Commenting on the launch of the portal, Jainee Gordhandas, founder, BIGgaddi.com, said, "With the rapidly increasing number of vehicles plying our streets everyday and a plethora of new vehicle launches lined up in the coming year, the used vehicle industry is expanding at unprecedented levels. According to a study, for every new vehicle bought, there is a sale or purchase of two used vehicles. This ratio shows the business opportunity available in the used vehicle business."
The novel features of the portal specially focus on catering to the used vehicle business. "At present the used vehicle business is not well developed and organised. For a person who wishes to sell his vehicle the only avenue is his garage or a few relatives and friends.
The issue is more difficult when you wish to buy a used two wheeler or used car. We aim to cater to the needs of used vehicle market.
The portal will not only help the car buyers or car sellers, but also prove to be a catalyst for car lovers for technical information, comparison between different makes and models and automobile industry news and events.
This is the only website which allows the seller to upload the video or photo of the vehicle he wants to sell," Gordhandas explained.
Another unique attraction of this automobile portal, according to Gordhandas, is that it is supported by offline franchise and collection network. In India, still a large number of vehicle users are not net savvy.
The offline collection centers and franchises help such people in buying and selling of their vehicles. This data is then made available on the website to get quicker response. This is the only automobile portal which works in co-operation with used car dealers.
Apart from this, the users or members of BIGgaddi.com can avail a melange of features that include comparative analysis, mileage calculator, insurance payment and service reminders, latest news on the automobile industry, EMI calculator, information about auto shows across the world, gallery, dealer and service centre locator, accessories and reviews.
According to Gordhandas, the market for used vehicles as per a survey in 2008 was 24,64,000 cars and 73,50,000 two wheelers across the country.