DoneDeal.ie Reviews 

1,195
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Considering 972 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the platform for its ease of use and intuitive navigation, making it simple to find and list items. Many appreciate the clear presentation of information, particularly for cars, aiding informed decisions. The app is often described as reliable and effective for buying and selling various goods. However, some customers also noted that the cost of placing ads has become very expensive, often feeling disproportionate to item value or significantly increased. Additionally, a few other people also felt that the platform has issues with certain users and an increasing number of business listings, which can detract from the private selling experience. Some reviewers were not happy with occasional app flakiness, slow loading, or specific navigation changes.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very expensive to put up an ad compared to the price when it started and Facebook market place is free so its always the first place anybody puts an ad

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It's a one stop shop for buying but also selling, I have been done dealing privately for a long time mostly buying and selling motorbikes for myself but I have also sold household appliances ect. It's... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I can see lots of ads and the pricing rating by dondeal , thats so nice , its easy to understand why the was priced below average or above average. I hope I will find a great car in donedeal. Tha... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to use, pictures are a great help, all the basic information is there at you're finger tips.

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Company details

  1. Online Marketplace
  2. Auto Market

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DoneDeal Cars is Ireland’s favourite place to buy a car (Human8, Independent Research, 2026), with 2.2 million people using DoneDeal Cars every month and 3.5 million across DoneDeal overall. For over 20 years, DoneDeal has been part of homes, farms and families, a place where people have bought and sold everything from kitchen tables to farm machinery to cars. That’s where DoneDeal began: Ireland’s general marketplace, connecting communities across the country. But Ireland has evolved. And so has DoneDeal. We’ve grown from a general buy-and-sell site into Ireland’s largest car marketplace, built for everyone from learners to lifelong drivers. Today, DoneDeal Cars is Ireland’s number one car marketplace, with more new and used cars for sale from dealerships than any other site. With over 86,000 cars available, 80% are listed by dealerships, and many are now DoneDeal Cars Trusted Dealers, offering warranties, verified history checks and top-rated service, so peace of mind comes as standard. Behind DoneDeal Cars is a team across Ireland focused on making car buying better, safer and simpler. Because buying a car should feel this good.


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Done deal is simply to expensive to use…

Done deal is simply to expensive to use anymore

24 June 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for the three stars — and we hear you on the cost.

Fees represent a small percentage of your item's value and help you reach Ireland's largest buying audience. With 3M+ monthly users and 1,000+ cars sold daily, listings on DoneDeal sell faster and for more — so the value is real.

If you'd like to talk through your options, we're at hello@donedeal.ie. And if your experience was otherwise positive, we'd love it if you considered updating your rating.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

When I refine my search after a few…

When I refine my search after a few times of looking into adds the location goes full country rather that the one I selected very frustrating when it happens.

24 June 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for flagging this — that's a frustrating one, especially when you've taken the time to set your location. We'll make sure it gets to the right team.

In the meantime, if it keeps happening please get in touch at hello@donedeal.ie and we'll look into it for you.

If your experience was otherwise positive, we'd love it if you considered updating your rating.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

very very good

very very good

20 June 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks so much — really glad to hear it! It looks like your rating might not match how you feel though. If you'd like to update it, we'd really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Before you make a deal always check on Donedeal

The site always loads up fully , using it for cars - I don’t bother with any of the others for Irish cars so I can be relaxed in the knowledge that if it aint on Donedeal it’s not to be had and thats it. The format of the car ad gives you the best chance of getting most of the information you need to make an informed decision on what to pursue even down to info about the individual dealer where the car is at. So no no hesitation - 11 out of 10 for Donedeal.

24 June 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for the great feedback, we really appreciate it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything

24 June 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for the great feedback, we really appreciate it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top seller

Contacted this seller and he very quick got me sorted I sent the funds and the item was with me within 48 hours. Excellent service. Great user experience.

21 June 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for the great feedback, we really appreciate it

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Too expensive to advertise on

Too expensive to advertise on. Used to be ok, not now

15 February 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for the three stars — and we hear you on the cost.

Fees represent a small percentage of your item's value and help you reach Ireland's largest buying audience. With 3M+ monthly users and 1,000+ cars sold daily, listings on DoneDeal sell faster and for more — so the value is real.

If you'd like to talk through your options, we're at hello@donedeal.ie. And if your experience was otherwise positive, we'd love it if you considered updating your rating.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice

Nice brilliant

23 June 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for the great feedback, we really appreciate it

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I do enjoy DoneDeal but find so many…

I do enjoy DoneDeal but find so many scammers since I have been selling products. So I think there should be more security as far as sales are concerned.
Brilliant app though.

23 June 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for the kind words about the app — really glad you enjoy using it.

You're right that scammers are a frustration, and we take it seriously. They're very much the minority, but we know even one bad experience is one too many. Please report any suspicious messages directly through the app so our team can act on them quickly.

We're always working to improve security on the platform. If you'd like to chat through anything, we're at hello@donedeal.ie. And given how you feel about the app itself, we'd love it if you considered updating your rating.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Just can't speak to anyone

21 June 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

We hear you — Our support team is available at hello@donedeal.ie and will get back to you as quickly as possible.

If your experience was otherwise positive, we'd love it if you considered updating your rating.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I can see lots of ads and the pricing…

I can see lots of ads and the pricing rating by dondeal , thats so nice , its easy to understand why the was priced below average or above average. I hope I will find a great car in donedeal.

Thank you
Rupenddra

21 June 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for the kind words, Rupendra — really glad you're finding the platform easy to use. Hope you find the perfect car soon. Best of luck with the search!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very

Very good no issues

20 June 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for the great feedback, we really appreciate it

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I asked to see the lowest priced car…

I asked to see the lowest priced car and I was shown nothing but sponsored ads (presumably people who have paid you) and cars from another country. I will stick to Carzone, who actually show what I ask for. I feel like I just see essentially SPAM when I’m on your site.

19 June 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Sorry to hear the search experience let you down — you should be seeing what you asked for, not just sponsored results.

We'll make sure this feedback gets to the right team. In the meantime, if you use the filters to set a price range and location it can help cut through the noise. If you're still not getting what you need, drop us a line at hello@donedeal.ie and we'll take a look.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to use

Very easy to use

17 June 2026
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Reply from DoneDeal.ie

Thanks for the great feedback, we really appreciate it

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