Car-Link Limited

Car-Link Limited: used cars and workshop in Ferndown, Dorset

Car-Link Limited is an independent, family-owned business that combines a used car dealership with an MOT, service and repair centre. It operates from Ferndown, Dorset, and presents itself as a dealer focused on low-mileage vehicles with full service history and high specification. The company states it has more than 50 years of experience supplying and selling used vehicles.

Vehicle stock and sales approach

The dealership advertises a range of quality used cars and maintains a stock list that, at the time of writing this profile, included models such as the Audi A1 TFSI Black Edition, Peugeot 2008 BlueHDi Allure, MINI Clubman Cooper, Volvo V40 T2 R-Design, Volkswagen Touareg TDI V6 BlueMotion Tech R-Line, Peugeot 308 PureTech Allure, Honda Jazz i-VTEC Sport Navi, Jaguar XF i Portfolio and Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design Lux Nav. Several listings carried monthly finance illustrations alongside the cash price.

Car-Link describes its buying criteria as concentrating on low mileage, full service history and high specification cars. The site also offers a sell-your-car route for owners who want a valuation, and a favourites function for saving vehicles while browsing.

Finance and warranty

Finance is presented as a core part of the service, with products intended to suit different budgets. Car-Link states that it acts as a credit broker rather than a lender and introduces customers to a limited number of lenders; it does not charge a fee for this service and notes that it may receive commission from lenders. The company also indicates that it works with Warranty Solutions Group and offers a comprehensive three-month warranty on all used vehicles.

MOT, servicing and repairs

The workshop side of the business handles MOT testing, servicing and repairs. Car-Link states that its MOT, service and repair centre is an RAC Approved Garage and a member of the Good Garage Scheme. The site includes a booking facility for MOT and service appointments. The company has been an RAC Approved Dealer since 31 August 2010.

Reputation and customer feedback

Car-Link reports more than 250 reviews across Autotrader, Google and the Good Garage Scheme. The testimonials reproduced on its site describe experiences with sales, finance, valeting and workshop attention, including a case where a customer received a temporary repair that allowed them to complete a long journey. These accounts are individual customer statements rather than an independent assessment.

Company details

Car-Link Limited is registered in England and Wales with company number 07247497 and VAT number 972558481. Its FCA number is 663572 and its data protection registration number is ZA278962. The registered office is given as 506 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9BB.