{"id":867,"date":"2020-12-21T08:10:36","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T08:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/blog\/?p=867"},"modified":"2025-06-13T12:24:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T02:24:07","slug":"buying-a-car-online-should-you-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carbar.com.au\/blog\/buying-a-car-online-should-you-do-it","title":{"rendered":"Buying a Car Online &#8211; Should You Do It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we move past the impacts of COVID-19, industries are exploring new ways to connect with customers. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">On this page:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/carbar.com.au\/blog\/buying-a-car-online-should-you-do-it\/#Is_buying_a_car_online_a_suitable_option\" >Is buying a car online a suitable option?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/carbar.com.au\/blog\/buying-a-car-online-should-you-do-it\/#The_state_of_play_in_Australia\" >The state of play in Australia\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/carbar.com.au\/blog\/buying-a-car-online-should-you-do-it\/#What_is_a_car_subscription_and_how_do_you_get_it_today\" >What is a car subscription and how do you get it today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/carbar.com.au\/blog\/buying-a-car-online-should-you-do-it\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_buying_a_car_online_a_suitable_option\"><\/span><strong>Is buying a car online a suitable option? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most significant victims of this has been the auto industry. Locally, car sales slumped by as much as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theaustralian.com.au\/business\/coronavirus-sales-of-new-cars-plummet-by-60pc-in-a-week\/news-story\/0f90e33a0271ec0d25baf21a2ce5fccb\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 per cent in a single week<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as people stay clear of dealerships and avoid private sellers in order to comply with social distancing requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internationally, we\u2019re seeing other markets respond to similar collapses in demand in new and interesting ways. China \u2013 the world\u2019s largest car market \u2013 has seen car sales fall as much as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/business-51583348\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">92 per cent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as dealerships closed on government orders at the beginning of the year to prevent further spread of COVID-19. With dealerships gradually reopening throughout February but Chinese consumers still wary of unnecessarily risking exposure, manufacturers are turning to the internet in order to keep vehicles moving off lots.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Transforming Car Buying in China: Major Manufacturers Embrace Fully Online Transactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several major manufacturers including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/cars\/subscribe\/tesla\">Tesla<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/cars\/subscribe\/bmw\">BMW<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/cars\/subscribe\/mercedes-benz\">Mercedes-Benz<\/a> are actively marketing cars as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/business-51627213\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fully online purchases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to Chinese consumers, tapping the country\u2019s staggeringly deep and complex eCommerce ecosystem to reach, convince and convert customers. These services are truly <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contactless<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allowing customers to browse a manufacturer\u2019s range, specify a trim and accessories, order and pay online and have the car delivered to their door. Local manufacturer Geely has taken it further, allowing customers to have the car delivered to their door and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/geely-drone-car-keys-coronavirus-social-distancing-covid-2020-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keys delivered by drone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a truly contactless purchasing experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_state_of_play_in_Australia\"><\/span><b>The state of play in <\/b><b>Australia\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not just China that\u2019s roaring ahead with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all-online purchases for cars<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Manufacturers and private dealers are both getting in on the action in Australia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As far back as 2012,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/cars\/subscribe\/subaru\"> Subaru<\/a> recognised how the web could enable a new kind of car buying experience, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drive.com.au\/news\/subaru-brz-to-be-sold-on-internet-only\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offering the BRZ sports car as an online exclusive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Key to this was that Subaru held all stock centrally \u2013 not distributing them to dealerships. While the BRZ online sale was used to address a specific problem \u2013 severely limited supply of the vehicle in the Australian market \u2013 Subaru would find success with this method and later repeat it for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.subaru.com.au\/news\/subaru-reinvents-build-and-buy-online\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017 model year Impreza<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>carbar Revolution: Pioneering All-Online Car Purchases Beyond Manufacturer Boundaries<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside of the manufacturers, carbar is leading the pack in all-online car purchasing. Through carbar, buyers can browse an extensive range of vehicles from top manufacturers, pay online and have the car delivered to their doorstep. But that\u2019s not the only way you can get a car through carbar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_car_subscription_and_how_do_you_get_it_today\"><\/span><b>What is a car subscription and how do you get it today?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in need of a vehicle but don\u2019t want to buy, don\u2019t call a rental agency. carbar offers an innovative way for you to get your hands on a high-quality vehicle wherever you are. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/car-subscription\">all-inclusive car subscription service<\/a>, carbar allows drivers to select from hundreds of cars (both new and used cars) from dozens of manufacturers, select their favourite and have it delivered to their door. Offered for a single weekly fee inclusive of insurance, registration, roadside assistance and servicing, it\u2019s the simple, seamless and contactless way to get behind the wheel of something different.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Explore Confidence at Genuine Car Sales Websites: Secure, Transparent, and Hassle-Free Transactions Await<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provided with the same flexible delivery and secure online payment options that anyone buying a car through us already enjoys, our car subscription service is a safe, secure and contactless way to access a vehicle for your exclusive use, all without the hassle of ownership or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/blog\/managing-car-expenses-in-an-economic-downturn-depreciation\/\">unpredictable running expenses<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about car subscription, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/cars\/subscribe\">browse our range of vehicles<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/sign-up\">join for free<\/a>, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carbar.com.au <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Can I trade in my current vehicle when purchasing a car through carbar?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely! carbar offers a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/sell-my-car\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">convenient trade-in process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Simply provide details about your current vehicle during the online buying process, and we&#8217;ll <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/terms-and-conditions\/instant-valuation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provide an estimate for its trade-in value<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Is it<\/b> possible<b> to test drive a car before making a purchase through carbar?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can! carbar offers a unique test drive option. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/cars\/subscribe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the car you&#8217;re interested in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and we&#8217;ll arrange a test drive at a location convenient for you, ensuring you feel confident in your choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. How does the car finance process work with carbar?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbar.com.au\/car-finance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carbar makes financing easy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. During the online purchasing process, you can explore various financing options and choose the one that suits you best. We provide transparent information about interest rates, loan terms, and monthly payments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. Are there any precautions to take to avoid car scams when buying a car?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online scams often involve too-good-to-be-true deals, requests for direct transfers, and sellers insisting on communication outside the platform. Be wary of sellers asking for personal or financial information too soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carbar is committed to a secure and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trustworthy car-buying experience<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We employ rigorous verification processes, but it&#8217;s always good practice to be cautious.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5. Are online auction sites safe for buying cars?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many online auction sites are reputable and secure, but it&#8217;s essential to choose well-known platforms with robust buyer protection policies. Read reviews, understand the platform&#8217;s terms and conditions, and be cautious about bidding on vehicles with suspiciously low prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>6. What steps does carbar take to ensure the quality and condition of the vehicles listed online?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arbar conducts thorough inspections on all listed vehicles to ensure they meet our quality standards. We provide detailed vehicle histories and reports, giving you confidence in your purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we move past the impacts of COVID-19, industries are exploring new ways to connect with customers. Is buying a car online a suitable option? 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