Meet Central Car
Twenty-one years, the same commitment
We opened in 2004 with three cars and one forecourt. Our ambition was simple: make choosing a used car a pleasure. That belief continues to shape the way we work today.
The People Behind the Cars
Good experiences build lasting relationships
Returning customers and their recommendations account for most of our sales. We earn that trust through the choices we make: selecting cars we would buy ourselves, preparing them with care and setting prices we can explain openly.
Our family still owns and runs the business in Grimsby. Sales, vehicle preparation and aftersales all work together under one roof. You speak directly to the people looking after your purchase, with time to ask questions and decide at your own pace.
More than 4,800 sales on, we still ask the same question: would we be happy to recommend this car to our own family?
Our Approach
What you can expect from every purchase
Time for You
Our team receives a salary rather than sales commission. We want you to be comfortable with your decision, whether you choose a car today or keep looking.
Careful Preparation
Our workshop checks 168 points before approving a car for sale. Around a quarter of the vehicles we consider do not meet our standards.
Clear Costs
Before you commit, we share the car's known history and a market-checked price. The fixed admin fee is £200 and delivery costs £0.30 per mile, with each amount explained upfront.
Ongoing Support
Every car has at least 12 months of warranty cover, access to a nationwide repair network and support from a team familiar with your vehicle.
Before a Car Joins Our Stock
The checks behind every listing
- Start with the history — before buying, we check HPI records, verify mileage and review the service history.
- A 168-point inspection — covering brakes, suspension, electronics, diagnostics and a road test.
- Service and MOT checks — servicing is completed when due, with a new 12-month MOT if fewer than six months remained.
- Prepared inside and out — a complete interior and exterior valet before your car reaches you.
Get to know your next car — on your own roads
Make your choice online and receive your car at home in 5–14 days. You then have 14 days to drive and inspect it, with a full refund if you decide it is not right for you.