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Carsala
AddedFeb 18, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Carsala

Carsala

Series A

Carsala offers an online service for hassle-free used car buying, using proprietary tech and expert negotiators to secure the best deals.

HQ
Berkeley, CA, US
Founded
2008
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Carsala is an online service for people 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 quickly 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. Carsala uses its own proprietary technology to automatically search more than 5 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, as well as its employees’ own insights based on more than one hundred years of auto industry experience, works to ensure that the customer is buying a reliable vehicle. In addition, Carsala helps its customers avoid the time-consuming and often frustrating process of researching and negotiating with the dealer to buy a used car. Carsala asks for a modest fee to research, check, and negotiate the best price on several used car options. If the customer decides to go ahead with a purchase, Carsala will charge 15 percent of the savings off the Kelly Blue Book suggested retail value, minus the research fee. Carsala guarantees that its negotiators can find the very best deal on any used car and will waive its research fee if a customer can find a better deal on any comparable, advertised, pre-owned automobile.

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Carsala - Quick Facts

Who are Carsala's competitors?

Companies similar to Carsala include AutoRef, Carma, Subaba and Campus Auto Fair .Com.

When was Carsala founded?

Carsala was founded in 2008.

Where is Carsala's headquarters located?

Carsala's headquarters is located in Berkeley, CA, US.

When was Carsala's last funding round?

Carsala's most recent funding round was for $300k (USD) in September 2008.

How much has Carsala raised to-date?

As of Sep 30, 2008, Carsala has raised a total of $300k (USD).

How many employees does Carsala have?

Carsala has 1 employee as of Feb 5, 2024.

Carsala - Classification

Ownership
  • Private
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Analytics
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Model
  • Marketplace
Revenue
  • SaaS
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Used Cars
Tags
  • eCommerce
NAICS
  • 440000Retail Trade
SIC
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail
  • 5990Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 5999Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified