DoneDeal.ie Reviews 

1,191
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Considering 972 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the platform for its ease of use and intuitive navigation, making it simple to find and list items. Many appreciate the clear presentation of information, particularly for cars, aiding informed decisions. The app is often described as reliable and effective for buying and selling various goods. However, some customers also noted that the cost of placing ads has become very expensive, often feeling disproportionate to item value or significantly increased. Additionally, a few other people also felt that the platform has issues with certain users and an increasing number of business listings, which can detract from the private selling experience. Some reviewers were not happy with occasional app flakiness, slow loading, or specific navigation changes.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very expensive to put up an ad compared to the price when it started and Facebook market place is free so its always the first place anybody puts an ad

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It's a one stop shop for buying but also selling, I have been done dealing privately for a long time mostly buying and selling motorbikes for myself but I have also sold household appliances ect. It's... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I can see lots of ads and the pricing rating by dondeal , thats so nice , its easy to understand why the was priced below average or above average. I hope I will find a great car in donedeal. Tha... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to use, pictures are a great help, all the basic information is there at you're finger tips.

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Company details

  1. Online marketplace
  2. Auto market

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DoneDeal Cars is Ireland’s favourite place to buy a car (Human8, Independent Research, 2026), with 2.2 million people using DoneDeal Cars every month and 3.5 million across DoneDeal overall. For over 20 years, DoneDeal has been part of homes, farms and families, a place where people have bought and sold everything from kitchen tables to farm machinery to cars. That’s where DoneDeal began: Ireland’s general marketplace, connecting communities across the country. But Ireland has evolved. And so has DoneDeal. We’ve grown from a general buy-and-sell site into Ireland’s largest car marketplace, built for everyone from learners to lifelong drivers. Today, DoneDeal Cars is Ireland’s number one car marketplace, with more new and used cars for sale from dealerships than any other site. With over 86,000 cars available, 80% are listed by dealerships, and many are now DoneDeal Cars Trusted Dealers, offering warranties, verified history checks and top-rated service, so peace of mind comes as standard. Behind DoneDeal Cars is a team across Ireland focused on making car buying better, safer and simpler. Because buying a car should feel this good.


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Expensive

2 Expensive to advertise items on DD,

1 May 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for the four stars — really appreciated.

We understand fees aren't ideal, but they represent a small percentage of your item's value and help you reach Ireland's largest buying audience. With 3M+ monthly users and 1,000+ cars sold daily, listings on DoneDeal sell faster and for more — so the value is real.

If you'd like to talk through your options, feel free to get in touch at hello@donedeal.ie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Keeps logging out

12 May 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Sorry about that — getting logged out unexpectedly is frustrating. Please drop us a message at hello@donedeal.ie and we'll get it looked at for you.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Very expensive add for a car

Very expensive add for a car. Especially when Facebook is free

11 May 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for sharing that — it's fair feedback and we get it.

We understand fees aren't ideal, but they represent a small percentage of your car's value and help you reach Ireland's largest car-buying audience. With 3M+ monthly users and 1,000+ cars sold daily, listings on DoneDeal sell faster and for more — so the value is real compared to smaller, less targeted platforms.

If you'd like to talk through your options, we're here at hello@donedeal.ie. And if your experience was otherwise positive, we'd love it if you considered updating your rating.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not very specific on searching

Not very specific on searching

10 May 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for the feedback.

We can see how more specific search options would make things easier.

We’ll pass this on to the team as we continue improving filters and search to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Expensive to much

10 May 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Sorry it feels that way.

We understand fees aren’t ideal, but they represent a small % of your item’s value and help you reach Ireland’s largest car-buying audience. With 3M+ monthly users and 1,000+ cars sold daily, listings on DoneDeal sell faster and for more, delivering real value for money.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best platform

Best platform

9 May 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for the great feedback, we really appreciate it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Pricing is gone out of control for what…

Pricing is gone out of control for what was a good app.

9 May 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Sorry it feels that way.

We understand fees aren’t ideal, but they represent a small % of your item’s value and help you reach Ireland’s largest car-buying audience. With 3M+ monthly users and 1,000+ cars sold daily, listings on DoneDeal sell faster and for more, delivering real value for money.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Generally ok but be cautious

It works ok but there is ai slop in ads so you cant rely on information being factual for example car Tax. Also a this site has criminals and a lot of scammers and flippers. Ad prices are in propotion to the value of goods sold to some extent.

9 May 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for the balanced feedback.

We understand how important accurate information is when you’re browsing ads. We’ll pass this on to the team, as clarity and trust really matter here.

Most users are genuine, but we know scammers and bad actors can be frustrating. We actively monitor the platform and act on reports, so if anything doesn’t look right, please flag it or contact us at hello@donedeal.ie

We’re continuing to improve the experience to make it more reliable and trustworthy.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Got no traction on done deal not a…

Got no traction on done deal not a single phonecall. Paid €40 for an ad on the car ended up selling on Facebook

9 May 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Sorry to hear that, that’s disappointing.

Results can vary depending on the car, price, and demand at the time, but we understand it’s frustrating when you don’t get enquiries.

We understand fees aren’t ideal, but they represent a small % of your item’s value and help you reach Ireland’s largest car-buying audience. With 3M+ monthly users and 1,000+ cars sold daily, listings on DoneDeal sell faster and for more, delivering real value for money.

If you’d like, our team can review your ad and offer guidance at hello@donedeal.ie

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Value for money

Value for money

9 May 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

We understand fees aren’t ideal, but they represent a small % of your item’s value and help you reach Ireland’s largest car-buying audience. With 3M+ monthly users and 1,000+ cars sold daily, listings on DoneDeal sell faster and for more, delivering real value for money.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great market place to browse

Great market place to browse. Can find anything one might need. App makes purchases and communication super simple.

9 May 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for the great feedback, we really appreciate it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have tried to place numerous ads ( so…

I have tried to place numerous ads ( so have my friends) it keeps glitching do I revert to adverts .ie or Facebook marketplace..

8 May 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Sorry to hear that, that’s frustrating.

Issues placing ads aren’t the experience we want. If you can, please reach out to us at hello@donedeal.ie or through the Help Centre so we can look into what’s causing the glitches and get it sorted.

We’re working to make posting ads as smooth as it should be.

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