From the Lot to Your Screen: The New Used Car Buying Experience

For many people, the decision to change cars comes with a checklist of obligations that often proves more exhausting than the search itself. Visits to dealerships, endless phone calls, mechanic inspections, negotiations, and bureaucratic paperwork all add up to an experience that can hardly be described as pleasant.
At the same time, almost every other major purchase has moved into the digital age. From banking transactions to buying tech products, consumers have grown accustomed to the transparency, easy comparison, and security that online platforms offer. So why should buying a car be any different?
That is exactly what Cardom is setting out to change — the new used car marketplace born from the partnership between Avis and Skroutz. By combining the former’s years of fleet management expertise with the latter’s e-commerce know-how, the platform aims to take the used car buying experience to an entirely new level.
The experience begins at home. Through Cardom.gr, prospective buyers can browse hundreds of available vehicles, view high-resolution photos, and examine the detailed specifications of each option. Most importantly, they have access to information that would typically require significant time and research to gather.
Every vehicle comes with a complete maintenance history and has undergone a thorough mechanical inspection carried out by certified technicians before being listed for sale. These are details that significantly reduce the uncertainty that has traditionally accompanied the purchase of a used car.
The old “let’s see and decide on the spot” approach gives way to a process that actually allows time for consideration. Once a buyer finds the vehicle they are interested in, they can reserve it for up to 48 hours with no commitment, avoiding the rushed decisions that the market so often forces upon buyers.
Another standout feature is how the platform handles paperwork. Cardom takes care of the vehicle transfer process, significantly cutting down the time and hassle that is usually involved. In addition, financing can be completed entirely online through a partnership with the National Bank of Greece, offering a competitive fixed interest rate for used vehicles.
The same philosophy of simplicity extends beyond the purchase itself. Buyers have access to preferential insurance packages, and for deliveries within the Attica region, the vehicle is delivered free of charge directly to their door.
Perhaps most importantly, the relationship with the customer does not end at delivery. The platform offers a 12-month warranty along with a 14-day money-back guarantee — a level of consumer protection that is rarely seen in the used car market. And the moves that highlight both the breadth of available options and the platform’s strategy to make car buying more accessible and transparent do not stop there.
Cardom has carried out one of its largest promotional campaigns since launch, offering discounts on more than 100 vehicles, with savings reaching up to €4,000 in some cases. On top of that, summer flash offers on selected vehicles for a limited time are delivering discounts ranging from 5% to 10% — bringing that next car even closer to the buyer’s driveway.
At a time when consumers are demanding more information, less risk, and greater convenience, the used car market finally appears to be embracing the digital transformation that has already reshaped so many other industries.
Cardom stands as one of the most compelling expressions of this shift. The platform continuously refreshes its inventory with new options to suit different needs and budgets.
For more information and available vehicles, visit Cardom.gr.