Last year, Shopicar launched its online used car buying platform in the middle of a pandemic. In 2021, the tool gained ground throughout Quebec, and it now offers financing requests, vehicle purchase directly from consumers and delivery or pickup of the vehicle directly in the customer's yard.“We are very proud to offer Quebec consumers an immersive online vehicle shopping experience in both English and French," says Philippe Desjardins, the company's president and general manager.
Shopicar's mission is to restore consumer confidence in the used car buying process by committing to transparency and quality above all else. Says Desjardins, “Unfortunately, due to a history of questionable practices and lack of transparency, our industry does not have a very good reputation. This is a perception we want to change, with a business model and culture that focuses on customer satisfaction and longevity.
The arrival of Philippe Desjardins at the head of the platform also translates into other new developments within the Laval-based SME. This is particularly true in the area of procurement. In order to offer a wider range of vehicles to consumers who store online, Shopicar is in acquisition mode. A first transaction was carried out on July 1st of last year with the purchase of Auto Desjardins, says the manager.
Shopicar.com, 100% online, shop for your next car, buy online and get it delivered to you anywhere in Quebec!Philippe Desjardins is counting on Shopicar's momentum continuing in 2022. “The company is currently in financing mode in order to expand the team, increase our inventory and services, as well as promote the platform across the province,” he says.