As someone who has first-hand experience living in Dubai for a long time, I have looked through a series of steps in car trading and buying online which is commonly being used by Shozon.com and Dubizzle. My intention in this paper will be to explain my discoveries and the variations in the car trade environment in Dubai to you.
Reputation and Reliability
Both Shozon.com and Dubizzle are platforms with proven credentials in the Dubai car trading niche. Dubizzle, by virtue of its being a more general classified advertisement platform, wields more experience in the field and also has a higher number of users. However, Shozon.com is the other way around meaning that they are a car-centric platform and therefore they are able to provide specific characteristics not available on the other platforms.
User Interface and Functionality
My observation is that both websites in the majority of the cases have a user-friendly interface, but the details differ. This is not surprising in view of the fact that these products are perceived differently by the population.
Shozon.com, on the one hand, has a slick, modern design with emphasis placed on the items available for sale.
The Dubizzle interface is broader, it is used for all these items as it has an option to buy them. They cover items for example household goods, cars, flats, and even jobs also; hence it is quite all-encompassing.
Both websites also come with advanced search filters which permit users around the world to refine their choices using filters such as make, model, year, and price range.
Types of Cars and Price Ranges
It is through this research that I was informed about the presence of different vehicles on both websites. Also, I noticed that these vehicles are fairly priced to meet the requirements of the markets from the cheapest cars to the luxury ones. Toyota, Nissan, and Mercedes-Benz are among the primary car brands of Dubai and they were all well-represented. Prices differ significantly and so there is something for everyone where he/she can easily choose to his liking and price level.
Creating a Listing
The process of setting up a listing on both platforms is simple.
Either make an account or log in.
Choose “Sell Car” or “Post Ad” from the dropdown menu
Fill in all the detailed information on the car such as make, model, year, mileage, and condition
Attach photos shot of good quality of the car’s different portions to the listing.
Establish a price with contact details as well.
Safety Measures and Verification
It is important to understand that both Shozon.com and Dubizzle make use of certain safety measures to ensure the propriety of users:
User verification procedures as a way to reduce fraudulent listings
Network users are given the chance of reporting a certain type of illegal and fraudulent activities that can occur on the web.
Safety directions are provided for transactions online and meetups.
Online Platforms vs. Traditional Dealerships
The statement based on my experience confirmed that online platforms are by far more efficient than usual buy and sell methods. In summary, to buy you have more choices, the pricing is more aggressive, talking with and getting information of the dealer is an ongoing part of the process and lastly, online shopping from home initiatives are implemented.
However, conventional dealerships may prove more reliable if we take into consideration things such as vehicle quality, and post-purchase support.
Additional Services
The two web platforms offer a wide range of useful additional services:
Shozon.com is covering their business with delivery of car history reports and even the estimations of prices which are very handy in buying and selling.
Dubizzle is also a trustworthy website that provides you with a car valuation tool as well as links to financing options.
User Reviews and Experiences
People’s had mainly positive feedback on both websites. They talk of the various available products and the ease of operation of the webpages normally but the fact that every system has a bug gets the attention all the time. The problems people face are accidental seller disappearance and the wrong item being listed but the frequency of these seems very low.
So, I wish to state ultimately that there is a very good reason why both Shozon.com and Dubizzle play a significant role in car trading in Dubai. Although the different sites exhibited their respective good elements, both of them, however, furnished easy and time-saving ways to carry out transactions in the Dubai market. As always, I encourage you to do your own research and inspect before making any car buying decision.
