Kearys Motor Group  Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Looking at 46 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently praise the staff for being knowledgeable, professional, and helpful during the car buying process. Many highlight excellent customer service and a smooth, stress-free experience from the sales team. Reviewers appreciate staff patience and willingness to go the extra mile, often satisfied with their new cars. However, some customers noted significant issues with aftersales service and communication. Many reported difficulties getting return calls, resolving car issues, or receiving timely support after purchase. Concerns were raised about cars not being ready, lack of courtesy vehicles, and unresolved electrical or mechanical faults.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I only got as far as requesting a trade in value on my own car. It took two weeks of whatapps messages to hear they were still waiting for a price.3 other garages gave me the trade in on the day I vi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought a 3.5yrs old electric Renault Zoe from David Barrett, Kinsale Road Roundabout recently. The car itself is pristine and dealing with David made the purchase very smooth and stress free. I hadn... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience, spotted lovely duster online. Rang to enquire , paid 250 deposit to hold the car for me. Had finance sorted with amy, within few days. Keith furlong was salesman. Top class. Received... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just purchased a BYD Atto 3 recently at Kearys BYD Belgard. Got a great deal from Cian Dowling who was a mine of information but also a great listener. Very nice mannerly chap. Kearys is in a great l... See more


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With over 30 years’ experience in serving motorists in and around the Cork region, we at Kearys Motor Group are proud to represent some of the automotive industry’s most acclaimed vehicle brands. Our award-winning reputation has been built on providing exceptional standards of customer care combined with vehicles that are stylish, technology packed, and which deliver impressive performance every time. It’s our aim to always provide the best models for our customers, many of whom return to Kearys time after time for all their motoring needs. What’s more, we work hard to ensure that value for money is assured, with almost everyone able to find the model they desire at a price that can’t be beaten.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Service is terrible, no reply calls, long wait list

Called 3 times in a 4 weeks, no return call even its been said I will receive call for car service very soon. After my 4th call I got appointment for end of next month 🤣🤣🤣🤣. They could suggest another Renault service as car is still under warranty, but seems they dont care...also called for car replacement and received return call after a month...Definitely gonna avoid kearys belgard and cannot recommend them...too bad as sale is great but thats the only great, first service and completely different story

2 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Abominable Communication, Avoided, 1 Year Wait for a Fix

We bought a Nissan Micra from Kearys Belgard in Jan 2025. Upon viewing the car we noticed some scratches, which were buffed out immediately in the body shop. We also noticed that the digital radio console was broken and the dials didn't work, we pointed this out and were told it would be fixed but we would need to wait on a part.
We bought our car through Claire, who worked alongside Ryan, the used cars sales manager.
We didn't hear from Kearys for some time and so we contacted Claire ourselves. Multiple times, we were told we'd have to wait another week or two. In the meantime, we have a check engine light on the dash. We continued to contact Kearys and eventually they booked the car into services. The check engine light turned off the day before and so, they couldn't diagnose the car.
We're still waiting to hear about the radio, and it's silence. We were told Claire had moved to a different department.
We get on to Ryan, having investigated with other garages how much for the radio part and how long a wait. We asked if he could sort the problem at Kearys, or would he like us to book in at another garage. We were told he'd sort it.
In the meantime the check engine light comes back on. At this stage, we wrote an email and stated that we would be getting the CCPC involved as we were being ignored and the product sold to us was faulty.
Eventually, we ring Christina in the service department. She was very helpful and sympathetic. She gave us email addresses for the head of new sales and the head of Kearys Belgard.
Finally, Mick from new sales began to get the ball rolling and ordered the part, he also apologized about the wait. It was clear Ryan was ignoring us. It was Jan 2026, one year later.
The check engine light was back on the car, so when it was taken in for radio repairs we asked for this to be looked at also. The car was gone for 5 days, we were provided with a company car and were told our car would be brought back to our house when it was ready.
The car was fixed, but we were told we had to go pick it up and in the car footwell was rubbish.
It took 1 year to sort a problem which in the end took less than one month to fix. We are of the opinion that we were being avoided in the hopes our warranty would run out. There was no communication on Kearys end, it didn't matter whether we rang, emailed or went up in person: no one wanted to deal with us.
I thank Christina and Mick for finally helping us out. But I would never buy a car there again and I have recommended the same to family and friends.

28 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst Aftersales I've Ever Experienced

Bought new car and had some issues. Incredibly was told the wouod be a diagnostic fee to see what was wrong? The car was a couple weeks old, told that was different to a repair and not covered by a warrenty? Then worst aftersales service I have ever experienced and I have bought many cars over many years. Not one phone call returned in spite of constant "I'll get someone to call you back". Amazingly when I decided to change the car I called to get a sales appointment: usual " no-one available I'll get someone to call you". Never happened. Called without an appointment, told sales what happened and I was there to buy a new car. Told to wait. Two hours later I told sales I had to go. "Will call you in afternoon ". No call. Bought my very expensive new car elsewhere. Would advise you to do the same- avoid.

27 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

my new car

I had the pleasure of getting my beautiful new car ,I had a wonderful experience of getting my new car and all the help I needed from a very helpful young lady called Ellen Maher ,I will definitely be sending my son and my husband as they are both now looking to change their cars ,thanks so much Ellen ,you are a pleasure to deal with ,thanks for making my experience so special

28 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sent in my car

Sent in my car , waiting 4 weeks for 2 sensers not good enough Iv had to fork out 1800 euros for a rental to keep my job ,and now being fobed off , saying now have to wait 2 weeks more , not happy, this should have been done 3 weeks ago, they need to do better!!!

5 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid Kearys Belgard - shambolic

Bought a new dacia duster back in 2018, from kearys belgard. We've had it serviced there since to maintain the service history with dealership.
We have spent thousands on it for problems that we have never encountered with any of our other cars, been driving for 30+ years.
We have received the car back with the steering rack loose so the wheels wouldn't turn when we started it up when collecting.
We had a breakdown they said they couldn't look at it for THREE months.
We spent nearly 2k on a recent full service with timing belt replacement (we were suckered into that cos our mileage is very low, way below avg 12k annually).
We got a red warning light again, approx 4 months later, one which means turn off the engine immediately and get it looked at.
Were told there were 25 cars in the breakdown queue and it wouldn't be looked at for 2 weeks. At the two week mark, we started ringing for an update, to be told we'd get a call back. ELEVEN calls made and finally a week later, we were told it would be looked at in another FOUR days.
Got the call that it was ready for pickup, when I started the car, the screen was asking for an authentication code and the orange warning light showing loss of traction was on...I had yet to move the car.
I went back in, they took it across to the workshop, bear in mind that one of the workshop guys drove it across the road for pickup ignoring both the warning light and code request.
I waited for approximately two hours and was then told that the reprogramming which was necessary after replacing a cylinder injector had 'dropped' and it needed to be reprogrammed again!!? What's to say that won't 'drop' again? It sounded like a BS excuse anyway considering how long I was waiting. The bill was over 1,200.
The cherry on the cake was that everything from the glove compartment was sitting on the floor of the passenger footwell along with packaging from something.
I was told that as there were COVID masks in the glove compartment, for health and safety they couldn't put them back!!???
They wear gloves ffs and they could touch them to pull them out. The masks were unused by the way but that's beside the point, the car manual was lying there too...too heavy maybe for health and safety perhaps?

They have also LOST our keys before after it was left in.

No accountability or responsibility and bullshit excuses.

To be fair to the girl I was talking to from the service department, she was making calls to the workshop and doing her best. I overheard one male staff member telling her in no uncertain terms that "he couldn't do anything about it, what do you want me to tell you?" I don't know what the "it" was at the time but it gave me the distinct impression she was fighting a losing battle trying to get straight answers and following up in order to give customers information.

AVOID AVOID AVOID

As I was waiting for hours in the customer waiting area, I got talking to a man who was trying to pick up a new car he had paid for before Christmas. The color car came in that he wanted, he was told to come and collect it....got there to find another salesman had SOLD it to someone else and they couldn't get the same color so would he take one that was the same color with a black roof, he said he would and they told him it was an extra 900 for the two tone version. He gave out and they just offered to return his deposit. He eventually agreed... only to have that one sold to someone else as well! He was picking up a totally different color that day cos he was in bad health and couldn't cope with any more hassle. That's how they treat someone buying a new car!!???

20 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just have to say a great place to buy a…

Just have to say a great place to buy a car. Mark from the sales team in the Cork store absolutely top class, will go the extra mile to meet your requirements, very patient and trust me ud need them with me, I get over anxious so thanks Mark for your great service.
Warren also, and shur have to mention Richard Murphy in the Dublin store, excellent communication skills very amusing fella, easy going, they all are, down to earth guys. Thanks for everything.

18 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst service ever

Bought a brand new car in Midleton three years ago and we’ve had nothing but trouble. It’s been recalled several times, anytime you need something you can’t get anybody, they say they’ll ring you back but they never do and you have to call and call. Worst service ever. Our first time and last time buying there

10 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service from start…

Excellent customer service from start to finish, Dee and the team couldn't be more helpful, they explained everything in great detail but let me make the decision always. Bike is top class, undoubtedly be buying off them in the future

24 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff so helpful from the moment walked…

Staff so helpful from the moment walked into the showroom. Went in just to have a look at the new model and walked out with new one ordered 😁Kept me well informed on progress of new car arrival date. Excellent knowledge of car after after care.

10 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

STAY AWAY FROM THEM !!!!!!

ABSOLUTELY CRAZY COMPANY AND STAFF !!!!THEY TOTALLY DOESN'T KNOW WHAT THEY HAVE FOR SALE, STAFF ARE VERY RUDE AND ANSWERING ON MAILS AFTER COUPLE DAYS ???!!!
FRIDAY INFORMED ME OVER THE PHONE THAT CAR IS AVAILABLE, VERY WELCOME TO COME FOR VIEWING. SATURDAY, I DRIVING 260km ONE WAY AND OTHER GUY TOLD ME THAT THIS CAR....... IS SOLD !!!!!!! NOT RIGHT NOW, ONLY FEW DAYS BEFORE !!!! OTHER THING IS. THIS SAME CAR IS STILL ADVERTISED FOR 18 DAYS ON DONE DEAL !!!!!! TOTALLY IDIOTS !!!!!

3 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks Paula...2024 Dacia Stepway

I bought a 2024 Dacia Stepway and I have to say they are just brilliant. I dealt with Paula who kept me informed and updated and helped me with everything, I really can't praise her enough. 👏 I also have to thank Brendan for his help with paperwork and keeping in contact with me and also to John who delivered my car, you are a sound man John. Thank you to each one of you ☺️

22 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BYD Belgard absolute great experience

Bought BYD Seal U off Cian down in BYD Belgard . I have to say my experience from start to finished was fantastic. As I need my car adapted for my mam it wasn't a straight forward process . But Cian in BYD helped me everyway he could even got a company that adapted BYD cars as they a fairly new car some places didn't want to do it . Can't thank Cian and all the other staff in BYD Belgard enough delighted with the car . Will definitely be back once you purchase a BYD you won't look back absolutely fantastic car thanks again BYD Belgard
Amy
Domhnall

17 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Run From These Dealers BYD west

What should have been a joyful experience turned into a nightmare. I was promised my BYD car would be ready on 20/08, then 03/09, then 04/09. My family came to collect it — but the finance process hadn’t even started.

Following the dealer’s advice, I transferred my insurance, leaving me without cover for the whole weekend. Later, documents came hours late despite early approval, and now two months after delivery, no payment has been taken from my account.

I’ve called, emailed, and visited — nothing solved. BYD should not allow such unprofessional retailers to represent their brand. Until this is fixed, run from these dealers.

9 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

CVRT fail fix rip off.

My van failed its CVRT. Four bulbs out and oil needed. I booked in with Belgard because it’s where I bought my van. My retest is today and the only time they could give me was yesterday. I was charged €511. They insisted on a full diagnostic €170 and some other super expensive thing with the oil and when i hesitated over the price they said the van was on the ramp and would be taken off it if I didn’t agree. The only reason I brought it there about the bulb is because it was a suspected electrical reason a light on my back reg wasn’t working. They knew my CVRT retest was today. I went in with my CVRT fails too. There is no itemised breakdown of costs on my invoice. I’m just In disbelief that it cost me €511. Never again.

6 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buying a car stress free

Called into Keary's Belgard to have a look at replacing my Kadjar. The idea was to just update the car, but after Ellen showed me availability I decided to go for a new car. Her knowledge of all the cars was amazing and I was soon bitten with the All new Dacia Duster 111 Extreme. The Dacia was not on my shopping list to start with but after Ellen went through the spec with me I was sold on it. All through the process Ellen kept me up to date by phone and mail, which I found extremely helpful, so much so that I shared my experience with a colleague who is now in the process of buying from Ellen. I would have no hesitation recommending Ellen and Keary's Belgard for your next car.

11 September 2025
Unprompted review

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