OXFORD, ENGLAND, August 18, 2012 (Press-News.org) Instant Offer is currently being operated in a limited geographical area and will be closely monitored before potentially being rolled out more widely across the UK later in the year. Instant Offer is aimed at consumers who want to sell their car quickly and conveniently, at a fair price.
The user enters details about their car and its condition on Autotrader.co.uk to receive an online offer. If they accept the offer, their car is inspected by an approved dealer to ensure it matches the description online, before the final offer is confirmed. Once the sale is agreed, the dealer who inspected the car can choose to purchase the car before it is sent to British Car Auctions for disposal, providing a no-obligation route for dealers to access private stock at competitive
prices.
About Auto Trader:
Auto Trader the UK's no 1 motoring website to sell your car, drives more leads to dealers than any other company in the UK. With over 10.8 million monthly unique users, carrying out over 135 million searches on new and used vehicles, Auto Trader dominates the online classifieds market. Over 2.2 million people access Auto Trader via their mobile phone every month, through the mobile-optimised site and apps developed for iPhone, Android and Nokia. Auto Trader is part of Trader Media Group. For more information, visit www.autotrader.co.uk.
Trader Media Group is Europe's largest specialist multi-media group and supplier of leading automotive marketing products and services. B2B brands included in the Trader Media Group stable include: Auto Trader, RAZSOR, 2nd Byte and Autotrade-mail. The Group also offers a range of other specialist classified listings and publications including Bike Trader, Truck & Plant Trader, Ad Trader, Motorhome and Caravan Trader, Farmers Trader and Top Marques as well as Dealer Update - with the largest reach in their sectors. Websites include autotrader.co.uk, vans.autotrader.co.uk, trucks.autotrader.co.uk, plant.autotrader.co.uk, farm.autotrader.co.uk, autotrader.co.uk/bikes, caravans.autotrader.co.uk and motorhomes.autotrader.co.uk.
Trader Media Group operates in the UK, Ireland and South Africa and is jointly owned by Guardian Media Group and Apax Partners. For more information, visit www.tradermediagroup.com.
For further information, please contact:
Andrew Andersz
Trader Media Press Centre
Tel: +44 (0)1865 342104
Email: andrew.andersz@jjmarketing.co.uk
Auto Trader Pilots New Instant Offer Service to Help Dealers Source Stock
As sourcing quality car stock remains a challenge for UK dealers, Auto Trader is piloting a unique new service called Instant Offer, aimed at providing dealers with exclusive access to private stock.
2012-08-18
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[Press-News.org] Auto Trader Pilots New Instant Offer Service to Help Dealers Source StockAs sourcing quality car stock remains a challenge for UK dealers, Auto Trader is piloting a unique new service called Instant Offer, aimed at providing dealers with exclusive access to private stock.