Bournemouth Cars

Bournemouth Cars: AA-inspected used cars in Dorset

Bournemouth Cars is a used car dealership operating in Bournemouth, Poole and the county of Dorset in the United Kingdom. The company presents itself as the only AA-approved dealer in Dorset and states that every vehicle on its forecourt is independently inspected by the AA, with the aim of ensuring it is fully prepared and safe before handover.

Founded in 2012, the company was set up by two directors with a combined 40 years of experience in the motor trade and a family background spanning three generations in the car trade. The business describes itself as family-run and says it maintains hundreds of five-star reviews, as well as having received AutoTrader's "Highly Rated Dealer" award between 2019 and 2026 and CarGurus' "Top Rated Dealer" between 2018 and 2023.

Vehicles on display and makes available

The website's catalogue showed 44 vehicles at the time of analysis, with a selection covering makes such as Audi, BMW, Cupra, Ford, Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Peugeot, SEAT, Skoda, Tesla, Toyota and Volkswagen. Examples listed include a 2023 Skoda Octavia for £14,800, a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE for £32,950, a 2014 Audi S3 for £14,450, a 2012 Volkswagen Golf for £9,950, a 2024 Toyota Hilux for £33,450 plus VAT, a 2024 Mini Hatch Cooper S Electric for £16,450, a 2021 Ford Transit Custom for £17,950 plus VAT, a 2012 Volkswagen Golf convertible for £4,950, a 2023 Volkswagen Transporter for £23,450 plus VAT and a 2018 Volkswagen T-Roc for £17,450.

The types of vehicle include cars, SUVs, pickups, vans and light commercial vehicles, with both combustion and electric and hybrid examples. The website's search tool allows filtering by make, model, total price, monthly payment and deposit, with ranges from £4,000 to £46,000 in price and from £100 to £950 in monthly payment.

Finance and customer services

Bournemouth Cars Ltd operates as a credit broker rather than a lender, and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under number 913200. The company offers finance options through selected credit providers, with interest rates that the website states start from 10.9%. Finance is subject to approval and the company states that it does not charge the buyer for the introduction, although it may receive a commission from the lender.

Customer reviews

The page includes several testimonials from buyers highlighting the service received, the absence of sales pressure and the resolution of issues after purchase. Cases cited include the purchase of a Chrysler Grand Voyager, a Fiesta ST, a van delivered to Penzance with collection of the part-exchange vehicle, a Porsche 987 Cayman and other vehicles, with mentions of servicing, MOT and cambelt replacement included in the price in at least one case.

Company details and location

The company is registered in England and Wales with number 08707390 and its registered office is at 315-317 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BT, United Kingdom. The company serves customers in Bournemouth, Poole and across Dorset.

315-317 Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH12 5BT · Phone: 01202 744447 · Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30; Friday and Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00; Sunday: by appointment only.