have stated that the rollers are worn on both sides which is causing them to come out of the runners (a manufacturing fault), therefore, any repair/replacement should be carried out under warranty. Please contact us as soon as possible to arrange for a repair.

5.0/5
5.0 /5
I was pleased with Ross who dealt with my enquiry in a professional manner. He was very informative.The vehicle was ready in good time.Overall, a very good experience.

I am submitting a formal complaint regarding vehicle EA22 OMO (Transit Chassis Cab 350 L2), purchased new in 2022.The vehicle required significant repair work due to what appears to have been a manufacturing or supply defect, meaning the issue existed at the point of sale and was not caused by our usage. Despite this, we were required to contribute towards the repair costs, which we believe is unreasonable. We are therefore seeking reimbursement of the full repair cost.In addition, the vehicle was off the road for over a month while the issue was being resolved, causing operational disruption to our business. No compensation has been offered for this loss.A further concern is that we have since been advised by dealership representatives that the vehicle is not suitable for the short journeys that form a core part of our operations. This limitation was not disclosed at the point of sale. We are now concerned about the risk of ongoing issues, particularly relating to the DPF system.We therefore request:1. Written confirmation of whether this vehicle is suitable for regular short journeys2. Confirmation that any future issues arising from this use (including DPF-related faults) will be coveredAlternatively, if the vehicle is not suitable, to explore replacement with a more appropriate vehicle.

I bought my van in for a recall on the 11th June.I’d only just got back from 7 weeks in Portugal. So yes my van was dirty but I know there’s only one mark on a handle on the van. I dropped it of and when I came back I went to get in it and could see my wing was out of line. Popped out ???Now it certainly wasn’t like that when I dropped it off. Joe Englebright came out and was very wasn’t us, wasn’t us. He rang yesterday had wouldn’t let me talk. But all I know is that I dropped my van off all fine and came to pick it up with a popped out wing. Joe kept saying he had all this video proof. All I’ve asked is send me a picture with the wing popped out at the beginning then.I’m a retired gentleman that just potters around my van. So can assure you that wasn’t like it when I dropped it off.

Dear Sir/Madam,My PCP agreement for my Ford Transit Connect has now ended. The details are below:Agreement type:Retail Hire Purchase BalloonAgreement number:596345310Term:49 monthsStart date:14 April 2022End date:22 May 2026More than three weeks before my agreement ended, I contacted Lookers Ford Colchester by phone and email, following Ford Credit’s advice, to discuss either extending my PCP agreement or arranging finance to pay the balloon payment.Initially, Lookers told me that finance would be available. They provided figures, which I accepted, and I completed the paperwork. I was then told that, because I have a private registration plate, I needed to send my V5 documents to Lookers. I did so, but after that I heard nothing, so I emailed to ask for an update.I then received a reply stating that Ford Credit had an issue with my private registration plate and that I needed to contact them directly. I did this, and Ford Finance have this call on record. The adviser confirmed that there was no issue with my private plate and told me to inform Lookers accordingly.I emailed Lookers again with this information, but I have still received no response.My concern is that your team at Lookers Ford Colchester are not genuinely interested in arranging a finance agreement for me and are instead trying to persuade me to purchase a new van. I do not want to do that, as I am happy with my current vehicle and simply want either an extension to my PCP agreement or a finance arrangement for the existing van.I have never missed a payment and I have a strong credit record. I do not understand why your salesman has made this matter so difficult. I am also very concerned that my van could be repossessed, which would seriously affect my business.Please can you resolve this as soon as possible. I am extremely dissatisfied with the way I have been handled by Lookers Ford Colchester. I have a BMW on PCP and have never experienced issues of this kind, which makes this situation even more disappointing. It feels as though the focus has been on selling a new vehicle rather than supporting an existing customer.I would also like to note that I have already raised a complaint with Ford UK. My case reference is 01799252, and I was advised to write to your head office, which I am now doing through this letter. If the matter is not resolved, I have been told to contact Ford UK again.I will be away on holiday from 13 June until 23 June, so I would appreciate this matter being resolved as quickly as possible.I hope you can help bring this matter to a prompt resolution.Thank youRegardsChris BillingsBrightlingsea Electrical Services48 Red Barn RoadBrightlingseaColchesterEssexCO7 0SJ07731535528

Dear Sirs,I have now been without a workable car for several weeks. Due to a mix of a pre-existing fault in the vehicle sold to me that renders it unsatisfactory under consumer legislation and also due to shoddy repairs last week which failed in less than 24hrs and only 2 short drives.As set out in my email below, the fault with the vehicle was pre-existing at the time of purchase under the relevant legislation. It was therefore your responsibility to resolve and repair the issue. You failed to do so. In fact, the repairs carried out were so poor that the clutch failed while I was driving and turning across oncoming traffic, butting my life and other road users at risk.Since requesting that the vehicle be properly repaired, I have been given the runaround regarding a courtesy car. The Colchester branch has provided no fewer than four different numbers and people to contact, all of whom direct me elsewhere, including the Ipswich Ford branch, Lookers Colchester, Lookers Chelmsford customer service, and, bizarrely, Lookers’ own Colchester service branch (Colchester unable to identify which of their departments who should be providing the car), who are never available to take my call.This is now wasting my time. I have had to continuously chase by phone and email for a resolution to an issue for which you have accepted liability, but have still not properly actioned, save for carrying out poor workmanship which put my safety at risk.I require the following as a matter of urgency:1. confirmation today that a courtesy car will be provided immediately; and2. confirmation that the clutch will be fully and properly replaced so that the vehicle is of satisfactory quality, as a car of its age and mileage should have been at the point of purchase.I purchased the vehicle from Lookers. It is not acceptable to send me between your various offices, internal departments, or third parties acting on your behalf. Any costs associated with properly repairing this issue are yours to bear.I will now be notifying the finance company that the vehicle is worth considerably less than the ticket price, given the faults and the ongoing failure to resolve them.I reserve my right to reject the car and seek a full refund should this matter not be satisfactorily resolved immediately.I require a response today.Regards,Connor

My car was booked for service on the 21st April 2026 and on arrival to collect my car i noticed that my bonnet was scratched in multiple places so I went in and asked to speak to Joe the service centre manager he then came out and took photos and spoke to my youngest son Alan and said he would be in touch he contacted Alan via he work email and my car was booked to go back to ford's on the 5th may at 12 pm , so I drove from my house to ford's to be told that they had cancelled at 9.30am and Joe had sent Alan a message at 10.30 to tell him . I arrived just before 12am to be told they had cancelled i then called my son and gave Joe the phone to speak to Alan this complaint has nothing to do with the service centre people as I am always looked after by them , it is with your valeting company. I also went to a company to get a quote to fix said scratches on my car and handed it over to Joe , after hearing nothing back I called ford's on the 13th of may and spoke to Joe , my car is booked in for 26th may to have scratches hopefully dealt with, I have been told that I will have a loan car as I am disabled . I am also looking for compensation for fuel on both days as I did not put scratches on my car bonnet. To say that I am not very happy with this service is a joke I am very cross i believe my son spoke to Rob Randall about it. My son has asked me to keep him out of it , what I find hard to believe that is that they have not contacted me to apologise or rectify this I've had to call Joe and find out what's going on I'm not very happy at all I'm angry and frustrated that it's taken so long to get anything done

3.0/5
3.0 /5
To much presher in calls and telling me when i have to collect the van

MOT and Service carries out on the 13th March- van was smoking before pick up - was told no issues and that it was being run to clear diesel filter and it should not returnVan started to smoke again - it was returned for an inspection on 24th April which I had to reluctantly pay for to be told the engine was damaged due to lack of oil and then received a quote for £8500 to repair.Damage was done by Ford not me and now I am left without a van which I need for work

Good afternoon my experience with colchester ford transit centre was excellent it's just a shame your finance provider couldn't help me with the finance to buy a ford ranger kind regards