Coming up with firsts in the automobile market, Tesla continues to lead companies such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. After Tesla, Mercedes-Benz also started working to sell its vehicles over the internet.
Introducing the electric truck model in the past days, Mercedes-Benz pressed the button to take the competition to the next level. The company, which wants to increase its sales, will sell vehicles online to users. The internet sales system, which was tested in Germany in the past years, will be activated all over the world.
Mercedes-Benz will sell its vehicles online
Tesla offers its customers the opportunity to purchase vehicles through its website. Users who can customize the model they want to buy are offered 3 different payment options. Providing cash payment and rental opportunities to its customers, Tesla also provides convenience in taking loans.
On Tesla’s website, “If available in your state, you will receive a notification to submit a loan application in the Tesla app as the vehicle approaches your delivery. After you submit your loan application, the loan decision will be available in the Tesla app within 48 hours of submission. You will receive a notification when your credit decision is ready for review. There is no rental for second-hand vehicles.” statements are included.
Tesla users can purchase the vehicle they rent at the end of the rental period. The company includes purchase options that can be used at the end of the lease term in the lease agreement.
Mercedes-Benz, which wants to alleviate the burden of intermediary companies in automobile sales, has not yet made an official statement. It is estimated that the company will conduct vehicle sales procedures similar to Tesla.
Making a statement on the subject on Twitter, ShiftDelete.Net founder Hakkı Alkan said, “There are great changes. As of 2023, Mercedes-Benz plans to sell its cars online, not through dealers, in Turkey. Contracts with dealers may not be renewed for 2023. Its ecosystem is waiting for an interesting period.” made statements.