McCarthy Cars

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50+ Years

experience

Your Trusted Source for Quality Used Cars in Croydon

Established in 1973, McCarthy Cars is a family-run used car dealership based in Croydon, London. With over 50 years of experience in the automotive industry, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a reputation as an award-winning business. Our commitment to quality is underscored by our RAC Approved Dealer status, ensuring every vehicle undergoes an 82-point preparation check. We offer a diverse range of over 200 high-quality used cars from renowned brands like Audi, BMW, Land Rover, and Lexus, alongside flexible finance options tailored to individual needs.

Our fully equipped Service Centre provides comprehensive after-sales support, including MOTs, vehicle servicing, and customisation services such as private plate fitting and leather interior upgrades. As a dog-friendly dealership, we uniquely cater to pet owners by evaluating vehicles for canine compatibility. Our accolades, including multiple Best of Croydon Awards and recognition in the Motor Trader Awards, reflect our dedication to customer satisfaction and industry excellence.

Services

Used Car Sales Finance Solutions Car Servicing Private Plate Sales Vehicle Valuations Car Customisation MOT Testing Dog-Friendly Reviews Vehicle Preparation After-Sales Support

Details

Year established: 1973

Highlights and features

Established over 50 years with a family-run heritage and industry accolades.
RAC Approved Dealer with rigorous 82-point vehicle preparation standards.
Dog-friendly dealership offering canine-compatible vehicle evaluations.
Finance specialists providing tailored solutions for diverse budgets.
Comprehensive after-sales services including MOTs, servicing, and customisation.

Associations and certifications

RAC Approved Dealer

What people say

Award-winning service Excellent people to deal with Hassle-free transactions Dog-friendly dealership High-quality vehicles

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Services

Used Car Sales

We offer a diverse range of over 200 high-quality used cars from premium brands like Audi, BMW, Land Rover, and Lexus. Each vehicle meets RAC-approved standards, ensuring reliability and value. Our inventory caters to varied budgets and lifestyles, from compact hatchbacks to rugged SUVs.

Finance Solutions

Our finance team provides tailored solutions to help customers spread the cost of vehicle ownership. We partner with lenders to offer competitive PCP and HP agreements, with transparent terms and support for those with credit challenges.

Car Servicing

Our fully equipped Service Centre delivers MOTs, annual servicing, and repairs using advanced diagnostic tools. Technicians are trained to handle all makes and models, ensuring vehicles remain roadworthy and retain their value.

Private Plate Sales

We supply and fit private registration plates, including a free set of number plates with each purchase. Our selection caters to individual preferences, with Retention Certificates provided for seamless transfers.

Dog-Friendly Reviews

We evaluate vehicles for dog-friendliness, rating them on boot space, ventilation, and accessibility. This unique service helps pet owners choose cars that accommodate their pets comfortably and safely.

People

James McCarthy

Managing Director

James McCarthy leads the business with over 30 years of automotive expertise, upholding the family legacy of customer-centric service and industry excellence.

Jonathan McCarthy

Operations Director

Jonathan oversees daily operations, ensuring adherence to RAC standards and maintaining the dealership's reputation for quality and reliability.

Robert McCarthy

Finance Manager

Robert specialises in tailoring finance packages, helping customers secure competitive deals while prioritising transparency and affordability.

Questions

What finance options are available for purchasing a car?

We offer PCP and HP agreements with competitive rates, tailored to individual budgets and credit profiles.

Are all vehicles RAC approved?

Yes, every car undergoes an 82-point RAC preparation check and comes with a minimum three-month warranty.

Can I bring my dog to the dealership?

Yes, we are a dog-friendly dealership and welcome pets during visits and test drives.

What after-sales services do you provide?

We offer MOTs, servicing, private plate fitting, leather interior upgrades, and vehicle customisation.

How do you evaluate cars for dog-friendliness?

Vehicles are rated based on boot space, ventilation, and accessibility to ensure pet comfort and safety.

What areas do you serve?

We primarily serve London and Surrey, with easy access via major roads and public transport.

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Ryan Barratt

Jun 21, 2022 Report

Scumbag garage, like I've seen on other negative reviews of this dive once you have taken a car your on your own! They sold me a volvo with a faulty steering rack! Absolute cowboys! I started the process of going through the warranty but ultimately gave up as I knew the warranty wasn't worth the paper it was written on and I wouldn't get anywhere. Eventually sold the car on with knowledge of this issue.

I remember I noticed a slight knock in the steering and I mentioned it so they took it out and said oh its just abit of play. what a fool I was. Do not buy anything from them. They should be selling plastic spades and sand castles down the beach!

Trina Joseph

Jun 09, 2022 Report

The worst people to get a car from! Once you have your car, they couldn't care less about you. They are very rude. I literally just had a so called manager hang up the phone on me. It is disgusting! Never ever going back to them again! I was even told by previous customers not to go there. and look now- they were completely correct. What a horrible set of people.

Stephen Rowe

May 09, 2022 Report

Very Professional and detailed car dealers, Highley recommended and trustworthy staff all round. Thank you for what you did for us.

Mohamed Elahee

Apr 30, 2022 Report

I'm the same guy who gave this company a 5 star review when I bought the car in December. 2021 But it was my biggest mistakes ever as I trusted them and didn't look elsewhere. The over priced And after having some financial issues I asked them if they can buy the car back as only had it for 3 months n haven't even used it n it's been kept in a private garage. They didn't wanna know or even try to sort something out or be kinda helpful! I will never go back there again nor recommend them to any of my patients or friends. Very disappointing experience!

Dor Stocker

Mar 04, 2022 Report

Have bought a few cars from Rob at McCarthys over the years and I wouldn't trust anyone else. I've always been made to feel welcome and looked after when I visit, I couldn't recommend Rob and everyone there enough. I've never had a problem with any car I've bought here, it's nice knowing that when I want to upgrade my ride I can call Rob and tell him what I'd like, he always gives me multiple options to suit and I know that it will be money well spent. Amazing service as always. Thank you