Donnelly Group Reviews 

5,425
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Evaluating 31 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the helpful staff and knowledgeable sales representatives who make car buying stress-free and pleasant. Many people highlight the welcoming atmosphere, excellent showroom ranges, and detailed explanations of finance options provided. Reviewers often mention that all their questions are answered patiently and professional care is consistently delivered. However, some reviewers were not happy with vehicle quality issues and unexpected flaws found after purchase. Consumers also noted difficulties with maintenance services, long repair delays, and unhelpful responses from staff when reporting problems. Buyers reported feeling unsupported when dealing with unresolved mechanical defects and poor service.

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Product

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Staff

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Service

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Customer service

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Quality

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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

Highly recommended

I could not recommend Paddy enough for the service he delivered to us when we were looking for a new car.
From the 1st phone call to make the appointment Paddy was so accommodating. We live a distance away from Enniskillen and he went over and above to ensure times suited around a busy lifestyle.
He was extremely friendly and made the experience a lot of fun.
He kept us updated on all aspects of the ordering and time scales, paperwork was completed quickly and efficiently. He kept in contact after we collected the car to ensure we had no issues.
Without a doubt we will go back to Paddy again when we are due to change.

15 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Patricia, 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

Excellent Service

Staff are very helpful and willing to spend as much time as needed with me to make sure I was getting the perfect car for me. Would recommend anyone to buy from them

15 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Valerie, 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

Very good experience

The whole process was easy from the start. Friendly, easy to talk to staff, explained everything in detail. Feel confident with Donnelly group that we are getting the best deal.

20 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Aisling, 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 Citroen Dungannon. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having been a previous customer yes

Having been a previous customer - The personal welcome from Nick - Stephen & Conor was super! I knew the car I was interested in - but the people factor clinched the deal. Well done !!

16 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

Customer Focused

I have been purchasing cars from Donnelly Group for over 50 years. They are very customer focused. It was no different on my recent experience I purchased a Honda CRV and was looked after by Gary and James.
Naturally I can highly recommend Donnelly Group from this and previous contacts. With Donnelly Group you are not just a name but a valued customer.

17 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Douglas, 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

Perfect service

We are fortunate enough to have Celine as our advisor, and as usual gave us perfect service. She took time to go over every detail of our new vehicle and associated web sites. All in all we are more than satisfied with the help we received.

15 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Seamus, 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

Bryan

Bryan, was more than helpful explaining about my new car and updating me on the arrival.

19 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Neil, 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 5 out of 5 stars

Professional service

Helpful, informative and professional service.

18 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 Motorstore Maydown. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to Jay for excellent customer…

Thanks to Jay for excellent customer service

17 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 Honda/Motorstore Belfast. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great 👍

Bryan Harding is a lovely man, nothing is to much trouble! A credit to the Donnelly Group, Renault, Ballymena.

18 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 Bryan 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

Very friendly staff.

Salesman friendly, not pushy. I’m really pleased with my Suzuki Ignis!

19 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Lynda, 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 Suzuki Mallusk. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Will be back!

Met Pearce in the Mallusk Suzuki store in which we purchased our new car.
He was a gentleman who was so helpful, went above and beyond.
It was an actual pleasure and he got everything sorted, giving me timely updates also.
We will be back in the future and have recommended this particular branch to friends and family.
Thank you for taking the stress out of hard choice of getting a new car.

29 December 2023
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Lauren, 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 Suzuki Mallusk. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was lucky and got a coursty car until…

I was lucky and got a coursty car until my new car was ready which was the next day so far so good 👍 thanks

9 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Geraldine, 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 Mallusk. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Hospitality in the show room was very…

Hospitality in the show room was very good while we waited offer of cup of tea etc
business was speedy and efficient

3 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 Honda/Motorstore Belfast. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carl does a great job when purchasing a new car.

Carl was really helpful in answering our questions about the car and explaining the use of certain functions. He was courteous at all times and very patient.
Disappointed with the tyres not being set at the right pressure and the warning sign coming on with the alarm sounding. However Carl explained how to recalibrate and we inflated the tyres to the right pressure.

19 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Sandra, 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

Personal service!

Personal service!
Everything explained in detail, no rush, time taken to go ofer details of car which was for my wife and she had all explained to her!

3 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Colm, 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

Recently dealt with James in Honda…

Recently dealt with James in Honda Dungannon store. He was very helpful and a lovely chap. He was highly recommend... If its a honda your after go ask for James...

11 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Rachael, 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

Excellent sales team helpful and…

Excellent sales team helpful and courteous

11 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Darren, 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

Helpfull staff

Friendly helpful staff when I was purchasing my car

10 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi William, 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 SAET Dungannon.. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tom was great to deal with

Tom was great to deal with. Not the usual sales talk . He was very informative and would highly recommend him to buy a seat car from.

Emir Canning (Mrs)

11 January 2024
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Emir, 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 SEAT Dungannon. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

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