iMotors Wins The 2000 "Best In Industry" WebAward For Best Automobile Web Site
13 November 2000
iMotors Wins The 2000 "Best In Industry" WebAward For Best Automobile Web Site
SAN FRANCISCO--Nov. 13, 2000--iMotors, the nation's first online direct seller of certified used cars announced today that it has won the "Best Automobile Web-Site" WebAward in this year's competition. iMotors received the highest cumulative score to beat out other competitors in the automobile category to be named the winner for the year 2000.
"[iMotors is] one of the best sites I've ever visited," said one member of the WebAwards judging panel. "The site gives you multiple options to find what you're looking for and provides useful information on car reviews that anyone can use."
The WebAwards, produced by the Web Marketing Association, Inc., are awarded by expert judges that rate Web sites against an established standard of excellence, based on design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, navigation, and ease of use. The judges represent the various relevant disciplines and are distinguished experts in their fields. Past winners of the "Best Automobile Web-Site" include Audi of America, Mercedes-Benz of North America, and Turbonium, the site for Volkswagen's New Beetle.
"This award recognizes a source of our pride at iMotors, in the experience we provide to consumers from their first visit to our Web site to the day they drive away in an iMotors certified used vehicle." said Adam Simms, iMotors founder and CEO. "We are honored to be recognized in the company of such an elite group of automotive industry peers."
Here's how iMotors works:
| - | A customer selects a 1-5 year-old vehicle and places an order with a $250 fully refundable deposit via the web site, www.imotors.com, or by calling 1-888-IMOTORS (466-8677) |
| - | iMotors' nationwide network of experienced buyers locates and buys the vehicle that meets the customer's specifications and iMotors' high quality standards through its network of off-lease and wholesale suppliers |
| - | iMotors transports the vehicle to one of its state-of-the-art Vehicle Certification Centers where ASE and I-CAR certified technicians, test, inspect and certify the vehicle. iMotors makes needed repairs, replaces parts, and performs preventative maintenance bringing the vehicle back up to like-new standards both mechanically and cosmetically |
| - | iMotors delivers the car to the customer at the nearest licensed iMotors Delivery Center. The customer reviews the vehicle, takes a test drive and signs all remaining paperwork. iMotors backs every vehicle with a 3-month/3,000-mile comprehensive warranty, a 7-day/700-mile money-back guarantee, an AutoBiographySM detailing the vehicle's title history, iMotors inspection details and all work (parts and labor) performed by iMotors |
About iMotors:
iMotors was launched in September 1999 as the Internet's first and only used car company, allowing customers to buy thoroughly tested, inspected and certified used vehicles entirely online. iMotors is a privately held company, backed by a renowned group of investors with successful track records at leading land-based retail and internet/e-commerce businesses. For additional information, visit www.imotors.com or call 1-888-IMOTORS (466-8677).