7000 sq. m facility behind SZR Nissan showroom holds largest display of pre-owned cars

Used vehicle purchases backed by recently introduced first manufacturer-approved Japanese brand Certified Pre-Owned program in the UAE

Arabian Automobiles Pre-Owned Quality Cars will also offer alternative brands in addition to Nissan, Infiniti and Renault

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (23 March, 2011) - Following the recent introduction of the first manufacturer-approved Japanese brand CPO program in the UAE, Arabian Automobiles has added another feather to its cap with the opening of UAE's largest used cars facility. In a media event held today, the company which is the exclusive dealer for Nissan, Infiniti and Renault in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, displayed the largest line-up of used cars from various manufacturers in a 7000 sq. m facility.

Speaking during the inauguration of the facility, Michel Ayat, CEO of Arabian Automobiles said, "Despite the economic downturn in 2009, we at Arabian Automobiles had foreseen a steadily increasing demand for used cars with more than 40% growth in our used car sales volumes over the last year. With the recent introduction of the Nissan Certified Pre-owned Program and with the investment the company has made in developing this new facility, we are seeking to further professionalize and add peace of mind to the used vehicle purchase and ownership experience."

Arabian Automobiles is projecting the new-car-to-used-car sales ratio to shift to a 1:1 ratio in the next few years as used cars become an equally popular choice. Currently the UAE used car market is estimated to amount to approximately 100,000 sales a year, making it a significant market sub-sector.

Customers wishing to purchase a used vehicle in the UAE are currently faced with the choice of searching for their desired vehicle at one of the used car operations at the major automotive retailers or visiting one of the hundreds of independent used vehicle sellers at areas such as Al Aweer in Dubai. Arabian Automobiles Pre-Owned Quality Cars and its new 7000 sq. m facility located behind the well known Sheikh Zayed Road Nissan showroom aims to provide a 'one-stop shop' for customers to browse, select, purchase/finance and license their used approved vehicle all on one site and under-written by the Nissan Certified Pre-owned program.

"Arabian Automobiles has planned several expansion strategies as part of the investment in its used cars business. We look forward to introducing further used cars facilities in Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah in early 2012 and in the Northern Emirates in 2013" concluded Ayat.

Customers wishing to know more about Arabian Automobiles Pre-Owned Quality Cars and its current used inventory can call a new dedicated free phone number at 800-22272 or visit the company's main showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.

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About Arabian Automobiles
Arabian Automobiles Co. being one of the leading automobile dealers in the GCC under the flagship of A W Rostamani Group is the sole distributor of Nissan, Infiniti and Renault in Dubai and Northern Emirates and a non-exclusive distributor of Nissan in Iraq. With over 40 years in business and with best practices and total commitment the company has broken records and established itself as a trusted name in the UAE Automotive Market.

© Press Release 2011