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6 of the Best Used Car Dealerships in Dublin

A car can be a huge investment and with the many expensive options out there, where does one begin? Fortunately, prospective car owners can now take advantage of the growing used car market for more affordable options.

In the following article, we explore the best used car dealerships in Dublin to help you out.

How much do used cars cost?

Dealerships usually disclose in great detail the condition of the used car in reference to its price.  In addition to this, they also offer different payment and warranty options, which varies from vendor to vendor.

Below is a list of estimated used car prices based on their brands.

Test or ProcedurePrice
Audi€ 12,000 to € 65,000
BMW€ 10,000 to € 46,000
Ford € 11,500 to € 42,000
Honda€ 12,000 to € 30,000
Volkswagen€ 8,000 to € 79,000
Toyota€ 8,700 to € 35,500

Top Used Car Dealerships in Dublin

We assessed the dealerships according to the following criteria:

Additional Offerings
In some cases, dealerships can offer additional services and products which are beneficial for customers looking to repair their used car.
Services-We take a look at some additional services that used car dealerships have like maintenance and cleaning.
Car Parts-Used car dealerships who offer car parts for sale can greatly help customers looking to replace their car’s worn out devices.
Range of Car Brands
Does the dealership offer a wide range of brand options for prospective customers?
Buying Process
In this criteria, we checked if the procedure of purchasing a used car from the dealership, was helpful, simple and efficient.
Customer Satisfaction
We examined different customer comments who shared their experiences with the respective dealerships.
Coordination-The buyer was able to contact and communicate well with the dealership throughout the process.
Overall Experience-Are buyers fully satisfied with their experience in purchasing a car from this specific dealership?

1. Bill Griffin Motors

Bill Griffin Motors Homepage
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SERVICESUsed Cars, Finance, Sell My Car
WEBSITEhttps://www.billgriffinmotors.ie/
ADDRESSJunction 2 Kingswood Interchange, Naas Road, Co. Dublin
CONTACT DETAILS01-4569562
OPERATING HOURSMonday to Thursday: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Additional offerings★★★★☆(4/5)
Services★★★★★(5/5)
Car parts★★★☆☆(3/5)
Range of car brands★★★★☆(4/5)
Buying process★★★★★(5/5)
Customer satisfaction★★★★★(5/5)
Coordination★★★★★(5/5)
Overall experience★★★★★(5/5)

Bill Griffin Motors was established over 30 years ago. These years of accumulated experience have allowed the dealership to solidify an efficient car buying process, praised by many loyal customers.

The dealership has a solid range of car brands to choose from including Audi and Renault. We also appreciate that this range also has variety between different vehicle types like SUVs, hatchbacks and vans.

We highly recommend visiting Bill Griffin Motors if you’re looking to compare vehicle options.

We also like that all of their offered cars come fully checked and serviced. It assures buyers that even before coming to their dealership, the selection is fully inspected for.

Customers can also breathe easier knowing that they have additional features that make the purchase more worthwhile. They provide full warranties and, in some cases, even warranties applicable for two years.

Added on top of the wide range they offer is the knowledge and expertise their staff has. If you’re unsure of which car to choose and where to begin, Bill Griffin Motors provides exceptional customer service in providing helpful advice.

In terms of financing your purchase, we like that they have different options to aid customers. They are a CCPC Authorised Credit Intermediary and they also have a sell your car service as a good choice.

Keep in mind however, in applying for a finance application they only accept cars worth € 4000 and up which does limit certain cases.

Pros

  • Great range of car brands
  • Have different options for financing your purchase
  • Very helpful and knowledgeable staff
  • In some cases provide 2 year warranties

Cons

  • Less options for certain car brands
  • Only accept cars worth € 4000 and up in finance applications

Customer Reviews

Warm, Welcoming, Extremely Helpful

Collected my car yesterday. Wonderful experience from start to finish. Gary is a gent, a plesasure to deal with. The showroom and all the staff are warm, welcoming and exteremely helpful. I will be back and also recommend to anyone buying a car. Thank you. -Karen Noonan

Amazing Service and Delivered Promises

I bought a car from Bill Griffin this week and had the absolute pleasure of dealing with Gary. From start to finish he made me feel comfortable and under no pressure at all to purchase the car. This was one of 3 cars I was interested in buying and the main reason I bought here was the amazing service and delivered promises. The price was unbeatable and quality of car was top quality. I couldn’t recommend this garage enough.

Dublin -Eddie O Sullivan

2. Kylemore Cars

Kylemore Cars Homepage
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SERVICESUsed Cars, Car Finance
WEBSITEhttps://www.kylemorecars.ie/
ADDRESSRoyal Liver Business Park, Bluebell, Dublin 12
CONTACT DETAILS01-9601655
OPERATING HOURSMonday to Thursday: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Additional offerings★★★★☆(4/5)
Services★★★★★(5/5)
Car parts★★★☆☆(3/5)
Range of car brands★★★☆☆(3/5)
Buying process★★★★★(5/5)
Customer satisfaction★★★★★(5/5)
Coordination★★★★★(5/5)
Overall experience★★★★★(5/5)

Kylemore Cars’ motto of “Select+Collect+Drive” couldn’t have better expressed their smooth and efficient process. 

They have a great team of people behind them which is why we think their car buying process runs so easily. From sales all the way to financing, they keep their customers engaged, providing advice when needed.

We really like this aspect of Kylemore Cars and this makes them a great choice to check out especially if you’re buying your very first vehicle.

In terms of their vehicle range, they offer a pretty good amount, including brands like Nissan, Mitsubishi and Toyota. Their price range for their selection of cars is also quite excellent, with a lot of options falling just beneath the € 10,000 mark.

If you’re looking for a car dealership with a good range of affordable vehicles, we highly recommend checking them out.

Although a minor detail, we also greatly appreciate that they provide on their website multiple pictures of the vehicles from different angles. It is of great help for customers who want to check their selection before visiting.

Kylemore Cars also has good finance options. Their annual percentage rates are competitive and the process is relatively quick and simple, where customers can fill up the form on their website.

However, do take note that some of their vehicle options for certain categories are more limited like manual type cars. 

Pros

  • Helpful and knowledgeable team
  • Smooth car buying process
  • Good range of cars under € 10,000
  • Competitive APRs

Cons

  • Much less options for manual type and hybrid petrol fuel type cars
  • Shorter operating hours on weekends

Customer Reviews

Smooth Process

We recently bought our car a few weeks back. I have to say, we were amazed by the way the whole purchase was managed.

Starting from sales to finance and the final delivery, it was handled so well and the paperwork was dealt with smoothly enough.

They have an amazing staff and will definitely look after you through the whole process. Will definitely recommend this place who’s seriously looking out to buy a car with good customer experience. -Amal Baiju

Stress-free Experience

I want to thank you for a brilliant stress-free experience. I have bought many a car in my time but this was by far the most enjoyable. I am delighted with the car and of course the price. I wanted to thank Lee especially for his patience, no pressure and excellent customer service. I am already recommending Kylemore Cars to family and friends. Regards Deirdre -Deirdre Wiley

3. Kearys Carstore

Kearys Carstore Homepage
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SERVICESUsed Cars, Car Financing
WEBSITEhttps://www.carstore.ie/
ADDRESSCarstore Dublin, Kylemore Rd, Inchicore, Dublin 12
CONTACT DETAILS01 2450 000
OPERATING HOURSMonday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Sunday: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Additional offerings★★★★☆(4/5)
Services★★★★★(5/5)
Car parts★★★☆☆(3/5)
Range of car brands★★★★☆(4/5)
Buying process★★★★★(5/5)
Customer satisfaction★★★★★(5/5)
Coordination★★★★★(5/5)
Overall experience★★★★★(5/5)

Kearys Carstore’s categories of available vehicles, will surely satisfy customers looking for more sensible car options.

They have over 800 to choose from with their “No Hassle, No Haggle, No Pressure” approach further easing the buying process. What’s more is they have three car stores available, the other two residing in Limerick and Cork.

As their selection and facilities are quite large, we appreciate that they also have a play area for customers’ kids so that their parents can have an easier time navigating the dealership.

In terms of their car listings, we really like that each car is listed with user friendliness in mind. Customers can simply click either enquiry buttons, the reservation option or the finance calculator according to their needs.

We like this because it makes the process that much more efficient for customers looking at the selection on their website.

The range of their available cars is also quite good especially for the hatchbacks and SUVs. Customers have different options for brands like Ford and Mazda as well as different choices for car features like powerful to low mileage vehicles.

It really gives a great flexibility of options right back in the hands of the customer.

For financing, we like that Kearys Carstore is very flexible in accepting all car trade-ins and that they have no hidden fees.

However, a good amount of their listings are displayed as POA which would require interested customers to apply and go directly to the dealership to learn more about their prices and terms.

Pros

  • User friendly online listings
  • Great options for family and hatchback cars
  • No hidden fees
  • Flexible in accepting car trade-ins for financing

Cons

  • A lot of POA options
  • Limited car options for luxury and electric car types

Customer Reviews

Great Team and Great Selection

Was looking around when I found a car, I was really interested in. Myself and my mam were introduced to Michael and when I say he is a terrific sales man. I was nervous as I hadn’t done driving lessons yet and wasn’t sure but he answered every question myself and my mam had. He was great fun showing us pictures doing Instagram votes with me offered tea and coffee. He really made me feel like there was no pressure. They dropped the car to my house. the quality of my car is brilliant. I’ve since passed my driving test and couldn’t have been happier with the car I chose. I will definitely recommend to anybody looking for a car. Great team and great selection guys -KO

Considerate, Efficient, and Lovely to Deal With

Absolutely lovely experience. I dealt with Keith.F from start to finish and he went through everything carefully and answered all my queries ( including the million emails I had sent about the car 😂 ) very considerate, efficient and lovely to deal with and I know I can still approach him if I ever have any queries with the car after sale. The extra package offered to inc in price of the coating , scratch/chip repair and price guarantee with insurance for if the car ever is wrote off also brings great peace of mind and the car looked 100% when I picked it up . Thank you again I would definitely come back for my next car !! -Jade Williams

4. Michael Barrable Motors

Michael Barrable Motors Homepage
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SERVICESUsed Cars, Servicing, Applying for Finance
WEBSITEhttps://www.mbmotors.ie/
ADDRESSAirside Motor Park, Airside, Swords, Co.Dublin
CONTACT DETAILS01-8833300, 086-8773190

[email protected]

OPERATING HOURSMonday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Additional offerings★★★★★(5/5)
Services★★★★★(5/5)
Car parts★★★★★(5/5)
Range of car brands★★★★☆(4/5)
Buying process★★★★★(5/5)
Customer satisfaction★★★★☆(4/5)
Coordination★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall experience★★★★☆(4/5)

A family owned dealership based in Swords, Michael Barrable Motors is your reliable go-to for both car buying and servicing.

They offer quality cars at great prices and you can even find some premium options at this dealership. Some of the car brands they carry include BMW and Volkswagen.

If you are looking for an affordable selection of higher end car brands, you may want to check them out. Additionally they also have a good offering of automatic and hybrid type vehicles with brands like Audi and Hyundai.

Their other car options are equally as great, with some models even coming from various recent year makes like 2020 and 2021. This assures customers that they can find high quality finds when you visit their dealership.

We also appreciate that Michael Barrable Motors has a great finance application procedure. They list the details quite extensively on their site for each listing, which is great for customers looking to match their budget even before visiting the outlet.

What most likely sets their dealership from others is that they additionally provide car servicing. We find this very convenient as customers can both purchase their car and have it serviced in the same place.

They even have a feature where car owners can order specific parts on their website. If you’re looking for a dealership that offers both car purchasing and servicing, they are a great choice to check out. 

However, keep in mind that some of their options can be more limited for certain car brands so make sure to check out their website or call ahead if you’re interested in a specific label.

Pros

  • Have premium car options
  • Solid range of different car models even from recent years
  • Great finance application procedure
  • Offers car servicing

Cons

  • Closed on Sundays
  • Limited options for certain car brands

Customer Reviews

Very Nice Staff and Smooth Paperwork Process

Best car dealer. I bought my Hyundai i10 brand new from this dealer. The staff are very nice and did all paperwork fast. I recommend other customer to deal with this car dealer. A very big thank to all staff members. -Mohun Krisna

Ease of Purchase and Brilliant Aftersales FollowUp

Always happy to return to Barrable Motors to buy a car. I would reccommend them to anyone for ease of purchase and the aftersales follow up is brilliant. The staff are extremely friendly and couldn’t do enough for me.  I’ll definitely be back for my next car. -Greg Chillingworth

5. Evra Motors

Evra Motors Homepage
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SERVICESUsed Cars, Car Leasing, Finance, Buy My Car
WEBSITEhttps://www.evramotors.ie/
ADDRESSMotokov Complex, Long Mile Road, Co. Dublin
CONTACT DETAILS01 4097800
OPERATING HOURSMonday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Additional offerings★★★★☆(4/5)
Services★★★★★(5/5)
Car parts★★★☆☆(3/5)
Range of car brands★★★★★(5/5)
Buying process★★★★☆(4/5)
Customer satisfaction★★★★☆(4/5)
Coordination★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall experience★★★★☆(4/5)

A dealership that has in-store shopping, pickup and delivery, Evra Motors has an established network and line of procedures that makes them a trustworthy choice.

They have over 12 years of experience and we really like the range of passenger vehicles they have to offer. 

Some of the brands they offer include Jaguar as well as Land Rover. Among their selection, they have even older models that cost as cheap as € 4000 to € 5000.

We also appreciate that each listing goes into great detail with each of the features of the vehicles. They even have different star ratings for various categories like environmental, child and adult occupancy.

Another aspect we appreciate from Evra Motors is their assistance in financing your purchase. Their experts can provide great advice on rates for selling your car alongside a no obligation estimate.

If you’re looking for a dealership that’s very engaged with helping you finance your vehicle, we highly recommend them.

What makes Evra Motors unique from other car dealerships is that they do offer car leasing. We like that this option gives customers more flexibility in car ownership and it’s a perfect choice for those who want to own a vehicle only for a specific amount of time.

However, take note that they are closed on Sundays and they only operate for four hours on Saturdays. It does limit customers who are only available on weekends.

Pros

  • Have available very cheap older models
  • Engaged service with car financing
  • Offers delivery
  • Has car leasing service

Cons

  • Closed on Sundays and short operating hours on Saturday
  • Finance applications require cars to be at least worth € 4000

Customer Reviews

Efficient, Professional, Helpful

I have just bought a Citroen DS5 from Evra Motors. I am well pleased with the car and with how I was treated as a customer. Mark dealt with my initial enquiry promptly, offered a fair trade in allowance and conducted the entire deal in an efficient, professional and helpful manner. Warmly recommended. -Des Keaney

Top Class

I don’t usually write reviews but I bought a car from Evra Motors today and found Trevor to be top class to deal with. I was trading in a car and everything went smoothly from start to finish. Trevor is a really nice guy, excellent customer service and I’m delighted with the quality of the car I purchased. Have already recommended Evra Motors to some friends looking to change their cars! -Samantha Gaughan

6. GPS Car Sales

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SERVICESUSED CARS

FINANCE/CREDIT SECTION

CAR SOURCING

WEBSITEgpscarsales.com
ADDRESS191 Howth Road, Killester, Dublin 3 , DO3 A3V7
CONTACT DETAILSPhone: 01-8334332

Mobile: 083-1002734

OPERATING HOURSAvailable by appointment seven days a week
Additional offerings★★★★☆(4/5)
Services★★★★★(5/5)
Car parts★★★★★(5/5)
Range of car brands★★★★★(5/5)
Buying process★★★★☆(4/5)
Customer satisfaction★★★★☆(4/5)
Coordination★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall experience★★★★☆(4/5)

GPS Car Sales is an independent provider of new and high-quality used vehicles. Their automobiles are carefully selected and tested before sale to ensure that you acquire a dependable vehicle. 

They want you to enjoy your driving experience, so they include a three-month parts warranty on the engine and gearbox as standard on all of their vehicles. They provide high-quality vehicles at extremely low costs, as well as attractive financing alternatives. 

There are several credit alternatives available, and they will work hard to acquire the best offer for you. Leasing alternatives provide their corporate clients with significant flexibility; rates are very low, and a variety of packages are available to meet your budget requirements.

Pros

  • High-quality vehicles
  • Provides a variety of packages and leasing alternatives
  • Attention to detail

Cons

  • By appointment only

FAQs about Used Car Dealerships


And there you have it! We hope this list helped you out in exploring the different options for used car dealerships around Dublin. If you would like to read more we also have an article on the best used car dealerships in Limerick.