Carsala Online Service Introduces New Free and Low-Cost Research Tools for Used Car Buyers

Broad Choice of Options Helps Consumers Find the Used Car of Their Dreams And Negotiate the Best Possible Price.

Berkeley, Calif., Sept. 14, 2009 – Carsala, the new online service for people who are looking for a used car but hate the traditional buying process, today announced a new suite of free and low-cost tools to help buyers purchase a reliable used car.

Carsala uses proprietary technology to search more than 6 million car listings and works to find clients the best value for their preferred used car. The company's extensive vetting process, which includes CARFAX reports, works to ensure that the customer is buying a reliable vehicle. In addition, Carsala helps its customers avoid the time-consuming and frustrating process of negotiating with dealers, by employing professional negotiators with more than a century of auto-industry experience.

"Unlike most auto sites, Carsala works for you, the buyer, not the dealer. As your advocate, we provide you with the BEST deals out there and refuse kickbacks from dealers," says Tyler Elliston, Carsala co-founder and CEO. "Now we have a range of choices for consumers who want help with their used car buying purchase – whether they want to ‘do-it yourself' or have us do it all for them – we are here to help."

To get started, check out Carsala's free "Car-Figurator" that will help you find the best possible deals on your preferred car, in your area. The Car-Figurator searches all the cars in your region and picks three cars with the highest discount off their respective Kelley Blue Book values.

Free Tools:

The new free tools include Carsala's "Budget Tool," which helps you find what different used cars you can get within your budget. Tell us your budget and preferences regarding the car's age and style, and we'll give you a list of cars to consider, complete with pictures and general price estimates based on Kelley Blue Book.

Then our free "PriceChecker Tool" will let you know whether the car you are considering, at a particular price, is a good deal compared to other similar cars in your area.

Self Service:

In addition, Carsala is now providing a suite of low-cost tools, ranging from $5 - $20, for consumers who want to do their own search and negotiations. Our new portfolio of tools can help you:

1) Find the best three "Killer Deals" in your region. Based on your used car preferences, we will find the three cars offered for the greatest discount;

2) Use "Listing Statistics" to find more information about the entire inventory of cars in your area that meet your criteria;

3) Check the "Time on Lot" for the deals Carsala finds. The longer time on the lot, the more likely the dealer will be willing to negotiate;

4) "Mechanic Inspection" referrals to reputable local mechanics in the Carsala network, who can inspect your car for hidden problems, before you decide to buy;

5) Carsala's "Beware List" identifies deals that may, in fact, be too good to be true; to help you avoid wrecked cars, manufacturer lemons and odometer rollbacks; and

6) Carsala's "Professional Negotiations" service, with negotiators across the nation, who know all the tricks of the trade. Once you find a car (either one of our "killer deals" or another one you've found), a negotiator will negotiate the price down further and get it in writing for you.

Services:

Carsala's traditional full premium service includes all of the above services in one comprehensive package for consumers who want to completely avoid the time-consuming and often frustrating process of researching and negotiating with the dealer to buy a used car.

Carsala guarantees that its negotiators can find the very best deal on any used car and will waive its fee if a customer can find a better deal on any comparable, advertised, pre-owned automobile.

On average, we save our customers, using this service, over 20% off Kelley Blue Book retail value ($4000+).

About Carsala:

Carsala is a service for people who are looking for a used car, but hate the traditional buying process. The company uses the latest web technology, in conjunction with its own professional negotiators, to help its customers find the right used car, without the negotiating hassle, at a desirable price. Unlike autotrader.com, or any other online used car service, Carsala works exclusively for buyers to save them money, hassle and time on their used car research and purchase. The company was founded in 2008 by Tyler Elliston and Raif Barbaros, two MBA graduates from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, who were frustrated with the used car buying process. The Carsala team, in total, has more than a century's worth of experience in the automobile industry.

Carsala is privately funded and is financially backed by Labrador Ventures, Launch Capital, Band of Angels and several individual investors.