Used car sales of Southend on Sea

Welcome to Safwat Cars

Established in June 2005, Safwat Cars Ltd specialises in the sale of prestige, sports, and 4x4 vehicles. Our typical stock comprises cars that are up to 5 years old with less than 60,000 miles on the clock. However, we are happy to buy and sell vehicles outside these criteria, provided they meet our stringent quality standards.

When purchasing from Safwat Cars, you can rest assured that every vehicle is of the highest quality and prepared to a standard that is equal to, or surpasses, that of a main dealership. All our vehicles undergo thorough inspections and come with a verifiable history, ensuring peace of mind for our customers.

While we operate on an appointment basis, you are more than welcome to visit us at any time. Whether you're actively looking to buy, considering your future options, or simply passionate about cars, we're always delighted to show you around and share our expertise. If you're interested in a specific vehicle, we recommend calling ahead to confirm availability and to ensure someone is available to assist you.

Safwat Cars Ltd is based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, where we operate from an indoor unit, allowing for year-round vehicle viewings, whatever the British weather may bring.

Should you have any questions about our company or the services we offer, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Easy, no fuss, clear sales process and delivery of a great car!
The service I experienced was friendly, profession and accurate. The team made the whole process exciting, easy and enjoyable - what you want when buying a car.
Ben G
SUPERB SERVICE ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!
Just bought a car from Safwat Cars Ltd. Superb service right through to the car which is absolutely perfect!! Highly recommended!!
Andrew D
Very good service and communication - Recently purchased a car here and the service and communication received was top notch. I would not have an issue using these guys again. The vehicle was very fairly priced and its condition was great for a 3 year old car.
Kerri H
Great very comprehensive professional service very knowledgeable and accommodating, car delivery was top notch and I am extremely pleased with my purchase.
Carl W
Exceptional customer service - I recently bought a car from this garage and had an excellent experience from start to finish. Ali was exceptionally professional, friendly, and genuinely personable throughout the whole process providing outstanding customer service. I’m very happy with the car and the overall experience. Thank you again, Ali!
Inna H
Great quality service from Safwat Cars - Fantastic service from Sharif and the team at Safwat Cars. The car was perfectly presented and in immaculate condition. Thanks Safwat Cars!
Gerry B
Great experience , the best place to buy a car.
Fantastic service as always , Sharif is so easy going and a joy to deal with.
Jane R
Sharif is possibly the best person in the Uk to buy a car from, totally transparent, and will help you understand the vehicle and what is best for you as a customer. I would strongly advise visiting the garage.
I was fortunate to buy my dream car. Thanks again.
Darren H
Ali & Sharif were super helpful from start to finish, the whole experience was extremely professional as well as friendly - 100% recommend!
Tristan G
Perfect - Kind, quick, efficient, courteous . Supportive with telephone calls & emails. Handover made easy. True gentlemen..As a woman alone, answered all my questions without making me feel uneasy. Would highly recommend
Avis D
Safwat Cars are a pleasure to deal with. - The service from Safwat Cars was excellent. Sharif was a pleasure to deal with and was thoroughly accommodating; nothing was too much trouble, including taking the car for a comprehensive PPI at a marque specialist. He clearly sets a high standard for his stock and avoids pushy sales tactics, which is particularly refreshing. I had a thoroughly honest and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
John B
A Trustworthy Dealer Who Truly Cares - I had a great experience with Safwat Cars Limited when purchasing my Ford Tourneo Custom. From the very beginning, they were professional, responsive, and genuinely helpful.

What stood out most was their willingness to address every cosmetic issue I noticed before finalizing the purchase. They agreed to fix everything without hesitation, which gave me a lot of confidence and peace of mind.

Their response time was always quick, and the owner in particular was incredibly accommodating—always ready to help and find solutions to any concerns I had. It’s clear they care about customer satisfaction and take pride in their service.

Overall, I would highly recommend Safwat Cars Limited to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy car dealer.
Sung K
No pushy sales techniques, just straight forward decent people. I really enjoyed working with these guys, no pushy sales techniques, open and straight forward about the details surrounding the car, even picked me up from the train station when I came to collect. Would definitely deal with them again for my next purchase
Simon J
Great all round - Service was great, everyone who worked there was really friendly and they really knew their stuff. It ended up being a seamless process, the car we purchased was ready for us to pick up in just a couple of days. Very happy customers
Elliot R
I recently purchased a Porsche Cayenne from a private dealer, and I’m extremely satisfied with the entire experience. From the very beginning, they were honest, professional, and easy to communicate with. They took the time to walk me through all the details of the car, answered my questions clearly, and made sure everything was transparent. The whole process felt smooth, straightforward, and completely stress-free. The car itself is amazing—luxurious, powerful, and a real pleasure to drive. What I appreciated most was the trust and simplicity throughout the deal, which made me feel confident in my purchase. I would definitely recommend this seller to anyone looking for a reliable and hassle-free car buying experience.
Saeid G
Safwat Cars - A true 5-star Experience. - I can thoroughly recommend Safwat Cars as the service I received was first class. The vehicle was presented as described in the advert and the whole purchase process was both straightforward and seamless with no issues whatsoever. A true 5-star experience.
Neil C
10/10 - Amazing customer service from day one. I purchased this car with confidence since I was travelling from London. I would highly recommend this company for all your vehicle purchases.
Stavrakis S
Top quality cars and service - I just purchased an immaculate, low mileage Audi S3 from Safwat cars. Sharif is an extremely friendly and wholly customer focussed business owner, who takes the time to ensure total customer satisfaction. No pressure tactics employed here, just the want to provide you the best car at a great price. Was also given a very good part exchange value for my old car. Having purchased numerous cars over the years, this purchase experience has to be one of the best. I would highly recommend Safwat cars for your next purchase.
Ewen K
Excellent - Excellent personalised service. Constantly consistent service regardless of amount of calls etc
Philip C
I recently bought a car from Safwat Cars, and the experience was delightful from the beginning to the end. Sharif was excellent, best customer service from the whole team. THANK YOU!!
Tansu E
Fabulous service - Service was fabulous. My experience was one of honesty and fairness and very happy to recommend.
Nick M
Most Professional Company I have come across !
Hans L
Excellent customer service - A brilliant service regarding not only purchasing the actual car but the detailed explanation of all aspects related to driving the car. Safwat Cars are always happy to provide continuing advice and guidance.
Sue C
Would definitely recommend - Couldn’t recommend enough! Great service throughout the whole sale, really informative and friendly so happy with the car.
Tia K
Superb - Outstanding customer service, could not recommend Safwat Cars Ltd enough. My car was delivered to Northern Ireland for me, from my first conversation with Sharif to my car arriving in my drive way the service I received was superb.
Angela G
Best trader l ever had to deal with - Amazing trader. Definitely recommend. All buying process went smoothly. No issues whatsoever. Thank you guys
Arnas B
great experience! - The buying experience with Safwat Cars was wonderful and stress free! There was no pressure throughout the process and everything was handled fairly. They provide great customer service. I would not hesitate to buy from them again!
Samuel S
Sharif was very helpful from start to finish, we looked at 2 cars both immaculately presented and of top quality. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to buy a car, we will definitely return when needed. Thank you once again Safwat Team for your help. Nicola & Simon
Nicola S
Sharif and staff i would like to thank you for selling my car. Usually a stressful experience, this has been a joy. i would highly recommend Safwat cars for selling your pride and joy no chasing of monies a very professional set up.
Lee G
I had an excellent experience with Safwat Cars and would absolutely recommend this dealership. Sharif was my key contact and a month on from buying the car, I’m still very glad that I bought the car from Safwat/ Sharif. Friendly, and never pushy, Sharif was extremely helpful, transparent and made the process easy to navigate start to finish. Most importantly, after sales care was excellent and any concern or query was well met and immediately handled. Great experience overall, very happy to recommend.
Tharappan Family
Safwat Cars Ltd - What a absolutely brilliant car dealership from the first phone call to meeting Sharif he made us feel very welcome, the car was well presented to a high standard. he was very knowledgeable , he looked after us, nothing was too much trouble, he took ours as part exchange and was very fair with the price. Would definitely by from again highly recommend.
Neil J
Excellent experience overall - I had an excellent experience with Safwat Cars and would absolutely recommend this dealership. Sharif was my key contact and a month on from buying the car, I’m still very glad that I bought the car from Safwat/ Sharif. Friendly, and never pushy, Sharif was extremely helpful, transparent and made the process easy to navigate start to finish. Most importantly, after sales care was excellent and any concern or query was well met and immediately handled. Great experience overall, very happy to recommend.
Sunisha T
We recently purchased a Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 from Safwatcars. We were looked after from beginning to end by Sharif and the experience was truly remarkable. Nothing was too much trouble, the car was amazing, everything we asked to be done was done to the upmost detail. Sharif is a gentleman and so professional he even arranged for the car to be delivered to us ( on a low loader) as we live over a 100 miles away and after viewing the car initially thought this the best option. Thank you so much Sharif and if we ever need a car again we know where to come. David and Ann Mantell
Ann M
Great experience and outstanding service as always. - Just sold my car to Sharif (sadly was unable to buy with him) as usual always honest, reliable and even helped me regarding the new car I purchased as the dealer I bought it off did not have a clue they just said you will have to learn !! Sharif spent time he did not have too helping me. Never hesitate dealing with Sharif, always my first port of call and always will be.
Richard B
Excellent experience 👏. From the 1st phone call to driving away in our 2023 Kuga phev, Sharif was so helpful. He answered all our questions, gave us a tour of the seafront in Southend whilst test driving the car. The paperwork was effortless, well worth the trip down from Huddersfield to collect the car. Many Thanks Sharif & Safwat cars & best wishes John & Jean
John W
BMW M240I Purchase - This is the first time I have purchased a car from Safwat Cars and as before the service and efficiency is first class I would definitely recommend them to any of my friends.
Luke R
First class service. - This is the second time I have purchased a car from Safwat Cars and as before the service and efficiency is first class I would definitely recommend them to any of my friends.
Sidney R
Thoroughly recommend
Thoroughly recommend Safwat Cars.
No high pressure sale.
Fare trade valuation.
First class presentation of vehicles.
Great communication.
Absolute pleasure to do business with Sharif.
John P
Shariff and Joe, lovely bunch. Great selection of cars and a genuinely honest dealership. Highly recommended.
Fuzz Y
BMW purchase - Excellent experience buying my BMW. Thanks.
Michael W
Top notch service - Excellent communication, competitive rates. High standard of car choice. Pleasure to deal with, highly recommended.
Matthew H
Sharif delivered my M2 CS to me earlier today. The customer service throughout the buying process was outstanding!! Also the handover was so smooth it only took minutes. Sharif car knowledge is superb, and he is such a caring and nice person. I will definately buy another car from him!!
John D
This is a great place to buy a car, friendly informative and care about what they sell to you as a customer. High end car from high end people that care about your needs and experience. They know there’s cars are exceptional and sell with that confidence in them.
Mark S
I have found car dealers to be all of a similar mould, generally interested in nothing unless its a sale, and then how to extract even more money out of you. They pay lip service to customer service only.

Sharif and Jim don't fit this description by a long chalk. I have to say it was a very pleasant experience buying my Range Rover through them, from the start, to agreeing a deal, to collection. They could not have provided me with a better service and I wish them every success with their business.
Rob P
Amazing experience with Sharif at Safwat Cars. I can only give 10/10 for the whole process including after sales. A honest and reliable business, Sharif you are a true gentleman of the motoring world! Thank you.
Philip F
These guys are absolutely fantastic. The whole process has been 10/10. They clearly know their stuff and their cars are fantastically presented. I will be back again in the near future when I want to replace this gorgeous 570s spider! Cheers guys
Alex B
I have bought and sold various cars with Sharif and his team over the years and I would thoroughly recommended his service and expertise.
Paul S
Outstanding Buying Experience
I recently bought my first car from Sharif, a Volkswagen ID.3. From enquiring on Thursday late afternoon to driving away early Friday afternoon, it was just less than 24 hours! Sharif emailed me the most recent service invoice and health check info. He also stayed late on Thursday so I could ask him a few more questions, as it would have been a 300+ mile round trip to view the car.

I queried Sharif about a specific option, and he said it looked like the car had it from the options list on the advert. To be sure, he went to double-check for me. Sharif even got the keys and started the car to confirm, all while staying on the phone. Unprompted, he texted me a photo showing the option actively enabled on the display!

Sharif also made sure the vehicle was charged up to 100% for our journey back. He even let us charge our other car when we arrived while we were looking over and test-driving the ID.3. Sharif was very friendly and accommodating throughout the process.

The ID.3 was as described, immaculate and like-new! I absolutely love driving it and am really looking forward to many more miles behind the wheel!

It was an absolute above-and-beyond, outstanding buying experience from Sharif. I could not recommend buying from Safwat more highly, and I would most certainly consider buying from Sharif and Safwat again!
Adam B
What a dealer!
I recently bought my BMW Z4 from Safwat Cars, and I can honestly say it was one of the best car-buying experiences I’ve ever had. Sharif, the owner, was an absolute gentleman — friendly, accommodating, and never the slightest bit pushy. When it came to negotiating, things actually went the other way around — I was trying to make sure he got a good deal, and he was doing the same for me! That says everything about the kind of person Sharif is. Communication throughout was smooth and timely, and I ended up with a fantastic car at a fantastic price. I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to buy from Sharif again. What a true professional and gentleman.
Felix Z
Excellent service - Just brilliant from start to finish. Such a lovely genuine guy. Clearly loves his cars. No fuss transaction. Would highly recommend. Thank you.
Jason A

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