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We’ve innovated the car buying journey to help grow your business with our Car Finance service on DoneDeal. Car buyers now have the opportunity to apply for finance and receive approval in as little as 24 hours. Customers can now get financial approval before reaching the forecourt. Applying for finance has never been more simple, convenient and fast for both the buyer and seller. Our new process puts the finance options back in your hands, earning you more commission on your sales. Receive better quality leads as car buyers who arrive at your dealership are ready to buy, resulting in a higher conversion rate for your business. This new feature allows your ads to stand out from others not offering finance. From next month customers will be able to search by the monthly repayment figure. We want to empower customers to shop within their budget and discover how finance can broaden the selection of cars available to them.

The number of used cars being sold in the country is down 5% year-on-year, according to the new DoneDeal.ie Motor Industry review for the first half of 2018, sponsored by Bluestone Motor Finance. View the full report here. A total of 483,152 used cars have traded hands in the year to June, compared to 507,300 for the same time period in 2017, however, the rate of the decline slowed considerably in the second quarter with a difference of only 305 car sales (217,334 in Q2 2017 vs. 217,029 in Q2 2018). As part of the report, DoneDeal.ie carried out depreciation analysis on used cars to identify the top five makes and models that have retained their value the most from when they were new in 2014/15. The car that retained its value the most was the Skoda Octavia with an average depreciation of 31% since 2014/2015. Next best was the Volkswagen Golf (32%), followed by the Nissan Qashqai (40%), Volkswagen Passat (46%) and the Ford Focus (49%). Meanwhile, Electric car ads on DoneDeal have surged in recent months, with a 58% increase compared to the first six months of 2017, Hybrid listings have risen by 65% in the same time period while Petrol listings are down 17% with Diesel ads up 11% to 215,937 units. Electric car searches have also sky-rocketed with over 1 million searches taking place for Electric cars in the first six months of 2018, compared to 350,000 for the same time period last year – a rise of 223%. Volkswagen is the most popular used car make of 2018, with a total of 48,166 Volkswagen’s changing hands in the used car market (Jan-Jun 2018). Toyota (41,412) and Ford (40,018) were next best with Nissan (23,954) and then Audi (20,173) rounding out the top five. During May and June DoneDeal.ie surveyed over 1,000 people looking to purchase a car and found that 57% of respondents were interested in purchasing a vehicle that was four years or older, with just 13% in the market for a brand new motor. Among those surveyed, Diesel’s were the strong preference when it came to engine type (63%) with 24% opting for a Petrol engine, while the remainder were split between Hybrid and Electric transmissions. Adam Ferguson from DoneDeal.ie said: “In the last six months alone we’ve witnessed over 31 million car searches taking place on site. One of the most interesting stories from the data in this report is the clear trend that is emerging in the Electric car market, both from the number of users who are searching for Electric cars but also from the sharp increase in the volume of Electric car ads being placed. For instance, at the top end of the used Electric car market, 13 second hand Tesla’s were sold on DoneDeal in the year to the end of June.”

Searches for convertibles rocketed by 32% year-on-year during the warm weather according to new data released by Ireland’s largest motor website – DoneDeal.ie. The sharp increase in interest is notable, as an extra 45,000 searches for convertible cars took place during June and July this year, compared with the same time period in 2017. During June and July, DoneDeal.ie surveyed over 1,000 people who were looking to purchase a car and found that 64% of respondents were interested in buying a Diesel motor, with 22% in the market for a petrol engine with Hybrid (11%) and Electric (3%) making up the rest of the survey responses. 55% of those who responded indicated they would sell their old vehicle privately, compared with 45% who would opt to trade it in. Adam Ferguson from DoneDeal.ie said: “This large increase in the number of searches for convertibles reflects the spirit and optimism that the good weather brought and this was reflected in the way users were using and searching the site.” For this research, DoneDeal.ie analysed over 330,000 searches for convertibles which took place on the site between June and July 2017 and June and July 2018.

DoneDeal is giving away a Toyota CHR Hybrid Luna at this year’s National Ploughing Championships. To enter simply come to our area: Block 3, Row 1, Stand 20 and follow the instructions. The lucky winner will be announced on Tuesday 25th September 2018. To enter the competition you must be 18 years old or over at the time of entry. This competition is not open to employees (or members of their immediate families) of DoneDeal. Entry to the competition is restricted to one entry per person please. Multiple entries will be disqualified. Competitions are open to Irish residents only. Participation in this competition denotes acceptance of these terms and conditions. The winner will be chosen at random from all valid entries. The winner will be contacted via email or phone. The Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The competition will run from Tuesday 18th September 2018 until Friday 21st September 2018 and is open to all attendees of The Ploughing Championships. The winner will be announced on Tuesday 25th September 2018. The winner must collect the prize in Dublin on Tuesday 25th September 2018. Any personal data relating to competition entrants will be used in accordance with current Irish data protection legislation and best practice. Our policy is such that we will not pass on your details to any third party without your prior consent. By entering the competition the winner agrees to participate in such promotional activity and material as DoneDeal may require. If an advertised prize is not available, we reserve the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value. The prize is not exchangeable for cash or any other prize. DoneDeal does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any technical failure or malfunction or any other problem in any network, system, server, provider, or otherwise which may result in entries being lost or not properly registered or recorded and contestants hereby waive any claim whatsoever for any losses, costs, damages and expenses arising from any such problems. DoneDeal reserves the right to amend or add to these these terms and conditions at any time. If we do this we will publish the amended competition terms and conditions on the relevant competition page. Ploughing Competition Privacy Policy Done Deal Limited (hereafter “DoneDeal”) will use the information you submit (your phone number and/or email address) to run the competition and also to run a re-marketing campaign on Facebook for a period of no more than 12 months. DoneDeal may also store this information in MailChimp in order to facilitate future communication which will be limited to a period of 12 months from the competition end date. DoneDeal will only retain the information that you have provided to us for no more than 12 months. If you wish to have your information corrected or deleted or if you wish to process a data takeout or have any questions relating to your data or this Policy, please email our Data Protection Officer at dpo[@]donedeal[dot]ie. You can also write to: Data Protection Officer, Distilled SCH, Latin Hall, Golden Lane, Dublin 8. If this does not resolve your complaint/question, you have the right to contact your local Data Protection Commissioner via their website here.

A family of 8 from Mayo have clinched a 2018 Toyota in DoneDeal.ie‘s car giveaway draw at the National Ploughing Championships. The Hybrid C-HR Luna SUV with thanks to DoneDeal’s friends at Toyota Long Mile was the standout prize at the DoneDeal marquee last week. Ambrose Lavin from Swinford in Co.Mayo, who clinched the prize was one of over 10,000 people to enter the giveaway that was free to enter. He said: “I’m thrilled to win this fabulous prize. It will make all the difference to us, especially with six children to look after.” Martin Clancy from DoneDeal said: “We are delighted to present this fantastic prize to Ambrose and his family. With over 10,000 entrants the DoneDeal marquee was one of the busier locations at this year’s National Ploughing Championships. As Ireland’s number one motor website, we’re committed to offering users the best possible experience and this car giveaway has certainly achieved that.” The Toyota C-HR Hybrid that Ambrose has won is powered by a 1.8 litre four-cylinder VVT i-petrol engine with two AC permanent magnet synchronous electric motors. The DoneDeal car giveaway ran for the duration of this year’s National Ploughing Championships and was open to all attendees of the ploughing.

Now on the cusp of the 192 sales period, Manufacturers and Franchise Dealerships alike, are carefully planning and finalising their marketing strategies with everyone having one clear goal – maximise sales results. Delivering a strategic digital marketing campaign will be vital for securing sales enquires. How can display advertising deliver real results? In terms of building a digital strategy for Franchise Dealers, it is now essential to focus on both audience and contextual brand targeting. This will allow you to reach the ‘early researchers’ and “I’m still undecided” through to the “I’m ready to buy now” type of customers. In the new era of multiple financing offers, educating consumers to the affordability of new car purchases will be the deciding factor in reaching sales quotas for 192 registrations. Translating this message into a digital marketing strategy is not difficult. This can be achieved by using smart banner designs which are complemented by an engaging ‘call to action’. The campaign execution and performance relies heavily on reaching the correct audience and contextual targeting. DoneDeal Motors is the busiest and most used Irish online Motoring channel. With 49% of all dealer enquires now on 1-4 year stock profile, there is an opportunity for your dealership to promote new car offers to the largest market intenders, in your own local County. With audience and contextual brand targeting, dealerships will secure over 50% higher engagement rates in the form of visitor traffic to their website. By targeting consumers while they are actively searching for your brand or product on DoneDeal, allows you to engage with the consumer while they are in a ‘transactional’ state of mind. Digital Walk In’s Would you allow a customer to wander around your showroom without providing them with the relevant information to make a decision? ‘Digital Walk Inns’ to your website are equally as important. Having a campaign landing page that provides details of the offer and options to request a callback are vital to the success of your website. Banner Blindness Beware of publisher websites that deliver web pages, overcrowded with multiple banner formats and positions. This can cause “Banner Blindness” and have a significant effect on campaign engagement as it will dilute the overall performance of the campaign. Engaging Online Experience DoneDeal is mindful of both the user experience and advertiser requirements. By developing a display strategy that offers users value-added products and offerings matching their search criteria, both the user and advertiser benefit from an enjoyable and engaging online experience. This approach to digital marketing is a real driver in campaign results. Please get in touch if you are interested in learning about developing a display advertising strategy for your dealership. From campaign creation, through to bespoke audience and contextual targeting, with 100% real trackable results, the DoneDeal Motor Team can deliver real results from your marketing investment during the 192 sales period. If you are interested in discussing a digital marketing campaign for your dealership, please send an email here, and we will have one of our Account Managers contact you.

The number of used cars being sold in the country is down 3.6% year-on-year, according to the new DoneDeal Motor Industry review for 2018, released today by Ireland’s largest motor website – DoneDeal.ie, sponsored by Bluestone Motor Finance. DoneDeal Motor Report 2018 Online. A total of 640,326 used cars traded hands last year, compared to 664,253 for the same period in 2017. Volkswagen was the most popular used car make of 2018, with a total of 87,992 Volkswagen’s changing hands in the used car market. Volkswagen’s share of the used car market now stands at 13.8%. Toyota (73,834) and Ford (71,882) were next best with Nissan (49,938) and then Audi (37,714) rounding out the top five. DoneDeal has also revealed the top used makes and models that have retained their value the most from when they were new in 2015. The car that maintained its value the most since 2015 is the Skoda Octavia with an average depreciation of 22%. Next, is the Volkswagen Golf (27%), followed by the Ford Focus (36%). Meanwhile, interest in Electric and Hybrid vehicles continues to increase with over 2 million Electric car searches taking place on DoneDeal in 2018, compared to just under 950,0000 for the same period last year – a rise of 110%. Hybrid searches are up 83% year-on-year. During December and January DoneDeal surveyed over 1,000 people looking to purchase a car and found more than half (51%) of those surveyed were interested in purchasing a diesel engine.60% of people said they would trade-in their car when buying their next, while one out of three people said they would prefer to sell their old vehicle privately. Martin Clancy from DoneDeal said: “Of the 70 million+ car searches that took place on DoneDeal in 2018 a clear trend is emerging. Electric car searches surged 110% compared with 2017; Hybrid searches are up 83% while Diesel dipped by 14% during the same period. The decline in interest in Diesel is a reflection in consumer search behaviour, nationwide, 20% fewer new Diesel’s were sold in 2018 compared with a year prior. However, of the 675,000 car ads on DoneDeal last year – 51% were for cars with Diesel engines.”

To celebrate #NationalSelfieDay we’re giving a €50 One4All voucher to the best car selfie sent to us before 4 pm today. Include the hashtag #DoneDealSelfie to be in with a chance of winning, and the winner will be announced at 5 pm. No selfies while driving folks!

Škoda Octavia is a brilliant and well-established car. It has grown its market share since it first entered the scene in 1996 due to a combination of practicality, efficiency and, of course, affordability. Value for money has been one of its best-selling points for years. If this isn’t enough for you, then the fact that it holds its value better than any other car on the Irish market (according to our Motor Industry Review 2018 H2) makes it an irresistible option to consider when you’re on the hunt for your next car. In recent years it has most commonly been powered by a 1.6 turbo charged diesel engine. Although this engine has been a popular one for families and taxi drivers alike, it’s not exactly very exciting to drive and therefore Škoda introduced the ‘RS’ model. View Skoda Octavia’s on DoneDeal now. To the naked eye, the RS model looks just like a higher spec Octavia. It’s got some sportier features like bigger alloys, RS badges and some extremely appealing bucket seats. Other than that, it’s quite subtle and understated, and this is one of my favourite things about this model. Inside the car, those bucket seats are extremely comfortable, pote ntially some of the most comfortable on the market. The balance of comfort and support makes the driver’s seat a lovely place to be. As far as technology goes, the Octavia doesn’t hold back. The RS model comes with just about every extra under the sun, from heated front and rear seats, to an easy to use Bluetooth phone connection system. The chances are, if you’re interested in an Octavia RS, then you’re probably more intrigued to know how it performs when driving. Both around town and at motorway speeds it continues to deliver in the same manner that a normal Octavia would. It does have stiffened suspension but, despite this, it’s actually reasonably smooth day to day. You will, however, be let down by the fuel consumption, and that’s because it’s got the same 2.0 litre engine as the Golf GTI. On the flip side, this makes it much more entertaining to drive than your standard Škoda. I wouldn’t quite call it a ‘fast car’, but with 230bhp it is without a doubt a very ‘quick car’. It will do 0-100kmph in 6.5 seconds which is a respectable time for any 5-door hatchback. You also hear a lovely noise whilst in the driver’s seat, but I must warn you that half of that noise is ‘fake’, as it’s being played through the speakers. Controversial I know, but in recent years this is becoming more and more of a common trend across the industry. From the outside it does have a ‘real’ exhaust note which will no doubt put a smile on any motor enthusiast’s face. In fact, if you use your right foot on the accelerator in a certain way, you can actually get a little pop and bang at high revs, which is always a pleasure to hear. So, it all looks good for the Octavia RS, it’s practical, comfortable, reasonably fast and even sounds nice. However, there is one massive drawback… it’s front wheel drive! Unless the roads are bone dry, the car won’t be able to deliver the power, no matter what tyres you have, but what’s worse is that the traction control intervenes and creates a terrible shudder that scares the living daylights out of you. This has, and probably always will be, a drawback to any high-powered front wheel drive car so I  think it’s worth mentioning. However, the RS has a very intelligent differential that helps fight for the front wheel drive cause. Without going into too much detail, it effectively brakes the wheel on the inside of the bend to help hug the corner – and this really does work well. All in all, I think the Octavia RS is a great car that will hold its value well, fit your whole family and even bring a big grin to your face when you’re driving on some country roads. Check out our full review below.

Women and younger car owners are the most likely to give a nickname and associate a gender to their cars, according to new research from DoneDeal. The survey on car-naming behaviour investigates the depth of the emotional connection between consumers and their cars as represented by the degree to which they personify and ascribe a gender to their vehicles. The survey was conducted among 1,000 Irish motorists in February and also revealed that one in five car owners nickname their vehicles. “These findings are pure fun but they also offer an insight into the emotional relationship the younger generation develops with their cars” said Martin Clancy from DoneDeal. “Men are more likely to attribute a female gender to their cars while Women are the most likely to give the car a nickname. The research also uncovered that 60% of Men under 25 attribute a female gender to their car.” Key Findings 1 in 5 name their vehicles Betsy the most popular car nickname in Ireland 1 in 3 vehicle nicknames begins with B Top 3 Car Nicknames in Ireland Betsy Bessie Mary Mostly She-Cars Six times as many female cars on the road as male 50% of owners identify their cars as either male or female Majority of males (51%) view their vehicle as female 25-35 Age Group most likely to identify their car as female (55%) Women 11% more likely than men to give their vehicle a nickname Young much More Likely to Name Cars than Older People Car owners aged 18-34 are nearly twice as likely (23%) to name their car than those 35+ (12%).

DoneDeal is the new sponsor of Traffic & Travel on Today FM. With a weekly audience of almost 900,000, Today FM Traffic Travel updates can be heard daily during key commuter times on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show (7-9am) and The Last Word with Matt Cooper (4.30-7pm). The 12-month partnership which was brokered directly between Communicorp Media Sales and Distilled SCH includes 200 sponsor credits per month which focus on DoneDeal’s key offerings as Ireland’s leading motor platform. From onsite financing options to vehicle history checks and manufacturer approved used car programmes, DoneDeal’s mission is to support and empower people throughout their entire car buying journey. The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show is Ireland’s biggest breakfast show on commercial radio, commanding a daily listenership of 180,000, while Matt Cooper’s The Last Word entertains a drive time audience of over 140,000. Commenting on the sponsorship, Martin Clancy, PR & Communications manager, DoneDeal said: “We wanted to speak to the largest in-car motoring audience possible and the high-frequency Traffic and Travel sponsorship on Today FM was a very appealing strategic fit for us. With over 1 million car ads now viewed every day on DoneDeal and more than 1,200 car dealers from across Ireland advertising their cars onsite, Today FM is the perfect fit for us to let motorists know that their next car is only a click away” He continued: “At DoneDeal, we’re committed to providing users with the best car buying experience possible and with that in mind, shoppers can now avail of “Manufacturer Approved” – a new feature in association with some of Ireland’s leading car manufacturers that allows users to easily identify which cars on site have undergone stringent manufacturer quality checks, which in turn delivers complete peace of mind to the car buyer along with our established “GreenLight” car history check service.” Tim Hassett, Communicorp Media Direct Sales commented: “We’re delighted to welcome a fantastic brand like DoneDeal on board as sponsor of Today FM Traffic and Travel bulletins. It’s always great when you can match on-air sponsorship with the long-term goals of a sponsor and in that regard Traffic and Travel fits perfect with DoneDeal positioning as the go to destination for car sales in Ireland”

A Manufacturer Approved Used Car is a certified used car that’s very different from the average used car. A car can be “Approved” either by a dealer using a Manufacturer’s specifications and ensuring it has passed the Manufacturers quality checks.There are a number of advantages that come along with Approved Used Cars. View Manufacturer Approved Cars now. A multipoint quality check and inspection: A dealer will check on hundreds of parts and systems to ensure they meet the minimum requirements set out by the Manufacturer. The quality checks are both mechanical and visual. An extended warranty: Typically, a Manufacturer Approved used car will get an extended warranty, giving you the peace of mind that the vehicle comes with a guarantee its roadworthiness. Other incentives: Approved used cars often come with a service history report, roadside assistance and flexible finance options. We’ve added a new Approved label to relevant ads on our ad details pages. You’ll now be able to tell which cars are approved and which manufacturer has approved them. When a car is approved, you’ll be able to see the top four programme benefits for that manufacturer in our new Approved Programme section on the car ad. The Approved Programme details are located below “Key Info”, and you can view the complete list by clicking see more. Discover Manufacturer Approved used cars now.