“I was recommend to Palmdale through a friend. I explained to them exactly what car I was looking for. They were very professional, reliable and always kept me up to date on progress.
If I ever need a car again I will definitely go straight back to Palmdale. “
BMW X4 (5 months old)
Kelly Smith, MBE
“A good friend recommended Palmdale and I’m so happy she did. I needed to find a car quickly and Palmdale really delivered. I have a 4 year old Mini in outstanding condition and it’s exactly what I wanted.
The purchasing process was so easy and I loved how they narrowed down my choices to a short list as I had requested because I did not want to look at a long list of car options. They presented excellent choices that matched my specifications precisely.
I have no hesitation in strongly recommending Palmdale. ”
MINI Countryman (4 years old)
Pat Fernandes
“Palmdale made my international move from the US to the UK so much easier by handling everything related to purchasing a car. They conducted themselves with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail.
I am incredibly impressed! And I love my new car! Highly, highly recommend! “
Volkswagen up! (5 years old)
Julie Jacko
“I found the perfect car for me. The team at Palmdale was super supportive and flexible to help me find the car that best fits my needs and budget.
I was surprised by the quality of the car after receiving it and taking a few laps. I would recommend the service to friends who, like me, are arriving in a new country with no knowledge on how to buy cars safely from reliable sellers. “
BMW X4 (5 months old)
Gustavo Almedia
“I had limited time and knowledge and seemed to be invisible when I turned up at Main Dealerships on a weekend. Straight away the Palmdale team turned a search that was becoming haphazard and joyless into a process that was structured, efficient and customer focused. A job well done. “
BMW 330e (5 years old)
Andrew Fursman
“This was the second time that I have used Palmdale and in the 14 years in between nothing has changed. It’s still a knowledgeable, helpful, understanding and conscientious service that leads to me loving my new car. “
Alfa Romeo Giulia (5 years old)
Tom Rees
“Its been amazing!! The experience to me has just been click, click, click, yes and done – and there was this fab car at our doorstep! From the finance to the search and all the support – you have a fabulous team!!
I don’t think i will ever be able to thank you enough!! She’s a beauty and you’ve been stellar!! “
Audi Q2 (3 years old)
Aneesha D’Souza
“Moving to an entirely new country is hard enough, but with no credit history in the UK or understanding of dealer reputations, finding the right quality car and at a fair price was a daunting task whilst juggling everything else associated with the move.
The team at Palmdale did an incredible job of taking the stress out of finding our car as part of the move to the UK. Everything was covered off from explaining the whole process, diligently working through and recommended specific vehicles and ultimately securing and delivering the vehicle and all on budget.
Would highly recommend the Palmdale team to anyone who is looking for a stress free way to secure a quality car!”
Volvo V40 (4 years old)
Bradley Pritchard
“Buying a car is never easy but Palmdale made the whole process simple. They listened carefully to what I wanted and found me the car of my dreams and all within budget. Suffice to say, when I buy another car I’ll definitely use Palmdale again.
They can’t be faulted for their service and professionalism.”
Audi TT (8 years old)
Rory Bremner
“We were moving back to UK from Singapore after 6 years away and were introduced to Palmdale by our relocation people. We discussed how things worked, what kind of car we were looking for, budgets and timeframe.
Within a couple of days the team presented some options which allowed me to zero in on a model and the team set off to find a selection of offers which I was the able to select the car I wanted. Money transfers, instructions on DVLA, checks and delivery were all organised and very easy and I received the car the day we landed.
We’ve had it a week and it’s excellent. Big thanks to the team.”
Toyota RAV-4 (5 months old)
Killian McD
“Dealing with Palmdale Motors was refreshingly straightforward. They suggested a suitable make and model, then quickly located four choices. They arranged the part-exchange of my existing car and I had my new car in less than 2 weeks from my initial enquiry.
They were easy to contact and responded promptly whenever I emailed or phoned. Also they were upfront about their fees. 5 stars for customer service.”
Kia Niro (1 year old)
Alan Fealdman
“”Moving to the UK from across the globe was challenging enough, we didn’t want the car purchase to become anything stress point. Which is why working with Palmdale was probably one of the best decisions we made during the time.
From our first call with Palmdale to discuss the kind of car we wanted to the day the car was handed over to us at our home by a Palmdale representative, it was seamless. We were given the time, our brief was understood and the team went on to evaluate additional cars for us just to give us ease and confidence for the purchase we were intending on making.
The team is evidently knowledgeable and also helped refer us for auxiliary services with their partner companies like Car Financing. Just a couple of calls in we felt fully confident in trusting the team, who stayed with us through a weekend of making offers, patiently answering all our queries, and offering and buy back guarantee when we did get the car!
The Palmdale team are pleasant and empathetic and evidently love what they do.They’re right when they say, ‘It shouldn’t be THIS easy to buy a car but IT IS!””
MG ZS (1 year old)
Sadaf Zarrar
“They say that when you move to a new country, you make three to five significant life decisions almost daily, more than the average person makes in a full year or longer. Securing a car as a foreign national is no easy feat on your own.
That’s where Palmdale was able to ease my workload in a dramatic way! They thoroughly walked me through what I could expect from the sourcing, financing, and procurement processes, and then systematically delivered at every step until a lovely new (new to me) ride was delivered right to my driveway.
I was impressed by the professionalism and knowledge of the entire team and I greatly appreciated their level-headedness and transparency as I navigated my way through other challenges of relocating from Canada to the UK.
I recommend giving them a call if you need to get mobile quickly, and allow them to tick a few boxes on your lengthy to-do list. “
BMW 3-Series (3 years old)
Chris Dagenais
“”Not one bad thing to say about Palmdale !! I would highly recommend Palmdale to anyone looking for a car. They found me my dream car, at the perfect price and exact specs requested. Very quick and straight foward process and they kept in touch and updated me the whole time.
They really made my life easier as i just arrived in the uk from ireland 3 months ago and they were able to get me a car in such a short time frame i’m forever grateful, really took away all the stress of buying a car and having a chance of getting ripped off as they inspected the car, got the history and sent me a video of the car before delivering it to my front door.
Thank you so much Palmdale !!!” “
Mercedes CLA (2 years old)
Josh Orajuba
“Palmdale did a fantastic job supporting me to find the perfect car for my wife and myself. I am an American over for a couple of years with zero experience buying a car in the UK.
The good folks at Palmdale were very patient with all of my questions as we narrowed in on the right car for us. Once we had narrowed the care down, we were able to quickly find a good car which was then delivered promptly to my home!
I highly recommend Palmdale…well done!”
Skoda Octavia (3 years old)
Greg Chapman
“”I engaged the services of Palmdale based on a personal recommendation from a friend. I had recently transferred to the United Kingdom and needed to purchase a vehicle.
I’m not that “car savvy” and given that I didn’t know the market, I felt that I could use some guidance and expert knowledge.
The team at Palmdale couldn’t have made the experience easier. Everyone I dealt with was professional and knowledgeable and I felt they had my best interests at heart.
I would definitely recommend them to my friends and family and will use their services again.
I am very happy with my purchase.
Thank you Palmdale!” “
Seat Arona (3 years old)
Lindy Walker
“Thank you to Palmdale for their professionalism and easy transaction, I just arrived in the UK and two weeks later I have the exact car I requested and the added bonus of support for the life of the car. “
MINI Clubman (3 years old)
Mark Bromley
“I approached Palmdale to find me a VW up! GTI after they sourced my dad’s GTI. Great service shortlist provided quickly and deal dealt with a minimum of fuss .
Car is great and the whole process was professional and painless. Thanks for also finding a home for our old beloved ford focus as well! “
Volkswagen up! GTI (4 months old)
Robin Peer
“Palmdale is the perfect solution and I’m so glad we decided to use them – brilliant communicators, very efficient and knowledgeable, and kind too. We needed to change our car from a manual to an automatic quickly due to health reasons. We knew the make and model of car we wanted and Palmdale set about the search on our behalf after some good advice on likely budgets needed and what to expect in today’s market. They identified a range of high-quality examples located nationwide, gave us full background information on each car and then dealt directly with the dealer of the vehicle we chose to secure it.
Palmdale gave it a test drive and visual inspection, finding a couple of cosmetic details we would never likely have noticed ourselves. They asked the dealer to put them right before releasing the funds and then delivered the car right to our door. We were kept fully in the loop at all times and offered all the help and advice we needed to make the right decision. They took our old car away the same day in PX and gave us a very fair valuation. A wonderful service and great experience! “
Kia Niro (5 years old)
John Boyes
“Thank you to Palmdale for their professionalism and easy transaction, I just arrived in the UK and two weeks later I have the exact car I requested and the added bonus of support for the life of the car. “
MINI Clubman (3 years old)
Mark Bromley
“I approached Palmdale to find me a VW up GTI after they sourced my dad’s GTI. Great service shortlist provided quickly and deal dealt with a minimum of fuss.
Car is great and the whole process was professional and painless. Thanks for also finding a home for our old beloved ford focus as well!! “
Volkswagen up! GTI (4 months old)
Robin Peer
“Palmdale Motors were recommended to us by our relocation agent. They guided us on the purchase of a second-hand car so we could avoid expensive car rental costs. The car was even delivered to the airport on our arrival in the UK.
The team were courteous and communicative and open about the costs. We would highly recommend them. “
Audi Q5 (4 years old)
Victoria Fagan
“Palmdale is the perfect solution and I’m so glad we decided to use them – brilliant communicators, very efficient and knowledgeable, and kind too. We needed to change our car from a manual to an automatic quickly due to health reasons.
We knew the make and model of car we wanted and Palmdale set about the search on our behalf after some good advice on likely budgets needed and what to expect in today’s market. They identified a range of high-quality examples located nationwide, gave us full background information on each car and then dealt directly with the dealer of the vehicle we chose to secure it.
Palmdale gave it a test drive and visual inspection, finding a couple of cosmetic details we would never likely have noticed ourselves. They asked the dealer to put them right before releasing the funds and then delivered the car right to our door. We were kept fully in the loop at all times and offered all the help and advice we needed to make the right decision.
They took our old car away the same day in PX and gave us a very fair valuation. A wonderful service and great experience! “
Kia Niro (5 years old)
John Boyes
“Having just moved to England from abroad, I was not looking forward to finding a new car, especially given that I know next to nothing about them. I had no idea where one finds reasonably good used cars around here.
I didn’t know how registrations and road tax work in England or how to get finance. And I wasn’t in the mood to drive through half the country to collect a car. Luckily, someone recommended Palmdale to me, and I did not have to worry about any of these things.
Initially, I was thinking about getting an old, cheap car. Yet, the Palmdale team convinced me to go for a newer model, and I’m glad I heeded their advice. The car they found for us is just perfect. My wife and I love it, even though neither of us is a car person. And the whole process was so easy!
We barely had to do anything except select which car we wanted. Then, Palmdale took it from there, and one day the car just stood in our driveway. I honestly don’t think I have ever received better service! All in all, Palmdale’s service was worth every penny. They even recovered some of their fees by negotiating a discount with the dealership.
Thank you, Palmdale! “
Skoda Fabia (4 years old)
Marc Schulz
“Palmdale are true pros! They made everything, from assisting in the selection of my new vehicle along with the valuation of my existing vehicle…all the way to pickup of my old car and delivery of my new one as seamless as anyone could reasonably hope it to be.
I love my new car so I won’t be needing their services for a while but when it’s time for a new one, I know who I’ll be calling! “
Volvo XC90 (4 years old)
Ted Duffy
“Relocating to the UK is no small feat, let alone in the midst of a pandemic. So finding Palmdale was a godsend! Not only did they take the time to understand my needs, they also provided sound advice and took the hassle out of checking the history, condition of the vehicle and reputation of the dealer too!
One less stress to deal with and I am very grateful for that! Highly recommend using Palmdale to help take the hassle out of finding the right car for you!! “
SEAT Arona (3 years old)
Nicola Conlan
“A huge thank you to the team at Palmdale for their search in finding me my new car. And for dealing with all the relevant checks and paperwork. A great service if you want a stress free way of finding a new car. “
Volkswagen Golf (4 years old)
Elizabeth Stapf
“Spotted this service on social media and decided to give it a try. I’ll never buy another car myself again – Palmdale saved me money PLUS gave me a peace of mind I would never get purchasing a car myself.
Excellent service all round “
Mercedes S63 Cabriolet (6 years old)
James Semple
“For those of us who are not petrolheads, the prospect of finding a car is a potential nightmare – but with Palmdale the whole process was a delight from start to finish. I knew roughly what I wanted but had no idea how to find a vehicle in decent condition, sensibly-priced and from a reliable dealer.
They talked me through the pros and cons of my short list – their expertise and impartial advice helped me decide what car, what model, what engine etc. They then set about scouring the country for a handful of possibles and sounding out the dealers. Communication updates by email and phone were regular and friendly.
In a fast-moving market where demand was brisk and fresh supply limited, some patience was required but it was absolutely worth the wait. Through one of their contacts, they found me something not yet on the market with a full service record, long MOT and one previous careful owner. It even had a new set of tyres.
From vetting the field, checking the spec, quizzing the dealership, chasing them up, sending a colleague to make an additional inspection/test drive before payment (straightforward) and then delivery to my doorstep – the Palmdale guys were excellent at every stage and a genuine pleasure to deal with. Not only was the car in superb condition but the price was keen. I reckon Palmdale saved me a couple of thousand pounds – and that’s after their well-deserved fees.
If you want a car (new or used) then do yourself a huge favour and give Palmdale a call – they’re on your side and will take all the stress out of selection, purchase and delivery. Thanks again guys – only wish I’d done this sooner! “
Audi A3 (4 years old)
Martyn Page
“I owned my Subaru for 18 years but it was time for a change. My son suggested I use Palmdale to find me a new car and recommended them highly.
My Skoda Fabia was exactly what I was looking for and is a delight to drive. The car is in excellent condition and I felt reassured by having Palmdale’s expertise in sourcing a car to suit my needs. I would not hesitate in recommending them, as they take all the stress out of searching and their customer service is first-rate. “
Skoda Fabia (3 years old)
Susan Banbury
“Having known about Palmdale for some time I decided to use them when the time was right to buy my next ‘fun car’. I have reasonable knowledge of the industry but am very time poor, so the team got to work quickly scanning the entire country for my perfect car, making enquiries and analysing everything.
Once ‘the one’ was found, all I had to do was agree, pass on the funds and the car was mine. So simple, perfectly executed with great communication throughout. I’m very happy with the service and will definitely use Palmdale again. “
Porsche 911
Daniel Sayles
“Impressed! Attentive, personable, and pro-active service from Palmdale throughout. This is the first time we have used a car finding service and I think worth every penny.
It was a tough time to find a good car that met our specifications during the rush to replace vehicles in time for the London ULEZ expansion, so having Palmdale do the work was so helpful. They have found us a car with a higher spec and a (much) lower mileage than we would have expected. Its a 2016 model, but like new!
Excellent comms throughout. Will be using them for the next one. “
Volvo XC60 (5 years old)
George Bagilhole
“I was recommend to Palmdale through a friend. I explained to them exactly what car I was looking for. They were very professional, reliable and always kept me up to date on progress.
If I ever need a car again I will definitely go straight back to Palmdale. “
BMW X4 (5 months old)
Kelly Smith, MBE
“I found you incredibly helpful, patient and nothing seemed too difficult in finding me the right car. I am very pleased with my new car and would not hesitate to recommend you anyone looking for a car. I was recommended Palmdale by a friend, who is equally pleased with his car and the service he received. “
Ford Focus (4 years old)
Jane Johnson
“Just to say that your Palmdale care was totally brilliant and we have huge appreciation for the way that you managed every step of the process.
You kept us well informed and feeling confident at all times. It totally took the stress out of buying a car. Thank you to the Palmdale team. Highly recommend to anyone… “
Toyota Aygo (2 years old)
Tammy Kustow
“We just moved to the UK and it was the first time we bought a car so we decided to trust Palmdale to help us. Everything went very smoothly, with great contact, they took the time to understand our needs and found the perfect car for us! I would highly recommend! “
Kia Sportage (2 years old)
Gregory Sainson
“I am a fussy car buyer. For 50 years I have sourced and bought cars myself, firstly new latterly nearly new. Now I have been left behind and not upto it. On the recommendation of my niece Shona and her husband Adam, who have been buying their cars through Palmdale for years, I got in touch with Palmdale Team.
They were incredibly efficient, helpful and provided an excellent service in sourcing, negotiating the price within my budget and delivering my new 2 years old shinny Range Rover Sport to my door and taking away my current RR Sport for part exchange. Their slogan “Finding a perfect car should NOT be so easy“ could not be more true.
Thank You Palmdale Team, “
Range Rover Sport (3 years old)
Sarjit Thind
Given their many glowing reviews from immensely pleased customers, it’s hard to find anything new to say about the great service offered by Palmdale Car-finders. Suffice it to say that I was told about them by a friend who demands high standards of everyone she deals with and who could not recommend Palmdale highly enough.
Perhaps, if you know all about cars and enjoy the business of hunting down the car you want, haggling with dealers and then driving half way round the country to find the car of your dreams, you can manage without them.
However, I knew the car I wanted; I wanted it at short notice, second hand but with low mileage, a hybrid and therefore automatic, (unlike anything I’d had before,) and my own efforts at finding such a car within easy reach of where I live had been fruitless. It all seemed a great hassle. This all changed after my first phone call with Palmdale.
Within 5 days I had been sent a short-list of cars that matched my requirements and budget and within 10 days I had chosen a car, paid for it and it was delivered to my doorstep.
It had been checked over in its showroom by a member of Palmdale and was newly taxed at my request. On delivery the driver then delayed to give me a quick tutorial on the key points to note about driving this type of car that was entirely new to me.
So easy – no hassle at all – and this was all in deepest pandemic time.
The company clearly pride themselves on their excellent customer service and this was apparent at every stage from the first phone call with the boss, Ashley, through James, tasked with finding my car and on to Simon who collected it from Hampshire and delivered it to me in London. None could have offered me more help at every point.
I’m rather hoping that this car, which is everything I’d hoped for, will last me for the rest of my life. However, should I ever need to change it, I wouldn’t hesitate to use Palmdale again. I’ve no idea if, or how much, money I saved by using this company but it’s hard to imagine ever making another such important purchase with such consummate ease, speed and efficiency.
Whatever their service cost, it was excellent value – worth every penny. “
Honda Jazz (4 months old)
Elizabeth Goodfellow
“As a first-time car buyer (ever) I didn’t have much of a clue. Palmdale provided feedback on my ideas, without ‘selling’ me in any direction.
Once I had decided, the process of buying the car was super-simple. Palmdale gave me 3 choices that fit my criteria, paperwork was a doddle, new car delivered to my door and old car taken away. Easy. I am looking forward to using them again. “
Kia Ceed (2 years old)
Sam Benetti
“I had no idea such a thing as a car finding service existed until a friend mentioned that he’d used Palmdale when he bought his car and recommended that I do the same. And I’m so pleased that I did.
When I called them I was instantly impressed by their courtesy, thoroughness and professionalism. They explained their process clearly at the outset and discussed with me what I wanted.
Then they conducted a search and kept me informed as it progressed. And they definitely came up with the goods – a selection of three cars that met my criteria, each in excellent condition and each at an extremely competitive price.
The car I decided to buy was almost brand new (less than 100 miles on the clock) at a price that I could never have achieved without Palmdale.
Payment was easy, the car was delivered to my front door in good order and on time, handover was conducted efficiently and the car was everything I expected. I would recommend Palmdale without hesitation. “
Volkswagen Golf (6 months old)
Mick Cowan
“Using Palmdale gave me real peace of mind during a very challenging move from Australia to UK during Covid.
They truly took away all the stress of buying a car, managing the whole process from choosing a suitable make and model through to delivering it to my front door. And all for a very reasonable price.
The customer service was outstanding throughout and I felt very well looked after. I cannot recommend Palmdale enough! Thanks guys! ”
Ford Focus(3 years old)
Emily Wilson
“I had the pleasure of purchasing a car for my wife, if you call that a pleasure, from these fine chaps at Palmdale. The service and overall experience was first rate.
My wife loves the car and more importantly, loves me more. Well done team. I’ll be back in due course for a car for my son. “
Nissan Micra (2 years old)
Lewis Malka
“I would highly recommend Palmdale to anyone looking for a car. They found us the perfect car, at the right price and all this during a pandemic! The whole process had to be delayed as everything was closed but they kept us informed and managed to close a deal when everything started to open again.
Top notch customer service and excellent communication from every member of the team. We had very a very clear idea of the vehicle we wanted but they managed to steer us towards the right model. Would definitely use Palmdale again!”
MINI Countryman (3 years old)
Brian Marum
“As a foreigner coming in a new country, it is always a source of concerns when it comes to buy a car; Palmdale has supported me all along this process with full support and quality service; to be honest in the first instance, I was not sure whether it was worth spending money for the service hey are providing, but after getting my new car I confess that it was a good use of money because of the quality of their service, their commitment, and their availability which calm your mind for such an important purchase in a new environment. “
Audi A5 (2 months old)
Joseph Thibaut
“Having heard glowing reports from several members of my family over the years about their car purchases from Palmdale Motors, I got in touch regarding my thoughts about trading in my 16 year old car for something a little newer. I hadn’t decided at all and it was great that no sales pressure whatsoever was put on me. In fact, initially, after the chat, I decided to wait another year but then changed my mind later.
First of all, it was a real pleasure to be treated with courtesy, and Palmdale – with their relaxed manner – made me feel that I could never ask too many questions. Part of this stems from their real interest in and love of cars, and when someone works at something they truly enjoy doing, you always get the best service. I was presented with a bunch of carefully-selected choices of varying prices, mileages, and other pertinent factors, and am delighted with the car I chose.
I received an email a few days after, and a phone call a week after the purchase, checking if I were pleased and if I had any questions or worries whatsoever. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Palmdale Motors, especially to people like me who do tend to ask a lot of questions!
Thanks Palmdale Motors – a stress-free and easy process. I will be recommending you enthusiastically.”
KIA Rio (1 year old)
Alex Broman
“We are still over the moon with our BMW. Stunning car, I have no idea how Palmdale found it, but it’s ours now.
Palmdale Motors proved to under promise and overdeliver, as we had to self isolate coming into the UK, we were very reluctant to the idea of buying an unseen car, but took the risk of trusting them equipping them with our wishlist.
It proved to be the right decision, the team sourced and found a car that checked all our wishes and more. They checked the car, delivered it in record time and we are talking about being in the midst of a Pandemic!
To be honest the Palmdale team surprised me on a very positive note, which is very hard, always friendly and answered any questions we would have.
Thank you again for the stunning service and delivery of a dream car, your team at Palmdale motors are truly brilliant!”
BMW 3-Series (3 years old)
Olav Greis
“I have used Palmdale for a number of years. They sourced a new car for me some years ago with a dealer discount, when all dealers I spoke to said no discounts were being offered. Since then I have recommended them to friends and colleagues numerous times with universal positive feedback. I recently contacted them with a request for a nearly new specific model and part exchange of an existing car. Clear options were provided in a couple of days, decisions made and both new car and part exchange went ahead smoothly without hitch and at a considerable saving to what I could have achieved myself. Palmdale have thought of everything. Service and advice is second to none and the stress and uncertainly of car buying completely removed. With their no benefit, no pay, guarantee, I cannot recommend Palmdale more highly.”
Volkswagen Tiguan (6 months old)
Lawrence Radley
Purchasing a car though Palmdale Motors was brilliant from start to finish. The team, James in particular who was in charge of my purchase, were professional, conscientious, polite and above all patient. It was the first time I had ever purchased a car so I was was very appreciative that Palmdale walked me through every step of the process in forensic detail. I was kept abreast of every development in the search, purchase, collection and delivery of my car. Do not hesitate to use Palmdale, they are the real deal.
Toyota Auris (6 years old)
Richard Allman-Brown
I had a great experience with Palmdale, from beginning to end. I had very little idea of what kind of car I wanted when I first contacted them, and I had a lot of conflicting thoughts. They patiently listened to my requirements and preferences and suggested that I try a BMW i3, a car I would never have put on my short list. This ended up being the perfect choice for me and my wife. The Palmdale team helped me narrow down specifications, then found the perfect car, negotiated a great deal, and delivered it to me at home. We are absolutely thrilled with our car, and Palmdale made the whole process transparent and painless. Thanks!
BMW i3 (3 months old)
Ashish Ranpura
A new addition to the family meant I needed a new car quickly but had no time to hunt for one or find a buyer for mine. A friend recommended Palmdale and it was the perfect solution. The guys found me exactly the car I wanted at the price I wanted delivered it to my door. They also took my old one away having given me a fair valuation.
Communication was excellent throughout and I’m really pleased with the new car. Would definitely use again and highly recommend their services.
Mazda CX-5 (3 years old)
Chris Kelly
Palmdale was a pleasure to work with – they were able to find a great selection of cars that worked for me, allowing me to find exactly the vehicle I wanted. Delivery was seamless, the car was exactly as promised and the follow-on service has been exemplary.
Audi S5 (3 years old)
Jeffrey Stone
My car changing experience has been absolutely what I had hoped for and 100% in line with what is offered by everyone at Palmdale I have had contact with, right from my very first enquiry. Heartfelt thanks to James for his unfailing optimism and courteousness on phone and email.
Thanks to Dave your driver too who made the whole document changeover process very simple. I rather think he very much enjoyed the drive up in my lovely car.
Ashley was super helpful with the disposal of my Jaguar XJ6 so big thanks to him also.
Delighted with the whole process and will be recommending Palmdale to anyone I come across in similar situation.
Mercedes S-Class (2 years old)
Peter Godfrey
I’m an Australian living in Paris and was after a car that I could take back to Australia with me at the end of my posting. I had decided on a RHD BMW M5 and started exploring the UK used car market. I soon realised that I didn’t have the time or knowledge to do this properly whilst also minimising any risk. I did my research and reached out to Palmdale for help.
I was fortunate to be looked after by James Brodnicki. I’m quite fussy and was after a clean and well maintained car. James provided me with a shortlist in a couple of days based on my spec and other preferences. One car stood out in particular and after having the team inspect it for me, the deal was done and the car was mine the following week. I had planned on picking up the car personally initially but was too busy at work and the logistics were difficult. Not a problem for Palmdale with James picking up the car from the dealer and delivering it to my doorstep in central Paris on the weekend; all at a price cheaper than I would have cost me to pick it up. The car was as described and I’m very pleased with the purchase.
Palmdale’s after sales service was also exceptional and much needed. The French bureaucratic process to register the car in France has been long and frustrating and I wouldn’t have been able to resister the car here without their post-sale assistance. Their relationship with the BMW dealer and help to source all the hard to obtain esoteric paperwork (including a sale transfer form in French!) required by the French authorities was invaluable.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them, and my experience with Palmdale has been very positive.
BMW M5 (5 years old)
Paul Korganow
I contacted Palmdale having read reviews, both online and in The Telegraph, and they didn’t disappoint.
Having told Palmdale what I was looking for, they sourced my car and ran all the checks while I could relax in the knowledge that they would find the right car for me – and sure enough, they did.
They were in regular contact with me throughout the search process and gave excellent advice on the cars that were sourced.
When my car was being delivered their driver contacted me to let me know his progress.
They then telephoned me a few days later to make sure I am happy with the car and I know Palmdale are there for me if I have any queries any time in the future.
It has been an absolute pleasure dealing with Palmdale and I can’t sing their praises highly enough. I’ll be recommending them to my friends – and in fact have done so already!
Thank you Palmdale for such personal and professional service.
Volkswagen Golf (3 years old)
Pauline Foley
Faced with the reality of an ageing vehicle that will fall of the ULEZ rules from 2021, we realised we needed to get a jump start on the process of getting a new car. Having read about Palmdale’s service, I gave them a call, explained what I wanted and listened to their advice. They presented us 5 options shortly thereafter and a few days after that out new car arrived in front of our door and the old one was taken away. A virtually hassle-free car purchase that saved us a great deal of time and likely secured us a better price on the vehicle we purchased. Highly recommended.
BMW X5 Hybrid (2 years old)
Alex Gerrard
Buying with Palmdale was a great experience. They were quick, responsive and saved us time and money. I had the car i wanted delivered to my home within two weeks of first contact. Palmdale kept their promise to save us money on the list price, inclusive of all costs and fees. I would definitely recommend.
Nissan Qashqai (2 years old)
Gui Rabello
I had a seamless and enjoyable experience purchasing my first car in the UK, the Mercedes Benz GLC250d. Palmdale was a crucial partner in the entire process, from narrowing the vast number of options down to researching models, and to payment and delivery. I definitely appreciated their enthusiastic free advice on things like colours with best resale value, trade-offs between maintenance costs and aesthetic value. Once we decided on the GLC250, Palmdale was prompt in coming back with a shortlist as well as arranging delivery of the car from Liverpool right to my doorstep in Teddington! The other thing that sold me on Palmdale is their commitment to buy back your car that you purchased through them. I highly recommend Palmdale for anyone looking to purchase or lease their first car in the UK
Mercedes GLC (1 year old)
Eugene Woo
I requested Palmdale to search for my new car within a very short time. I needed it within 3 weeks of my arrival to the UK. I was not sure which model I wanted and they helped me with my decision which we narrowed down to a search for my BMW. They were very helpful, and very reactive. I did not need to worry about the quality of vehicle provided, I had it delivered as promised. As well, I used financing through them and it was a smooth process despite zero credit history in the UK.
I can recommend Palmdale to new clients, you will save time and you will get your dream car.
BMW 118i (4 years old)
Silvia Hlinova
I decided I wanted a Super Charged Mini Cooper S (R53). I looked on Autotrader and there were loads, but I was concerned about buying a car that was over 13 years old. I had been following tweets by Dan Bevis who purchased a similar car through Palmdale.
I gave Palmdale a call and they explained how they go about finding a car. I had to give them a list of what extras I wanted, colour, mileage, service history and budget.
I knew the process wouldn’t be quick, as when they find a potential car, they thoroughly check the service history with the seller and amazingly go back to the garage that serviced it to find out more.
My main contact was James Brodnicki. He phoned me every week with an update. He often sent me details on potential cars, but always said that there were better ones out there. Eventually he recommended a 55 plate R53 Checkmate.
I have had the car for a few months now. It is a lot better than I expected and has been expertly upgraded. It has even been featured in Performance Mini. James has been in contact with me a number of times to ensure that the car met my expectations.
I can confirm that both the car and service offered by Palmdale have exceeded my expectations.
I am told, and I believe it, that I have one of the best R53’s in the country.
MINI Cooper S R53 (13 years old)
Daniel Osen
Two years and four months ago I contacted Palmdale saying that we, my husband and I were looking for a new car. What I hadn’t taken into account when I emailed them then was how long it would take me to get my 6’4” husband and 6’5” son to come car shopping with me……………….So this year I managed it, getting the tall and lanky individuals to see which cars they could fit into. My husband has long legs and my son has a particularly long body, both of which seem to be impediments to fitting into most cars.
Once we had found this miracle of automobile space – the Skoda Octavia, I asked Palmdale to find us a car. We are most definitely not petrol heads; we know nothing about cars other than driving them so Palmdale’s car finding service is brilliant. They came up with a short list of four cars within the parameters we set, we then selected the one that had most of the requirements we needed and hey presto, with little effort on our part the car was delivered to our door, clean, MOT’d and with a short ‘show us how it all works’ hand over the new four wheeled Octavia was ours.
Thank you Palmdale for making this process so easy for us, I have no hesitation in recommending the Palmdale team and their wonderful customer service.
Skoda Octavia (3 year old)
Rowena Vaughan
I certainly recommend the team at Palmdale, they searched the market for me and presented me with various options till we found the right one, then negotiated a discount off the sale price with the dealer and ensured that it was fully serviced and in top shape before delivering it to my door. The team were really helpful and updated me regularly throughout. They took the pain out of buying a car and the challenge of going direct to the dealers.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso (3 years old)
Jason Bilimoria
I would 100% recommend using Palmdale. I’d never bought a car before, so went into the process clueless and worried. The team at Palmdale first listened to what I needed and then advised me on what to get. Less than a fortnight later my VW Golf arrived. It’s in fantastic condition and came at a great price. It was completely stress free as I always felt the team were on my side.
Volkswagen Golf (4 years old)
Harry Dromey
My name is Amith Singh. I arrived in the UK in March 2019 upon acceptance of a job offer from Siemens in Newcastle upon Tyne. Being new to the country, I had no credit history and found it rather difficult to obtain finance for a motor vehicle until I was introduced to Palmdale Motors.
To my surprise, they responded almost immediately to my request by getting in touch with me. The process was discussed and documentation followed the next day. With that, they arranged finance for me and assigned one of their team to take care of the car search on my behalf. Within a week, I had a shortlist to choose from and although this was to the specifications I had requested, they went out on another search to ensure that I received the best car out there in the market. Once this was done, the finance deal was closed and the car was delivered to me in a week, followed by the registration documents a week later in the post.
During this entire time I was receiving regular calls from my contacts ensuring that I was kept in the loop of proceedings. They went out of their way to ensure that I was comfortable wit the deal and the car when delivered. Their approach to customer approach and satisfaction is commendable.
Needless to state, I am very delighted with my new car and the special attention received from Palmdale so much so that I have no reservations in recommending Palmdale Motors to my friends and colleagues. This experience epitomises customer service.
Thank you for a smooth, painless experience and for putting me at ease throughout our journey together. With best regards
Nissan Qashqai (2 years old)
Amith Singh
After reading the positive feedback by car enthusiasts on various different forums, I decided to take a modest leap of faith and let Palmdale handle everything for me.
I gave them a fairly challenging task but they were patient and enthusiastic throughout the process. Their regular phone updates were detailed and personal which made the anticipation more comfortable. I now have the exact car I wanted and at a great price.
In my opinion, the best type of expert is the person who does their hobby for a living. That’s why I trust them – this is clearly their passion.
Jaguar XE (4 years old)
Mark Sanger
Palmdale made the whole process of buying our new car easy and stress free. I had read an article in the press recommending them and it seemed an ideal solution to source and find a new car quickly and provide value for money. They were friendly and efficient, answering any questions I had and providing helpful advice on which options to choose. Our new car was delivered to my house within 10 days and is exactly what my wife and I were looking for. We were delighted with the service offered and will be recommending Palmdale to all our family and friends.
MINI Cooper S (3 months old)
Tim Pope
Palmdale were fantastic. From start to finish they were a dream to work with: prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly. We’re thrilled with our new car, and so are our three kids, who have decided to call it the Rainbow Love and had this to say “it’s the best car ever”. We’d definitely recommend Palmdale to others…
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso (2 years old)
Tom Adams
Thank you for your help in getting our car – taking the hassle of negotiating and finding the car was well worth the fee, thank you, which was also made up with your negotiations. James also went out of the way to fix a couple of issues along the way that I wouldn’t even have noticed. Great service.
Volkswagen Golf (4 years old)
James Carter
Palmdale make the process of buying a used car as risk-free and easy as you could hope for. To say they point you in the right direction would not be fair – with their guidance you agree together what the best direction is, then they take the journey for you and come back with your dream car. You just stay put and look forward to it being delivered.
BMW X5 (4 years old)
Jonathan Barton
I asked the Palmdale Team to find me a pristine car for my commute in London, we discussed what my needs and priorities were and they came up with a great selection, presented in a way that was really clear and easy for me to choose from. The process was clear and thoughtful and I felt they really listened to what my needs were and adjusted the search when my requirements changed. The car they found was so much better than what I was hoping to get and is a real joy to drive, What a great result! Thank you!
Volkswagen Golf (3 years old)
Tamara Igboebisiokwu
Palmdale sourced two cars for my wife and me. We were very particular about the spec for each car.
They worked very hard to find exactly the right cars for us – in both specification and price. Ashley explained the process clearly, and James ran the searches. He gave regular progress reports, was knowledgeable about different specifications, alternatives and dealers, and if ever there was a question he didn’t know the answer to he always researched and came back promptly with an answer. Importantly Palmdale like cars, enjoy talking about cars, and educating people about cars.
They were always extremely helpful, always had time for us, always picked up the phone promptly and were courteous, polite and engaging. No request was ever too much. We felt we could trust them to look after us and guide us through the tricky process of buying the right cars.
Palmdale are rightly proud of the outstanding levels of service and delivery they provide. We would certainly not have found the quality and specification of car they found, and their knowledge and experience gave us the confidence that we were spending our money on the right cars. I strongly recommend Palmdale, and would certainly use them again.
BMW X3 (4 years old) + BMW 6-Series (3 years old)
David Wightman
I should like to take this opportunity to express my thanks for the professional way in which Palmdale Motors obtained my new car. Despite the fact that I asked for the rather unusual Audi A4 S-Line 190 bhp, you took great pains to find the ideal vehicle, and not only that but it was in the specal order colour of metallic silver grey that I was hoping for.You kept me fully informed and involved at every stage, and the icing on the cake was that your final price was £2,500 less than the forecourt price. Needless to say, I am absolutely delighted with the car.
David Mayer
Painless and worry free just doesn’t describe it. The whole process probably only cost an hour of my time – tops. Decisions were made easy with the options presented to me and I have ended up with a quality car I would never have found on my own Sourced, inspected, repaired, taxed, valeted, delivered – brilliant! I will be recommending Palmdale to everyone I know and anyone else who will listen.
Debra Taylor
Finding the car of my dreams really was a breeze thanks to Palmdale Motors! I found the guys at Palmdale to be extremely friendly, helpful and trustworthy and hugely knowledgeable about cars so that I felt at ease making this big investment with their advise! I would have no hesitation in recommending Palmdale Motors to anyone looking to buy a car!
Audrey McDonnell
Buying a second hand car has never been easier. You took a detailed brief, sourced a range of options, presented us with a shortlist and then had the car checked out. Only after you were satisfied and you’d arranged for some minor works to be done you then delivered the car directly to our drive. It was spotless inside and out and everything you said it would be. I especially liked the way that you tried to manage our expectations such that it was even more of a pleasant surprise to find the car looks and drives as well as it does. The purchasing process was very simple and we had no need to traipse around dealers or sellers. You earned your fee and we still saved money overall. A very professional service and you’re a nice guy to do business with too. I’ll be recommending you to anyone I know who wants to buy a second hand car.
Mark Lee
Thank you for delivering the car this morning and spending time with me to not only road test it but also to show me all the essential features to enable me to get started. Your service is much appreciated and so is the net savings achieved and, indeed, your offer to provide on-going support. Thank you also for arranging the repairs and MOT test (at cost), before delivery. It was a pleasure doing business with you.
Karim Shariff
I approached Palmdale as I was looking for a model of car with very definite specifications. As good as their word, Palmdale sourced the exact model within a week and had it completely prepared (inspected, valeted, licensed etc) before delivering it to my door as promised. I would highly recommend the service offered by Palmdale and will use it myself again when next in the market for such a car.
Chris Corrin
Many thanks to you for all your help with the Volvo. I must say that Palmdale provides a fantastic service, with experienced and thoughtful advice and an excellent and complete delivery process. There is no way that I could have had the time or knowledge to effectively research the range of cars that you have done for me. Given the size of the discount you achieved, the service has more than paid for itself.
William Shaw
I am a busy mother of two: a son, aged 3, and a daughter, aged 1. Actually I don’t know one mum that isn’t busy. It’s something that goes with the job. I have got a new car however. This is something that definitely would not have got organised without the help of Palmdale Motors. I can honestly say that without Ashley I would still be a busy mum, driving around in a bit of a sad old motor. My husband and I had been talking about getting a new car for about six months. We’d had a couple of disastrous attempts at taking the kids to garages to look at cars (not advisable. Some things are recommended with kids. Some things aren’t). We’d also spent many hours after the children were in bed looking at cars online, and had finally been driven insane by sending emails and leaving voice messages for people who never got back to us and didn’t appear that interested in actually selling any cars. Then it got easier. I saw an Ad in The Week for Palmdale Motors. I called the number. Immediately I felt reassured and relieved and a weight lifted from me. Ashley was incredibly helpful, unceasingly positive and a joy to deal with. Everything worked according to how Ashley said it would, and we got a fabulous car, delivered to our door and under budget, within 2 weeks of the first call. Easypeasy. Not a tantrum in sight. Priceless. Plus the kids love the new car.
Emma Crane-Robinson
Being the family man, I feel a keen responsibility to ensure my family gets best value – being it a roof over our heads, education, etc. However, not being a petrol head, I’m glad I delegated the car purchase to Ash at Palmdale. Ash saved us £2,512 on a 2nd hand Ford S-Max and dealt with all the hassle!
Philip Charlton
Palmdale motors (Ashley) was fantastic in finding us a car. We needed a car badly for when our baby arrived (in a matter of weeks) and the turn around was very quick. Couldn’t have asked for better service. Made a reasonable saving and the car runs great. I would highly recommend Ashley’s service to any growing family as all the hard work is done for you.
Michael Lawrence
Your service was great. You were always available and highly responsive. We are very pleased with the car and thanks for securing that huge discount off the asking price.
Ed Parry
Ashley is one of those are rare people you come across who really understands what customer service is all about. Not only does he like cars but he knows what he is talking about, listens to his customer, gives honest, good advice and then goes and finds just what’s needed. Would I use Ashley to help me find a new car? Yes I would and I have – twice.
Chrissy Wegrzynski
To Whom It May Concern: I am the Area Director for BNI (Business Network International) in the North West London area. BNI sets up groups of professionals where there is only ever one person per profession, and these chapters meet regularly to pass business to each other. BNI groups function best when chapters ensure that only the best quality professionals are permitted to join, as members will only refer business to people that they know will do an excellent job. Recently I was in the market to buy a new car, and being mad keen on cars, I never thought that I would require help to do so. However, on hearing that one of BNI’s members was running a car consultancy business, I was intrigued, and went to talk to Ashley Winston of Palmdale motors. I was impressed in his business. But not half as impressed as I was once I had decided to use his services. Having given him a basic specification for what I wanted, Ashley spent time researching the options, searching the entire country for options. He then presented me with a list of potentials, all ranked on a basis of how close they were to my ideal purchase. Having chosen a car, the service included Ashley travelling to the car’s location (in this case Manchester), picking it up, and dropping it off to me once he’d got it sparkling clean. He not only saved me a huge amount of time and effort, but added to that saved approximately £4500 off the true value of the car! I would have absolutely no reservation whatsoever in recommending Ashley’s services to anyone who is in looking to buy or sell a car. My investment to use him has saved me a lot of money! Please feel free to contact me if you would like any further information. Yours sincerely,
Charlie Lawson
For a while I was thinking to change my car but I didn’t find the time and energy to start… Then a friend told me about palmdale and I found it too good to be true! For a very reasonable fee I dealt with professionals from A-Z (and beyond Z)… About 3 weeks after my first call with them, I had my dream car (checked, fixed and clean) in my garage. This is exactly kind of service we need and happy to pay in 21st century while we are too busy with day to day work and family. Very recommended – best value for money!
Gilad Pais
My most valuable commodity is time. That, coupled with the fact that I know next to nothing about cars meant that Palmdale were well placed to offer me a useful service. They saved me far more than they cost, managed the work that I wanted done to the car and found me the perfect vehicle, giving useful advice as required. They also delivered the car to my office a day earlier than originally specified all with exemplary customer service and communication throughout. In short, I cannot imagine purchasing a car in the future without using them again.
Graham A F Hill
Thank you Palmdale! I can not express enough how happy I am that we used Palmdale to find our new practical family car. From the advice given in the very beginning right through to delivery of the car, Ashley was fantastic! In 10 days he went from our initial checklist of requirements to providing an impressive shortlist of options, having our first choice fully inspected and reported on, data checked, negotiated down the cost of the car, collected the car from another county, had the front tyres replaced, paintwork touched up in a few areas, Isofix installed for future baby seat, new tax disc applied for and placed in windscreen in time for delivery, and personally dropped off the car at a convenient time, providing a friendly ‘tour’ of the car! All we had to do was get insurance sorted and pay the man – and having said that, we more than recouped the cost of this remarkable service in the value/quality of the car delivered to us – we never imagined that we would get something with such low mileage, in great condition and only 3 years old for our budget, but Palmdale came through and did all of the time consuming hard work! Alex is already planning the purchase of his next car with Palmdale, although this one will most certainly not be of the practical family-friendly variety! Whatever your budget or requirement Ashley will give you good solid advice – we will never waste our time again trying to buy a car by ourselves, 2nd hand or otherwise! Thanks from Karen & Alex at Charlotte’s Place, Ealing. x.
Karen Wrethman
I had very specific car requirements but I am also very busy and the service Palmdale offers is exactly what I needed. After explaining my detailed car requirements Ashley set about the task with vigour and identified several plausible cars but more excitingly he was actually able to source a new car rather than a two year old model we had budgeted for. I was then able to get the car I wanted but it was also new car which was a very pleasant surprise!
Justin Sussex
After just four or five emails and two or three phone calls we now have a fabulous and on budget second-hand Land Rover Discovery sitting in our driveway – it’s in beautiful condition and the specification is exactly as we requested with a couple of lovely extras. The car was found, inspected, secured and delivered by the hugely impressive Palmdale Motors. Buyer stress levels – zero. Customer satisfaction – sky high.
Mark Wilkins
Buying a car should not be this easy! I gave Palmdale a description of the Mini I wanted, and they searched the UK for options. They handled absolutely everything including delivering the car to me. Palmdale saved me a huge amount of time and effort, as well as over £1,800!… all for a VERY reasonable fixed fee!
Shainul Kassam, London W3
Before being referred to Palmdale, I had never considered appointing someone to source a vehicle for me. As far as I was concerned, the options were either to carry out the search myself or to place my trust and faith directly in the hands of the motor trade – would I know what I was doing, on the one hand, and could I assume that my best interests would be protected, on the other. Palmdale provided a wholly viable third option. They worked to my requirements to identify a list of possible vehicles for consideration and, once a selection had been made, they liaised with the vendor, negotiated on price, carried out all appropriate checks (HPI etc) and, when the time came, carried out a thorough check of the vehicle, processed the relevant paperwork and collected and delivered the vehicle. The cost of their services was more than compensated for by the reduction in price that they were able to negotiate, which was significantly more than I would have managed on my own! In recommending Palmdale, the single, most compelling argument for me was that, throughout the entire process, I felt that they were working for me and held my interests uppermost. The service was friendly, informed, courteous and efficient and I would have no hesitation in using them again.
Mike Davies
A big thanks to you and your team for sourcing and purchasing the BMW 330i Touring and the Mini Cooper for us. We are delighted with both vehicles and the great value we obtained as a result of your service. As new arrivals from Australia with little knowledge of the local car market, the time and stress we avoided by drawing on your in–depth knowledge, resources and pragmatic advice was invaluable.
Joseph & Sarah Griffin
Far too rarely in life do you come across something that’s as good as it gets. A bottle of wine, maybe. A holiday moment. Something your kids do or say. But when it comes to a business ‘rarely’ is the word that springs to mind. Except, perhaps, in the case of Palmdale. Put it this way. When my wife and I wanted to buy a car (the last one died) we were as familiar with the market as with buying and selling race horses. After two weeks of looking at nice photos and meaningless blurbs online we were no closer to acquiring one than when we started. We had a model, a colour and an engine type in mind – and a stonking headache. So we called in Palmdale, gave them our budget and specifications and went to the movies. A few days later they told us everything out there was rubbish and our budget was a shade optimistic. A few days after that two nice looking photos popped into my inbox. Both had the right spec. Both around the right price. We chose one and waited some more while Palmdale sent in The Inspector. Later that week we saw our car being inspected on YouTube (it passed with flying colours). Not long after it was delivered, gleaming, to our front door with not even a scratch on it. We’d lucked upon the only car in the southeast that had never been parked at Tesco. So if you want a Car Fairy to magic you a new set of wheels may I recommend Palmdale. It simply doesn’t get any better.
Chris Maynard
In an increasingly impersonal world, Palmdale provided me with an attentive and bespoke service. I am very happy with my purchase because Palmdale gave me what I asked for: the right car, including model, colour, age and history, at the right price. Simply put, without Palmdale’s sourcing, I would still be trawling dealerships and the internet trying to weigh up which to purchase. Instead, within two weeks of employing Palmdale, I was driving the very car I was looking for.
Harinder Dhillon
After several months unsuccessfully scouring the internet for my next car, a friend recommended that I called Palmdale Motors. With some scepticism I called and discussed my needs and budget with them, and they offered plenty of advice in the process – including telling me that the budget I set was probably too high for the car I was after. I signed the contract on Tuesday, a short list of matched cars was with me on Saturday and my new used car was deliverd by a Palmdale driver the following Thursday! The service didn’t stop there, Palmdale ensured I was happy with the car post delivery, they even arranged for new iPod connector cable to be delivered from the dealer! I was delighted with the service and even more delighted with the car, all at a price that I don’t think I could have negotiated. Would I use the service again… yes!
Chris Burrage
I contacted Palmdale after seeing a recommendation for them in “Which?”. I was very impressed with the service. I confess my initial thought was that the £695 fee was quite high, but in fact this was more than offset by the savings they negotiated on the car. The people at Palmdale were knowledgeable and helpful. I was grateful to be talked out of buying a car that was too expensive for my needs and directed instead to an alternative, cheaper, model which represented much greater value for money. Finally, the car was delivered to my front door fully taxed and on time. The delivery man could not have been nicer. I will certainly use Palmdale again.
Adam Clegg
I bought my first Audi through Palmdale 3 years ago. Having taken that round the clock, I decided it was time for an upgrade so went back and asked them to find me another one. I went off on holiday for a week and when I can came back they had found me a car significantly newer than I was expecting given the budget and 3 days later they personally delivered it to the front door. If anyone knows an easier way to buy a quality car, I’d be interested to know what planet they are on!
Richard Buckley
Many thanks to all at Palmdale for finding my new car for me, on quite a tight deadline. I had spent a couple of weeks researching what I wanted (with the help of Which?) and then been to a car supermarket & various showrooms to test drive various possibles. It was here that I met my stumbling block: although assured (by Which?) that the strongest position to be in was as a cash buyer, with no trade-in, the garages were unwilling to negotiate on price. I rang Which? for advice and was told that everything was online. Frustrated, I started checking through unread emails and found one from Which? giving details of your service. Obviously the lady I had spoken to wasn’t quite up-to-date with this new partnership. Clicking on to the link to your website I read everything there was and then telephoned you. Cue fanfare of trumpets & caped heroes with large “P”s on their chests! Palmdale to the rescue! You do what it says on the box – “the personalised car finding service, to save you time, hassle and money.” As simple and stress-free as you claim. And you do provide excellent service: any call I made or email I sent was always dealt with swiftly by one of you. In the month I’ve had the car I discovered 2 things: the first was that I had mud flaps (which was a bonus); the second was the cover for the cigarette lighter (in a secret compartment below the audio system). The one thing I wanted, but didn’t get, was a tow bar fitted. Because of my time restraints I cannot mark you down on this as you supplied the name & number (& quote) for a local man to come to the house & fit it for me within 48 hours. The biggest bonus was that you put enough petrol in the car to last me for 5 days. Why do garages not understand that you don’t want to wonder if you can make it to the petrol station before the fuel runs out, when you’ve just spent thousands on a new car? You truly understand what service means & provide it with a smile. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone. Keep up the good work.
Kathryn Nelson
Palmdale Motors has played a significant role in my peace of mind during my relocation process from abroad. Not only they have managed to quickly find the quite specific model I was after, an automatic Seat Altea, but they got it within the tight budget I had. They also offered good assessment on the UK market and also on the short list examples they found for me. Finally, they made all the purchase process very easy, managing all the paperwork and proactively providing status updates on every stage until the delivery of the car. I am more than happy with the experience with Palmdale Motors and the car they have sourced me. In my opinion they are a very professional company you can trust. I will definitely recommend their services to anyone in the need for support to buy a car in the UK.
Enrique Palacios Ferrer
We were recently relocated from Boston to London and were put in touch with the team at Palmdale by our relocation service. They were very helpful in terms of narrowing down what sort of car within our budget would best fit our needs and were patient and prompt in responding to our questions over email and the phone. Palmdale was able to quickly find us the car we wanted, handled all of the necessary ownership, registration and tax paperwork and delivered the car to our door with no headaches. Better still, Palmdale was able to negotiate a price for the car which was below the top of our budget and was over £800 below the market value of the car after factoring in Palmdale’s fees and expenses. In addition to finding us a car which we have really enjoyed at a great price, The Palmdale team also recommended a warranty program for peace of mind and a garage they have happily used previously for future engine services or any repairs if they are needed. Working with Palmdale took all of the hassle out of buying a car and saved us a great deal of time, stress and money. I would highly recommend Palmdale to anyone who is in the market for a car – they made finding the right car very quick and easy and saved us a lot of money!
Andrew Gay
I found Palmdale Motors following a promotion in Which? Having had some difficulty sourcing the vehicle I needed, along with a reluctance get involved with the ‘tyre kicking’ of potential buyers for my vehicle, I asked Palmdale to act on my behalf. I found them to be friendly, knowledgeable and highly professional and not in any way ‘salesman-like’. It was quite clear that their aim was to make sure I got the best possible price for my vehicle and that I was 100% happy with any vehicle they found for me. I had very specific requirements and Palmdale quickly came up with a shortlist and the choice was immediately obvious. Financially I was extremely happy with the deal. I am completely satisfied with every step of the process and follow-up, only ever feeling I was being advised by an expert and well served. I am very happy to recommend Palmdale Motors Ltd to anyone searching for that special vehicle and can only say that with regard to their claims, they do ‘exactly what it says on the tin’.
Bob Owen
We would like to recommend the services provided by Palmdale. We wanted our car on a particular date and nothing was too much trouble to ensure it was delivered on time. The process went extremely smoothly with good advise on the type of car to match our needs and a comprehensive review of the most suitable cars nationwide.
Lesley Craig
I had been looking for my next car when I came across Palmdale from the Which? website. I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted in terms of our next new car and had been looking for sometime. Having spoken to Palmdale, I decided that I would use their car finding service. This was on the basis that, though I could do much of the searching myself, I have little time, and they do the ground work, with the Palmdale price promise as a backstop. Palmdale rapidly provided me with a shortlist of cars fitting my remit (no more searching and option paralysis!) and gave me options for trade in on my current car. We quickly decided on one of the shortlisted cars offered by Palmdale. I was happy to move forward, and as a bonus managed to sell my car independantly at a higher price than that offered, which was no problem at all for Palmdale. In the end we were presented with our new car in immaculate condition, delivered to our doorstep within a couple of weeks of starting the process. We also negotiated a reduction on the Palmdale fees, as the car, though reduced from asking price, did not meet the Palmdale price promise criteria, so true to word they agreed to reduce the fees paid. This really helped with ensuring we achieved our price to change, even with fees and expenses. Overall, this was about as stress free as it gets, everyone should buy their cars this way. Thank you.
Steven Thomas
Palmdale offer an excellent service to those seeking to replace their car. They will first discuss the client’s preferences (make, model, age, features, etc.). A realistic price target is established, and on the basis of what has been agreed, they will make recommendations. Palmdale then conducts a search and offers the client a number of possibilities. If the client opts for one of them, Palmdale then conducts all the necessary negotiations with the vendor, including (if the client so wishes) arranging for a detailed inspection of the vehicle by a qualified inspector, who then submits a detailed report. A part-exchange value is then established for the client’s existing vehicle and Palmdale finds a purchaser for it and does all the necessary negotiating. Palmdale arranges and deals with all the documentation to be sent by or received from all the parties involved (including the DVLA). The vehicle is then delivered to the client’s home (or elsewhere, as required), together with all the documents. In particular, a representative of the company will spend as much time as reasonably necessary to help the new owner familiarise himself with his new car. The representative then drives off with the old car. Finally, the client is contacted shortly after the completion of all the above, to inquire about and ensure his entire satisfaction. It must be stressed that all this is done in an extremely efficient, un-fussy and above all personal and friendly manner. The overall service provided by Palmdale is reasonably priced (on a sliding scale that depends on the value of the car purchased). I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the company and am very grateful to Palmdale for the outstanding service I have received. I would be happy to provide further comments and details in a telephone conversation: my particulars can be obtained from Palmdale.
B Harocopos
I tried Palmdale having learned of their service through Which magazine. My expectations of good service were more than met, with top scores for courtesy and professionalism from first contact through to delivery of my car. I would not hesitate to recommend them to a friend nor to purchase my next car through them.
Ray Phillips
I appreciated your patience while the right car came up. The car itself is v. satisfactory. All staff contacts were always polite and helpful. Would always consider using your service again in the future.
Ralph St John
Just a quick note to thank you for helping find my perfect car! Having wanted this car since January I had been mucked about time and time again by other dealers. After approaching you last week, you were not only able to find my car cheaper for me but also the very next day! I have been blown away by the service and you definitely deliver to the high standards you set yourself. Thanks again
Sean Conlon
From now on Palmdale Motors is ‘the way to go’! They were recommended to me by a friend and from the outset they couldn’t have been more helpful and patient. I felt I could trust their judgement implicitly and the service was second to none. I couldn’t be more delighted with my car which was delivered to my door and my previous car taken away without any hassle to me. I thoroughly recommend them.
Jo Stark
Having never bought anything quite as exotic as a Ferrari before, I was rather apprehensive over the whole process – would I be buying a financial black-hole or, even worse, something stolen! The Palmdale team took all the pressure off from the outset. They knew exactly what to look for – what was important and what could be overlooked and what spec was best. It was a terrific service – very responsive, professional and patient. Most importantly, it gave me enormous confidence to go forward with the purchase. The idea of actually buying a car, particularly something like this, without having even seen in it in the flesh (metal) seemed frankly a bit barmy to me at the outset. But, it made complete sense by the end of the process, following a detailed specialist inspection report and Palmdale having checked the car out. I would highly recommend Palmdale Motors.
Mark Blyth
Palmdale helped us buy a car recently when we returned to London from being abroad for 3 years. Trying to buy a car when you don’t have one to go searching in would be quite difficult, so we were delighted to be recommended by a business colleague to use Palmdale. First, they were very useful in helping us decide which car we should get based on their vast knowledge and experience of the market (we settled on a Ford C-Max in the end) – we’d not bought a car since 2000, so we were very out of date with our car knowledge. Then they saved us from buying a horrible colour model as we hadn’t realised precisely what the colour was! We actually identified the car we finally got, as we couldn’t help doing our own searching on the web, but they did the negotiation and all the vetting, and delivered it to our door a couple of days earlier than we’d expected, which was a nice surprise. Throughout the process everyone at Palmdale were unfailingly cheerful, reassuring and helpful. I would unhesitatingly recommend Palmdale and would certainly use them in the future.
Martin Smith & Marilyn Baxter
I was too busy to even think about buying a car. I told Palmdale what I was looking for and within 2 weeks I had the car I wanted delivered to my home, at a better price than expected. This is the definition of good service!
Jon Maury
Palmdale are a dream. To give all of the stress and uncertainty of buying a vintage car (in my case) to a trustworthy and knowledgeable team that actually relish the search is pure brilliance! They took and understood everything I wanted and found me my perfect car and I was listened to and involved throughout. A perfect service. I Would recommend to everyone.
Lucy McKinna
To Whom It May Concern: I am the National Director of BNI in the UK and Ireland. BNI helps its members get more business by teaching them how to effectively find referrals for each other. It is vital that BNI members are good at what they do – otherwise no one would ever refer them. So, given he is a longstanding BNI member, I knew that Ashley Winston must be good. I also had experience from a few years ago, when he saved me £4,500 on a previous car purchase. I was only ever going to turn to Ashley, then, when my expanding family requirements meant needing a new car recently. Where do I start with Ashley? Well, Palmdale Motors offer a hugely professional service: everything is taken care of, and nothing is too much trouble. He is very good at what he does: from the selection process which demonstrates his immense understanding of the car industry, through the negotiation with the vendor (where he will definitely save you money), to the aftercare service and ensuring that your chosen vehicle is absolutely 100%. To be honest though – you’d expect all of this from a company that finds cars for its clients. What sets Palmdale apart for me is Ashley’s passion and enthusiasm for what he does – it comes through in all my dealings with him: his excitement about my own excitement about getting a new car would be just one example. If anyone who is buying a car does not at least talk to Ashley first – then they are either stupid, or just happy to throw their money away – and I’m saying that as a confirmed petrol head myself. As such, I would have absolutely no reservation whatsoever in recommending Ashley Winston and Palmdale Motors to anyone – please do feel free to contact me if you would like any further information.
Charlie Lawson
Palmdale motors – they do exactly what is says in Which? I found the guys at Palmdale to be a pleasure to do business with. I told them exactly what I wanted, how much I was willing to pay and the timescales I had in mind. They found me the perfect car under budget, slightly newer and with less miles on the clock than I was expecting. Carlo even hand delivered it to my front door. Overall I found their level of service to be excellent. I have already recommended them to my friends. Cheers guys and thanks again!
Nik Howard
My husband I both had cars and we wanted to sell them and buy one between us. This coincided with me finding out I was pregnant so we needed to buy a car which was sensible but still a bit sporty. We contacted Ashley on a friend’s recommendation as we couldn’t face the hassle of selling both cars to find one and we found trying to part exchange that way meant we didn’t get a very good deal. After deciding we wanted an Audi A3 and telling Ashley roughly what spec we wanted, we sat back and let him do the rest. As my husband I know nothing about cars, we were given peace of mind by Ashley’s knowledge and we trusted him to find us a car that was in proper working order. Not only did he sell both of our cars but he managed to find us the perfect A3 at a very reasonable price. He then took away our old cars and delivered our new one to our home and we didn’t have to lift a finger. If you want a completely hassle free way of buying a car I couldn’t recommend Ashley enough!
Sharon Kopelowitz
I know very little about cars, so when I heard about the Palmdale service I thought I’d give them a go. I was initially sceptical about the service being offered, but they came good for me and I’ve now got a car I’m delighted with. The most important thing Palmdale provided me with was confidence that they were really working to find me a great car at the best price possible. The search went on for a while, which was fine as I was very clear at the outset that I wasn’t in a rush. Throughout the search period, Palmdale provided me with regular updates and at no time pressured me to accept a car that wasn’t the specification I wanted. Having researched the market myself, I was conscious that there were several cars of the type I wanted being advertised for sale on autotrader etc. However, the reason why I would recommend Palmdale so highly and will definitely be using them again is because they used their experience to discard inferior cars for sale and ensure I got a great car for a good price. The whole process was made so easy – they even gave me a fair trade-in price for my old car and delivered my new car to my home. They also arranged for a couple of minor jobs to be undertaken before it was delivered so I could simply enjoy driving it as soon as it was delivered! I’ve already recommended Palmdale to friends and will definitely be using them again in the future. Their professional attitude and experience of buying and selling cars made the process so easy. I would certainly consider changing my car more frequently in the future using their hassle-free service. James Crawford
James Crawford
We have found using Palmdale very easy and straightforward. The staff were very easy to talk to and any queries were always answered efficiently and clearly. We ended up with the car we wanted, maybe slightly better specs even, at the price we would have paid, had we done all the work ourself. I warmly recommend the service provided by Palmdale.
Helene and Robert Price
I’d highly recommend Palmdale, as they saved me a considerable amount of time and money through both their initial advice and then subsequent purchasing of our new car. They were on hand at all times to answer any queries I had and made the whole process stress-free, so they’ll be the first people I call when looking for my next car.
James Merrett
I have had been recently relocated to the UK and urgently needed a car – not just any car, but a good reliable car in good condition at a competitive price. As most of the people do it, I went online to check various 2nd hand car-selling websites. The used car market in the UK market seemed quite well developed which is a good thing from a consumer point of view, but at the same time I got confused where to go, who to find – honestly who to TRUST to buy a car from. Let’s admit it; in the end of the day, we are not car specialists, we really do not understand how this market works, what is a good car vs. a bad one, which one holds good resale value etc. most often we just focus and sweat about the small stuff. Sometimes we don’t even know what kind of car we want! And on top we all have heard terrible little stories about car dealers ripping you off by hiding a service or mileage history and selling you a car with defects. Yes, I am quite a cynic when it comes to things like this. I am doing marketing as a profession, and I know most of the testimonials like these on websites are fake, cheaply done by an website managing agency or by the small business owner themselves. So I was full of suspicion and had millions of questions when I first talked to palmdale trying to understand how this works, whether hiring them will add any value to my search and purchase. I was surprised they were very friendly but extremely professional in answering all my questions – but not in a very strict formal way; they were more like a good friend, who I can truly rely on. we started to talk about the car maker and model I have chosen; whether it suits my needs, what other models are out there to be considered. I am driving my new BMW for the last 3 weeks, and I am truly happy with it. Yes it is somewhat about the money and time I have saved through palmdale, but actually it is the ‘PEACE of MIND’ which is the real value I have got. I am happy that I have full trust on my new car, that it is a reliable car selected by professionals at the best price. And it feels good, believe me.
Dohyung Kim
I was looking for a Range Rover with a particular specification, nothing outrageous but rare enough to severely restrict the amount of choice within a reasonable distance of my home. Having come across Palmdale on the Which website, I asked myself two questions 1. Would it be worth the money to have expert help to source a vehicle nationally? 2. Could I trust Palmdale to provide that help? Having answered yes to 1, I suppressed my scepticism and after speaking with the team engaged Palmdale. At the end of that process, I took possession of a tremendous car which is exactly what I was looking for. Throughout my dealings with the company I have found them to be exactly as described, helpful, honest and professional. Having identified a possible car the other end of the country from me, they negotiated with the seller, provided an extremely thorough examination of the vehicle, then collected, taxed and delivered it to me in superb condition. Since delivery they have remained in regular contact to check all is well. The toughest question to answer above is 1. If the answer is yes then 2. is easy.
Pete Brandon
These guys make buying a car so painless and stress free, highly professional service! Great value! Will never buy a used car without putting Palmdale into play.
Kevin Hastings
We used Palmdale three years ago to purchase a new Nissan Qashqai for us. We have returned again recently to purchase a second hand Seat Leon. On both occasions the service has been faultless, and the savings far better than we could have otherwise achieved. In our case we knew what we wanted, but did not have the time or patience to find the right car, in top condition (we are very particular!), and then to negotiate the best possible price. The Palmdale team took all the stress and hassle out of this process, and they even delivered the cars to our front door. The enthusiasm and attention to detail that they deliver, from all the staff we encountered, was plain to see. They enjoy what they do, and want to achieve the best possible outcome for their customers – whatever that happens to be. We recommend Palmdale to friends and family every chance we get – and we wouldn’t now buy a car any other way! Those who don’t use this service are missing out on a good deal, and a hassle-free process to boot!
Trudy Berridge
“This is feedback from a happy customer, I came to the UK 4 months ago and in addition to the complexity of the relocation process, buying a car in the UK can turn into a nightmare, I feel lucky that Palmdale was introduced as my Car finding partner.
The Palmdale process is very flexible and adapted to the customer needs, constantly putting the customer in the heart of the value proposition to respond to every request professionally and on time.
In less than a month, Palmdale managed to find my car, negotiate terms, provide assistance on the buying process and finally deliver the car.
I strongly recommend Palmdale and will not hesitate to use their services in the future as my must Go-To for my next car. “
BMW X6 (1 year old)
Omar Ben Abdessamy
“Great job done. Palmdale sourced the car we wanted on budget and on time. The car was delivered to us in pristine condition and we are very pleased with the car and the end to end service provided. “
Ford Kuga (2 years old)
Ute Ball
“It’s a pleasant process to have Palmdale’s help in searching, purchasing, and receiving my car,
Palmdale save me a lot of headache in the whole process so I mostly enjoy the joy of shopping but no much worry as it used to cause.
Thanks for your professional supports and I am very happy with my Car. “
Mercedes GLC (4 years old)
Rita Chang-Chien
“We contacted Palmdale by chance and from the get-go, their attitude was that of people who understood our situation and were confident of helping us. We moved to the UK in Nov 2020 from India and since we did not have a credit history in the country, we could not purchase a car from major distributors/warehouses on 2-3 year payment plan.
However, when we did contact Palmdale, they were very clear about how they wanted to work with us and that they would get us the car that would serve our purpose. Unlike other big warehousing car dealers (that’s what I like to call them), Palmdale were more focused on getting a car of quality, which had a smooth driving experience and had all the necessary service history.
What we got in the end was much more than that. Even though our car had been driven for around 35,000 miles (a BMW 3 series PHEV), it was brilliantly “new” like. The seats were as good as new, unlike other cars which have done 35k+ miles, the brake pads/tyres didn’t require changing any time soon, the interior of the car was glossy and the overall experience of driving the car was just brilliant. And they did this all during peak covid in the UK when it was not possible to test drive the car before purchasing it!!
On top of that, they contacted a dealer in the north of the UK (shows the reach of their network) when we were based in Weybridge in Surrey.
One would think that once the car has been sold, that would be the end of it. But that was hardly the case with Palmdale. They reminded me every time when a due date would approach (MOT/Vehicle Tax/Service) and then follow up again just to ensure that I didn’t miss the email reminders. On top of that, they would always share tips on any help that I would need during the ownership period.
Their professionalism was so brilliant that when we decided to leave the UK, we approached them to help us in selling the car and that experience was again seamless. they made sure that we were able to keep the car almost till the very end before they took it for estimating its value and finally gave us a price which didn’t need any negotiations.
Overall, I would recommend Palmdale for the personal touch that they bring to this role and make sure that the entire experience of buying/selling the car is pleasant and without any hassles.
If we do decide to return to the UK in the future, we do know whom we would be contacting for helping us with the purchase of our next vehicle !! ”
BMW 330e (4 years old)
Anuj Doshi
“Finding a car in the UK in a short period of time was one of our top priorities as a family with a small child…Having recently relocated to the UK, we had no time and experience at all in our search for a suitable car.
We contacted Palmdale upon the recommendation of our relocation agency and they helped us in the best way possible and we are very happy with our choice! We definitely recommend the services Palmdale is offering.
Many thanks Palmdale team for all the support!”
Volvo XC60 (5 years old)
Tuba & Ilker Umur
“A very good service and the team`s calm approach was most reassuring.”
Audi TTS (5 years old)
Nick Bradbeer
“Without doubt, the best experience I’ve ever had buying a new car!
The whole team were absolutely great from start to finish. Appropriate comms, updates … a real focus from them to determine exactly what I wanted … and I didn’t even know myself at the beginning.
I just knew I wanted a convertible that was this colour, this spec, these features … so I drew on their advice and experience to refine what I wanted, which options were available in the market and which made sense. They sourced suitable options for me, kept me informed, took my feedback, took all of the hassle out of the process and a few weeks later, my beautiful new (used) car was delivered to my driveway (coming from the other side of the country) by one of their team.
Palmdale Motors is the only way I will purchase cars from now on!”
Volkswagen Tiguan (5 years old)
Rie Ohta
“A very good service and the team`s calm approach was most reassuring”
Audi TTS (5 years old)
Nick Bradbeer
“I just wanted to say that the entire team at Palmdale Motors made what should have been a painful experience, actually quite fun. As a recent expat transplant to the UK, the notion of finding the right vehicle and doing so in an efficient, cost-effective manner was extremely daunting.
From selecting the car, vetting its quality, to in-home vehicle delivery the Palmdale team made the process incredibly efficient. I look forward to leaning on their services for all of my future vehicle needs.”
Range Rover (1 year old)
Blair Farinholt
“Thanks to the Palmdale Team who found the right car for me with friendly, Proactive services. Responses to questions were always timely and useful and I am very happy with the car.”
BMW M135i (2 years old)
Gerard Rheinberger
“I have just used Palmdale for the first time. With a seemingly increasing number of scams associated with the second hand car market, I was anxious to do everything I could to avoid being ripped off, Palmdale is the solution. Finding exactly the car you are seeking involves a great deal of time and travel. Palmdale relieved me of this problem.
The employes communicated effectively and efficiently, and thus the process of finding, buying and collecting the car could not have been made easier.
I would, unreservedly, recommend this company anyone wishing to acquire a vehicle with full confidence that it’s provenance and quality were independently and professionally assured.”
Volkswagen CC (7 years old)
Richard Bevis
“My Husband and I worked with Palmdale Motors to buy our most recent car. We were returning after being away for several years. I was very impressed with Palmdale’s overall approach. They listened well and got what we were after pretty quickly.
They were also very patient and great for providing us with many great options. What I found most helpful is how clear and transparent they were at every stage of the process. At the end of the day, we got a great car, delivered to our door, bang on time!
We couldn’t have picked a better car ourselves and we definitely couldn’t have done a better job!. Definitely 5/5 from me! “
Honda CR-V (5 years old)
Bolanle Afuye
“Working to a tight deadline and exacting specifications, Palmdale really did deliver in securing the ideal car, and were a model of professionalism throughout, always available and able to answer queries and facilitate a smooth, hassle free purchase with the car delivered on time to my door.
Everyone at Palmdale, from the principle points of contact, through to the person who delivered the car and took the time to walk me through its features, were always friendly, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to deal with.
I would not hesitate to recommend Palmdale. “
BMW M340d (Brand-new)
Nathan Grant
“Palmdale Motors were recommended to us by our relocation agent. They guided us on the purchase of a second-hand car so we could avoid expensive car rental costs.
The car was even delivered to the airport on our arrival in the UK. The team were courteous and communicative and open about the costs. We would highly recommend them. “
Audi Q5 (4 years old)
Victoria Fagan
“My daughter recommended Palmdale to me when I needed a new car. They were completely professional, courteous, helpful but also very friendly from the outset They clearly stated Palmdales terms and conditions so there were no hidden surprises and gave me a timescale of 2-3 weeks which was adhered too.
They listened to my needs asked really pertinent questions about what I wanted from a car & what I would be using it for (short/long trips etc ) what my budget was and provided me with extremely helpful advice.
They recommended the types of car that would suit my needs. They then provided me with details of cars available within my budget.
When I settled on the car I wanted they contacted the dealer ensured that everything was in order dealt with all the paperwork and arranged for the car to be delivered to my home.
When they delivered my car they explained everything to me & made sure I was happy with everything before they left and reiterated that Palmdale would still be avalable to answer any follow up queries I might have. I would not hesitate to use Palmdale service again in the future, and would be extremely happy to recommend them to my friends & family. “
Hyundai Ioniq (4 years old)
Sheila Tuck
“May we say how grateful we are for the excellent service that you and your team at Palmdale provided in sourcing and delivering our ideal vehicle. The whole process was quick and efficient and you couldn’t have been more helpful, keeping us informed at every stage.
We are both delighted with our virtually new VW E-Up. We have had it for a few days now and are pleased with way it looks and drives. We still have many of its features yet to master but all good so far! It’s also reassuring to know that you are still at the end of a phone to help if we have any further queries. “
Volkswagen e-up! (1 year old)
Terry Chalmers
“My experience with Palmdale was absolutely great. All the services was professional and helpful. Especially on the car delivery date, they keep updated me on everything milestone process.
When the car was arrived, the staff explained every single detail which I should pay attention. what also impressed me was when I found something wrong on my V5 registration form and a parts is missing, their staff follow up my problems proactively and so responsive, they absolutely deserves a credit on it.
They also offering great deal, especially the 10 year buy back guarantee. I will would definitely deal with them again!”
Volkswagen Touran (5 years old)
Donald Chung
“It’s been almost 2 months that we have the car with us and we would like to send to you and your team our gratitude for the professionalism and support you have provided to us from day one when we tried to map our needs up to the date the car was delivered to us.
Your were in continuous contact with us updating us on our options and answering all our questions. We felt being in very safe hands all the way and fully trusted your assessments and closing the deal on our behalf. Your driver was also very helpful when he delivered the car and spent all the time needed to check the basic functions together.
Overall we are very satisfied from the quality of services you have provided and the car selected. Big thank you for all your support and for making this a very positive experience.”
MINI Countryman (1 year old)
Konstantinos Raftogiannis
“We cannot commend highly enough the care and attention we received from you and your team.
Firstly, after our failing to find our dream car amongst the official dealers you managed to procure exactly what we were after. Secondly, despite all the delays that manufacturers are suffering, you were able to obtain the car in amazingly quick time.
Thirdly, you managed to negotiate an excellent deal for us which saved us thousands of pounds. And fourthly, you were able to sell our elderly Mercedes for a very fair price and collected it at the same time as you delivered the new car. It was an amazing end to end service. At all times we received prompt and valuable advice and always with great courtesy and efficiency.
Frankly, we couldn’t fault it and will be happy to recommend you to our friends and acquaintances.
Very well done and thank you all so much.”
Volvo V90 (Brand new)
Alex MacKay
“Palmdale did a great job supporting us a great car soon after arriving in the UK. They took care of everything and made the overall process quick and easy, after a brief call to outline our needs they came back with a selection of options on email which we could make a decision from.
After we decided they took car of the pricing/negotiation, quality check and they even delivered it. Very happy with the service and would recommend highly.”
Audi A4 (4 years old)
David Harland
“I am extremely satisfied with Palmdale’s service. Their staff is professional and cooperative. They made the car search and purchase easy and I did not need to invest any time in it. I like the car that I bought and will recommend their service to others as well.”
Hyundai i30 (4 years old)
Vivek Modi
“I strongly recommend Palmdale. They were highly professional, deeply knowledgeable, and took all of the pain and friction out of buying a car. I was able to relax, knowing that I was well represented by experts.
They scoured the market and found me exactly what I was looking for, at just the right price, within the time frame I needed. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. Thank you, Palmdale, for providing such a useful service!”
MINI Cooper S (1 year old)
Bjarne Tellman
“Palmdale turned what could have been a very stressful situation into a simple and fun process. From helping me decide what type of vehicle would suit my budget and needs, to cherry picking the best options and negotiating on my behalf; they were there every step of the way.
I could not be more pleased with the process, all the way to the delivery to my doorstep. Outstanding communication and customer service! Highly recommended!”
Skoda Octavia(4 years old)
Greg Lidstone
“This is my second purchase using Palmdale. At a time when the market was moving extremely quickly and there where few cars for reasonable prices, they did outstandingly.
The vehicle they found exceeded the specification that I was looking for and was in absolutely beautiful condition. The delivery was smooth and they managed to get the car locked up really fast as soon as I said yes.
As last time I was impressed by Palmdales knowledge of all the vehicles we discussed and they consistently found much nicer cars than i was able to locate.
Good service and excellent vehicle at the end of it.”
BMW 5-Series(4 years old)
Luke Dillon
“As a single women I didn’t really know where to begin looking for a used car and was worried about the pitfalls of getting ripped off. Then Palmdale motors was recommended to me to help navigate this purchase.
From the initial conversation I knew I had made the right decision involving this team. They were helpful, efficient, knowledgeable, patient and a dream to deal with.
I was also under a time pressure but that was never an issue for them and the car they matched for me was perfect and beyond my expectations. I am completely thrilled with it. The whole serviced from start to finish, when they delivered the car is absolutely brilliant!”
Volkswagen Golf (5 years old)
Sophie O’Rourke
“I was recommended Palmdale by a friend who enthused that they took the stress out of searching for cars on the second-hand market. This absolutely proved the case as they helped my family choose a car while we were living abroad and had it delivered promptly after we returned to the UK.
The whole process was smooth and efficient — communication was clear and considerate throughout. I am happy to recommend their services.”
Hyundai Tucson (3 years old)
Chris Raeburn
“The Palmdale team are the epitome of excellence. They take enormous care with every step of the car-buying process, making it super easy for their clients.
It’s a genuine pleasure buying a car through them – not something that could normally be said of buying a car! I really can’t recommend them highly enough.”
Skoda Kodiaq (2 years old)
Tom Boal
“We did not know about car finding services until Palmdale was recommended by a friend. The whole experience was overwhelmingly positive and we are delighted with the car that they have found for us.
Many people contributed to the excellent customer care experience from initial specification through to delivery and it is very comforting to know that we can continue to call with any questions relating to the car.
The whole experience takes all the stress out of buying a car and I would definitely use Palmdale again.”
Volkswagen Golf (1 year old)
Judith Pow
“The process of buying a car with Palmdale was great. Each step was well explained, very straightforward and very professional. The advice we received along the way was really helpful, personal and welcomed.
We now have a car which meets our criteria, with the stress, hard work and uncertainty removed. A friend recommended Palmdale to us, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them on. Big thanks.”
Skoda Octavia (4 years old)
Kathryn Stone
“Being a immigrant to UK, there are many thing for me to settle. One of the problem is to purchase a good car. As driving in UK is common, I must choose a good car in very short period of time.
Palmdale is really helpful, the team choose the best car for me and it is within my budget. The whole process time to choose and purchase my car can be finished within 2 to 3 weeks. Palmdale can help me to settle the car query very quickly.”
Nissan Qashqai (3 years old)
Lo Wai On Chiu
“The process of buying a car with Palmdale motors was efficient, transparent, and fun. Palmdale answered all our questions (and we had many!) and made the whole process – which we initially considered daunting – very straightforward.
The knowledge, experience and understanding of the industry as well as of specific makes and models meant that we were confident we were being properly advised. The fee charged was also very reasonable.
We are delighted with our car.”
Volvo XC60 (3 years old)
Alex Haines
“Palmdale was initially recommended to us by family friends. After we had decided to purchase a BMW X3 we wanted to get professional help to pick the best used cars available.
Instructing Palmdale went smoothly and our questions were answered promptly. They are clearly very knowledgable about cars. Ultimately we are pleased what they found for us. “
BMW 1-Series (1 year old)
Lutz Engberding
“Palmdale delivered on advice, service and the car! Absolute 10/10 experience. Thank you. “
Abarth 595 (2 years old)
Jason Anthony
“I recently used Palmdale to help me buy what is now my favourite ever car. They listened to what I wanted and gave me the benefit of their expertise, advising me on what brand and model I should consider.
The level of service given was excellent and I was delighted with the car I have now purchased.
This was also achieved within budget and the fairly short time frame I gave them to work with. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”
BMW 3-Series (4 years old)
Nick Cotter
“Palmdale provide a fantastic service. They are diligent, professional, and completely straight up. They’ve found me two great cars – a Tesla Model S, and a Nissan Micra for my children to learn on.
I would have no hesitation using them again – in fact is seems insane that anyone would ever do anything else.”
Tesla Model S (4 years old)
Matthew Carse
“I have bought several cars in my time, up until now, always with main dealers. On this occasion I asked Palmdale to quote me for a new car. They arranged the finance, which was extremely competitive and supplied the car, to my exact specification.
I will have no hesitation in recommending Palmdale to my friends and connections to experience their amazing service and attention to detail. I would strongly suggest anyone thinking of changing their car to new or second hand, to always give Palmdale the opportunity to help them.
Thank you again”
BMW 330e (4 years old)
Christoph Boomgaarden
“We are the sort of people who really dislike the process of buying cars so Palmdale were perfect for us: they do the searches; know the right checks to make; the right questions to ask and have higher standards than we do.
They were upfront with us about a realistic budget for what we wanted which was really helpful. The team did a great job in combing the market. Through no fault of theirs, it took several tries to find a car we could buy. Third time was the charm and we’re very happy with our new-to-us car. Would happily use them again. ”
Toyota Auris (5 years old)
Adrian Long
“I have bought several cars in my time, up until now, always with main dealers. On this occasion I asked Palmdale to quote me for a new car. They arranged the finance, which was extremely competitive and supplied the car, to my exact specification.
I will have no hesitation in recommending Palmdale to my friends and connections to experience their amazing service and attention to detail. I would strongly suggest anyone thinking of changing their car to new or second hand, to always give Palmdale the opportunity to help them.
Thank you again”
BMW 420i (Brand-new)
Mitchell Harris
“Kate and I are really pleased with the service you and your team have provided. We’re very pleased with the new Aygo and the whole process has been very smooth. Knowing very little about cars, it’s always been reassuring working with Palmdale as we know we can trust you and that means a lot. The personal approach you all take also makes it an enjoyable process – you are great to work with and keep in touch throughout which is reassuring and your drivers are also a credit to you.
We are happy and grateful customers! Thank you to you all.”
Toyota Aygo (2 years old)
James Crawford
“Palmdale offers an incredible service – if you don’t want to go through the hassle of finding a car yourself and worrying if you made the right choice, or if you don’t have the time to do so, then Palmdale will help you to find the car you’re looking for. They provide honest advice, they’re helpful, professional and buying a car through Palmdale is stress-free. I’d use them again and I highly recommend them!
Thank You Palmdale Team”
Toyota Yaris (5 years old)
Nicoletta Paraskeva
“Moving to the UK came with a long list of things to do, from securing visas to finding schools and housing. The easiest and fastest part turned out to be finding cars, thanks to the Palmdale Motors team. My wife and I presented a tough brief: find an electric and an PHEV estate right around the Christmas holiday period.
They stepped up and found two exceptional cars within less than two weeks (not counting holidays!). From discussing options to receiving delivery, every step in the Palmdale experience was smooth.
With all the uncertainty and effort of an international move, it felt great to know that we were in good hands for this one important aspect. I wholeheartedly recommend Palmdale Motors to anyone moving to the UK, or to people already living here who would rather leave the time-consuming process of buying a car to an expert.”
Nissan Leaf (1 year old) + Volvo V60 (1 year old)
Matthew and Carmen Evans
“I have just arrived in U.K. for a long term residency, and was looking for help to buy a used car in a good condition, without paying over price going directly on a dealer. I was introduced to Palmdale, who helped me to find a reliable used car (very nice and excellent condition) for a fair price. This happened during the pandemic, and the car was delivered to my door safely.”
Audi A5 (2 years old)
Julio Cesar Santos
“We bought our last car through Palmdale and have recommended them to friends and colleagues for their prompt and efficient handling of the purchase and delivery process.”
Volkswagen Golf (4 months old)
Paul Turner
“Thank you so very for your help making this incredibly easy. WE absolutely love the car! You know your automobiles, that’s for sure, but the customer service was more than I’d expected and worth every cent. Thanks again!”
BMW X5 (5 years old)
Neil Raymond
“Normally I find car buying stressful and laborious. This is the first time I’ve enjoyed the process – I felt reassured that the Palmdale crew understood what I was looking for and did a thorough search of the market to find me a couple of options to choose from. The payment and delivery process was seamless and I’m recommending Palmdale left, right and centre. I will never go through this process again without them.”
MINI Hatch (18 months old)
Anna Macdonald
“Let us say that I was third time lucky in 2020 to finally get the car of my choice. Remember that though we discussed way back in 2017 and then again in 2018 nothing happened until 2020. Being a firm believer that good things come to those who wait patiently actually manifested and I am glad that I waited.
Yes!! Thanks to you and your awesome team, I now have a car that I really like. Finding my perfect car was as easy as ABC. First, I gave you a call, we discuss the specifications, we agreed, I signed up and then after a brief wait the perfect car gets delivered to my door. Finish! It was a BEAUTY!
My husband was so impressed with your services that he straight away decided to change his car and again you smashed it, delivering a fantastic car in good time. Your after-sales care scheme is second to none, giving your customers complete peace of mind regarding their purchase.
I have been singing your praise since, Henry tells everybody how easy and excellent your services are, and I believe that it won’t be long before we do this again.
Palmdale Motors is simply the best! “
Nissan Juke (1 year old)
Pamela Okechukwu
Please pass on my thanks to your team for the excellent service and total professionalism exhibited throughout the sourcing of a replacement car for me. The sound advice and continual updates were greatly appreciated but never intrusive and I do believe that you have once again shown that buying a new or used car through Palmdale is the only sensible approach.
Not only that, the aftersales service has been second to none and illustrates not only your passion for your business but also for your customers.
Well done. I hope to be back to you for either myself or any recommendations l can find.
BMW 3-Series (7 years old)
Adrian Dayne
Buying our car with Palmdale has been a great experience and we will certainly ask them next time we need a car. Basically you tell them what you want and they go and find it, make sure the car is in perfect condition, guide you through the paperwork and deliver it to your doorstep. Even better, their (very reasonable) fee is more than covered by the savings you make on the car, as they have the expertise to find best deals and negotiate with dealers. Having been through lots of international relocations and dealt with all kinds of “service” providers who just take your money and do not provide a real service, it is refreshing to find people like Palmdale who are really good at what they do and take clients as someone they would like to see again. They certainly will.
Audi Q3 (6 months old)
David M-V
Thank you for doing the background review to find a well-looked after vehicle for our family. I appreciate your patience as we were new to the UK and had multiple questions about the vehicle purchase process. You and your team were a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend your service to locals and expats!
Nissan X-Trail (4 years old)
Greg Caesar
I read about them in the FT ages ago and kept their number. Buying a car is always a hassle I could do without. These guys gave me options to the car I originally wanted, then we spec’d it out and they went and scoured the market and then delivered exactly what I wanted. Stress free. Highly recommend.
Volvo XC60 (6 months old)
Norman Renshaw
Palmdale Motors were recommended to me, and I would recommend them to others, especially if, like me, you can drive a car, but have no idea about anything else. They kept me updated of their progress finding a car and were very flexible with any additional requirements I needed to add (including changing my mind about the colour!). They were also able to deliver the car to me in Durham. I have been using the car for 3 months now and I love it. They clearly did their due diligence and research to find such a high standard of car for the price. I have had no problems and both the interior and exterior of the car are in excellent condition, and the car and their help is worth every penny!
MINI Countryman (5 years old)
Gabrielle Burton
The Palmdale team were very thorough and kept me informed during the search a car. It took a while but they found exactly what I was after at a good price. Thoroughly recommended.
BMW 320d (1 year old)
Tim Smith
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and all your team for making the process of buying a car seem effortless. In particular, l would like to thank James Brodnicki who, every step of the way, made the whole experience completely stress free.
The service that you provide from the initial enquiry to delivery of the vehicle, is faultless. You understood exactly what I was looking for and wasted no time in getting everything moving very quickly. I was under a lot stress to find a new car after my previous car was written off by my insurance company, but there was no need to be. The speed at which you narrowed the search to 3 cars and then proceeded with the purchase of the car I had chosen, meant that I was only without a car for one day. Your customer service is truly something to shout about!!
I would have no hesitation in recommending yourselves to anyone who is looking to buy a car.
Nissan Juke (3 years old)
Robyn Woolf
I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for all your support in helping me find a car for my husband.
Initially this was such a stressful situation as our car was stolen but I truly felt I could put my trust in you to find a car. I have absolutely no idea about cars but my knowledge has widened. Thank you for keeping me updated throughout. Dave the driver who delivered the car was extremely helpful too.
I was pleased to hear that we were a part of Palmdale if we had any questions or concerns . Thank you all for making this such a positive experience.
Best Wishes
Vauxhall Corsa (4 years old)
Mary Ainger
I am quite a savvy shopper and do my research but a friend told me he used Palmdale to help him find a car and he recommended them to me. I gave them a go and I must say they do really do a what they claim to do. They are knowledgeable and endeavour to find the best car at the agreed price with the specified requirements. They got me a better deal than I could have found for myself, even with after their own cut. On top of that they take the hassle out of shopping for a car and deliver it right to your door. I would not hesitate to recommend them to others and will certainly use them again in the future.
Tesla Model S (3 years old)
Babinder Samra
The service provided by Palmdale has been stellar, and right from the start.
I was very much under stress to find a new car quickly as without it, I would not have been able to commute to work. Palmdale were very reactive, providing valuable insight on the type of car
I would need as well as the best way to finance it. In spite of the very short time frame, they managed to find the very car I was dreaming of and for a very good price.Thank you so much again, Palmdale!
Nissan Qashqai (4 years old)
Charlotte Gandon
We just wanted to make certain you were aware how MUCH we appreciate all you did for us. The car is EXACTLY what we dreamed of. It will ‘see us out’ very nicely!!
It is the perfect colour, it looks so brand new that our neighbours have all assumed it was NEW. The interior is blemish free and additionally we’ve already discovered a ‘bonus’ – a second cable worth about £170 in the boot – a result!!
We could not be more thrilled. No, we haven’t yet driven it, but we are not worried. It looks the part and Dave said it drove like a charm.
THANKS AGAIN to all of you.
You have made our year. It took a while, but together we managed it.
What excellent service and what a professional organisation you are.
With sincere gratitude.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (3 years old)
John Brakband
Palmdale helped us find the perfect family car when we were under really squeezed for time. They were always available when we needed them and weren’t afraid to give their opinion when asked. They brought lots of insider knowledge to the process and delivered the car earlier than our deadline and under our budget. I would definitely use them again.
Skoda Octavia (1 year old)
Kerry Linde
Absolutely over-the-moon with my new car. The team at Palmdale worked tirelessly to find what I was after – and they came up trumps! This was a considerable upscale for me, so having decided to spend-out on my new drive I wanted to be sure my cash was in safe hands. It was. Highly recommended.
Volvo XC60 (2 years old)
Ben Hutchins
Palmdale were fantastic in sourcing the exact car that I wanted. They found the vehicle to match budget with the criteria I asked for – price, age, model, colour, mileage. They also agreed to buy my old car which was approaching 500,000 miles. With no value and sensitive to me not wanting to see the vehicle scrapped, they have launched a twitter campaign to get the car the half a million mark – Thank You!
I would deffinetly recommend Palmdale to anyone wanting to take the stress out of purchasing a car to budget.
Citroen C3 (3 years old)
Simon Goodey
Palmdale provided a fantastic service in sourcing a car for export to Ireland. Whenever there was a snag, not only did they communicate promptly, they also had solutions at the ready. Very professional outfit with an incredible knack for finding amazing cars!
Mercedes CLA (3 years old)
Avril Ní Mhathúna
I contacted Palmdale having failed to acquire a car through a dealership which kept presenting me with vehicles that failed to match my specification. Palmdale in under two weeks from initial contact to delivery sourced exactly what I was looking for – a second hand VW Golf SV manual, petrol and low mileage – and what is more delivered it on a Saturday morning so that I had it for the Monday bank holiday weekend. I should add that Palmdale was also prepared to take my 20year old car in exchange so that I did not have the hassle of having to get rid of it myself. I would happily recommend their services to others.
Volkswagen Golf SV (2 years old)
Virginia Holmes
I was looking to import a 1yr old Ford Mondeo ST Line from the UK but was apprehensive of dealing direct with dealers and wasn’t sure of the processes involved.
Palmdale came highly recommended through a friend of mine who had used them to import his own car.
My mind was put at ease from the start of the process with the initial phone conversation.
I was informed of the various steps it would take to obtain the car I required. From agreeing on the overall spec of the car to the options available for the delivery. The commercials were explained very clearly from the outset.
The entire process was handled very professionally and was completed within 2 weeks with the car delivered to Ireland with the least amount of fuss.
It was a pleasure to deal with Palmdale. Special mention must go to Dave the delivery driver who carried out the inspection and the delivered the car to Dublin.
I have recommended Palmdale to a few of my friends and colleagues and would have no hesitation in using Palmdale for future purchases.
Ford Mondeo (1 year old)
Don Wolfe
It’s the first time I’ve used Palmdale, but it certainly won’t be the last. Very practical, efficient and helpful advice on selecting and sourcing a good value car to suit my family. Their expertise is coupled with terrific attention to service. 100% recommend.
Kia Niro (18 months old)
Russel Levi
Many thanks for all your help in taking my old car and locating a replacement so promptly. I am very pleased with the new car.
From memory, this is the fourth similar transaction you have organised on my behalf. Each of them went through quickly and smoothly and at a surprisingly reasonable cost.
I will have no hesitation in recommending you to others and will certainly use your services in the future.
Thanks again and best wishes.
Mercedes B200 (18 months old)
Michael Roberts
I knew roughly what I wanted and I had the money but didn’t have the time or the market knowledge. After one call everything was under control and I had a brilliant car on the drive two weeks later.
A great friendly efficient service.
BMW 330e (2 years old)
Willie Wardrop
I run my own business so time is a precious commodity. I am also well versed with the concept of risk. By appointing Palmdale I overcame both problems. What gave me even more confidence was the professionalism of their Service in both the vehicle location and delivery phases. It didn’t stop there, I also found that as a car enthusiast I was dealing with kindred spirits, who were on my side. Did they find the right Jaguar for me, and am I pleased with the vehicle they delivered, the answer is definitely yes. And yes I would use their service again.
Jaguar XF (7 years old)
Steve Mitchell
We used Palmdale to buy a Golf Estate – we were recommended to them by a friend. It’s an excellent service and a very easy way of buying a car – I’m sure we’ve ended up with a better car for the money than if we’d have done it all ourselves. They even replaced two of the tyres on the car as they were a bit worn – in no way required, but a very nice touch. Would definitely use again when we need to replace or upgrade the car.
Volkswagen Golf Estate (4 years old)
Andy Donald
I went from being very apprehensive and unsure of using a car brokering agency to being totally sold on the idea after dealing with Palmdale.
The whole process and experience from the first phone call with Ashley to the safe delivery of my new car a BMW 520d GT M Sport, was most pleasant and highly professional with no cause for concerns at any point.
I gave Palmdale quite a strict spec which they documented and got signed off by both parties. I was so impressed to see that they stuck to the brief and I wasn’t pestered with lists of near matches or time-wasting alternatives. I received timely and honest feedback of their progress and searches on a weekly basis from one of the agents, James B who was assigned to handle my account and he kept me informed every step of the way.
The T& Cs and commercials were very transparent and clear and I knew upfront what was being paid for, how and when etc. True their words the price I paid for the car was indeed impressively less than the advertised price.
The dedication, commitment and professionalism of the driver, Dave, is highly commended. Dave travelled all the way to Wales to inspect the car and drove it back despite the horrible threatening storms on the day, eventually delivering the car to my house that evening. I learnt a lot from Dave about the car and his passion and enthusiasm for cars, in general, was quite infectious.
A week after delivery I got a call from Ashely basically following up and asking if everything was ok and further offering the continued support and assistance for any queries and questions I may have regarding the car or cars in general! Priceless!
I wouldn’t hesitate to use Palmdale again in future
BMW 5-Series GT (4 years old)
Jon Ade
I want to thank Palmdale for helping me buy a new car. I was suffering from the car sales person syndrome! Buying a car with Palmdale’s on my side was a pleasurable experience. They listened and delivered what I specified both within my budget and their own self set timetable. They were always there to listen, answer my concerns and to do all the work I had dreaded. Paying was almost a pleasure. Their after sale service continues at the same level. What more can I say.
Skoda Octavia (1 year old)
Anthony King-Cline
Palmdale recently sourced me a Toyota Land Cruiser. They are relatively rare cars in the UK and Palmdale were helpful and knowledgeable from the beginning; making clear what challenges might be encountered with finding a good quality example that fit the required specifications and budget. They kept me informed of their progress throughout and were always on hand if I had any questions. This was the first time I had used a car buying service, but their knowledge and quality of service was excellent and gave me a lot of confidence. The process worked exactly as had been outlined at the beginning and I couldn’t be happier with the car that they found. Initially, I contacted Palmdale as I needed the car on short notice but didn’t have time to search, however I’m in no doubt that their expertise helped me acquire a better car than I could have found myself. I have really appreciated their level of aftercare, checking in to see how the car was performing after a few weeks as well as offering continued assistance if I have any questions or issues in the future. The overall experience was excellent, and I will happily recommend Palmdale to others and use them again in future.
Toyota Land Cruiser (6 years old)
David Hawkins
I had a good idea of what car I wanted but after trawling through the internet could only locate cars in very inconvenient places. This would have involved travelling long distances by public transport or involving another person to drive me to the dealer where the car was located. In addition, I did not feel comfortable negotiating a deal having travelled so far with a disinclination to walk away from the purchase, only to repeat the process again. Also I am not a skilled negotiator.
This is where Palmdale come in.
I contacted their representative, James, who comprehensively captured my requirements and explained the fee structure. He explained that it is usually possible for Palmdale to secure a vehicle at price that would offset the fees.
Palmdale worked assiduously to locate the right vehicle at the right price and a deal was struck with a dealer some 140 miles from my house. I approved the purchase. The price negotiated did offset all of Palmdale fees.
The car was then checked over and driven to my house by a Palmdale employee.
During the whole process Palmdale provided a thorough service and met all of my expectations.
I do not hesitate in recommending Palmdale to anyone who is contemplating purchasing a car in the future.
Mercedes E250 (3 years old)
Joseph Cotter
Thanks again for your services in regard to sourcing a suitable vehicle for our family. We’re very happy with the car and it was a pleasure to deal with someone so professional and courteous. I will certainly recommend your services to others.
Mark Warbrooken
I’ve not purchased many cars in my lifetime, but the experience I encountered with Palmdale Motors was by far the best experience. The whole process was simple and easy. All I had to do was choose the make & model within my price range and Palmdale Motors did the rest. I ended up with a car in the colour I wanted but much cheaper than would be found on the forecourt! Bravo Ashley!
Bob Dickerson
Thanks for finding my lovely red Audi TT Approved Used Car, and for negotiating a saving of £2,500 against the forecourt price. I was impressed that you were prepared to go all the way to Scotland because you believed that this was where the best car was to be found. I can thoroughly recommend Palmdale to give a smooth, hassle free service.
Christine Mayer
Ashley, Many thanks once again for your excellent service in getting us the Volvo, which we all love – no mean feat pleasing 4 kids and a wife! When we relocated from Cape Town, I thought I was very organised about certain things – BT lines, dates for furniture to arrive and be delivered etc. Getting a car was last on my list but thanks to you was first to arrive – much cheaper and better than expected. I will certainly not buy a car again without your service – it was worth every penny.
Vighnesh Padiachy
Returning from Spain to the UK, we had to sell our beloved left-hand drive Toyota Prius hybrid car which was 4 years old with only 45,000 km on the clock. We set Palmdale the challenge of finding the best Prius they could find at roughly the same price we sold our Spanish one for. Helped a little by the continuing depreciation of Sterling, after an extensive search, they met and surpassed the challenge by finding us a higher spec Prius with 12,000 miles on the clock and only 3 1/2 years old which I picked from a shortlist of 6 conveniently displayed on my own personal link on the Palmdale website. They negotiated a hefty discount from the dealer and after Palmdale’s fee and expenses, we made a huge saving of £1,842 on the book price. For us, there was the added advantage that we were not yet living in the UK but had a car waiting for us when we moved. We might need a second car and if so, I’ll certainly be giving Palmdale a ring.
George McInnes
I finally accepted the need for a bigger car when even my children started to complain about its lack of space and low street cred. With little to no time on my hands, Palmdale helped find me the perfect drive within just 2 weeks from briefing to delivery! Palmdale answered every motoring question I could throw and filled me with total confidence for the right buy. I really couldn’t have felf safer buying a second hand family car than with Palmdale at the wheel.
Nick Stickland
Finding a car for the family on our return to England from an overseas posting was easy, thanks to Ashley at Palmdale. Having emailed and spoken to him, I felt confident that the car would be reliable and I would get a good deal. I gave Palmdale the budget and the car spec and the car arrived a week after we got back to England. The whole process was hassle free, quick, and I am very happy with my car and so are the girls.
Rhona Allin
Having decided that the family had outgrown our current car I was faced with the prospect of trawling around with two toddlers in tow to find a new one. I decided to give Palmdale a call- it was the best decision I could have made. They helped me choose the right car, had it inspected and delivered it within days. It couldn’t have been any easier. I heartily recommended them.
Helen Gill
Palmdale was referred to me by an acquaintance and having just arrived back in the UK from overseas work, and with time short due to family/work i thought i would try it out. We bought one car, BMW 1 Sport, and because the whole approach was so personalised and professional we decided to then order a Discovery. I cannot but recommend Palmdale as 6 months later both cars are in in fine shape with no problems whatsoever experienced.
Chris Bentley
Palmdale offers an invaluable service for people who are short of time, trying to save money and looking for guidance through the maze of recommendations from ‘What Car?’! Palmdale guided us to a car that we could comfortably get all our kids in and out of (and our stuff) with the least bother. He also gave us welcome guidance on fuel economy and value for money. And in the end our new car was brought to our front door!
Harriet Marr-Johnson
Dear Ashley, Most people know that I love my little beat-up Pug 106 with its tractor like diesel engine. Sadly, due to old age and an expanding family, I had to give the little car away and then acquire a new family vehicle. The brief was to find a Corolla Verso D-4D, preferably in a dark colour. I was very confident that you would be able to source the perfect car to match my requirements and budget. 4 weeks later my new car is delivered to my front door and it more than exceeds expectations. What I appreciated was the attention to detail throughout the whole process. Once I had chosen from a shortlist taken from an extensive search, the car was checked, niggles were fixed and it was professionally cleaned. All your fees were clearly laid out, so there weren’t any surprises. In fact, what was a surprise was the saving of £1758.32 on the market value of the car. Even after your fees, the car was a super deal! Thank you very much for a great service. Anybody I know who is buying a car needs to know about you. Yours Sincerely
Will Cheng
I have been searching for a particular motor for some 3 years. Being computer illiterate, and lacking in any mechanical know how, a friend recommended that I use Palmdale, a little sceptical, I contacted the Company. After 3 weeks exchanging information, the Mercedes SL 320 appeared on my drive, in pristine condition. What a pleasant and easy way to do business.
Richard Wills
Dear Ashley, My good lady wife has asked me to pass on her sincere thanks for finding her such a lovely new car to go back to work with next week. Our list of options was fairly specific and I think you managed to tick all of the boxes and save us over £750 on the list price, even after taking into account your fees. Even better, we didn’t have to trawl round car showrooms with our children every weekend looking all the different models and we didn’t have to deal with any car salesmen, we simply waited until you delivered it to our door. We both think your service is unique and your personal touch makes it easy for us to pass on your details to anyone else we hear of who needs a new car.
Robin Curtis
We have been using the car for a week now and are delighted with it. It does exactly what we hoped it would although I often think I could have done a better gear change than its own brain has done. Very well equipped, comfortable, quiet, roomy, adaptable, economical etc. More to the point, we were totally impressed by your excellent service, thank you. You were fast, efficient, informative, courteous and astonishingly good value. After my best negotiations the identical car from our local Peugeot supplier (but the wrong colour) was going to cost nearly £5,000 more allowing for the Honda, fees, VAT etc in each case. I’m very glad Merlin recommended you to us.
Simon Marr-Johnson
I’m grateful to Palmdale for the search of the suitable car under the suitable needs. I got what I was expecting. Simply as that. Easy, you don´t have to worry, they arrange everything for you. And the most important thing: they are car experts, so you don´t have to worry about mechanics or technical stuff… they do it for you.
Alejandro Perez
When I first met Ashley at a BNI meeting a few years ago, I was very interested in his business model – I’d not heard of this type of service before, and it sounded fantastic. I made a mental note that if I or any of my family needed a newer car, I should contact him. Since then, Ashley has sourced cars for both my mother and myself. We are both extremely pleased with our cars, and also with the amazing service that Ashley provided. Not only has he saved us thousands of pounds (and a lot of stress), we got service with a smile. Ashley really goes the extra mile, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Annette Peppis
The service provided by Ashley and his team is ideal for anyone lacking the knowledge and confidence required to negotiate with car dealers when looking to purchase a new car, or indeed for those of us with limited time to do the necessary research. Palmdale Motors do exactly what they advertise and any associated costs are explained up-front with the guarantee that the overall transaction will still save you money as compared to the market valuation. Your new car is delivered to whatever address is specified, at which time you have the opportunity to ask any questions regarding the functionality of your new vehicle. The emphasis on customer satifaction is evident throughout the buying process and beyond. As Director of the organisation, Ashley provides a personal ‘after service’ to ensure complete satisfaction with your new purchase, phoning a week and then a month after the car has been delivered to ensure that everything is as it should be.
Adrian Hegarty
As a nervous car buyer with little time, and knowledge, to do any serious research, using your company was the answer to all my problems. The service I received from you far surpassed anything I encountered from the various main dealers I had been trying to get to help me. The added bonus of having a younger, lower mileage, higher spec car for less money than anything the dealer could come up with and in considerably less time was just fantastic! Thank you very much and I will contact you first next time I need another car!
Annalisa Fitzgerald
As someone who knows next to nothing about cars, I was very happy I found Palmdale. They gave me honest and good advice, from what car best suited me, to the price i should be paying, to what insurance i could get. As an all round service it is excellent. I wouldn’t hesistate to recommend them or use them again in the future. I am delighted with my new car.
Ben Winston
We recently used Palmdale Motors to find us the perfect car to drive to southern Europe to live. We needed something that would be reliable and have no faults. We gave them our criteria and they did the rest – ever so patiently I might add. We were not the ideal clients. Including their fee, we still saved over GBP1000.00 and they found us the perfect 4 wheel drive. We would highly recommend them and have no hesitation in using them again.
Birgitte Vosper
Ashley and the team at Palmdale make the process of buying a second hand car easy and definitely saved us money whilst sourcing the best available car. Their customer service is excellent and they go the extra step throughout the process to ensure complete satisfaction and that every detail on the car is perfect. I would definitely use them again and recommend them to family and friends.
Glenn Hassett
I’m so pleased with my XF, I can’t see myself changing it for a while but when the time comes, I’ll be back to Palmdale. I couldn’t fault the service.
John Matlin
I had put off changing my car, reluctant to step back into a dealership, but Palmdale made the process a pleasure. They are very knowledgeable and resourceful, meaning you end up with precisely the car you want, at a great price. The X5 they found me is in such good condition that a few friends I’ve driven in it, without noting the 2-year old plate, thought it was brand new. I won’t have any worries about buying my next car, when the day eventually comes.
Jonathan Groom
Over the years, I have written many testimonials, some by request, and some simply volunteered. However, I cannot think of an occasion when I have been so happy to do so – in fact I demanded it! I’ve not until now had the opportunity to use Palmdale’s services but knew that cars and driving was a subject you live and breathe! I guess that for most folk, the idea of paying someone to find a car when one has access to the internet and a newsagent would seem strange. However, what a relief it was to simply have a few chats, give you the basics of what was required along with my budget and leave it to you. The fact that you found the best car out there AND negotiated £700 off the asking price meant that your fees were more than off-set. The car is simply fabulous and I can promise you that I will be your Chiswick salesman – singing your praises to anyone needing a car, whether a modest supermini or super-posh luxury car! My sincere thanks AGAIN, you are all friendly, professional, experts in your field and utterly trustworthy.
Patrick Wyatt
Thanks for all your help, it was a pain-free purchase and I have ended up with what I think is a lot of car for the money. I would highly recommend Palmdale!
Emma
Retaining Palmdale is like acquiring a niche best friend for a while, with all the patience, listening skills and wisdom you seek in your usual circle of friends. This year, having lost both my husband (who held the car responsibility in our particular division of labour) and therefore company vehicle, I found myself out of my comfort zone seeking a new car and getting to grips with a language that might as well have been Sanskrit. Cars, to me, are a method of getting from A to B in safety and reasonable comfort, with plenty of boot space and a decent interior – they are not much more, I’m afraid. Despite the helpful advice and time of good, car-interested friends, I was not getting anywhere fast with a new purchase, partly because I didn’t have years of accumulated car knowledge to draw on, and partly because I could have been equally happy/unhappy with any number of vehicles. So, when someone suggested Palmdale, I thought I’d give them a try. My first wish was for a young Golf Plus, with low mileage and a decent spec, but this did not exist within my budget, so we returned to the drawing board. Shortly afterwards, with plenty of guidance and their aforementioned phenomenal patience, Palmdale steered me towards ownership of a Peugeot station wagon, with loads of space, a lovely interior, sunroof and gadgets I didn’t even know I wanted, and well within budget. It wouldn’t have been their choice, I’m sure, but that’s not what they’re there for. At the end of the day, I’m happy and they have yet another satisfied customer. I would, and am recommending their service to everyone who notices my new car.
Sarah McDowall
Thank you for a wonderful service. It was really great to be able to get just the kind of car we wanted, for a good price, within a couple of weeks of getting in touch with you and even better to have somebody do it for us! Everyone at Palmdale was a pleasure to deal with and to have the car delivered to our door was brilliant. Well worth the Which? endorsement and we would not hesitate to recommend you to others.
Kathy Lowndes
Consider it Done takes care of executives relocating to London. Palmdale allow us to help our clients in one very specialised area – sourcing cars. Palmdale truly are experts and their professional and helpful attitude fits very well with our clients’ exacting requirements, high expectations and very little time. They are a rare example of a company that will treat our clients every bit as well as we do ourselves. Our clients have always been thrilled that we’ve sorted their car for their arrival and taken out all the hassle of finding one once they got here… and they have never ever failed to be over the moon with the car.
Consider it Done
I would like to say how happy I am with my Honda Jazz and with the excellent service I received from Palmdale Motors. My experience echoed most of the testimonials on your website. I was a little concerned living in Manchester that the timings and or service may suffer but it didn’t. I also wondered if I would receive a different service due to the fact that the car I was looking for was at the lower end of the price range. It didn’t. I don’t think I could have received a better service had I been looking for a Rolls Royce. In fact I was so chuffed when my car got there (on time as well!) it might as well have been a Rolls Royce! I was also reassured by the linking of Palmdale with Which?
Pam Brooks
If everything goes to plan it is easy to complement a business for doing a good job, but what impresses me more is when things don’t go as expected but everything is handled with care, consideration and professionalism. Palmdale have done a fantastic job in finding me the perfect Toyota for a really good price. It was an absolute pleasure to do business with them and I will be recommending their outstanding service to my friends and family. Using their service is a ‘no-brainer’ for people who want minimum hassle in buying the right car.
Dominic Beecheno
Thank you all at Palmdale for finding what must be one of the last M3 of this type ever made and it is in almost mint condition. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone and I might come back if I can ever afford an Aston Martin.
Geoff Clark
Looking to purchase a new car couldn’t have been easier. As a Which? subscriber attention was drawn to consider the use of the services provided by Palmdale for the purchase of a car. We wished to purchase a new / nearly new car and for the car of our choosing we were informed of a considerable delay in the delivery following our visit to the local dealer. This was not desirable. We therefore sought the help of the services offered by Palmdale. What we received were excellent levels of customer service and delivery of our car to our doorstep. The whole process from start to finish took 2 weeks. We are very happy with our car and have nothing but praise for the refreshingly honest and straightforward approach to all aspects of the purchase which was handled with utmost efficiency. A big thank you to the team, including Carlo, the delivery driver, for making it easy and simple for us to purchase the car which met with our requirements. I will be happy to use the services of Palmdale again in the future and have no hesitation to recommend www.palmdale.co.uk to others.
Zahid Sachak
We were impressed with Palmdale’s service from the word go. Desperate to find my mother a car, but with no time to go trekking round the country kicking tyres, I placed my faith in a Google search out of desperation. I guessed such car-finding services existed, but couldn’t believe what was being offered by Palmdale and I ended my conversation with them feeling reassured and relieved. The entire process was exactly as my mother and I had hoped. Friendly, stess-free and reliable. All the bases were covered and other than making a few decisions, the responsibility, work and worry was completely out of our hands. We put our investment and our faith entirely in Palmdale’s hands. We took a punt. We paid for a service we had no experience of but our faith was rewarded with a superb car, complete and comprehensive customer service, and even a friendly phone call a few weeks later to check all was well. We paid for a car-finding service and the vehicle we ended up more than with ticked all the boxes. But we ultimately bought ourselves complete peace-of-mind. And you can’t put a price on that.
Gareth Butterfield
When they say it really shouldn’t be this easy to buy a car, its true! After 8 years away from the UK I found myself struggling to try manage the process of settling in the family in and starting a new job. I needed a car quickly, had little idea where to start and very little time available to make a purchase. When I read about Palmdale in Which? and thought that they might be an option and from the first time I called them I was impressed. They were helpful and friendly. They gave me advice and suggestions which were never pushy or a sales pitch, just honest sensible professional views on what might be the best options and how the process worked. It took one more call to agree the car requirements and budget and then an agreed timeline (which for various reasons became a lot tighter than I originally intended. Palmdale managed the process quickly and efficiently from the initial search through to the delivery of the car. I was always kept informed of progress and received sensible straight forward advice when I needed it. They gave me complete confidence throughout and simply couldn’t have been more helpful. I got a lovely car, with a very low mileage, for a great price, delivered to my door in less than two weeks from my first call – all without any stress and hassle. It was followed up with an exceptional level of after sales support to make sure everything was fine. I will not waste my time doing anything else with our next car and have already recommended Palmdale to friends and family.
Stuart Purye
I was made aware of Palmdale’s services following an e-mail from Which? This recommendation immediately gave me confidence. Buying a car using Palmdale’s car finding service was very easy. The service was exactly as advertised – friendly, stress free and professional. The Palmdale team were very easy to deal with, sourced my daughter the exact car she wanted with the added benefit that it was 10,000 miles and one year newer than we expected and saved me £800 to boot. I will use Palmdale again in the future and have had no hesitation in recommending them to friends and colleagues.
Dave Webster
Palmdale Motors were highly recommended to me when I wanted to buy a car. They did an incredible job and found me exactly what I wanted for a good price. The level of aftercare and support and the fact that they put things in terms that a non-mechanic understands really helped to make the process painless. Palmdale simply removed all the stress out of buying a car and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone else.
Emma Wilde
Palmdale sourced exactly the car I wanted and negotiated a great discount for me. They arranged for a tow bar to be fitted and delivered the car to my door at the most convenient time for me. All in all it was the easiest car purchase I’ve ever made and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
William Hood
I had been looking to buy a BMW Z4 for a bit of fun ‘toy’ for some months and had watched several come and go online without doing anything about it due to having absolutely no time at all to contact sellers, nor actually visit any vehicles. Having previously been in a similar situation when selling a Porsche 993, when I eventually used a 3rd party to market and transact for me, I had a look to see if there were any ‘outsourcing’ options for buying a car. After a bit of Googling I found Palmdale mentioned a few times and also saw the Which? links. I liked what I read (especially these testimonials), so made contact. I specified my requirements and explained which were must haves and which were desirable. The conversations with them were always friendly and professional, leaving me feeling assured that my search was in safe hands. I was in no rush and, although the search took longer than I had initially expected, I never doubted that we’d get there in the end. Palmdale kept me informed throughout the process and I awaited the shortlist photos with great excitement. Eventually, the right one, at a good price, came along and the stress free assessment, negotiation and purchase process went through without a hitch. The next thing was a very shiny and straight looking sports car delivered to my drive, just waiting for me to get the roof down and roar off (when it stops raining/snowing etc.) into the country lanes. I would definitely use Palmdale again and recommend them to anybody with too little time or experience to do the search and negotiations for them.
Stephen Carl
We were simply blown away with the car that Palmdale where able to find us, I thought we were asking the impossible. The whole process was very straight forward with the Palmdale team being a delight to deal with. We will definitely be using Palmdale again in the future and have already recomended it to familly and friends.
Nick Blackford
We couldn’t have been more impressed and pleased with the service and help the team at Palmdale gave us. It’s like suddenly having a friend at your side who is an expert in cars and car buying. Always ready with advice, but always ready to listen to our needs. We ended up with exactly the car we wanted and ultimately saved money at the same time. Even since we took delivery, the support and help he’s given has been first class. Five stars!
Nick & Sophie Murphy
Third time i have used Palmdale to buy a car. The service just keeps getting better. I only wish I had more money to change cars more often…….
William Watts
Thanks so much for all your hard work and perseverance in securing the exact car we requested for the right price. We are delighted with the result and appreciated your attention to detail and regular updates. We would happily recommend your service to our friends.
Mike & Kate Lewis
I became aware of Palmdale Motors when using the Which website to research cars. Which’s recommendation gave me confidence to use Palmdale. They listened to what my requirements were, made helpful suggestions to consider in the specification, provided a timely short list for me to consider, negotiated a good price on the selected vehicle, ensured that an inspection and all agreed work was undertaken. The car was delivered at the agreed date and time with great and pleasant communication during the entire process. I have recommended Palmdale to friends and would not hesitate to use them again.
Jean Perry
I found Palmdale after browsing the Which? website for information on buying a car. They gave me lots of great free advice before I even decided to become a client. Once l had signed up it wasn’t long before I was driving my new car and I didn’t even have to leave the house! I had been put off by the thought of dealing with car salesmen and didn’t want to spend my precious time off work hunting for cars. The team at Palmdale took away all the stress and hassle and were always readily available to answer any questions or concerns. I would definitely come back to them in the future and recommend them to anyone who needs help sourcing a new car. Thank you Palmdale!
Kay Millar
Moving country is never easy or stress free however when Palmdale was recommended to us by a friend we decided to give them a chance and see if getting a car could be done easily and efficiently from 8500 miles away. I am delighted that we did contact Palmdale as from the very first e-mail we were looked after very well. Our initial choices of vehicles were discussed and so was our budget and recommendations made. We decided on a vehicle and set Palmdale loose to source one. Not only did they come in under budget but they came in at approx. 15% under budget. So, not only did Palmdale save us money but they handled everything to do with getting the car to the airport to meet us off the plane, the car was cleaned, inspected, taxed and any little defects made right in time to meet us and after an 18 hour flight we were met by a cheerful Palmdale driver (at 08:00 on a Saturday morning). To say that we were overjoyed with the ease of purchasing the car and the professional way that we were looked after would be an understatement. The proof, as they say, is in the pudding and I will have no hesitation in approaching Palmdale when I buy my second car. I would recommend Palmdale to anyone who wants an easy car sourcing service that saves money, time, and effort.
Craig Graham
Palmdale certainly delivered for me; They found my ideal car, within the budget, quicker than I could have hoped for. They then sorted out all the tedious bit of buying a car and delivered it to my house. What’s not to like?
Benjamin Kaye
This is our second time using Palmdale to help us navigate the minefield of buying a car and our experience has again been overwhelmingly positive. It isn’t often that you find a service that does the job better than you could ever dream you might do yourself and saves you tons of time in the process, but this has been precisely what we have found. First you say what sort of car you are looking for and how quickly. They give you straightforward and really knowledgeable advice and a steer on the budget. You can then work out what you can actually afford and narrow down your wish-list. Once done, the team go off, do their searches and finally, a couple of weeks later your choice of possible cars gets emailed to you. Once you have chosen what you want, they finish haggling, check the vehicle over and bring the car to you. How easy was that!!! I can’t express how much value they brought to us by combining peace of mind and ease of experience – we absolutely got what we asked for, when we asked for it at a great price. In fact, this time our car had loads of extra goodies, so we are completely over the moon. Thank you so much again
Alex Marcuson
Palmdale was recommended to me in the search for the fairly rare model we were after. We specified colour, mileage limit and price. The Palmdale team delivered on all counts and negotiated the dealer down on his price. They arranged a full inspection of the vehicle before purchase to take the worry out of buying a car “unseen”. Palmdale also took our old car in part exchange – the process couldn’t have been easier with the new car delivered in superb condition and our old one taken away. The advice we received throughout was first rate, which kept us away from cars with potentially unsuitable history which we may have been tempted by. Nothing was too much trouble for Palmdale and everyone we spoke with extremely friendly and helpful. I have no hesitation in recommending Palmdale.
Dave Moore
I was recommended to Palmdale by my son, who is a petrol head. I wanted to treat myself to a car with lots of toys and was looking for something secondhand with about 40,000 miles. So I was very impressed when Palmdale then helped me discuss Jaguar, Audi, Mercedes, BMW and Lexus options. They discussed the merits and demerits and we eventually settled on a Jaguar XJ6, 40,000 miles owned by one careful enthusiast who had spent a lot of money on it. I was thrilled. 5 years on and I needed a smaller car for medical reasons.. Palmdale quickly found me a 2011 Polo which is just what I wanted. I live in London. The Jag came from Tunbridge Wells, and the Polo from Harrogate which show their ability to source a car from a distance which. Of course, I would never have wanted to travel that distance on spec that I might like or not like that particular car.. So a very satisfied repeat customer. Oh by the way they boys at Palmdale are fun to deal with!
Vernon East
We love our orange (yes, orange!) Ford C-max, which Palmdale sourced for us. We had a rough idea of the sort of car that we would like, though as first-time car buyers neither of us was quite sure where to start or which make to go for. Preliminary searches of second-hand car websites had left us pretty bamboozled. Through Palmdale’s speedy and knowledgeable service, we got our car in next to no time, delivered, on 23 December, personally to our door. Thank you very much, Palmdale, for such an agreeable, professional experience.
Xavier Chitnis
We knew we wanted to change our car but we were daunted by the process and, anyway, couldn’t imagine finding the time to schlep around car dealerships during weekends that were already too full with family and work. Palmdale worked perfectly for us. There weren’t too many available examples of the car we wanted at the price we wanted to pay, but the team at Palmdale found us a very nice model and we love it. Avoiding all the hassle and feeling ‘looked after’ in a world we weren’t familiar with was definitely value for money as far as we’re concerned. Above all, the Palmdale team (including the delightful Carlo, who delivered our new car very late one evening) have a great service ethos. We were particularly impressed with the way they negotiated an extra mechanical check with the dealer to verify a point that had been queried on the vehicle inspection and got him to promise to investigate and fix any issue at no cost to us before handing over the car (which is exactly what the dealer did). This additional bit of negotiation was really appreciated, since we’d been willing to take a view and weren’t aware that they were going to push the dealer that bit harder. All in all, Palmdale were a pleasure to deal with and we’d readily recommend their service to others.
Eugene & Emily
I’m not really a cynic but I do have enough miles on my odometer to be the kind of sceptic who takes the view that if something sounds too good to be true it’s highly probable that it isn’t true. Operating on that principle I would probably not have looked at information on Palmdale except that finding it recommended on the “Which?” website gave it some initial credibility – and I was at a point where I felt worn down by the amount of time I was spending online trying to find the car I wanted at the price I wanted to pay and was thus ready to try almost anything. Well, I’m so glad I broke my “it probably isn’t true” rule. Palmdale in general and Ashley Winston – founder and owner, guru, car enthusiast – in particular don’t just talk the talk,’ they walk the walk, go the extra mile, and indeed live up to any other positive cliché I can think of. I still have to pinch myself to believe the degree to which I found that their promise “that you will love dealing with us AND save money on your car, or we will do all our work for free!” overrode any of the more formal aspects of the agreement between Palmdale and their customers. They say that it is more important to them that their customers are happy with the car they buy and the price they pay than their profit – and if I hadn’t seen them demonstrate that in front of my eyes I would have dismissed it as salesperson-talk, not meant to be taken seriously, just meant to make you feel good. With Palmdale, however, it’s the literal truth. In one review I saw Palmdale praised with the phrase “does what it says on the tin.” Not true! Oh yes, you get that for sure — but so much more! Anyone who can turn a stressful experience like buying a car into a pleasure the way that Ashley and his team do has to be a magician. If you have a good friend who is very very very knowledgeable about cars and the car market, has your best interests at heart, and is willing to help you out even if there is little or no profit in it for him, you might not need to contact Palmdale. Provided, that is, that your friend will also take care of the paperwork and deliver the car in pristine condition to your front door! Palmdale is a case study of what outstanding customer service can be like. I’d use them again in the blink of an eye and recommend them to my friends.
Justin Joffe
Many thanks for sorting out my car search; as I said at the start, I had zero time to spare slogging around not only to find a suitable replacement car, but also deal with the 2 part exchange cars. It was an interesting exercise, starting as I am sure many people do with a very narrow search, Volvo V40 Estate…..and not uncommonly ending up with something completely different, I am quite sure if I had asked you to locate the car you found for me at the price I paid, you would have not given me very good odds of you pulling it off ! Therefore to end up with a fully loaded 325 BMW touring was amazing; it was like a voyage of discovery finding all the kit that was included, it’s also a great drive and fits the bill perfectly, my boys of course where more interested in flappy paddle gear change and the massive sun roof than anything else. Time saved, money saved, job done !!! I will certainly come back to you when the time comes to find the big boys toy, M3, A4RS, R8 all letters and numbers !!! I would certainly not hesitate to recommend you to anyone wanting to find the right car without all the leg work.
Philip Bullman
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all of your help and hard work in locating the exact car under the specifications that we provided to you. As a new immigrant to the UK, relocating from Canada, it was amazingly helpful to have the hassle of negotiating a car purchase removed from our hands. Relocating our entire family for a work relocation along with all of the planning and other items involved is very tedious and time consuming. Having a professional company such as yours remove one less item from our ‘to do’ list is wonderful. You and your team were very professional in explaining all of the policies and procedures required for purchasing and registering a car in the UK. Further, you took the time to explain all that would be involved and answered all of our questions in a timely manner, as you took the worries out of our hands. My wife and I were very pleased that you managed to find the exact car we requested, with all of our required specifications, even in our top choice of colours. Delivery of the car directly to our door is an added bonus and a nice touch to the overall service experience that you provide to your customers. We would definitely recommend your service to anyone else considering the purchase of a car. It was also great to work with another ‘car nut’ that is obviously passionate about what they do. It shows in your enthusiasm and work ethic. Keep up the good work and all the best. Jamie and Jenifer
Jamie and Jenifer