[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/worlds-first-car-vending-machine\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/worlds-first-car-vending-machine\/","headline":"World’s First Car Vending Machine","name":"World’s First Car Vending Machine","description":"Buy your car instantly via contactless payment from this bizarre vending machine Forget the hassle of going to dealership, haggling and so on because now you can buy a brand new car with the same ease of buying a soft drink on your lunch break. Just stroll up to the vending machine, tap and pay, and walk away. Spitalfields, London was graced with the presence of a giant glass box and inside resided a brand new Renault Zoe, a compact […]","datePublished":"2019-09-23","dateModified":"2019-09-30","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Worlds-First-Car-Vending-Machine-Renault-Zoe-Feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Worlds-First-Car-Vending-Machine-Renault-Zoe-Feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/worlds-first-car-vending-machine\/","about":["Cars","ELECTRIC CARS","LATEST CAR NEWS","Renault"],"wordCount":619,"keywords":["auto trader","Car Vending Machine","Renault"],"articleBody":"Buy your car instantly via contactless payment from this bizarre vending machineForget the hassle of going to dealership, haggling and so on because now you can buy a brand new car with the same ease of buying a soft drink on your lunch break. Just stroll up to the vending machine, tap and pay, and walk away. Spitalfields, London was graced with the presence of a giant glass box and inside resided a brand new Renault Zoe, a compact electric hatchback. The vending machine, provided by popular online automotive sales website Auto Trader, accepted contactless payment via phones (presumably via Apple Pay and Google Pay) and allowed passerby to quickly purchase a car on the go.This contactless payment system was bespoke to the machine and was capable of taking payments of up to \u00a321,000. The car featured a \u2018pre-haggle\u2019 price meaning that consumers could skip the hassle of negotiating on the perfect price if they so wished. A slightly ridiculous concept, you may think,but this social experiment aimed to highlight a point. According to a study of2,000 Brits, 9 out of 10 consumers admit to being bad at haggling when it comesto buying a new car and 79% of people think that our European neighbours arefar better at it then we are. The study also found that 41% of respondents heldhaggling as one of their top anxieties when it came to buying a new car. The top 10 car buying anxieties were as follows:Having to haggle, negotiate and barter with someone on the price (41%).Hidden costs (39%).Worrying about making the wrong decision (28%).Having to wait a long time to actually receive the car after buying it (25%).Finding car terminology and jargon confusing (23%).The amount of time it takes to go through the process of purchasing (21%).Not properly understanding the financial options available (20%).Not knowing what questions to ask (19%).Not knowing the long-term running costs (18%).Conflicting reviews on cars (16%).The novelty vending machine also served as aform of advertising for Auto Trader\u2019s unique pre-haggled prices which can befound on their site. The so-called \u2018vending machine\u2019 was a bespoke build made a reality by a team of six engineers over a period of 3 months. A custom key release system was necessary to make the experience functional, as well as integrated payment and door release mechanic.All elements of the PR stunt were thought through – from the custom-designed display case to the car that was inside of it. The Renault Zoe was selected to be the car of choice because it was one of the most searched for EVs on the site according to Auto Trader\u2019s data. The Zoe could be purchased for a low, reasonable price of \u00a316,000 which is \u00a36,470 off the recommended retail price of \u00a322,470. A spokesperson for Auto Trader said: \u201cBuying abrand-new car is an exciting experience, but it can often be tarnished byanxiety around haggling and knowing whether you\u2019re looking at the right price.\u201cSo today we\u2019re showcasing a real-life versionon what can be found on Auto Trader; brand new cars at transparent pre-haggledprices that you can drive away today.\u201cThe only difference is that this Renault Zoecan be purchased at the touch of a card, testing London car buyers\u2019 appetitefor electric cars as well as a more instant purchasing future.\u201dAlthough we may not all have the spare cash to just casually buy a Renault Zoe for \u00a316,000 while we\u2019re out and about, it certainly is a fascinating concept and an excellent marketing stunt!We can\u2019t say a Renault Zoe is enough to tempt us to splurge on an excessive impulse buy.Which car would you be tempted to buy from a vending machine? 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