Aussies ‘revving up’ their car sales and purchases with the carsales app
New data from carsales reveals that Australians are preferencing faster and more informed decisions when it comes to buying a car.With this, the carsales smartphone app continues to be the go-to for car buying, selling, and researching - placing Australia’s #1 digital auto marketplace right at consumers’ fingertips.
carsales’ study found that the average car purchasing timeframe has decreased from 7 months in 2021 to 5.7 months in 2023, underscoring the growing demand for faster decision-making. Additionally, consumers in the early stages of their car-buying journey are placing a greater emphasis on being well-informed. The carsales app addresses these trends by providing users with real-time updates and streamlined processes, enabling them to make informed decisions anytime, anywhere.
The carsales app achieved milestone results in 2023 with 1.9 million downloads - four times more than its competitors in the industry. The app has become the primary access point for carsales customers and boasts the highest volume of active users in the automotive market - 20 times more than its competitors. This success mirrors the overall growth of the Australian app market, which generated an impressive $2.6 billion in revenue in 2023.
With benefits like accessibility and convenience, mobile app conversion rates are more than twice as high as those on mobile websites, highlighting their strong potential for purchases and decision-making.
“Technology has become an essential part of modern society, shaping how we live, work, and interact. Understanding the speed at which consumers are increasingly making their purchasing decisions, carsales sets out to continuously advance our technology to provide better experiences for our consumers.
Innovation drives everything we do, and the growing success of our app reflects this commitment. It serves as a versatile platform, not just for buying and selling, but also for staying updated with the latest automotive news and reviews – all in one easily accessible place,” said Rafael Constantinou, carsales EGM – Marketing, Content & Customer.
Key features of the carsales app include:
- Extensive listings: Over 200,000 new, used, and demo cars.
- Expert advice: Detailed reviews, comparisons, and advice all in one place.
- User-friendly experience: Sync saved cars and searches across devices, access member offers, and easily share content with others.
- On-the-go management: Manage listings and enquiries, receive free valuations, and find out how long similar cars are typically listed for sale.
- Timely notifications: Stay notified with listing updates, price changes and new car listing matches.
The carsales app is free to download via the Apple App Store and Google Play. We've got all the info you need here more about the benefits of the carsales app and how to download it today.
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