Frequenty asked questions about buying a used car

No. Walk-ins are more than welcome to our showroom but in saying that as the dealership can be quite busy, especially during the weekend, it is advisable to make an appointment to ensure the vehicle you are interested in is still available for.

Yes. We are happy to accept passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles as part exchanges. Speak to a member of the sales team for an accurate valuation.

Yes. We have a state-of-the-art workshop onsite with 15 vehicle bays which allows us to carry out all types of repairs and servicing.

Like all dealerships, we have a wide variety of sources ranging from part exchanged vehicles, private buy ins, trade buy ins and importation.

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If you have chosen not to finance your next car with Michael Barrable Motors, you have the following options:

1. Pay by bank transfer (bank details will be provided to you).
2. Pay by Bankers Draft (this should be made payable to: Michael Barrable Motors)
3. Pay by Debit / Credit Card*

*Please check your card limits for larger transactions as your bank may have in place daily limits. If you are paying your balance by credit card, a credit card fee of 1.5% will be imposed on the value of your transaction. This fee will only be imposed on balances and not on reservation deposits. Your Sales Executive will discuss this with you if applicable.

Yes! All our vehicles come with a comprehensive warranty. Many of the vehicles we sell receive a 12-month warranty. All cars receive 12-months AA roadside protection as standard. Our warranty terms are as follows:

All our cars go through our state-of-the-art workshop to be fully serviced before reaching their new owner. All vehicles go through an AA Approved 101-point check and if there any issues identified they are rectified by our workshop team. Finally, the car is fully valeted ready for collection by its new owner.

Yes, we offer free delivery anywhere outside of Dublin, subject to availability.

If you have chosen not to finance your next car with Michael Barrable Motors, you have the following options:

1. Pay by bank transfer (bank details will be provided to you).
2. Pay by Bankers Draft (this should be made payable to: Michael Barrable Motors)
3. Pay by Debit / Credit Card*

*Please check your card limits for larger transactions as your bank may have in place daily limits. If you are paying your balance by credit card, a credit card fee of 1.5% will be imposed on the value of your transaction. This fee will only be imposed on balances and not on reservation deposits. Your Sales Executive will discuss this with you if applicable.

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Yes! We can offer a range of solutions to suit your needs.

You can apply through our website by filling out the online application or apply in-person or over the phone. Our in-house finance specialist will guide you through the application process. Any queries in relation to finance should be directed to [email protected].

A Hire Purchase (HP) agreement is a credit agreement which allows you to spread the cost of buying your new car over a period of time, rather than paying for it all in one go.

When you have decided on your new car, you usually agree to an upfront deposit amount (normally between 10% – 30% of the car’s price) which is followed by your monthly repayments over the term you have selected.

When your HP agreement comes to an end (and all your payments have been made) you become the legal owner of the car.

Advantages of Hire Purchase?

1. Simple to apply. Here at MB Motors, we are an authorised credit intermediary. We work with several lenders to ensure you can get behind the wheel of your new car in a simple, affordable, and straightforward way.
2. Your choice of car is much more varied. You will be able to access newer, higher specification cars as you are able to spread the cost over a period of time and not have to pay all in one go.
3. You can spread the cost of your new car. With a Hire Purchase agreement, you are spreading the cost over a fixed term, which you can select based on your monthly budget. Your monthly repayment is flexible in that you can pay a larger deposit to reduce your monthly repayments.
4. Your interest rate is fixed. The interest rate will be fixed for the duration of your agreement so you know exactly what your repayments will be which will allow you to budget accordingly. This is especially attractive with today’s economic situation of rising interest rates.
5. There are fewer restrictions. Unlike leasing or Personal Contract Plans (PCP), there are no milage or conditional restrictions with Hire Purchase agreements which leaves you in control.

In all circumstances, you will need to provide the following:

1. Photo Identification (i.e., in-date passport or driving license)
2. Proof of Address (i.e., recent bank statement, utility bill or letter from Revenue)
3. Proof of PPSN (i.e., recent payslip from your employer or letter from revenue)

In certain circumstances, other documentation may be required, and this will be decided upon on a case-by-case basis.

We can deduct the amount you owe directly from the part exchange value and settle this directly with your finance company. Any remaining equity can then be used as a deposit towards your next car.

You must be 18 years of age or older and a resident in the Republic of Ireland. You will need to have a valid Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) and generally be in full time permanent employment (i.e., with your probation completed).

We work with several lenders, some who specialise in those with poor credit, so don’t be put off from applying.

Yes, we buy from private sellers as well.

Our general policy is that we will not buy a car that is more than 10 years old or that has more than 100,000kms on the clock. Outside of this general policy, it is at the discretion of the General Manager on whether to purchase your car or not.

Feel free to contact us or drop into our showroom and the team will assist you. They will run through the process with you and if applicable make you an offer.

If you have received and accepted an offer, please bring the following with you when you visit the showroom to complete the transaction:

1. The vehicles registration document (or ‘’Logbook’’).
2. All documentation relating to the car (i.e., NCT / Service History etc.)
3. A valid form of ID (i.e., in-date driving license or passport)
4. At least two keys (if only one key provided, then a reduction of €150 will be made).

Please note, we will not proceed under any circumstance without all the above being present.

If you have outstanding finance on your vehicle, we will contact your finance provider to receive an up-to-date settlement figure. If your vehicle has had finance and it is now settled, we will need confirmation in writing from the finance company that all outstanding finance has been cleared. If the payment for the finance is more than the offer for the car, the difference is called negative equity, and the difference must be paid to ourselves in advance.