CarSwitch, the first certified used car concierge service in the Emirates, today announced the highly anticipated launch of its innovative online platform, where buyers can access certified used cars available directly from their owners. A new alternative to traditional dealers and online classifieds, CarSwitch warranties and certifies every vehicle based on the results of a comprehensive 200-point inspection that is all displayed online.
A free service for buyers, CarSwitch offers complete transparency and confidence in the quality of cars and access to better prices through direct seller-to-buyer deals. The sellers on the other hand are rid of the laborious process of selling their cars through an end-to-end concierge service that includes inspecting and photographing each vehicle, as well as fielding phone calls, arranging viewings, and managing the paperwork to close a transaction.
Commenting on the launch of the platform, Imad Hammad, Co-Founder & CEO of CarSwitch said: “We are extremely excited about launching CarSwitch in the UAE, which we believe will usher a new era of transparency, confidence, and convenience in used car transactions. Our direct seller-to-buyer model ensures more value is retained by seller and buyer, while our 200-point inspections, the added warranties and concierge service provide the convenience and peace of mind our consumers are looking for.”
Though a substantial market, with 350,000-370,000 cars sold in the United Arab Emirates in 2015, the used car market space has seen little innovation in recent years. Consumers remain fundamentally locked between fragmented dealers offering a fraction of the car’s value to offset their considerable cost base, or online classifieds where end-users must field endless calls themselves and navigate often complex transactions and paperwork.
The CarSwitch website has a clean uncluttered design despite the vast array of information it displays across a variety of certified used cars in Dubai. Buyers can see a validated view of each car’s feature set, specifications, and warranty details as well as the results of a comprehensive 200-point check all online. Another nifty feature is the “scratches” view where buyers can see pictures of every scratch on the car directly on the website!
CarSwitch also enables sellers to submit their sell requests online through a few basic clicks. CarSwitch then takes over, sending certified specialists to the seller’s doorstep to take professional quality photos, run the 200-point inspection, and complete the car’s online profile that CarSwitch advertises and manages end-to-end.
To buy or sell a used car, please visit www.carswitch.com or contact via email on hello@carswitch or telephone on +971 56 975 1905.
