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Motus launches its own digital vehicle marketplace

15th January 2021

By: Irma Venter

Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

     

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The JSE-listed Motus group has launched its own digital vehicle marketplace, called motus.cars.

This platform ties together all the Motus business entities in one digital location, with the aim to provide a simplified online shopping experience.

The new online marketplace offers all of the group’s new and preowned cars (more than 10000 used vehicles) and motorcycles, as well as commercial vehicles, available from its 246 dealerships, at a single, online location.

The website also feature a number of other functionalities, such as online finance applications and a blog featuring the latest news and reviews.

Previously known as Imperial, Motus has been a feature of the South African automotive industry since 1948. The group started as a single dealership in downtown Johannesburg, and now imports four vehicle brands –Renault, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi – while it also represents 26 vehicle brands through 246 dealerships countrywide, including 21 commercial vehicle dealerships.

Motus is also active in the vehicle rental market.

“The world is changing and the way people buy cars is changing too,” says Motus CEOOsman Arbee.

“The launch of motus.cars is an investment in futureproofing our business, while at the same time offering customers a safe and convenient way to buy their next car.”

“There are several other online aggregator sites in South Africa where consumers can find new and preowned cars, but motus.cars is the first automotive retail group to launch a true online brand in its totality,” adds Motus retail and rental South Africa division CEOCorné Venter.

According to Motus, more than 75% of its customers start their car buying journey online and more than 50% of all Motus car sales originate from an online platform.

Whereas customers used to visit five or more dealerships when shopping for a car, they now visit one or two, preferring to find their dream car online.

With Motus representing almost all vehicle brands in South Africa, it means that trade-ins are welcome, even if motorists are switching brands, says Venter.

“All brands are treated equally, meaning that motorists are no longer tied to the same brand when searching for the best trade-in value for their current car.”

Thirteen different search filters allow visitors to narrow down their vehicle search according to, among others, province, body type, price, colour, transmission, fuel type and vehicle features.

Making an enquiry about a vehicle happens through four different contact methods. Shoppers are offered the choice from completing an enquiry form, having a WhatsApp chat, making use of the call-now button, or placing a please-call-me request.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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