Trustap and DoneDeal revolutionise car buying with online car reservation partnership?

Trustap, the Irish end-to-end transaction solution provider, today announces an innovative partnership with DoneDeal, Ireland’s largest car buying and selling website. Introducing Reserve Online, this partnership enables customers to safely reserve a car online in advance of purchase, with a 100% refund if they change their mind.

With consumers increasingly seeking out online transaction options, the motor industry has lagged adoption – until now. Through this evolutionary partnership, Trustap and DoneDeal make car buying safer, simpler and more secure. With Reserve Online consumers can reserve their desired car online for up to 5 days, from as little as €149, giving buyers time to arrange a viewing and speak with a dealership or seller to learn more about the car.

Should the buyer proceed to purchase the car, the amount paid will be deducted from the final cost. Throughout the process, Trustap securely hold and manage the transaction. Should a buyer decide not to proceed with their purchase, they will be refunded their full reservation amount.

“This is a big leap forward for Irish car buyers and dealers,” said Eoin Lally, Trustap’s Director of Strategy: Motors. “We’re giving buyers the confidence to act fast and secure the car they want through DoneDeal’s Reserve Online tool, safe in the knowledge that they can obtain a full refund should they not proceed. This technology also gives dealerships peace of mind, knowing that they’re dealing with serious buyers, supporting a secure and transparent sale.”? 

Rob Hume, General Manager of DoneDeal, “At DoneDeal, we’re focused on helping people buy a car with confidence and helping dealers connect with ready to-go customers. This new reserve online feature does exactly that, it removes friction, provides dealers with more qualified buyers, and gives people the reassurance they need to move quickly on the right car. It’s another step towards making buying a car feel as good as it should.”

For car buying customers, this technology allows them to reserve the car before someone else does, take time to view the car or arrange finance risk-free, all?while having confidence that the reservation amount is fully refundable, or deducted from the final purchase price.

For dealers, this technology enables them to focus on buyers who are ready to commit, reducing time on exploratory buyers or no-shows, while allowing customers time to arrange finance for their desired vehicle, safe in the knowledge that Trustap will handle the secure payment process or refunds.

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