Online Car Sales

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As we now enter our second decade in this millennium, we are becoming more technological dependent, there are still some pros and cons lingering when it comes to comparing storefront stores with ecommerce websites. One of the goods I really have seen an increase in online promotion is the sales of vehicles. Across the nation and even worldwide, people are able to post an ad and sell their vehicle, a little less than two decades ago this was a luxurious option for individuals and even car dealerships. We can see how eBay, autotrader.com, and Kelly Blue Book have made a mark in the auto sales industry; each one of these sites have made their name distinct from one another and we’ll see the perfect fit when trying to sell your vehicle.

When trying to sell your car, many factors come into consideration. One particular factor is the way you market your vehicle, either via photos, videos or just a plain detailed description to the audience. Many of the aforementioned websites offer the capability to expand your reach. It targets your local community and across the country as well. The ease of access of your ad to potential buyers has created an environment where cars are sold via emails exchange rather than setting an appointment with a car dealership. Many of these perks come with a price though, during the increase of online activities relating to car sales, fraud has been the leading case. Victims are exposed to a higher chance of fraud when dealing in private car sales as well as untrustworthy car dealers, these individuals claim in their online ads, that their vehicles are in top notch condition. Though ecommerce has increased, awareness for this type of incident must be avoided or at least minimized. The websites I’ll be com...

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...ite I chose can offer. Autotrader.com will likely be my choice once again if I am in the same situation. Why not definitely? Because I will do research once again to find out the best during that time; after all technology keeps evolving and advancing. Perhaps one of the websites I didn’t get to choose or even compare might bring something new. One thing I can agree on Autotrader.com is their ability to simplify things and cater to your needs from the comfort of your home.

Works Cited

Carroll, Jim, and Rick Broadhead. Selling Online: How to Become a Successful E-commerce Merchant. Chicago: Dearborn Trade, 2001. Print.
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