Donnelly Group

Donnelly Group, a family-owned motor retailer across Northern Ireland

Donnelly Group presents itself as the largest family-owned motor retailer in Northern Ireland, a positioning the company states on its own site. Its activity centres on the sale of new and used cars and vans, servicing and parts, and business contract hire, spread over nine dealership locations in the province.

New vehicles and the brands represented

The group states that it gives customers across Northern Ireland access to new cars and vans from 18 of the world's leading vehicle brands. The new-vehicle menu lists franchises including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, BYD, Citroën, CUPRA, Dacia, Fiat, Honda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Leapmotor, Mitsubishi, Peugeot, Renault, SEAT, Škoda, Suzuki, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen, alongside dedicated van and commercial vehicle ranges. The site also carries current new-car, van and electric offers.

Used stock and online reservation

The used-vehicle search on the site showed around 1,300 vehicles available when this profile was written, covering used cars and used vans and pick-ups. According to the company, every vehicle undergoes a multi-point check and comes with at least 12 months' warranty. A vehicle can be reserved online for £99, with reservations valid for 48 hours. The used catalogue spans a long list of makes and models, from mainstream hatchbacks to premium and electric models, and includes hybrid and electric options as well as nearly new vehicles.

Electric and hybrid range

Donnelly Group separates its electrified offer into battery electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and mild and self-charging hybrids, with a dedicated section of electric and hybrid offers. The group also promotes new and used electric vans and pick-ups within its commercial vehicle range.

Motability and adapted driving

The group participates in the Motability Car Scheme in Northern Ireland and handles Motability conversions. It states that each of its dealerships has fully trained Motability staff able to advise on vehicle alterations for disabled drivers and their families, and it lists specific Motability offers.

Servicing, parts and accident support

Servicing is carried out across all nine dealer locations for all makes and models of car and van. The group offers a Service Plan+, tyre services, parts and accessories, and a booking facility for service appointments. It also runs an Accident Aftercare programme, which it describes as available 24/7 on 028 8772 6999.

Business customers

For companies, Donnelly Group provides bespoke contract hire solutions, from a single vehicle to larger fleets, presented through a dedicated business offers section.

Dealership network

The group lists showrooms in Belfast, Ballymena, Bangor, Dungannon, Dungannon M1, Eglinton Derry/Londonderry, Enniskillen, Mallusk and Maydown Derry/Londonderry. A location finder allows a search by postcode and by franchise, covering the group's various dealer brands, including Motorstore and Van Centre. The company also states that it has been operating for over 70 years.

Recent corporate activity

News items published on the site refer to the opening of a new BYD showroom in Enniskillen, the appointment of Donnelly Group as exclusive Leapmotor dealer for Northern Ireland, the return of Mitsubishi to the province through the group as part of a 30-year partnership, and sponsorship of the AIL campaign with Enniskillen. The Donnelly Group Foundation is also mentioned in connection with support for a digital media project for students in Dungannon.