Donnelly Group Reviews 

5,425
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Looking at 31 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being professional, polite, and highly knowledgeable. Many people appreciate the helpful and patient approach of the sales team, who focus on customer needs without resorting to hard-selling tactics. Reviewers frequently highlight the exceptional service received, making the car buying journey easy and pleasant. However, some customers also noted issues with vehicle quality, reporting mechanical failures, cosmetic damage, or components not working as expected upon purchase or after service. Some people were dissatisfied with customer service, mentioning unhelpful staff, denial of issues, or a lack of resolution for reported problems.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and polite to deal with by phone emails in person Ryan and stephen sorted out my warranty and updates that I reported 3 weeks before warranty ended I was called back for warranty w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

WOW. Rang Monday, picked up a Range Rover Velar— white with rose gold and black trim, higher spec! Jonny McQuitty— did not quit on me. All questions answered. Tolerated my continuous pho... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I took delivery of our Renault Austral in Ballymena. Carol was very informative. She explained all the finance options and car features clearly throughout the process. I would highly recommend her.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The man who sold us this car, first sold himself. I could tell right away he was a honest and helpful man. He didn't try to sell us the car he wanted to sell, as some salesmen do, rather he sold... See more


Company details

  1. Car dealer
  2. Vehicle Repair
  3. Renault dealer
  4. Toyota dealer
  5. Used car dealer
  6. Wheel Shop

Written by the company

The Donnelly Group has been synonymous with the motor industry in Northern Ireland since 1947 when Peter Donnelly started a vehicle repair and taxi business in Caledon on the border of Co Tyrone and Armagh. Since then the Donnelly Group has become the largest family owned motor retailer in Northern Ireland, offering new and used cars and vans, motability, vehicles for business from sister company Donnelly Fleet, and aftersales services to include service plans, parts, accessories and the Donnelly Group Accident Management Programme. Donnelly Group works with a range of manufacturer partners including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Dacia, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Honda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Peugeot, Renault, SEAT, Suzuki, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, as well as offering a range of approved used vehicles of all makes and models from Donnelly Group Motorstore. With locations across Northern Ireland in Ballymena, Bangor, Belfast, Dungannon, Derry/Londonderry, Enniskillen, Mallusk. Donnelly Group can respond to customer needs quicker and with more convenience than anyone else.

Donnelly Group Northern Ireland

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Keeping the customer central to everything we do!
Our attention to detail, good service, outstanding value and respect for all are just some of the qualities that instill trust within our customers who return to Donnelly Group year after year and generation after generation.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hassle free

26 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Alison, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from the team at Honda Dungannon. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just bought a beautiful c-class from…

Just bought a beautiful c-class from Ethan Martin Ballymena store. Lovely salesman with impeccable manners who took time to show us all the details of the merc and patience for us to show him our trade-in car. Ethan gave us a good price and took time todo all necessary paperwork which left us to drive our new merc away home considering we just came to view the car. Would defo return and highly recommend this store.

8 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from Ethan and the team and Motorstore Ballymena. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New CR-V

Staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to help in whatever way they can, 5 stars all day long

19 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Keith, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from the team at Motorstore Ballymena. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clear view of options available and a…

Clear view of options available and a friendly staff who guided me through a successful purchase.
I am very happy with the result.

23 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi James, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from the team at Honda/Motorstore Belfast. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Salesman, Stephen, was very helpful and informative.

25 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Pamela, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from the team at Motorstore Dungannon. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Catherine Clifford

Catherine Clifford, Sales Manager for the Donnelly Group in Dungannon made this a great experience with her professionalism,expertise,support and kindness.
I could not recommend her highly enough.

12 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Roseanna, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from Catherine and the team at SEAT Dungannon. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straightforward easy transaction when…

Straightforward easy transaction when purchasing car. Every thing went smoothly from test driving, securing car with a deposit and paperwork to complete deal

26 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Mairead, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from Carol and the team at Honda/Motorstore Belfast. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brad Green is a very good salesman

Brad Green is a very good salesman, he was very helpful and answered any questions I asked and if he didn't know he found out,he did his best to get it finalised quickly.

17 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Peter, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from Brad and the team at Citroen Dungannon. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt attention on arrival

Prompt attention on arrival, required administration completed easily, pleasant, polite and efficient staff member.

25 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Patrick, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from the team at VW Enniskillen. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They were very helpful and made it all…

They were very helpful and made it all easy to do

26 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Christina, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from the team at Renault Ballymena. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good buying experience

Seamless enough buying experience. Paul was very friendly. Unfortunately they use Lloyd Cooke for any cosmetic repairs but other than that Donnelly Group usually decent enough. Always get there in the end. Happy with the car and the service received.

9 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Shane, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from the team at Toyota Eglinton. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paddy Mc Gee is one exceptional person…

Paddy Mc Gee is one exceptional person his care and dedication to us as a motabliity customer is second to none,He listens to our needs and what we can afford. He goes above and beyond all expectations in a warm friendly atmosphere we always come away very happy and confident with our purchase.

17 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Mary, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from Paddy and the team at Peugeot Enniskillen. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class company

This company always puts the customer first.
Very efficient and can always answer any queries etc.

23 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from the team at Land Rover Dungannon. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Staff, great Car

Very Happy with the selling & aftercare with Honda Donnelly Belfast

26 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Laurence, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from the team at Honda/Motorstore Belfast. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Samuel, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from Carol and the team at Renault Ballymena. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent sales…

Mark Thompson is an excellent sales executive.

30 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Christine, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from Mark and the team at Renault Maydown. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Re-financing Vehicle

Reece was extremely helpful when I was in to refinance my car.

26 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Katie, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from Reece and the team at VW Enniskillen. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Duster Journey begins

looking through the Donnelly and Taggert web page , i seen a car in stock. After i thought about it for a few mins i pop down to the show room. without makeing an appointmeat i was greated by Bryan Harding a nice man who sat and listened to me. After cheaking his computer he took me out to the fourcourt and showed me the car i had seen online , he also showed me a 2nd car Duster Journey Up and Go. back in the showroom Bryan explained the two cars in detail . Bryan Harding then offered me coffee as he explained the legal stuff of putting a new car on the road. As well as legal obligations of explaining finace packages.All the time he was willing and able to answer eny and all questions i had. I must say hand on hart the experince so far was second to none. yes i payed a deposet and filled out the paperwork. Bryan was so helpfull at this stage .(as you can see my spelling and reading is not the best). But the biggest suprise was still to come, when i asked when i could pick the car up. The answer was 2 day. Yes a brand new car with 5 mile on the clock . Reg paperwork all going through in 2 day thats amzing. I will not say that everyone will have this experince but one thing for sure in 3/4 years if i decide to get a new car i do hope the Bryan Harding is still there. all thats left to say is a big thank-you to Bryan for all his help and understanding. He did put me right at eas from the start.

23 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Robert, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from Bryan and the team at Dacia Ballymena We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Michael, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from the team at Honda/Motorstore Belfast. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and very helpful Sales…

Friendly and very helpful Sales Executive made buying the car relatively painless.

25 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi John, thank you for review. We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the level of customer service you received from the team at Honda/Motorstore Belfast We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

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