Business Details
32 Years
experience
Premium Used Cars in Farnham Surrey
Established in 1994, Hawthorns Cars is a family-owned car dealership rooted in the motorsport heritage of Farnham, Surrey. Our business was founded by local car enthusiasts who wished to honour the legacy of Mike Hawthorn, Britain's first Formula One World Champion, by operating from the historic Tourist Trophy Garage site. With over 30 years of combined experience in the automotive industry, we specialise in sourcing and selling premium sports, prestige, and luxury vehicles, including hybrid models. Our Sales Showroom is located at The Old Tourist Trophy Workshops, adjacent to the original garage established by Mike's father in 1929, while our Service Centre at Station Hill provides maintenance and MOT services. We pride ourselves on delivering a relaxed, professional experience for all customers, whether purchasing a vehicle or arranging servicing.Our team's deep understanding of automotive history and modern requirements ensures every client receives expert guidance and transparent advice. We maintain strong ties to the local community while serving customers from across Surrey, Hampshire, and beyond. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through rigorous pre-sale mechanical inspections and comprehensive warranty options. With flexible finance packages and competitive part-exchange valuations, we aim to make car ownership accessible and stress-free. Our reputation for excellence, built over three decades, continues to attract discerning customers seeking premium vehicles and exceptional service.
Services
Used Car Sales
Part-Exchange Valuation
Vehicle Servicing
MOT Testing
Finance Packages
Warranty Options
Vehicle Inspections
Online Stock Browsing
Heritage Consultation
Test Drives
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer competitive part-exchange valuations based on vehicle inspections
- Our team provides hassle-free vehicle transitions with complete paperwork handling
- Expertise in sports and luxury vehicles spanning three decades
- Heritage-linked specialists with motorsport industry knowledge
- Flexible finance options through FCA-authorised partnerships
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
What people say
First class service
Polite, friendly, efficient
Service and customer care just gets better
Prepared to go that extra mile
Satisfaction is guaranteed
Services
Used Car Sales
We offer a curated selection of premium used sports, prestige, and luxury vehicles including hybrid models. Our inventory features brands like Mini, BMW, Land Rover, Volvo, and Renault, with transparent pricing and detailed vehicle histories. Every car undergoes rigorous mechanical inspection before sale to ensure quality standards.
Part-Exchange Valuation
Our competitive part-exchange service provides fair valuations based on vehicle condition and market value. Customers benefit from hassle-free transitions between vehicles with complete paperwork handling, whether purchasing from us or seeking independent valuation for their current car.
Vehicle Servicing
Located at Station Hill, our Service Centre offers comprehensive maintenance solutions for all vehicle types. Services include routine checks, MOT preparation, and mechanical repairs conducted by experienced technicians using specialist equipment to maintain vehicle performance and safety standards.
Finance Packages
We provide flexible finance options including Hire Purchase, Personal Contract Purchase, and Personal Contract Hire through FCA-authorised partnerships. Our finance solutions cater to individual requirements with competitive rates and transparent terms, helping customers achieve their vehicle ownership goals.
Warranty Options
Every purchase includes a 3-month warranty with options to extend coverage up to 36 months. Our Autoguard warranty programme offers mechanical breakdown protection with clear terms, covering parts and labour up to specified limits, providing peace of mind for vehicle ownership.
Questions
What finance options are available for car purchases?
We offer Hire Purchase, Personal Contract Purchase, and Personal Contract Hire options through FCA-authorised providers, with competitive rates and transparent terms tailored to individual requirements.
How does the part-exchange valuation process work?
Our valuation process involves inspecting your vehicle's condition to provide a fair market value. We handle all paperwork and offer competitive rates whether or not you proceed with purchasing a vehicle from us.
What warranty coverage do you provide?
All purchases include a 3-month warranty with options to extend up to 36 months. The Autoguard programme covers mechanical breakdowns with clear terms and specified claim limits.
Are your vehicles inspected before sale?
Yes, every vehicle undergoes rigorous mechanical inspection in our fully equipped workshops to ensure quality standards before being offered for sale.
What service hours do you operate?
Sales Showroom: Monday-Friday 08:30-18:00, Saturday 09:00-13:00. Service Centre: Monday-Saturday 08:00-18:00 (except Sunday).
Reviews (7)
Aimee Guttridge
Nov 14, 2021
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Took my vauxhall zafira in with a severe juddering issue. They had my car checked 2 days after I phoned, in between school runs, staff were polite and professional. It was bad news for me and my car yet the compassion shown by staff was incredible and customer service exemplary. This was my first experience of their garage and I can honestly say they have lived up to the recommendation that I had received from elsewhere.
Kevin Watson
Jun 11, 2021
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Hawthorns were a pleasure to business with in relation to my car purchase from them. Dan from the Sales team was extremely helpful and dealt with all of my queries and questions - both in person and by email. A pleasure to do business with
Jim Campion
Dec 05, 2020
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What a great bunch of people, my first time with Hawthorns and they treated me like a regular, extremely professional but with good humour thrown in. Nothing was too much trouble, fitted me in at the drop of a hat and returned my car to me spotless, inside and out! Superb service and will now become a regular! Many thanks to you all!
S. Wilkinson
Nov 30, 2019
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Needed a car to replace our old one that finally died on us! Hawthorns were brilliant, they sourced the car we wanted. It was prepared to a very high standard and looked as good as new when we collected it. Car buying experience that was easy, friendly and hassle free. Thoroughly recommend them.
James Fearn
Sep 28, 2019
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Purchased a car from Jason/Jonathan and the whole Hawthorns team as a 1st car for Lydia who just turned 17 years this month. Car was fantastic and they even gave her a card and balloons! So impressed as was my wife and Lydia. Austin 10 years younger but already eyeing up the cars in the garage as superb selection!
Anna Worthington
Oct 10, 2017
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I cannot speak highly enough of the service we have received from Hawthorns. They really do seem to have the customer at the heart of their business, and make the whole process so smooth and convenient. Long opening hours are so useful, so we could drop the cars off before work, and they are so obliging at fitting repairs or services in at short notice. The service team are so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful that it takes all the stress out of car trouble; I cannot imagine receiving a better service anywhere else. I have shopped around different garages and Hawthorns always give the best deal
Debbie McGreevy
Jul 06, 2017
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From start to finish, James was the epitome of professionalism, patience and help. My wife and I were made to feel very welcome in the showroom and were supported fully during the entire transaction. Despite our asking numerous questions, and probably being their most demanding customers, James exceeded our expectations by, not only addressing these, but also sorting out some other issues for us without being asked. We would definitely recommend Hawthorns Cars Ltd to others - and have done this already! Thanks to James and his colleagues for everything they have done for us to make our purchase
