Thursday, April 10, 2008
Used car buyers wary of online purchases
HPI survey finds 70 per cent of consumers feel "vulnerable"
Almost 70 per cent of secondhand car buyers who use the internet feel they are "more vulnerable to buying risks," according to a survey by the HPI vehicle checking organisation.
Some 62 per cent were put off by the risk of fraud and two out of three said they were unhappy at not being able to see a vehicle first.
“Our survey reveals that car buyers are wary when buying online,” said HIP director Nick Lindsay. However, the survey respondents identified some positive aspects of online buying, with 71 per cent suggesting that it offered wider choice, and 63 per cent identifying convenience.
DATED: 10.04.08
FEED: MT
Almost 70 per cent of secondhand car buyers who use the internet feel they are "more vulnerable to buying risks," according to a survey by the HPI vehicle checking organisation.
Some 62 per cent were put off by the risk of fraud and two out of three said they were unhappy at not being able to see a vehicle first.
“Our survey reveals that car buyers are wary when buying online,” said HIP director Nick Lindsay. However, the survey respondents identified some positive aspects of online buying, with 71 per cent suggesting that it offered wider choice, and 63 per cent identifying convenience.
DATED: 10.04.08
FEED: MT
