The People Behind the Cars
Twenty-one years built on care and consistency
Our story started in 2004 with a single forecourt and three cars. From the beginning, we wanted choosing a used car to be an enjoyable experience. That aim remains at the heart of Central Car.
A Business Built on Relationships
The reason customers return to us
Returning customers and their recommendations account for most of our sales. We earn that trust by choosing vehicles we would want to own, preparing them with care and setting prices we can explain openly. Friends, families and colleagues then find their way to us through those experiences.
Our family continues to own and run the business in Grimsby. Sales, vehicle preparation and aftersales work together under one roof, so the people answering your questions are part of the team looking after your car. You can expect a personal conversation and time to make your decision.
More than 4,800 cars sold, and the same promise still applies: every car must be one we would be happy to supply to our own family.
Principles We Put into Practice
Care carried through every purchase
Your Decision, Your Pace
Our salaried team does not earn sales commission. We want you to feel well advised and comfortable with your decision, whether you choose a car today or take more time.
A Thorough Workshop Check
Our workshop checks 168 points before we approve a vehicle for sale. Around a quarter of the cars we consider do not meet that standard.
An Open View of the Costs
We check our prices against the market and explain the fixed £200 administration fee and £0.30-per-mile delivery charge. We also share everything we know about the vehicle's history before you commit.
Here throughout Ownership
Every car comes with at least 12 months of warranty cover, support from a national repair network and direct contact with a team familiar with your vehicle.
Prepared with Attention
The work behind every approved car
- Begin with the history — we verify mileage, service records and HPI history before purchasing.
- 168 checks in our workshop — covering brakes, suspension, electronics, diagnostics and a road test.
- Servicing and MOT preparation — servicing completed when due, with a new 12-month MOT if fewer than six months remain.
- Finished inside and out — a complete interior and exterior valet before your car is handed over.
Get to know it for yourself — on your own roads
Select a car online for delivery to your door within 5–14 days. Once it arrives, you have 14 days to drive and inspect it, with a full refund if you decide it is not right for you.