Suzuki Cars Ireland opens first dealer in Kerry

Dineen O’Donoghue Motors in Killarney, Co Kerry has been appointed a Suzuki Cars Ireland dealer, now offering the full new and used vehicle range along with aftersales service.

This brings to 24 the number of Suzuki dealers in Ireland and the first in The Kingdom.

Situated on the Cork Road in Killarney, Padraig Dineen and Michael O’Donoghue first opened their business in 1998, initially as a Seat franchise followed by Mitsubishi and is now solus Suzuki.

The opening of the new dealership provides Suzuki with good presence in the area to introduce new and local customers to the brand with other dealers located a significant distance away.

The new dealership has a five-car showroom which is 120 sq. metres in size along with a sales office, service reception and customer waiting area. Full aftersales support is available on-site too with a 140 sq. metre four bay workshop facility, 90 sq. metre parts area and full valeting facility.

Padraig Dineen has responsibility for sales while Michael O’Donoghue heads the aftersales section of the business.

Commenting on their new venture, Dineen said: “Suzuki is a perfect fit for our company, we are very proud of the new facility dedicated to the brand and are already welcoming new customers to the Suzuki family.

“We are really pleased to be associated with the distinctive Japanese brand which is established over 100 years and is renowned for quality, affordability and a very high level of customer service.”

Michael Mc Barron, Suzuki Cars Ireland national sales manager added: “Suzuki are delighted to now be represented in Kerry and we have found a long-established business partner who is aligned to our further growth strategy in Ireland.

“Suzuki guarantees affordability, a full hybrid range and zero per cent finance across the range. It’s an exciting time to be with Suzuki and we wish Padraig, Michael and the team every success with us.”