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Over the past year, virtual shopping has skyrocketed and consumers have become experts at finding deals for every product or service imaginable. Many have also become more comfortable purchasing big-ticket items online.
Canada Drives is a virtual platform where car-buyers can select and purchase a pre-owned vehicle, process the paperwork and have it delivered to their door within the same day. The simplified service includes an extensive online catalogue with hundreds of cars and SUVs to choose from, a filter to narrow down your lifestyle preferences, a free CARFAX report and financing options all available at your fingertips.
The pandemic has put a dent in showroom sales, forcing the automotive industry to shift gears with more consumers preferring contactless service. According to a recent Car Guru survey, prior to the pandemic, 35 per cent of purchasers said they were open to buying online. That number has surged to 60 per cent, with 41 per cent of current buyers saying they actually prefer buying online. This is a notable jump from only 19 per cent who preferred buying online before the pandemic.
Competitive pricing also plays a factor, given the uncertain economy and job losses nationwide. The survey noted some consumers put off the expense of buying a car in 2020 because they were less confident they could afford to do so during the pandemic.
Canada Drives guarantees you’ll view the best price first, leaving more wiggle room in your wallet. Full or partial payments can be made online by debit or credit card. Balances can be paid in person on delivery and you’re also given the flexibility to finance with Canada Drives or your personal bank.
Since 2010, the company has been ahead of the curve, as the first to provide online auto financing to Canadians from all walks of life. By meeting people where they’re at, Canada Drives has made an often complicated and stressful experience convenient and accessible.
You can search through the widest selection of vehicles in the country with the confidence that every automobile on the site has completed a 150-point inspection and comes with a 30-day / 1,500 km warranty. If you change your mind within a week, you can return the vehicle free of charge.
Once your car is delivered, an in-person Canada Drives representative will bring you up to speed and finalize any last-minute details.
COVID-19 protocols have transformed the way we go about our daily lives. As car sales boom, being able to make an informed decision remotely is a welcome change from haggling with a salesperson at the local dealership. Instead, car-shopping from the comfort of your home is quickly becoming the new normal.
