Fords of Winsford Car Supermarket > Reviews

Advantages: Vast selection of cars, low mileage, reasonably priced
Disadvantages: Gets very busy at weekends

...WE DECIDED TO GO TO FORDS OF WINSFORD = I had actually bought a car from them a few years ago and my husband bought his last car from them, so we were aware of the vast choice in cars available, how reasonably priced they were and knew they were a trustworthy and reputable company. Fords of Winsford won the "Which Car" award for Britain's Best Car Supermarket in 2002, 2004 and 2005. And with good reason ... Read review

Advantages: Unbeatably cheap, fixed prices with no haggling, large choice of cars
Disadvantages: Fictitious "78 point check", no customer care when your car goes wrong

...in the first place. Cue Fords of Winsford. Fords of Winsford invented the whole concept way back in 1959, long before the media ever coined the term “car supermarket”. (Despite the name, Fords of Winsford has no connection with the car manufacturer Ford but is named after the chairman Vernon Ford who started the company 45 years ago and still has a finger in the pie today). The company has grown and changed location several times before ending ... Read review

Advantages: Vast Range of vehicles
Disadvantages: Poor trade in values

First impression of FOW is the vast range of vehicles on display.I found no pressure to buy in fact the operation is simple look for a vehicle which suits your needs and pocket then collect the keys for a more detailed inspection both inside and under the bonnet.Still interested ask for a test drive then an FOW person will ask if you wish to consider purchase and advise you on finance warranty etc. I bought two ex fleet cars for my daughters from ... Read review

Advantages: Large stock of vehicles.
Disadvantages: Poor trade in value and car dealers snapping up the best offers!

...my last two cars from Fords of Winsford and have been satisfied with the service. The car buying process is simple and the staff are friendly and helpful, although you won't get much for your own vehicle through trade in. If you are going to buy from Fords of Winsford, sell your own vehicle privately if at all possible, rather than through their px scheme, to increase your buying potential. The savings on new vehicles is very impressive. I saved ... Read review

Advantages: Very Professional
Disadvantages: Too much choice

I can see why FOW won the award they are very professional, the cars are laid out in alphabetical rows and the choice is astounding I especially liked the finance deals - make sure you talk to the sales staff about finance as there are deals to be had. One thing I did not realise is that they have 1000 cars at their distribution site in the Midlands, so if you cannot find a car on site then they can source it from the depot Although there is no ... Read review