• Dear Nigel, We both wish to thank you for your excellent service in locating a Fiat 500 for Penny. Your prompt and efficient attention and professionalism to our enquiry was superb.Our initial visit was due to a recommendation which was fully justified and we would not hesitate in passing on a similar recommendation of our own.
  • I had been looking for a BMW Z4 specifically a 3 litre driving past Carwise at Duffield only 9 miles from home was the car i now own! Truly immaculate and fairly priced . So a fair deal and very nice people. I look forward to a long term relationship.
  • We bought the car from Carwise in Oct 2010. We had given them our requirements, preferences and budget, which matched this car that they had recently bought. We were very pleased with it, and impressed with the garage. Over the next year, an intermittent fault started to appear. The EPC light would appear every so often, which cut the engine to a "limp home" mode. This could be reset by redrafting the engine. The garage kept trying to detect the source, but it was difficult to track it as it was so intermittent. They suspected (from the engine trace) that it was a historical problem which the previous 3 owners(!) hadn't been able to solve. The problem became more and more frequent, and at the end of July was unable to be reset by restarting the engine. I took the car to Carwise to book it in. They took the car from me straight away and gave me a courtesy car without question. Over the next 2 months they persevered to mend the car. They kept me informed with everything they were trying, remained confident they would find the problem, replaced many parts only for the EPC light to appear again during a test drive. They were friendly and approachable and kept cheerful even though it must have been so frustrating. I also kept their courtesy car for 2 months. Eventually they deduced there must be a problem with the wiring leading from the throttle pedal to the engine unit. They replaced the wiring and the car runs like a dream. Despite many parts and labour spent on the car, they didn't charge me anything as they felt the car had the problem when they sold it to me. I was so impressed by the level of service. Carwise are a fantastic garage which I would recommend to anyone.
  • Dear Nigel, Steve I would like to thank you for the efficient way CARWISE operated during the purchase of my new car. The car was not only valeted and cleaned to a high standard but was also fully serviced prior to me collecting the car. All aspects of the purchase were clearly explained and I was left with no unanswered questions; with a clear explanation of the after sales support also provided. The main reason for purchasing the car from CARWISE was the after sales support provided, which includes a 3 months parts and labour warranty and free MoT every year for the time I own the car. The car was purchased for my wife who is very pleased with the look and condition of the car.
  • Hi Nigel, Steve and Alex We are absolutely delighted with the cars that you found for us. We had excellent, friendly and courteous service from everyone. Special thanks to Alex for his patience in sorting out the voice recognition and phone set up problem in the Honda. It was quite entertaining watching him having a 'conversation' with the car. The only thing we can say about the Mercedes SLK is, what a stunning car, delightful to drive and such fun. Keep up the good work and we wish you all the best.
  • Love Love Love my new car BV04EGX. GREAT CAR GREAT GARAGE GREAT TEAM OF PEOPLE
  • "You will not be disappointed" Steve said when I rang to enquire about this S Type Jaguar. I had already been looking to update my existing S Type and saw this one on the Carwise website. Steve was right, after my test drive, I could not fault the car in anyway; so I decided to purchase. I collected the car as arranged, it had been serviced M.O.T ed and was presented to me in spot on condition. Steve and Nigel have the knack of finding cars of a very high standard, presenting them well and making the transaction in a smooth and easy way."
  • I am a very satisfied customer of Carwise and i have been for many years. This is the 5th car I have brought from Carwise and I have been very satisfied with them all. The cars have been in spectacular condition both inside the car and out when I have bought them and Whenever I have to take my car for repair there is always a loan car waiting for me so that I can carry on with my regular routines which I am very impressed with.
  • After a year of searching for a new jaguar to replace my previous one, which was written off last year in ice the search is finally over. After doing several searches on the inter net, I saw one that looked promising . The subsequent trip to CARWISE proved to be successful, no pushy salesmen, great service, great deal, & free MOT" for life" , what could be better . Many thanks to Steve at Carwise , and if you are looking for a car then I would certainly recommend them.
  • A massive thanks to everyone at Carwise from Nigel the salesman, the ladies in the office to the service team. I bought my used Mini from them after finding it on Auto Trader . It was extremely competitively priced and in fabulous condition when I viewed it. If you want top quality , friendly service when buying your new car backed up with all the guarantees of a main dealer showroom for after care and servicing do not hesitate to go to Carwise
  • Great service! Very friendly!
  • Great service! Very friendly!Travelled from Devon for my Scirocco. Hi Nigel If you still have a picture of me with the Scirocco here is my quick review for the website. Thanks very much to Nigel for a no pressure sale, also thanks to Steve who talked me around the car before I travelled up from Devon. The Scirocco was as described with an almost immaculate interior, fully serviced as I requested and a perfect low mileage service history, this was the reason I travelled so far. I would be happy to complete another 12 hour round trip to buy from Carwise again.
  • Many thanks to Nigel, Steve and the team at Carwise for their care and attention in helping me with my recent car purchase. Having been for many years a company car driver this was my first venture in to buying my own car. Nigel listened to my thoughts on future leisure and business use requirements and most importantly the budget I was working with. In no time at all I really felt the benefit of being treated as an individual and not just another customer being put through a car selling process. I'm now the proud owner of my Audi estate car which completely fulfils my original wish list. Based on the attention and service I have received I am confident that Carwise not only has me as a long term customer, but that my wife also will be looking to source her future cars here.
  • Hi Steve, I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you for your excellent customer service. I started the search for my Lotus and was surprised to find how scarce the Supercharged Exige's actually are. Whilst searching on the internet there were only 25 Lotus Exige's for sale in the UK of which only 5 Supercharged. Fortunately Carwise had the car which ticked the following boxes: - Lazer Blue - Supercharged Lotus Exige - One Owner - Full Lotus Service History - Low Millage - 35000 - Touring Pack (More Sound Insulation / Carpets / Electric Windows) - 12 Months Parts + Labour warranty So I decided to take a drive over to Duffield to take a look - during my first test drive in the car we got onto the subject of track days and by coincidence it turned out that Steve and I were due to be at Spa Francorchamps at the same time. Steve kindly arranged for me to have some passenger laps whilst at Spa and also gave my friend some valuable pointers whilst out on track... I would also like to pass on my thanks to Lynne for handling all of the paperwork and providing regular updates throughout the process. In summary I would highly recommend using Carwise - I found the team extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble. I look forward to seeing you next year for MOT + Service if not at a track day before...
  • Very pleased with my new (to me) car, Nigel and Gregg were incredibly helpful throughout the process of finding me a car and sorting all the paperwork that was involved. Would recommend them to anyone.
  • We are really delighted with our new car we travelled from Powys Wales to buy the VW Eos as it was such a lovely car.
  • Hi Nigel , as promised ,just to give you some copy for the testimonial -' we needed to find a small reliable car for our son's work placement year in industry.The Carwise team were really friendly,thoroughly professional and accommodating .It's great to have a local car dealer you can trust.' Hope that works - and thanks again - Jake is thrilled with the Clio. Hope to see you in the village, over the summer.
  • Fully recommend for purchasing and garage services. Carwise sourced us a great car, yet again. We don't have the time or the knowledge so Carwise find one for us based on a a wish list and budget we give them. They never dissappiont and fully recommend.
  • Absolutely brilliant! customer service second to none, no pushy sales speak, excellent quality cars, made choosing our car a pleasure. Highly recommend Carwise to everyone. Thank you.
  • There couldn't be a more friendly and helpful bunch of people than those at Carwise. Nothing is too much trouble and they make the whole experience of buying a new car a pleasant and enjoyable one. From start to finish and beyond! Would totally recommend Carwise to anyone. Thank you for all your help and advice Steve, we are totally thrilled with the car.
  • We were in a hurry to buy a replacement car for our beloved Mitsubishi Space Star which we had from new, when it was written off recently. The reason for the hurry was because we were going on a cruise the following week and needed a reliable car to get us to Southampton. We decided to use the internet and search for availability in the local area limited to 50 miles and were quite surprised how many came up. The one that really caught our eye though was the low mileage car at Carwise Derby. We made an appointment to see Steve and were impressed with the whole setup at Duffield as well as feeling confident in the old fashioned service that was on offer. After a test run the car sold itself and the deal was soon completed. We have been highly satisfied with our purchase and will certainly be back for the MOTs and servicing.
  • As soon as I saw the Mini on the forecourt of Carwise, I just knew that she would become mine. I have not been disappointed. She is beautiful to look at, the interior is stunning and she runs like a dream. Thank you to Nigel and all at Carwise!
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Carwise

Welcome to Carwise

We are a privately owned retailer dedicated to providing USED CARS of high quality and value.

  • We offer unrivalled support for you to enjoy your motoring with complete peace of mind.
  • We never compromise on product quality or customer care.
  • You always deal directly with a principal of the business.
  • We can source a used car for you to meet your exact requirements.
  • Finance available subject to status.
  • Part exchange wanted.
  • We buy used cars for cash.

Why Buy From Us?

  • We have been trading successfully in the local area for 30 years providing unrivaled Sales, Service and After Sales to our Customers
  • Every car we sell is carefully selected for quality and value.
  • All our cars are hand-picked by our partners.
  • All our cars are price checked to ensure value for money.
  • All our used cars are HPI checked and guaranteed free from major accident damage or outstanding finance.
  • All our cars are serviced in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
  • All our cars undergo a thorough safety check.
  • All our cars over three years old are sold with 12 months MOT.
  • Every customer is offered a high level of personal service for their motoring needs.
  • All our used cars are covered by a FREE 3 month/3000 miles warranty. 12 or 24 month upgrades are also available.
  • All our car buying customers qualify to use a FREE courtesy car for service and repairs being carried out by Carwise.
  • We will MOT your car FREE for the time you own the vehicle. (Applies to test fee only and provided we carry out any repairs).
  • We have a high level of customer loyalty and repeat business - reflected in our testimonials.
Financial Conduct Authority

Carwise Ltd are a credit broker and not a lender. We are Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. FCA No: 710034 Finance is Subject to status. Other offers may be available but cannot be used in conjunction with this offer. We work with a number of carefully selected credit providers who may be able to offer you finance for your purchase.

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