Digital marketplace Tootle announces new feature for selling cars ‘within minutes’

Digital car selling platform Tootle has introduced a new car buying comparison tool with the aim of enabling consumers to sell their vehicles in record time.

The Westminster-based company currently works with an average selling time – from the moment a vehicle is listed to the acceptance of an offer – of four days.

Tootle’s new platform will look to cut the process down to minutes by comparing offers from dealers and car buying service companies.

It will work hand in hand with the company’s pre-vetted dealership network, whose members range from large franchised dealers to approved independents on the RAC dealer network.

UK operators such as We Want Any Car and The Car Buying Group are also among the six partners confirmed for the new tool at its launch.

Amy Buckley, digital director at Tootle, said: “Tootle offers consumers a quick and reliable platform to sell their used vehicles, where in June 2018 alone we helped our customers sell £3m worth of cars, completely free of charge.

“In using the new comparison tool, this process will become even easier, enabling consumers to view and compare dealer bids and car buying service companies’ offers and location, so that they receive the best possible price for their car at all times.”

WeWantAnyCar.com MD Pat Mooney commented: “We’re really looking forward to working with Tootle. Together, both businesses can create a straightforward and enjoyable experience for each of our customers.

“We believe this to be an exciting step forward for WeWantAnyCar.com.”

Tootle chief exec Gordon Tulloch said: “Tootle’s new car buying aggregator tool is an exciting tech development, which will not only enhance our position as the consumer’s champion, but will also enable us to expand into other areas of the car sales market, supporting continued growth and development.”

Tootle was founded in 2016 and has since facilitated the sale of more than £50m worth of vehicles.

In January, the company secured a seven-figure investment from Channel 4’s Commercial Growth Fund in exchange for a television advertising campaign and other airtime benefits.