Starting to provide "Entrust Car Trade" where specialized companies handle paperwork, vehicle inspection, and delivery in certain regions.
Mercari, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shintaro Yamada, hereinafter referred to as Mercari) announces the conclusion of a business partnership with Zero, Inc. (Headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Toshihiro Takahashi, hereinafter referred to as Zero) to strengthen the used car trade on "Mercari" by December 2024. Through this business partnership, starting today, we will begin providing "Entrust Car Trade" where specialized companies (Zero) handle paperwork, vehicle inspection, and delivery in certain regions.
This will be gradually applied to customers using "Mercari" starting today.
Background
The used car sales market is expanding in response to the popularity of used cars, reaching a record high of 3.9 trillion yen in fiscal year 2022. However, despite various apps and web services available for individual transactions of used cars, the adoption rate remains low.
Regarding this background, a survey conducted on customers using "Mercari" revealed that among concerns about personal car transactions, 57.2% of customers expressed anxiety about whether "the buyer will complete the name change" when selling a car, and 51.9% were worried that "the information posted is correct" when buying a car, indicating that many customers feel uneasy about trading with individuals.
Zero, which is entering into this business partnership, provides a wide range of transportation services for imported cars, used cars, and special vehicles nationwide based on years of expertise in new car transportation, offering high-value-added services such as vehicle maintenance and transportation.
To remove the hurdles for listing and purchasing Autos in private transactions, we aim to create an environment where customers can easily and safely engage in Trade. We have decided to start offering 'Delegated Auto Trade' in certain Regions.
*1 Source: Teikoku Databank, Ltd. "The used car sales market for fiscal year 2022 reached a record high of 3.9 trillion yen, with the popularity of used cars serving as a tailwind" (July 2023).
*2 Based on an in-app survey conducted among 1,963 customers who have viewed the main body of Automobiles on 'Mercari' or sold car parts on Mercari within the last three months (multiple selections allowed). Survey period: October 2024.
*3 Based on an in-app survey conducted among 1,036 customers who have viewed the main body of Automobiles on 'Mercari' or purchased car parts on Mercari within the last three months (multiple selections allowed). Survey period: October 2024.
About 'Delegated Auto Trade'
'Delegated Auto Trade' is a service where a specialized agency handles tedious procedures involved in the transfer of ownership related to the sale and purchase of Autos. Additionally, it provides a comprehensive Resistance support service from vehicle inspection to pickup and delivery.
The purchased Autos are delivered after thorough evaluation by certified inspectors who check for discrepancies between the seller's input and the actual condition of the vehicle, including any unusual sounds from the engine, ensuring safe and secure use. Furthermore, in 'Delegated Auto Trade', all procedures related to personal information are handled by specialized agencies, allowing for transactions between customers to be conducted 'anonymously'.
For more details, please see here:
The areas where the "Autos Trade" product can be offered are as follows: Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, as well as Miyagi, Aichi, Osaka, and Fukuoka.
"Autos Trade" service details.
| Service name. | "Autos Trade." |
| Service usage fee. | 210,000 yen (including tax). The above is a nationwide uniform fee. Additionally, the service usage fee is included in the sales price of the product. |
| Eligibility Requirements | The entrusted Autos Trade can be used by those who meet the following conditions.
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| Supported Regions | Regarding Listings: Listings are currently offered only in select Regions. The areas where 'entrusted Autos Trade' products can be listed are as follows: Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, as well as Miyagi, Aichi, Osaka, and Fukuoka prefectures. Regarding purchases: Purchases of eligible Commodities ETFs are available in all Regions except for some remote islands, disaster-affected areas, and winter Trucking restricted areas. Please check the following notes regarding the eligible Regions for both listing and purchasing: |
| Usage Instructions | If listing using "Lear Autos Trade" is desired Select the "Automobiles main body (Lear Autos Trade)" category from the Mercari listing screen and proceed to create the listing. If purchasing a vehicle eligible for "Lear Autos Trade" Select the products listed as "Trade Autos" in the product description and proceed with the purchase process. By selecting the "Automobiles (Trade Autos)" category, you can narrow down the search to eligible products. For more details, please visit the special page: |
Mercari will continue to strive for the development of services so that more customers can easily and safely use "Mercari" in the future.