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Welcome to MCS Performance

Here at MCS, we pride ourselves on our extensive range of approved used cars in Colchester, Essex.

Our dedicated team are here to provide the highest level of expertise and advice when finding the right car for you and are on hand for any questions you might have inside and outside of working hours.

Please call us on 01206 878919 or email us at [email protected] to make an appointment to view/test drive one of our vehicles.

We are a family run business full of staff that are car enthusiasts and love the automotive industry with a passion.

Here at MCS, all of our cars are fully prepared to MCS standard, this includes full PDI mechanical and bodywork inspections, Service & MOT when required, HPI clear, full valet and paint protection added to ALL cars. Alongside our preparation the cars come with A class leading warranty for 12 months and also breakdown assist for the same period of time! Any car warranty can be extended from a starting price of £299 depending on the vehicle. Please note that most of our cars do have some main dealer warranty left on them also. , Prices are checked daily and adjusted so no haggling is needed, all our cars are looked after and MCS approved, you know you're getting a great deal when buying a car through us.

Come visit us! AND DRIVE AWAY WITH YOUR NEW CAR!

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We pride ourselves on our high customer service. But don't just take our word for it, read all our customer reviews.



Decided to buy the Prius from you on the strength of previous reviews and I am very pleased with the car and with the service I received from you, especially the way you dealt with the paperwork in a no hassle way. Excellent!! the only way is up.

Keith H
was very pleased with mcs.very helpful done everything i asked mot new tyre gave me £30 worth of fuel very pleased.thanks rob and team.ian.

ian B
From the moment of finding my car through to collecting it (which thanks to the finance company took forever!) , the Mersea Car Sales team were brilliant. The finance company did not make things easy but the main person I was in contact with ensured that everything he could do to experdite the process was done and ensured I was kept informed. He shared my excitement and relief when I finally got to drive my car off the forecourt earlier. I couldn’t have asked for better customer service and as a trainer/assessor in this area that is saying something. Everything was done as timely as possible and I can vouch that Mersea Car Sales are transparent and honest in their transactions.

Michelle B
Seen the car in the morning, went there in the afternoon, bought it on the spot. The team was very helpful and super friendly. They are not just a dealership, they are passionate about cars. Definetly will recommend them.

Marc N
Very helpful dealership, I already knew what I was looking for when I got there, and they helped with all the necessaries to purchase the car, and were very friendly and accommodating.

Ashley P
Recently part exchanged my car for a Land Rover Discovery, got a great deal supported by great customer service during the purchase and the collection. Even when a unpredictable minor problem came to light, they couldn't do enough to resolve the problem the same day. Would recommend them and use them again with no concerns

Steve B
I visited MCS on Monday and Alisha could not have been more helpful. They prepared two cars for me on Wednesday to test drive and gave tremendous service, confirming specs after office hours (very involved in this case) and warranty information. I didn’t purchase a car, but Alisha and Andy were fantastic and I would recommend MCS to anyone. Really friendly and patient customer service. I can see why they are so highly regarded.

Tim W
My Wife and I needed another car as we are having twins and so it was only natural to go back to Mersea Car Sales Colchester. Pete and his team all worked so hard to get us the exact car we wanted; we were a bit fussy lol. But all his staff worked effortlessly to find our perfect car. We cannot fault them in any way and would highly recommend buying a car from them. Their service was very polite and professional throughout….keep up the great work guys.

Robert W
Brilliant experience Hope this spreads the word MCS Owner explained why they do what they do what really needs to advertises more. 1 The checks on cars they do best I have ever seen 2 where they buy the cars what makes them above the competition. 3 the way they use lenders to get better finance rates 4 the 12 months warranty on every car. All in all it was brilliant just they need to get better at advertising how good they are compared to any other garage. I have been to marking is my thing and I really think these guys make the competition look out of place. They explains how its there 4th business and they own all the stock and the 17 units were the cars are situated it is hidden around the back of one of there business CC heating what I have known of for 45 years & used. They have used there business skills and applied it to a used car dealership is brilliant. say this again its just such a brilliant operation and MCS Team who head up really make it work spreed the word ThankY

Brain C
Very friendly, open sales staff. Didn’t push us in anyway. A pleasure to deal with. Spent time making sure we had everything we needed and very accommodating getting car MOT etc. Will definitely be recommending to friends and family. Thank you.

Sue C
Very happy with my golf r. great people great service. highly recommend for a car. thanks guys

Steven H
Pleasure working alongside MCS to host such an amazing and successful first car show. Not only this, the staff are professional and passionate about selling cars. I personally would not hesitate to buy a car from them. Good work guys.

Liam H
I bought a Nissan Juke Nismo and have to say that the vehicle and the service provided are the best around. The vehicle was clean and as described and been freshly serviced, the handover and paperwork dealt with swiftly and a pleasure. Would highly recommend and will use again!

Chris W
At first I was not sure about buying from them but on seeing the cars and meeting the people I changed my mind and bought and have been very pleased with my Toyota prius that I bought from them. The only down side for them in my opinion is where they are and the overall appearance of there premises ie : could do with smartening up. Otherwise I found them helpful and accommodating.

Keith H
I recently purchased a BMW 5 series from Mersea car sales, i was a little unsure on arrival due to the amount of cars and boats that seem to be on the premises, after speaking with the guys they explained that they are also a big marine boat dealer for the area which explained why it didn't strike me as a car dealership when i arrived, They couldn't have been more help full throughout the whole process, it was a very honest and pleasant transaction would highly recommend.

Alan H
Excellent customer service and extremely helpful, would recommend!

Zachary J
We visited Mersea Car Sales and test drove the Nissan Qashqai, which we then bought and drove home on the same day. All of the staff were absolutely excellent. They were patient with our questions, offered friendly and helpful advice, and provided all the paperwork necessary to complete the deal. They even let us use their computers to put through the bank transfer. In the build up to the visit they maintained good and polite communication - it was a real pleasure to be served by them.

Mohammed J
They were very nice to work with. We got a car we are very happy with and had a nice, friendly experience at the same time.

Ashley A
Great help and advice given from Peter and Bonnie. Nice relaxed sale,no pressure and very honest people. Would definitely recommend!

Saana T
Bought a second hand Hyundai I30 from the dealership, a very lovely and practical family hatchback car. Owner was helpful and attentive from the start and is a knowledgable salesman. Good customer service skills as well.

Sanjeer L
I brought a quality 2014 Jaguar XF, the customer service is by far the best i have had. The process of trading my car was made very simple and a fair price given. You are not pushed or put under presure to buy unlike previous experiances i have had with main dealers. MCS will definatly be my first port of call in the future if i am in the market for a quality used car.

Nick B
Really good service, quick turnaround from initial enquiry. Extremely helpful and got me in my new car in less than 24 hours.

Adam B
Very helpful and genuine and will recommend them to anyone looking for a good deal.

Douglas C
Fantastic customer service, friendly salesman with no pressure to buy. Overall a great experience and wouldn't hesitate buying from them again.

Jay W
One of the most amazing dealers I have come across in UK. Pxxxxx was very welcoming and was very honest in his dealing with us. Although we had to cancel the deal at the last moment; however his service level remained same. He offered some valuable advice for our next purchase

Pankaj N
Peter was a very likeable person and came across very genuine once we agreed on a price for my A5 Audi he was very helpful with the paperwork and showing me how how all the gadget work . I would definitely buy a car from mersea garage again.

Alan R
Fantastic from start to finish We travelled quite far to collect my new beetle and the sales man collected us from the train station, made us coffee's etc. Highly recommend

Laura S
Very helpful came out on a Sunday to show me a lovley car and met me at train station

Ray S
The team at Mersea Car Sales were friendly, very helpful, my wife and I were well looked after while we waited for a test drive. Now very pleased with the Jaguar XF purchased from them.

Jerry F
Excellent customer service from my first email to buying my car from them. We travelled a long distance to purchase the car & they couldn’t be more helpful. Car exactly as disscribed. Highly recommended.

Mark C
Great service, great people and great coffee. Really easy stress free dealings. Will buy from them again.

Simon C
Good chance to view/test the car as arranged, despite several staff being on holiday, without a salesperson pressuring. Good ease of deposit and final payment/collection as arranged a few days later.

Timothy W
MCS were very helpful and friendly from my first phone call about our new VW Golf. It was nice to not have a pushy car dealer trying to make the sale. MCS only buy and sell high quality cars and this is clear to see when you visit. Our new car is immaculate with a full service history and at a really great price. I should know, I searched high and low for our car and we got a great deal with MCS. I am not sure about after sales service yet as we only collected the car today, I have no doubt fast and friendly help will be given if and when needed. Thanks very much. Dave.

David H
Excellent customer service and attention to detail. Mersey cars target good condition cars that have been well looked after. They are considerate and provide a responsive experience

Philip C
Very happy with the service provided by Mersea car sales . Would gladly recommend

Craig C
First Class. I had seen a car advertised but when I went to look it had already been sold. I advised exactly what car I wanted and my price range and left them to find me a car. A couple of days later, they had sourced it and sent me details and I agreed to purchasing it from MCS who went ahead and purchased the car. On inspecting the car there was an area of bodywork that I wasn't happy about, and this was corrected FOC and without quibble. The whole experience was painless and MCS could not have been more helpful. I would thoroughly recommend them.

Chris P
Very good service, friendly and helpful contacted for an out of hours viewing which Mersea cars was happy to oblige, you can rest assured buying a vehicle from Mersea cars will give you good service and peace of mind that any problems they would be more than happy to remendy, as a customer I felt very reassured that I was getting a good service. Well done Mersea Cars

Laurence G
Great Experience, first class service, free not next year and felt truly looked after. Also traded my car in alll done in 30 mins. Will be back next time I need a car

Jon N
Good service, Got a nice car at a good price. Pete was honest and straightforward. Highly recommended !

Noman H
Honest, friendly and helpful. Was very easy to buy a great car.

Zac R
Thank you Peter from Mersea Cars for helping me along in my car buying journey. I couldn't of dealt with a more honest and likeable man and I'm absolutely delighted with my new car.

Sue B
The manager is a lovely man who goes above and beyond to help. I now have the dream car I wanted

Claire C
Great, relaxed buying experience with Mersea cars. Peter and the team were genuine, knowledgeable and honest. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone. Thank you.

Stephen W
well five star says it all,, will defo go back ,,

christian F
fantastic ,so helpfull with everything ,nothing was a problem , and peter the manager,, was such a lovley person ,, and general , i will definitely , use him again ,, for my wife car ,,

Christian F
So far so good. Very helpful and I would recommend to anyone.

Jacqueline B
Excellent car buying experience from the first enquiry to aftercare. First class customer service. Will certainly return when buying my next car.

Sian P
Highly recommend Mersea Car Sales. It was real pleasure working with Peter. He was so friendly and helpful. They offer the best offers on the market with low finance and 12 months comprehensive warranty. Definitely my next car will be from Mersea Car Sales.

Ventsislav P
Helpful , friendly . Genuinely puts the customers first . But from them again

colin R
Great friendly service. Small business. Popular high-end cars in spotless condition. Would recommend to anyone looking to purchase a new car.

Rebecca T

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