Driver2Driver
Driver2Driver was created after researching for an app to sell a vehicle and I couldnt find any like what I wanted. There are platforms to buy and sell but it is raided by and over-crowded with new and used car dealers. With the extreme pricing for new and used vehicles, there are a ton of cars 'for sale by owner' that sit along side of the road for sale. Driver2Driver is a platform to sell to your neighbor down the road or to someone in another state. It removes the middleman and allows you to sell to the person directly.
Why use it?
Driver2Driver is designed to search for any auto that is manufactured and in any state with detailed search filters. As the seller, you can upload important documents, and pictures of the auto in your listing to help sell the value of your car. As the buyer, with features like chat, or text, you can easily communicate with the seller and make an offer to seal the deal.
Is it safe?
Driver2Driver uses a registration fee for both the seller and the buyer. It gives you the power of your own listing and feeling confident your info is accurate and secure, and the persons you may chat or talk with are real inquires and not scammers, wasting your time trying to sort out who is real and who is not. It uses a 2 step verification process to verify that you are real and that your email address is real. This will help eliminate those who are fake and are working on scamming you.
What can I list?
Driver2Driver allows you to list automobiles that have a vin number. As the app grows we hope expand to other things you can drive such as motorcyles, tractors and ATV's.
Who can list?
Driver2Driver will be screened with a 2 step authentication, and it will only allow individuals to sell. Dealers will not be allowed to sell on this platform.
What is the cost?
Driver2Driver has a registration fee of $5.00 USD to sell, buy or communicate with others. The cost will eliminate those who are not real or scammers. It keeps both parties honest and the integrity level is equal on both sides. You can create an account and won't be charged until you make the attempt to list or buy.
Safety Benefits
Driver2Driver gives the buyers control of who they talk to without the worry of who may stop and look at the auto next to the road. Not knowing who will walk up to the door to inquire or just a feeling of relief knowing you don't have to worry about your car being out of your sight and safe. This keeps selling and buying safe for everyone. And your car.
Insurance Feature
As a previous Insurance Agent I wanted to include the option to send out an insurance quote request from the App. Driver2Driver has the feature to look for competitve quotes or just to locate your insurance agent if they are in the system. You can send your request for a quote right to them from the app and send requests to other agents to get quotes to campare to. Please note that the Insurance Agent listings will be growing daily.
Increase your cars value
As a car guy I have always been into detailing my own autos and even offering services to others in my free time. Cleaning your car monthly and hitting some key areas to keep the northern rust from eating your auto out from under you is beneficial. Here are some tips:
-clean all the door seals and under the seals at the bottom of the doors
-use full rubber mats over carpet and or carpet car mats to help keep your carpet clean and keeps stains away
-clean all areas that are hard to reach with a crevis brush and vacuum
-make sure all the door jambs are clean and that all windows inside and out are spotless
-wash and wax by hand quarterly at least quarterly
-use a clay bar to remove all impurities after a good hand wash
-spend some time on the wheels and tires. If your tires are new, try to avoid the shine as the chemicals are hard on tires, unless it's a water based product
-make sure the car is mechanically sound
-if your check engine light is on, have it checked or fixed and increase the value
Lastly, be honest in your Ad. You don't know what somsone is willing to spend or fix. Remember, the market is flooded with used cars so make yours stand out! The more documention you have on your car the better. All documents can be loaded for potential buyers to see.
The more you can share on the auto, the more you can get out of it!
Happy Selling,
Brent Singer
Driver2Driver Founder