So it all started very well. I bought my MX5 from them some 10 years ago. Good (not great) deal on a very near new high spec car...even in the colour I preferred.
Following years, the servicing was good. Not convenient location, but they did the train tickets to the city and didn't charge exorbitant amounts. Then they moved and it got even less convenient. Had to start paying for a loan car so I could get to work.
A few weeks ago, I had a real issue with the car. I live even further away now so went to another dealer to get some help. They needed a part number and suggested I contact John Newell for this. I emailed, and not a peek. Followed up a few days later - now 2 weeks on and still, not a whisper from them. Had to get it fixed and it cost significantly more as they spent a lot of additional time researching and investigating.
Maybe they are miffed I have been to another dealer, but driving so far to get to them is just not possible any more. Left a very sour taste after what had been a pretty good and mutually beneficial 10 year relationship. This year we are buying a new car and would have considered asking them to source it and do a deal (even if we have to get it serviced elsewhere) - won't be putting myself out to do that now read more