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New car or used? Hundreds of thousands of drivers ask themselves this question every year. On average, around 300,000 new and 800,000 used cars are retired every year. The question also involves a lot of money. The average price of a new car in Switzerland is 59,900 francs, Handelszeitung reported in April. This is approximately 1.5 percent more than the previous year.
When it comes to second-hand cars, development is going in the other direction, as a comparison by Comparis.ch shows. Prices here fell an average of 6 percent in the first quarter of this year. Reason: The delivery situation for new cars has eased and more second-hand cars are coming back onto the market, which has a positive impact on prices.
Anyone who purchases a well-maintained and well-maintained second-hand car today is making a smart financial decision. “In addition to the rapid availability, the current attractive prices also speak for themselves for a used vehicle,” says Farie CEO Johannes Weirather. “We observe that the diversity of supply in the market has increased significantly. So it’s good timing for anyone looking for a vehicle right now.”
Speaking of searching: If you’re not sure which car best suits your needs, Farie offers an online tool that suggests special deals.
Buying a used car pays off, as new cars lose significant value in the first year and are still worth about 50 percent of list price after three years. The only question is how to find the right car. Approximately 270,000 used vehicles were offered for sale in the first quarter alone. This means a lot of effort: searching through hundreds of ads, comparing prices and sacrificing free time to look at the car you want on site.
Swiss start-up Farie shows that it can be easier. Trading in the online car store is 100 percent digital. Select, check, order, have it delivered and hit the road immediately. If you wish, Farie can buy the car and insure it. Automated and professional processes guarantee quality and attractive prices for used vehicles.
According to Johannes Weirather, online car trading is a logical continuation of long-established consumer behavior. “In addition, many customers already have access to their own cars over the internet. “They are investigating everything about the vehicle there.” Unlike most dealers, at Farie you can also order the vehicle online. If you wish, you can even easily apply for financing digitally. The rate shown in the offer corresponds to 100 percent of the rate in the rental agreement.
Weirather says that although buying a car online may seem foreign to many people, it is welcomed positively. In fact, customer feedback is positive. “At first, ordering my car online was a little special, like ordering clothes. But I would do it again,” writes one buyer.
Anyone with questions about cars, the Farie concept, money-back guarantee or financing will be happy to receive personal advice by phone, chat or email: professionals are at your service. And if you wish, you can look at the vehicle you want on site or take a test drive at Studen BE. But this is not necessary, because the start-up also offers the usual service of an online store when it comes to returns: there is a 14-day money-back guarantee. Therefore, buyers can thoroughly test their cars in daily life. If it doesn’t fit, Farie takes the car back. This is probably why the majority of customers give up on test drives, Weirather emphasized in an interview.
Delivery service completes the online shopping experience. The vehicle will be delivered to your desired address anywhere in Switzerland for 250 francs, or will be picked up again if you do not like it.
Transparent prices
All second-hand vehicles offered have been tested to the standard 310-point check and come with a minimum warranty of 12 months. The condition of second-hand vehicles is listed in detail, with signs of use and service history documented in detail. At Farie, all details about offers are visible at a glance and the price is transparent.
This makes it easier to buy a well-maintained and well-maintained second-hand car and save money. Customers can create a personalized reminder if the car they want is missing from the current offer. Because new used products constantly arrive in the online store. And if you want to sell your car: Get a reference value using the used calculator from Farie or request an offer now.
Source: Blick
I’m Ella Sammie, author specializing in the Technology sector. I have been writing for 24 Instatnt News since 2020, and am passionate about staying up to date with the latest developments in this ever-changing industry.
