Welcome to John Darke Ltd

John Darke Ltd has been putting our customers first for over 75 years.  We are a family-run company that prides itself on offering a fair, open and personal approach to doing business.

Based in the historic market town of Louth we offer an extensive stock of Ford and Volvo used vehicles, alongside a Ford Approved and Independent Volvo Service Centre, insurance approved bodyshop and vehicle hire.

Whatever you are looking for, we welcome you to the John Darke website and look forward to providing you with the best possible customer service.

Latest Used Vehicles

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Volvo XC60
£39,790
£623.95 (PCP Finance Example)
1969 CC
25825 Miles
Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
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Mercedes-Benz CLA
£27,990
£427.99 (PCP Finance Example)
1332 CC
27287 Miles
Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
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Volvo XC40
£23,890
£371.57 (PCP Finance Example)
CC
29701 Miles
Electric
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Ford Focus
£21,990
Finance Example TBC
999 CC
10873 Miles
Petrol Hybrid
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Ford Transit Custom
£11,990 Ex VAT
Finance Example TBC
1997 CC
112701 Miles
Diesel
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SEAT Arona
£10,490
£237.06 (HP Finance Example)
999 CC
64343 Miles
Petrol
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Ford Grand Tourneo Connect
£19,290
£309.59 (PCP Finance Example)
1498 CC
16180 Miles
Diesel
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BMW X2
£25,990
£436.32 (PCP Finance Example)
1998 CC
21818 Miles
Petrol
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Renault Arkana
£20,790
£321.49 (PCP Finance Example)
1598 CC
4882 Miles
Petrol Hybrid
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Contact our team

Our team are always glad to help with your enquiry. You can reach us via phone, email or you can visit us at our showroom.

Latest News
850 T5-R Comes Home to John Darke!
23 / 07 / 2025
Darren from Barnsley called in to show us his pride and joy, a rare Volvo 850 T5-R. The car was originally purchased from our Louth showroom, sold to a customer from the Horncastle area.
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Louth Town U14's 2025/2026
14 / 06 / 2025
We are proud to support Louth Town FC U14's for the 2025/2026 season.
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Investing In The Future
30 / 05 / 2025
John Darke Ltd, Director, Paul Wooding has taken on Mitchell Head (18) as an apprentice technician in the Service Department and Daisy Marshall-Moore (17) as…
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Billy McConnell
16 / 04 / 2025
We are pleased to be supporting Billy McConnell and Louth based C & L Fairburn Properties Look Forward Racing team for their 2025 Bennetts British…
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Customer Reviews
Service  |  5 out of 5 Star Rating
Post service issues were rectified the next day very quickly with an ongoing investigation into a fault that has yet to be fully diagnosed. Excellent customer service from the service team.
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John Tilmouth  |  15/09/2025
Service  |  5 out of 5 Star Rating
I can’t recommend John Darke enough! From start to finish, their service is absolutely fantastic. The whole team is not only highly professional but also kind, caring, and genuinely customer-focused. They go above and beyond to make sure everything is explained clearly and done to the highest standard. It’s rare to find a company that combines excellent technical service with such warmth and compassion. Truly superb — thank you, John Darke!
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Marguerite Horton  |  13/09/2025
Service  |  5 out of 5 Star Rating
Everything as usual friendly lovely staff
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Joanna Blythe  |  07/09/2025
Service  |  5 out of 5 Star Rating
Very courteous and professional team
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Denise Loveday  |  05/09/2025
Service  |  5 out of 5 Star Rating
Efficient courteous service staff, always smiling and very helpful
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Peter Britcliffe  |  04/09/2025
Service  |  5 out of 5 Star Rating
Such pleasant people to deal with. Kept informed and was contacted after the service to make sure that I was satisfied. Offered transport to and from my home
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Roy Barber  |  01/09/2025
Service  |  5 out of 5 Star Rating
Great experience, good communication and van was washed and hoovered out
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Andy Noad  |  27/08/2025
Service  |  5 out of 5 Star Rating
The work was carried out professionally and made a video to show me the state of my car underneath and the components if needed replacing or not. I was well impressed with the service and also the Receptionist was very courteous and explained what would be done to my car. As I needed to be at another appointment and had no car. The Receptionist arranged a driver to take me and pick me up afterwards when my car was ready. Cannot praise the Staff enough they went above and beyond to look after me and my car
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Gillian Hancuck  |  24/08/2025
Service  |  5 out of 5 Star Rating
The car pick-up from home and return service was excellent. The prompt referral of an issue to secure an MOT was very good. The service and MOT was carried out very efficiently
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R Whetton  |  21/08/2025
Service  |  5 out of 5 Star Rating
Pleasant and knowledgable Service Reception staff. Coffee offered. Radio on in waiting area but not too loud. No grubby Mechanic finger marks on my Mustangs body. Offered a car wash but not taken up. Overall a very pleasant experience.
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Nigel Stephenson  |  21/08/2025
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