A new service at carsales.com.au for brand-new cars in stock provides buyers with an opportunity to secure the exact car they want with a dealership, without the worry of it being sold to another customer.
'Buy Now' allows customers to make a payment to contribute towards the contract to buy the car. It will be a boon for buyers and retailers alike.
Here's how it works:
You've been told by a salesman that the particular specification of car you want will have to be built to order and shipped from Germany. Maybe you'll see it in about two or three months.
But the money is burning a hole in your pocket.
Lo and behold, there's the car you want... advertised on carsales.com.au by a dealer close to home.
The salesperson at the dealership may already have someone lined up to buy but no deposit has been left on the car.
The answer is 'Buy Now'. Leaving a holding payment on the car is a rolled-gold commitment by you, the buyer. It's a safe undertaking too, because the money is held by carsales.com.au.
The salesperson is happy because the car is as good as sold as long as the contract is signed before the 'Buy Now' agreement expires.
Using 'Buy Now' means customers can change their minds too prior to signing the contract – and not 'lose their payment'. Contact carsales.com.au and the money will be returned to you if you have not previously released the payment to the dealer, and the car will be available for sale once more.
For the moment 'Buy Now' is only available for selected new cars, with more dealers getting on board soon. To see what cars are available to secure today, click here or use the search refinement tool to narrow down your search to ‘Buy Now’ vehicles.
It's that easy.