About Us

Yes! LMC is proudly a family-run used car dealership - not a faceless corporate chain or franchise. This means you're dealing with people who genuinely care about the business's reputation and your long-term satisfaction.

You'll often speak directly with family members who have decades of automotive experience and the authority to make decisions on the spot. We're real people who live and work in the Essex community, and our family name is something we’re proud of.

We're based in Upminster, Essex, at White Post Farm, Ockendon Road, RM14 3PP. Our location is exceptionally convenient as we’re next to Junction 30 of the M25 and just 10 minutes from Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Whether you're coming from Romford, Grays, Hornchurch, Brentwood, Basildon, or anywhere in Essex and East London, we're simple to reach by car. We offer free customer parking on-site, so you can browse our showroom and forecourt at your leisure without worrying about parking fees or time limits. Many customers combine their visit with a Lakeside shopping trip!

We're incredibly proud to be recognised as a CarGurus Top-Rated Dealer, which reflects our consistently excellent customer reviews, transparent pricing, and quality stock. We're also an AA Approved Dealer, meeting strict standards set by The Chartered Trading Standards Institute - independent verification that we operate to the highest professional standards. 

Additionally, our customer testimonials speak volumes - you can read genuine reviews from Essex buyers who've experienced our service firsthand on platforms like Trustpilot and Google.

Absolutely! As a family business with deep roots in Essex, we're committed to giving back to our community. We proudly sponsor Grays Athletic Football Club and Upwell Football Club, supporting grassroots sports in the area. 

We also make regular donations to St Luke's Hospice, an incredible local charity providing palliative care to families across our community. For us, it's not just about selling cars, it's about being good neighbours and contributing to the place we call home.

We've deliberately created a welcoming, no-pressure environment that's completely different from stereotypical car dealerships. Our customers can browse freely without any aggressive sales tactics, and test drive any car you're interested in with no obligation to buy.

There’s ample free customer parking on site, and we welcome children and pets too! We encourage you to take your time exploring our cars with a complimentary hot tea and coffee. And when you’re ready to chat, you can discuss options in our comfortable showroom.

Not at all! While we're based in Essex and the majority of our customers come from the local area (Upminster, Grays, Romford, Hornchurch, Brentwood, Basildon, Chelmsford), we serve buyers from across London, the surrounding counties, and beyond. Our convenient location next to Junction 30 of the M25 makes us easily accessible from Kent, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, and Greater London. 

We offer home delivery options for customers further afield, and our nationwide vehicle sourcing service means we can help anyone in the UK find their perfect car. Many customers travel from across the South East specifically to buy from LMC because of our reputation for quality and service.

We have a physical showroom and large forecourt display at our Upminster premises, where hundreds of vehicles are available to view and test drive. Unlike online-only dealers, you can actually see, touch, and drive the cars before buying - we believe there's no substitute for experiencing a vehicle in person. 

Our showroom provides a comfortable environment to discuss your needs, explore finance options, and complete your purchase. That said, we also maintain a comprehensive website where you can browse our full stock, check specifications, and even reserve vehicles with a £199 deposit. We offer the best of both worlds: modern online convenience with traditional showroom service.