Orlando Person-to-Person Used Car Market Gets Revolutionized by Straightaway Launch
7 October 2000
Orlando Person-to-Person Used Car Market Gets Revolutionized by Straightaway Launch
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 7, 2000--StraightAway, the Naples, Fla.-based company offering a fast, easy, hassle-free way to buy and sell used cars, launches its service in the Orlando and central Florida markets today, revolutionizing the way person-to-person used car sales are transacted.
A completely new approach to buying and selling used cars, StraightAway provides consumers with an all-inclusive service previously only available at dealerships. Consumers who buy or sell using StraightAway have the advantage of services such as financing with low monthly payments; escrow and lien payouts; warranties; accessories; and tag, title and registration transfer, items never available before for person-to-person transactions.
"This comprehensive approach is meant to give consumers options they've never had and to put them on even footing with dealerships," said Ben Freeland, founder and chief executive officer of StraightAway. "Buyers can now look to private sales knowing that financing and low payments are available, and sellers can market their cars in a way that assures them of a price much better than a trade-in."
In addition to the financial benefits, StraightAway gives both buyers and sellers peace of mind and a less-complicated experience. StraightAway pre-qualifies buyers and schedules test drives and inspections, so that sellers don't have to worry about a buyer's ability to pay or have the hassle of strangers coming to their home. Likewise, buyers can buy with confidence knowing that StraightAway can provide vehicle inspections, warranties and all available vehicle history, as well as bypass the long process of lien payoff and DMV visits.
StraightAway operates its services out of Pep Boys locations in the Orlando and central Florida markets. The company plans to expand in stages throughout Florida and then nationally.
"Being located within Pep Boys stores really brings together our all-inclusive concept," added Freeland. "With their comprehensive Vehicle Evaluation Services, buyers and sellers can be assured of the vehicle's condition before they buy. They can then negotiate a price and have StraightAway cement the deal."
Several companies in the finance, warranty, insurance and marketing industries have established associations with StraightAway, including First Union, Wachovia, Regions Bank, Universal Underwriters Group, AutoTrader.com and Carclub.com.
Founded in 1998, Naples, Fla.-based StraightAway is a completely new approach to buying and selling used vehicles. Offering better value to sellers than a trade-in, and offering buyers the convenience of a dealer, StraightAway gives both buyers and sellers more value and less hassle. For more about StraightAway, visit www.straight-away.com
Editor's Note: Ben Freedland, CEO of StraightAway will be available for telephone interviews this weekend, as well as anytime during the week. He can be reached directly at 941/572-6174.