Starauto.com records 350,000 successful page views in span of two months

The website, which boasts of a dealership base of 65 registered members, draws from the vast domain knowledge of the automotive industry and incorporates positive features to make the portal feasible and practical for its members.

The portal provides features that are required to make a high involvement purchase decision. The user can browse through different auto showrooms and compare the elements like color, model, price and all the parameters that they observe as important. They can compare between different cars available, give their preferences and get notifications when relevant cars are added for sale. Furthermore, since the website makes it possible for sellers to upload car details in less than five minutes, users can be assured of reviewing the latest cars on offer.

Starauto.com also received a Gold medal and a certification stating that it has been built on international standards of web technology under the Transportation category in the Pan Arab Web Awards 2006. The Pan Arab Web Awards 2006 are held under the Patronage of The Arab State league and in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology of Jordan. The Awards Ceremony was held last month at the Grand Hyatt in Amman.

'To receive this prestigious award is an honour for us and a commendation for the portal. Since its inception a few months ago, Starauto.com has had 350,000 successful page views. Internet shops offer an unparalleled reach and visibility compared to traditional auto shops as it allows various auto dealers and suppliers from the UAE to post their profiles, products and contact information and make it available to a large number of people. The premium traders can enhance their own online showrooms through the portal for better results,'

said Mr. Siddique Jamal, Business Development Manager, Starauto.com.

The site has been launched with the objective of providing wide choice of cars to buyers and sellers on a real time basis. The portal aims at streamlining the entire process by seamlessly connecting the buyers and sellers community and enabling a transparent transaction using the Internet as the medium.