Dealer Spotlight: Barrett Motors, Mountbellew, Co. Galway
Barrett Motors in Mountbellew, Co. Galway combines used car sales with a service workshop, tyre centre, tow truck and car sourcing. Here is what the dealer offers and what to check when you buy.
Quick Summary
- Barrett Motors is a used car dealership and garage at Newtown, Mountbellew, Co. Galway (Eircode H53 KC61).
- The business says all stock it sells is serviced, inspected and NCT'd before sale.
- Alongside used cars, it runs a car service and repair workshop, a tyre centre and a tow truck and recovery service.
- It also offers car sourcing to order, including from the UK, plus finance applications and trade-in enquiries online.
- It is well placed for drivers from Galway, Athlone, Roscommon and Mayo, and you can find the dealer on EcoSteer.
Barrett Motors in Mountbellew is a used car dealer with its own workshop, tyre centre and recovery truck under one roof. This Dealer Spotlight looks at what the dealership offers, how its services fit together, and what to check when you buy from a dealer in this part of the country. All details come from the dealer's own website.
About Barrett Motors
Barrett Motors describes itself as a car dealership based in Mountbellew, Co. Galway. The garage is at Newtown, Mountbellew, Galway, H53 KC61, and the main phone number listed on its website is 090 640 6006. The dealership notes that it is conveniently located for motorists travelling from Galway, Athlone, Roscommon and Mayo.
The business presents itself as more than a car sales yard. Its website brings together four sides of the operation: used car sales, a car service centre, a tyre centre and a tow truck service. This mix matters for buyers, because the same team that prepares a car for sale can also look after it afterwards.
One point the dealership highlights is its preparation standard. According to its website, all stock sold is serviced, inspected and NCT'd. For a used car buyer, a current NCT certificate is one of the first documents to ask about, so it is useful to know this is part of how the dealer presents its cars. As with any purchase, ask to see the NCT certificate and service record for the specific car you are interested in.
What Barrett Motors offers
Used cars
The used car section of the website lets you filter by make, model, year and budget, and each listing has options to enquire, ask about finance or start a trade-in.
Car sourcing to order
If the car you want is not in stock, Barrett Motors offers a car sourcing service. The website explains that the team will use its industry contacts to find a suitable car, and that it specialises in sourcing cars to order from the UK. You can submit the details of the car you are looking for, including your preferred fuel type, through a form on the site. If you go down this route, ask how VRT and registration will be handled and what checks are carried out before the car is handed over.
Car service and repairs
The workshop handles a wide list of jobs. Services listed on the website include car servicing and repairs, oil changes, timing belt changes, battery replacement, full car valeting, pre-NCT work, factory recommended maintenance and advanced engine diagnostics. The garage also lists work on electrical and electronic systems, emissions test failures, steering and suspension, brake systems including ABS, safety systems including airbags, and heating and air conditioning. The service centre says it serves motorists in Mountbellew, Tuam, Ballinasloe, Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.
Tyre centre
Barrett Motors runs a tyre centre and says it has years of experience fitting tyres on all types of vehicles. The team will supply and fit tyres to suit your car.
Tow truck and recovery service
The dealership also operates a tow truck. Its recovery service covers Galway, Mayo and Roscommon, along with larger towns such as Athlone, Tuam and Ballinasloe. The website notes that the recovery truck can handle cars, 4x4s and light commercial vehicles, and that a car can be brought to the garage of your choice, to your home, or to Barrett Motors' own garage.
Finance and trade-in
You can apply for finance through an online form on the dealer's website, and the dealer will get back to you about the options available. There is also a trade-in tool where you can enter your details and upload photos of your current car. Always compare the total cost of credit before you sign.
Buying from a dealer in east Galway
Buying from a dealer gives you stronger protection than a private sale. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) explains that a car bought from a trader must be of acceptable quality, fit for purpose and as described. If a fault appears within 30 days of delivery, you may be entitled to cancel the purchase. These rights do not apply in the same way when you buy from another private individual.
Before you buy any used car, it is worth running through a few checks:
- NCT certificate: confirm the certificate matches the car and check the expiry date. You can look up NCT details on the NCTS website.
- Service history: ask for receipts or a stamped book, and check when the timing belt or chain was last looked at if relevant.
- Tyres: check the tread depth and that all four tyres are a matching type.
- Paperwork: make sure the vehicle registration certificate matches the details of the car and the seller.
- Imports: if the car is sourced from the UK, ask for proof that VRT has been paid and the car is registered in Ireland.
For more detail, read our guide to passing the NCT first time. If you are interested in popular used models like the ones dealers in this area often carry, our model guides for the Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 explain what to look out for.
Find them on EcoSteer
Barrett Motors is a member dealer on EcoSteer, Ireland's used car marketplace for every fuel type. You can view the dealer profile for Barrett Motors on EcoSteer, read the EcoSteer guide to car dealers in Galway, or browse used cars for sale across Ireland.
To contact the dealership directly, visit the Barrett Motors contact page or call 090 640 6006.
FAQ
Where is Barrett Motors located?
Barrett Motors is at Newtown, Mountbellew, Co. Galway, H53 KC61. The dealership says it is conveniently located for motorists from Galway, Athlone, Roscommon and Mayo.
Are cars from Barrett Motors NCT'd?
According to the dealer's website, all stock sold is serviced, inspected and NCT'd. Ask to see the NCT certificate and service record for the car you are considering.
Does Barrett Motors offer servicing and tyres?
Yes. The business has a service and repair workshop, including pre-NCT work and diagnostics, and a tyre centre that supplies and fits tyres.
Can Barrett Motors source a car for me?
Yes. The dealer offers a car sourcing service and says it specialises in sourcing cars to order from the UK. You can send the details of the car you want through a form on its website.
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