John Banks Group

Kempson Way, IP32 7AR, Bury Saint Edmunds, GB
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About John Banks Group

John Banks Group: Driving Excellence for Over 50 Years For more than half a century, John Banks Group has stood as a trusted name in the automotive industry, delivering exceptional vehicles and unparalleled customer experiences. Whether you're a car enthusiast, a motorcycle devotee, or simply searching for the perfect vehicle to match your lifestyle, we have the expertise, inventory, and commitment to make your journey extraordinary. A Legacy of Automotive Excellence From our humble beginnings in 1974, John Banks Group has grown into a premier automotive destination, offering a diverse range of vehicles across ten renowned brands and fourteen locations. We proudly serve communities in Essex, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire, with a mission to provide every customer with a vehicle that fits their unique needs and preferences. Our extensive inventory includes the latest models and high-quality pre-owned vehicles. Whether you're seeking innovative electric vehicles, powerful motorcycles, family-friendly SUVs, or reliable daily drivers, John Banks Group is your one-stop destination. Our People, Our Strength At the heart of our success is our exceptional team of over 180 dedicated professionals. They bring expertise, passion, and a customer-first approach to every interaction. Our staff is well-versed in the latest automotive trends, features, and technologies, ensuring you receive insightful guidance and support every step of the way. Guided by Core Values Our guiding principles—transparency, integrity, and personaliSed service—are the foundation of our business. These values are reflected in everything we do, from straightforward pricing to our commitment to building lasting relationships with our customers. At John Banks Group, you're more than a customer; you're part of our extended family. A Modern and Comprehensive Experience We combine tradition with innovation, offering cutting-edge facilities equipped with state-of-the-art workshops, master technicians, and seamless digital services. From purchasing and financing to servicing and aftersales care, we strive to make every part of your journey smooth and rewarding. Your Automotive Partner Across the Region Conveniently located in Ipswich, Colchester, Bury St Edmunds, and Cambridge, John Banks Group is here to meet your automotive needs. Whether you're exploring the rugged reliability of a Dacia, the advanced technology of a Honda, or the thrilling performance of a Suzuki, you can trust us to deliver excellence. Experience the Difference Today John Banks Group is more than a dealership—it’s a destination where your journey to finding the perfect vehicle is as enjoyable and satisfying as driving it. Discover why generations of customers trust John Banks Group to keep them on the road with confidence. John Banks Group: Driving excellence, building trust, and setting new standards in the automotive industry.

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Simon Buckley
United Kingdom | 25 April 2024

I purchased a vehicle for business purposes and I would most definitely purchase again!!! The service received was outstanding, I was kept up to date with how things were progressing throughout my purchase. Nothing was ever too much trouble. The dealership even kept hold of the vehicle due to collection delays which is very unusual. I cant thank Charlie and the team enough!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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Sara Kew
United Kingdom | 25 April 2024

Recently purchased a nearly new Honda HRV from John Banks in Ipswich. Charlie Coe couldn't have done more, he was so helpful and patient. Everyone in the branch was incredibly helpful and friendly. We're delighted with our car, and know that we're in good hands for servicing and advice.

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Jackson Arackal
United Kingdom | 23 April 2024

I purchased a Honda CR-V recently from the Ipswich dealership. The sales executive Charlie Coe was extremely professional, he was able to clearly explain on the finance options to help us with the purchase of our vehicle. The customer service was top class, and we were looked after very well during our visit. Charlie is an absolute asset to this dealership and definitely deserves more recognition. We would also like to thank the valeting team who did an excellent job, our car was in an immaculate condition on the day of purchase. Once again, a big thank you to the team at John Banks Group - Honda Ipswich.

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Jacqueline Burns
United Kingdom | 22 April 2024

Praise for the team at John Banks Suzuki in Ipswich, our Vitara had a problem which was fixed quickly and to our satisfaction. Sales and workshop always friendly and helpful. So nice to receive decent after sales.

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cFrances Elizabeth
United Kingdom | 19 April 2024

I went in to John Banks with a query on my car yesterday morning. The staff were totally focussed on the problem and provided a service of pure excellence. They were polite and extremely helpful and sympathetic to a fast solution for the problem as I was going to be collecting my 90 year old aunt next week and needed to be sure that there would be no unwanted bleeping messages flashing across the screen. Within a couple of hours the problem was diagnosed and fixed in a temporary way so that I could collect my aunt with no worries. Sandra Ramsey and Mlayne couldn't have been more kind and more helpful. Sandra runs an amazing team of people, all so willing to help and to work with their very best endeavour, providing care and coffee! They attended to the problem, solved the problem, all within a couple of hours and with supreme goodwill no charge was made. A very big thank you from me!

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Derek S.
United Kingdom | 19 April 2024

With some trepidation we recently looked to change our car from a manual to an automatic transmission. Many thanks go to Charlie Coe at John Banks, Nacton, for his patience, guidance and detailed explanation which encouraged us to do so. We now have our first Honda Jazz and are very pleased by the way that it handles and performs.

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Mr Brian
United Kingdom | 19 April 2024

We were very happy with the whole process, from viewing and being invited to test drive the car, through to the joy of collecting our new Z-RV. Kymberley Cant found no silly question too irksome and gave very clear information on the vehicle. She knows her cars. Thank you for a very pleasant experience.

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Anne
United Kingdom | 16 April 2024

Rob was very helpful getting a car over from Ipswich for me to text drive . He explained the driving of an automatic clearly to us as our first time owning one . We’ve also opted for the service plan as seems a convenient and good deal .

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Angela Cooper
United Kingdom | 15 April 2024

I have never felt so at ease buying a car, Ellie made me feel so welcome from the time of picking me up at the station. Its the first time I have never had a sales person not be pushy and I have had many cares in my time. She found all the ones with what I was looking for in a car and just left me and my husband to look round them at our leasure. She was so helpful,and patient throughout the whole process. She delivered the car at the time she stated so no hanging around so glad we got her for our sales advisor. I have now got my Suziki Swift, I have never named any of my cars before but she is my Ruby Rose and she is brillient Thank you Ellie.

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Maureen
United Kingdom | 13 April 2024

Purchase was easy. Will was very friendly, helpful. Hand over quick and hassle free. John Banks Colchester motorcycles. Thanks good service

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Tracey
United Kingdom | 12 April 2024

Bought a second hand car from John banks Ipswich. Darren Martin was fantastic & very helpful in all aspects of buying our car. I would definitely use them again in the future when I’m ready to upgrade 😊

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Roy Dickinson
United Kingdom | 12 April 2024

Excellent service, from Charlie Coe who confidently answered all the questions we posed prior to purchase. At the time we took the car Charlie handled all the paperwork for DVLA and spent time with us explaining the controls of our new car and pairing our phones to the car. We would have no hesitation in returning to John Banks Ltd for a future vehicle. The Loyalty Card we received was a nice touch.

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Rob Wilkerson
United Kingdom | 10 April 2024

I have bought several cars from John Banks Honda Ipswich over the years and have always found them (and their cars) very reliable and always helpful. Our sales contact, Rhys Measor, was highly professional and courteous at all times. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend John Banks Honda Ipswich.

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great saxham
United Kingdom | 09 April 2024

No hassle from salesman and no pushing to take finance. We dealt with Rob (Honda Susuki Bury St Edmunds) He knew all about the car and guided us through all the features with patience. Had a test drive on our own, much better than having a stranger watching your every action. Very pleased with car and the service we received

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Will
United Kingdom | 09 April 2024

Great service again from John Banks Ipswich. Rhys was always ready to help and offer information throughout the sales process. He was friendly and professional and made the buying experience simple and easy. Highly recommend!

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Stephen
United Kingdom | 08 April 2024

Great car shame about the satnav. Last week, we dropped by John Banks in Bury St.Edmunds on the off chance they'd have the sort of Honda Civic we wanted. Quite by chance they'd had one arrive in the previous few days and it wasn't even advertised so although it was slightly older than we wanted, it had a very low mileage, we purchased it. It's great to drive and I had a long trip last week and it was fine except for the Satnav which was not updated since the car was new in 2014. This means that for at least some of the time you are driving across fields at speed and some junctions are seriously wrong. I asked John Banks about replacement map software and this costs around £300, only upgrades to 2018 and they wouldn't upgrade on a recently purchased car for free. This is somewhat disappointing and it is something buyers of used Hondas should be aware of. I do need an up-to-date satnav and for £300 there are ones with up-to-date Garmin and other solutions available elsewhere. A 2014 Honda 1-8 i-VTEC SR Auto is a super car and drives a little better than our 2001 1.4 VTEC Honda although possibly less fun.

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Customer bobgidds
United Kingdom | 08 April 2024

Originally saw vehicle advertised on auto trader and although we live 80 miles away decided to view vehicle as not many with the spec we wanted. We were greeted by Darren who was very professional and friendly. The vehicle had been prepared to a very high standard with service history etc. we were allowed to take vehicle for a test drive without the salesman. The car was excellent and we decided to purchase it. Darren sorted all the paperwork out while we went to lunch nearby. The overall experience was excellent and there was no pressure to buy. Darren should be commended for his customer service satisfaction and attention to detail on a used car Forgot to add ,we were able to reserve the car for 3 days for a refundable fee of £99 which is a great help.

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Liz Benyon
United Kingdom | 08 April 2024

We have just purchased a 'pre-loved' Honda Jazz and we were so impressed by Kymberley and the whole team at John Banks in Ipswich. Kymberley was very efficient, knowledgeable and friendly, she answered all our questions and always had time to spend with us while we deliberated on which car to buy. We have used John Banks Ipswich for many years and we have always had excellent professional and friendly service from the whole team. Many Thanks once again.

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Ian
United Kingdom | 07 April 2024

Kymberley is both welcoming and knowledgeable. She shows great patience with the myriad of questions we asked of her. All other staff friendly and there is a welcoming atmosphere at the dealership.

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Rob Harrison
United Kingdom | 07 April 2024

Rob was very professional and helpful when we purchased our car. Great advice given and a very pleasant, uncomplicated experience. Many thanks to John Banks

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