Beepi’s used-car leasing program — announced today — is now live nationwide.
The car buying platform launched the leasing program in collaboration with Ally Financial Inc. and the lender’s new SmartLease product, launched in late March.
“It’s a move we’re excited about, because we know that offering leases will enable Beepi to meet the needs of more drivers,” Beepi said in a blog post. “The popularity of car leases is at an all-time high, but — as is the case with many parts of the old-school auto industry — it has been more cumbersome than it should be.”
The startup claims it has simplified the process. “Choose from a selection of cars — everything from BMWs to Hondas to Mini Coopers — available for leasing and, after a simple online application, lease it for a 3 or 4-year term,” after which, Beepi will deliver the car, and pick it up when the lease term is over. “It’s that simple, the way it should be. You can lease a car without ever leaving your couch.”
Ally said that its SmartLease product is convenient to a growing number of consumers. “We believe the product has appeal across the customer spectrum, from consumers who want to lease a high-end, luxury vehicle, to others who take a more practical view of transportation and may want to drive a particular car for only a short time,” Tim Russi, president of auto finance at Ally, said in a press release. Ally partnered with Silicon Valley-based Beepi in Dec. 2015.
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