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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.3

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Quoted £10,398 repair bill for a car i bought last March, what a complete joke amd rip off , car faulted initially under warranty , replaced 4 injectors and now needs a new fuel system 150 miles outsi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently purchased a hybrid Nissan Juke from the Portadown branch and think I may have needed step by step instruction's as it took me a while to get used to it. Frank has been fantastic and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just bought our first EV from Shelbourne motors Newry. Rory was very welcoming, knowledgeable and after test driving various models we decided on a Kia EV6. The whole process was smooth and has... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought used Audi 4 last year from Auto select Newry. Problems with brakes in last few weeks. Contacted them regards the issue as I have 12 month warranty. Told them car was not drivable. Person I spok... See more

Company details

  1. Motor vehicle dealer
  2. Car rental company
  3. Nissan dealer
  4. Renault dealer
  5. Toyota dealer
  6. Used car dealer

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Award winning car dealers based in Portadown & Newry Co. Armagh NI specialising in New and Used Cars, Servicing, Parts, Accessories and Rental.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rental car

Excellent communication from Josh and an first class service from picking up vehicle from airport to dropping off. Very competitive price and deposit returned with no problem. Much better than the big companies and no issues at all.

2 August 2024
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

Hi Susan, Thank you for your fab review for our Rental team. We love reading such positive feedback. We hope to be of service to you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and great value

Excellent service and great value. Thanks guys for making this a painless experience. And to get the car delivered for free was a great help. The car was truly like new. And Rory and Seán were great to deal with.

29 July 2024
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

Hi John, Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback. We always do our best to go above and beyond! We will share your feedback with Rory, Sean and the rest of the team at Autoselect, Newry. See you soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible company.

Giving 1 star because I can’t go lower. Worst service ever. Bought a car in October 23 and to date July 24 the car has cost us £1000 in repairs and when we contacted shelboutne motors we were told they would get back to us - which never happened. On the last repair we were told diagnostics weren’t covered in the warranty and surprise neither was the repair.
Then when we wanted to trade the car in as we didn’t trust the car we were told it had devalued by £3000 and we were told this was normal and guess what the car is now on sale again! The ombudsman suggested meditation but all we received was a hard sales tactic. Horrible horrible company to deal with avoid shelbourne motors Newry at all costs.

16 July 2024
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

Hello, We are disappointed you are unhappy with the service we've provided. We understand that our management team have been working with you actively to resolve you complaint. We work hard to ensure that all our customers are satisfied and pride ourselves on our excellent customer satisfaction feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Renault traffic

I bought a used van recently from Renault Newry. Very satisfied with the service. The staff is very helpful, especially David Bridges was very helpful and patient, always willing to answer my questions providing all the information I needed. The process of transaction and delivery was very smooth. Would recommend

9 July 2024
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

Thank you Szabolcs, for taking the time to leave fantastic feedback. We are happy to hear that David provided excellent customer service. We appreciate the support and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Wishing you many happy miles for the journey ahead! Drive safe from all the team at Shelbourne Motors.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Car left running like crap after recall…

Car went in to try and fix a radio fault, at the same time they done a recall on the injection computer. Since this recall was done the car is driving badly and very unresponsive but they just say it's not the recalls fault and It can't be it that is the problem. Must be a coincidence, With no solution give or any path to try and find a solution the customer care is so bad it would put me off ever buying a renault again. Advice would be to stay away.

10 July 2024
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

Hi Mr Benson, We have looked into your feedback. We understand your 2016 vehicle was in our workshop for it's first visit. We can confirm that the recall carried out would have no further impact on the driving of your vehicle and recommend you making another appointment to investigate that. Our management team have also reached out to you directly to offer further clarification. We pride ourselves on offering an outstanding customer service. We look forward to hearing from you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service in finding new car

Great service in finding new car. Lovely friendly staff and made to feel at ease. Made process of purchasing car a lot easier

27 June 2024
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

Thank you for the wonderful review. We appreciate the kind words and hope you have a lovely day!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

LOST BOOKING AFTER DEPOSIT PAID

I booked and paid a deposit for a 16 seater minibus on 19th December. I messaged your company on 24th April to check size for baggage. I was advised on30th April there was a mix up with bookings. At this time I spoke to Gavin ,the manager, who offered us 2 minibuses as an alternative. I had a group of 10 golfers and all the golf equipment coming over from England. I asked could the booking after ours not be cancelled in order to honour our booking. I was informed that this was booked for a family. I again advised that my booking was for 10 golfers who had paid in excess of £2500 for their visit . After a considerable time and effort in my part I was able to make other arrangements to facilitate my party.
I requested that my deposit be refunded . I was informed that it would be in my account within 5 days depending on my bank. I received no apology or offer of any compensation. To say that I am disappointed in the service provided would be an understatement at best. I have to also add that Megan was a great help.

30 May 2024
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

We are really sorry to read about your experience and the inconvenience caused. We have spoken to the team to understand what went wrong. There was a mix up on the system that meant we weren't able to provide the vehicle requested by you during the hire period requested. We are really sorry about this. We have since installed a new system to prevent such errors happening again. Gavin and his team did offer your some alternatives including a driver for part of your trip & to assist with finding a vehicle from another supplier. We understand these alternatives were not suitable for you and therefore we agreed to refund you. Your refund was processed on almost 2 weeks ago so should have reached your bank by now. Can you please let us know if this is not the case and we can investigate at our end? Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused to you and your party. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service record & can assure you that errors like these are very uncommon at Shelbourne Vehicle Rental. If you do wish to use our services in the future, please reach out to us again & we will look to provide you with a preferential rate for vehicle hire. Thank you again for your feedback. We will await your confirmation that you received your refund.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sold a Kia Car with no warranty!!

Avoid Shellbourne motors Newry at all costs!! Sold us a car with no warranty! Claimed the car came with a full service history and warranty. Won't stand over it. No help what so ever!!

10 June 2024
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

Hello, Your feedback is important to us and we understand that our senior management team have been working with you directly with an aim to finding a resolution to your ongoing complaint. We dispute the claim that the vehicle was sold without service history and warranty and we are confident that we are doing everything we can to assist you. We hope that the solutions offered to you are considered and we await your instructions. We pride ourselves on our reputation and positive customer experiences and look forward to reinstating your trust in us.

Thank you.

Shelbourne Motors Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aftercare is excellent

Aftercare is excellent. I had a problem with the exhaust in my 2014 Nissan Pulsar. This item isn't covered by warranty as it is a consumable item however Shelbourne fixed the problem as goodwill (got the car in Feb 24). Full credit to Shelbourne Nissan Portadown and I will be back and would recommend to anyone.

4 June 2024
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

We're glad to hear that our team at Nissan could resolve your issue! We hope that you are enjoying your car and wish you many happy miles for the journeys ahead! Thanks for the review, we hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful, Knowledgeable and Friendly

Had Craig at Toyota helping us with getting my mums motability car sorted, he was incredibly helpful and answered any questions we had, he’s a credit to the company

29 April 2024
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

Thank you Jo-anna for the kind feedback for our team member Craig, he is a real asset to our team! We will be sure to pass this onto Craig and the rest of the team. Drive safe, from all the team at Shelbourne Motors Toyota.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have bought 3 cars off Ashley in the…

Have bought 3 cars off Ashley in the last 2.5 years will definitely be back for more great service

22 April 2024
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

Thanks for the kind feedback for our Assistant Manager Ashley. We appreciate the feedback and will be sure to pass this onto Ashley and the rest of the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent A+

Buying our new car was a nice and smooth process. Ross McCann made it very easy for us and explained everything in great detail. A gentleman. Thanks very much Ross, great car. A+

15 March 2024
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

Hi Ronan, Thanks for the amazing review. We appreciate the feedback and will be sure to pass your kind words onto Ross and the team. Please feel free to get in touch if there is anything additional we can do for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently bought a Renault austral from…

Recently bought a Renault austral from shelbourne motors and was well looked after. I'm very happy with the motor and would like to thank Kyle for everything. A very easy man to work with.

Regards bobby

20 February 2024
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

Thank you Leroy, for the fantastic feedback for our team member Kyle. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently bought a used Kadjar from…

I recently bought a used Kadjar from the David and the team. Excellent service from start to finish. Car delivered to my door! Great communication by email and phone. All details were 100%

29 January 2024
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

We're happy to hear that David and the team provided excellent service during your new car journey, We appreciate the feedback and will be sure to pass this onto the team. Drive safe, from all the team at Shelbourne Motors Renault.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently bought a car at Shelbourne…

I recently bought a car at Shelbourne Motors Auto Select. Conall Cheetham was the sales executive. He was patient , very knowledgeable and help me with narrowing down what would be the best suitable car for my family. He took the time to show me different payment plans and I found his customer service to my family in high credit to the company he works for. Great prices, great service, would highly recommend this a place to look for a car in the future. Ross

23 January 2024
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

Thank you Ross, for taking the time to leave fantastic feedback for our team member Conall. We truly appreciate the feedback and will be sure to pass this onto Conall and the rest of the team. We look forward to seeing again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Car purchase

From the moment we entered shelbourne motors we were greeted by Conor Mc kenna. We felt very welcome & made no hesitation in purchasing our new car. Highly recommend.

26 October 2023
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

Thank you Joanne for the fantastic review for our team member Conor. We're pleased to hear that he provided you with an excellent experience. Please feel free to get in touch if there is anything additional we can do for you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought a car from shelbourne Portadown…

Bought a car from shelbourne Portadown in Feb 23. Have had problem with electric handbrake and warning lights on dash.
Made appointment as it was still under warranty and told on phone repairs would be covered.
Drove 120 miles round trip to be told I would have to pay a fee of £120 to get it looked at as the warranty didn't cover this and that it could take up to a week to get car back to me. Courtesy car offered but charge of £15 for this service.
Complete waste of a day and fuel.
Bunch of amateurs for a supposedly big dealership, once they get the sale they don't care obviously.

18 September 2023
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

Dear Malachy, We have investigated the points raised in your review & we believe our service manager has now been in touch with you directly. We are disappointed to read you are not satisfied with the service we have provided. As the item identified was not covered under warranty unfortunately that is out of our control.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michael & David - How to sell cars!

Nothing was ever a problem with Michael the Sales Manager and David, both were a genuine credit to the company and overall how I believe service should be in Car Dealerships. Despite some delays outwith their control they went over and beyond to assist, offer alternatives.
Brilliant service.

31 August 2023
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

Thank you Cathal for the fantastic review for Michael and David. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to our team. We appreciate the feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding customer service.

I have had the pleasure of doing business with this company for more than a year. The staff are of the highest quality in terms of their customer service and professional manner. The cars are new and in immaculate condition. The staff definitely feel like good friends providing a courteous and outstanding service.

29 July 2023
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Reply from Shelbourne Motors

Hi Mark, thank you for the fantastic review about your visit to our showroom. We're happy to hear that we could meet expectations and we appreciate the feedback. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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