Car Dealers in Waterford: A Local Guide to Used Car Dealerships (2026)

Most franchised car dealers in Waterford are in one place: the Cork Road on the south-west side of Waterford city, running out towards the Butlerstown Roundabout. If you are looking for car dealers in Waterford, this stretch is where you will find the widest choice of brands, from Toyota, Ford and Volkswagen to Kia, Nissan, Renault and Škoda. Buyers in west Waterford, Dungarvan and Lismore often combine a trip to the city with a look at dealers in east Cork, while buyers in Ferrybank, south Kilkenny and Wexford are only a short drive across the river Suir.

Contents

1. Where the dealers are
2. Main franchised dealers in Waterford
3. Buying a used car in Waterford: local tips
4. Checklist before you sign
5. Your rights when buying from a dealer
6. Frequently asked questions

Where the dealers are

Waterford city: the Cork Road

The Cork Road is Waterford's main motor mile. Heading out of the city towards the Butlerstown Roundabout, you pass showrooms for most of the big brands sold in Ireland, and several dealer groups have more than one franchise on the same site. Because the dealers are so close together, it is easy to compare a Toyota, a Kia, a Škoda and a Ford on the same morning, and to take more than one test drive without crossing the city.

Ferrybank and the north side of the Suir

Ferrybank, on the north bank of the river Suir, is the natural first stop for buyers coming from south Kilkenny and Wexford. The Nissan dealer in Waterford lists a premises in Ferrybank as well as its site on the Cork Road.

Dungarvan, Tramore, Lismore and west Waterford

Outside the city, towns such as Dungarvan, Tramore, Lismore and Tallow have independent garages and smaller used car sellers, but the franchised showrooms on our list are all in Waterford city. Buyers in west Waterford often look at dealers in east Cork too. If you are open to travelling, compare what is listed as used cars in Cork on EcoSteer and used cars in Wexford on EcoSteer, or read our guide to car dealers in Tipperary if you live near Carrick-on-Suir or Clonmel.

Main franchised dealers in Waterford

This table lists franchised dealers and dealer groups we could confirm from the dealers' own websites, the brands' Irish websites or local news reports. Most franchised dealers also sell used cars of other makes, taken in as trade-ins. Dealer appointments do change, so check the brand's Irish website before you travel.

Business name	Location	Brands
Tom Murphy Car Sales	Cork Road, Waterford	Toyota, Lexus
Waterford City Ford (Auto Boland)	Butlerstown Roundabout, Cork Road	Ford
Auto Boland	Butlerstown Roundabout, Cork Road	Volvo, Land Rover, Honda, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep
JAB Auto Holdings (Boland Group)	Cork Road, Waterford	Volkswagen
Sheridan Waterford	Cork Road, Waterford	Kia
George Corbett Motors	Cork Road, Waterford	Škoda, CUPRA, SEAT, Mazda
H&H Motors	Cork Road, Waterford	Renault, Dacia
Walsh's Car Sales	Cork Road and Ferrybank, Waterford	Nissan

If you already know which model you want, our model pages explain generations, engines and known issues before you visit a showroom: Toyota Yaris Cross, Toyota Corolla, Ford Puma, Ford Kuga, Kia Sportage, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster and Škoda Octavia.

To see what is listed for sale right now by make, you can browse used Toyota, Ford, Volkswagen, Kia, Nissan, Renault and Škoda cars on EcoSteer.

Buying a used car in Waterford: local tips

• Book the NCT early. Waterford is served by a single NCT centre, on the Cleaboy Road in the city. In December 2023, local media reported that the real wait for a test in Waterford was far longer than the booking website suggested. A car with a long NCT is worth more to you than one due a test next month. Buyers in west Waterford can also book at the Youghal NCT centre in Co. Cork, close to the county border.
• Think about your daily drive. Many Waterford buyers commute on the N25 to Dungarvan or towards Cork, or on the M9 towards Kilkenny and Dublin. For high mileage, a diesel or a full hybrid usually makes more sense than a small petrol car. For mostly city driving, a used electric car can cut running costs if you can charge at home.
• Check for coastal wear. Cars that have lived near the sea, in places such as Tramore, Dunmore East, Dungarvan or along the Copper Coast, can show more rust underneath. Look at the sills, brake lines and subframes, or ask the dealer to put the car on a lift.
• Compare across county lines. Waterford sits beside Cork, Tipperary, Kilkenny and Wexford. If you cannot find the right car on the Cork Road, widen your search before you settle for the wrong one.
• Use the cluster. Because the Cork Road dealers are close together, you can compare similar cars from different brands in one trip. Bring your trade-in details and ask each dealer for a written price, so you can compare like with like.

Checklist before you sign

1. NCT certificate and history. Check the expiry date and look up the car's test history online, including any failed items.
2. Vehicle Registration Certificate. Make sure the details match the car, including the VIN and colour.
3. Service history. Ask for stamps or invoices, and check that major work such as a timing belt was done on time.
4. Recall check with the VIN. Ask the dealer to confirm that any open recalls have been completed, or check the brand's recall information.
5. Finance check. Run a history check for outstanding finance and previous write-offs before you pay.
6. A test drive on the N25 and local roads. Try the car at motorway speed and in city traffic, and listen for knocks over rough surfaces.
7. The deal in writing. Get the price, any warranty, and what is included, such as a service or new tyres, in writing.

For a fuller list, see our used car buying checklist for Ireland. If you are looking at a popular SUV, our guides to Kia Sportage common problems and Nissan Qashqai common problems explain what to look for.

Your rights when buying from a dealer

When you buy a used car from a dealer in Ireland, the Consumer Rights Act 2022 applies. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), goods you buy from a business must be of satisfactory quality, fit for their purpose and as described. Citizens Information explains that if a used car you bought from a dealer develops a fault, you can ask the dealer to repair it free of charge within a reasonable time, to replace it with a car of similar quality or value, or to give a full or partial refund. These rights may not apply if you were told about the fault before you bought, if it should have been spotted at an inspection, or if it is normal wear and tear.

A private sale does not come with the same protection. Citizens Information notes that consumer law does not cover deals between two private individuals, so if something goes wrong after a private sale, your options are much more limited.

Browse used cars

EcoSteer is an Irish online marketplace for used cars of every fuel type: petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric. You can browse used cars for sale across Ireland, filter by make, fuel and budget, and compare used hybrid cars and used diesel cars before you visit a showroom in Waterford.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the main car dealers in Waterford?

Most franchised car dealers in Waterford are on the Cork Road in Waterford city, out towards the Butlerstown Roundabout. The Nissan dealer also has a premises in Ferrybank.

Which car brands have a dealer in Waterford?

Our list covers Toyota, Lexus, Ford, Volkswagen, Kia, Nissan, Renault, Dacia, Škoda, CUPRA, SEAT, Mazda, Volvo, Land Rover, Honda, Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Jeep. Dealer appointments change, so check the brand's Irish website before you travel.

Where is the NCT centre in Waterford?

The Waterford NCT Centre is at Knock House Business Centre, Cleaboy Road, Waterford, X91 EW24, according to the NCTS. The Youghal NCT centre in Co. Cork is also close to west Waterford.

Is it better to buy a used car from a dealer or privately in Waterford?

A dealer sale gives you rights under consumer law, such as the right to a car of satisfactory quality and to a repair, replacement or refund if it develops a fault you were not told about. A private sale can be cheaper but comes with fewer protections, so run a history check and bring someone who knows cars.

Should I look at dealers in Cork, Kilkenny or Wexford too?

If you cannot find the right car locally, yes. Waterford borders Cork, Tipperary, Kilkenny and Wexford, and comparing a wider area gives you more choice on price, mileage and specification.

Sources

• NCTS: Test centre locations
• WLR FM: Waterford among NCT centres with longest actual wait time (December 2023)
• CCPC: Consumer rights
• Citizens Information: Buying a used car
• Citizens Information: Problem with a used car
• CompleteCar: Volkswagen Ireland and JAB Holdings join forces (December 2024)
• WLR FM: Tom Murphy Car Sales appointed as Toyota and Lexus dealer for Waterford (October 2024)
• Auto Boland, Kia Ireland: Sheridan Waterford, George Corbett Motors, H&H Motors, Walsh's Car Sales