ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -

When a dealership has a vehicle that just won’t turn and has to go to auction, E-Drive Autos believes its online wholesale marketplace that allows consumers to participate can give a store manager another disposal option.

E-Drive Autos highlighted its new program E-DRIVE is geared to push vehicles in front of a broader network of in-market buyers who are attracted to “near wholesale” prices.

E-DRIVE requires all users to register to view their 80,000 pre-auction listings. Users can access several data points on every model listed, including vehicle history reports, pricing analytics and vehicle comparisons.

“By partnering with E-DRIVE, dealers can lessen the overhead costs and logistical problems associated with the traditional auction process; and with greater success, they can market their frontline units separately from wholesale units without hurting their bottom line” said Aaron Brinsko, E-DRIVE’s director of sales.

“I’ve spoken with hundreds of dealers, including some of the largest franchises in the country, and they are overwhelmingly in support of our service,” Brinsko continued.

At no cost through the remainder of the year, dealers can upload their wholesale units for up to 28 days prior to auction and get one last shot at a retail sale. The program also incorporates a 16-filter pricing validation tool from NADA Guides aimed at creating trust between dealer and consumer.

“Our vehicle qualification process lessens the likelihood of price haggling between buyers and sellers because all of the supporting data is there,” E-Drive Autos chief executive officer Derek White stated.

“We have the cleanest format in the business and pride ourselves on providing a customer experience that’s free of those cumbersome banner ads that pluck a potential buyer right from the dealer’s vehicle page,” White continued. “All of our listings are free of unwanted advertisements, so the focus is always on the vehicle itself. We help the consumer shop smarter and give dealers the best value proposition in the industry.”

E-DRIVE provides both limited access and full access accounts to consumers. For limited access, users simply login through their Facebook account. The cost for a full access account is $9.95 for 30 days and $29.95 for an annual membership.

For more details, visit eDriveAutos.com.