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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Staff

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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. Car Repair and Maintenance
  3. Renault dealer
  4. Toyota Dealer
  5. Used Car Dealer
  6. Wheel Store

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

staff yery helpful dsrren mcclure

delivery of my request

December 5, 2023
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Reply from Donnelly Group

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New car purchase

Super sales person lots of advice and information, could not do enough for you, door always open for questions and advice. Followed up with telephone call days after purchase to mKe sure all was OK.

December 15, 2023
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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 Fiat Mallusk. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just purchased my second car from the…

Just purchased my second car from the Donnelly group and was very happy…. They held onto our desired car for 6 months while our insurance claim was sorted. Left the forecourt with a full tank of fuel also without having to ask for… A small gesture maybe, but it’s these things which set you apart from your competitors.

December 11, 2023
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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 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

Chris and Ethan

Chris and Ethan were very helpful and courteous through the whole process. Regards George Lough

November 27, 2023
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi George, 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

Recently purchased a 2nd hand Suzuki…

Recently purchased a 2nd hand Suzuki from Donnelly group Mallusk. Great service from start to finish.
Special mention to Ryan Simpson,very professional friendly guy. Will definitely use Donnelly's again.

November 25, 2023
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Shaun, 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

Purchase of BMW 4 Series

Very honest and informative salesman Simon McAtamney

December 1, 2023
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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 Motorstore Mallusk. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trusted

Friendly, reliable, knowledgeable

November 29, 2023
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Denise, 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

Very professional great service…

Very professional great service ,Stephen was excellent in sales - warm welcome from receptionist right through the showroom

December 4, 2023
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Tracy, 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

Excellent service

Great service from beginning to end.

November 27, 2023
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Ann, 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

Great help from your sales…

Great help from your sales representative

November 28, 2023
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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

Very efficient and helpful staff

Very efficient and helpful staff. Good test drive and all arrangements were very smooth.

November 17, 2023
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Paul, 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

From finding a suitable car

From finding a suitable car, lots queries, I was assisted and supported throughout
Special word off thanks to Jonathan in Mullask, Jonathan was absolutely wonderful to work with, so patient, friendly and helpful
Thank you Donnelly's

November 30, 2023
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Reply from Donnelly Group

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great sale staff excellent customer…

Great sale staff excellent customer services

December 9, 2023
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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 Motorstore Ballymena. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer care

Excellent customer care, Nigel was more than helpful and happy to help with any questions I had, overall great service

December 6, 2023
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Pearce, 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 Amanda, 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

Highly recommended

Very straight forward to deal with , did what they said they would do , when they said ( sometimes before)

December 6, 2023
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Reply from Donnelly Group

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mark was very helpful and knowledgeable…

Mark was very helpful and knowledgeable when it came to any information about the car I purchased. Kind and friendly.
Very happy with my new car.

December 4, 2023
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Helen, 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

Fabulous experience from start to finish

Fabulous experience with the guys (Johnny & Chris) at Fiat Donnelly's Mallusk. Friendly and professional they went above and beyond my expectations - couldn't recommend them highly enough.

Smiles all the way

December 1, 2023
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Reply from Donnelly Group

Hi Una, 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 Fiat Mallusk. 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 Thomas, 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 Bangor. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

James was helpful& friendly throughout
The transaction.

December 1, 2023
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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 the team at Honda Dungannon. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Donnelly Group.

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