You just closed the sale on a $2,000 riding mower. The customer is ready to buy. Then they ask: "How am I supposed to get this home?"
And just like that, the sale stalls.
This happens every day at retailers selling large items — furniture stores, appliance shops, powersports dealers, home improvement centers. Customers want to buy, but they can't figure out the logistics of getting bulky purchases home.
Here's how providing free trailer access through Moovalot turns "I'll think about it" into "I'll take it today."
The #1 Hidden Sales Killer: "How Will I Get This Home?"
According to retail studies, 23% of customers abandon large-item purchases because they don't have a way to transport the item home.
Common scenarios:
- Customer drives a sedan, can't fit a couch
- Buying an ATV but owns an SUV with no trailer hitch
- Needs a refrigerator but doesn't want to pay $150 delivery fees
- Wants to buy patio furniture set but only has a crossover
When customers hit this roadblock, three things happen:
- "Let me think about it" — They leave and never come back (80% of the time)
- "Can you deliver?" — You charge $100-200, they balk at the extra cost
- "I'll come back with a truck" — They rent a U-Haul, see your competitor's price, buy there instead
The solution? Make it ridiculously easy to get the item home today.
How Moovalot's Retail Partner Program Works
Moovalot partners with retailers to provide free or subsidized trailer access to customers making qualifying purchases.
The Customer Experience
- Customer picks out a large item (ATV, appliance, furniture set)
- You say: "We'll give you a free trailer rental so you can take it home today"
- Customer completes purchase
- You provide a promo code for a free 4-hour Moovalot trailer rental
- Customer drives to nearest Moovalot location (often right around the corner)
- Scans QR code, trailer unlocks instantly via app
- Returns trailer to any location within 4 hours
Total time added to transaction: 30 seconds (handing them a card with promo code)
What It Costs You
Instead of offering $100-200 delivery fees (which customers hate), you subsidize a $40-50 trailer rental (which customers love).
Example economics:
| Sale: Riding mower | $2,499 |
| Your margin: 30% | $750 |
| Cost of 4-hour trailer rental | -$45 |
| Net margin | $705 |
ROI: You spend $45 to capture a $2,499 sale that otherwise wouldn't happen.
Real Results From Retail Partners
Case Study: Houston Powersports Dealer
Problem: 30% of ATV buyers didn't own a truck or trailer. Sales reps spent 15 minutes explaining trailer rental options, customers left to "figure it out," never returned.
Solution: Partnered with Moovalot. All ATV purchases over $3,000 include free 4-hour trailer rental.
Results (3 months):
- UTV/ATV sales increased 18%
- Average transaction time decreased 12 minutes
- Customer satisfaction scores up 22 points
- 47 trailers provided to customers
Quote from owner: "We used to lose sales because people couldn't haul. Now we close deals on the spot. The free trailer rental pays for itself in one sale."
Case Study: Appliance Store Chain
Problem: Delivery fees ($129-199) caused 40% of customers to price-shop online instead.
Solution: Offered customers choice: Pay $129 for next-day delivery OR get free trailer rental for same-day pickup.
Results:
- 62% of customers chose free trailer option
- Same-day revenue increased 31%
- Delivery logistics costs decreased $18,000/month
- Google reviews mentioning "easy pickup" increased 5x
Industries That Benefit Most
1. Powersports Dealers (ATVs, UTVs, Motorcycles)
The problem: Customers without trucks can't buy vehicles.
The solution: Free trailer with purchase over $2,500.
Typical ROI: $50 trailer cost on $5,000+ margins = 1% of profit to close the sale.
2. Appliance Retailers
The problem: High delivery fees push customers to online competitors.
The solution: Free trailer option vs. paid delivery.
Typical ROI: Capture 60%+ of customers who would otherwise buy from Amazon/Home Depot.
3. Furniture Stores
The problem: "We'll come back with a truck" = lost sale 80% of the time.
The solution: Free trailer for purchases over $500.
Typical ROI: Immediate sale vs. waiting days for customer's truck (and losing to competitor).
4. Lawn & Garden Centers
The problem: Riding mowers, bulk mulch, large planters won't fit in cars.
The solution: Free trailer for mower purchases, discounted trailer for bulk materials.
Typical ROI: Sell $2,000 mower + $200 accessories instead of customer buying mower-only online.
5. Home Improvement Stores
The problem: Customers buy online for free shipping instead of in-store.
The solution: Free trailer for purchases over $300.
Typical ROI: Capture in-store impulse purchases (higher margins than online).
How to Request Free Trailer Access for Your Retail Location
Moovalot partners with retailers in the Houston area to provide subsidized trailer access.
Partnership Tiers
Tier 1: Volume Discount
- You purchase trailer rental codes in bulk
- Discounted rate: $35-40 per 4-hour rental (vs. $45 retail)
- Best for: High-volume retailers (10+ trailers/month)
Tier 2: Co-Marketing Partnership
- Moovalot provides discounted trailers ($25-30 per rental)
- You display Moovalot signage in-store
- Best for: Retailers with prominent locations
Tier 3: Strategic Partner
- Moovalot parks trailers ON your property
- Customers pick up immediately after purchase
- You pay only for usage (as low as $20 per rental)
- Best for: High-volume retailers with parking lot space
To Request Partnership
Email: partners@moovalot.com
Include:
- Store name and location(s)
- Types of products sold
- Estimated trailer usage (rentals per month)
- Preferred partnership tier
We'll respond within 2 business days with a custom partnership proposal.
Marketing Materials Provided
When you partner with Moovalot, we provide:
- ✅ Window decals: "Free Trailer Rental with Purchase"
- ✅ Counter cards: Explain how customers claim free rental
- ✅ Promo codes: Unique codes for tracking your usage
- ✅ Staff training: 10-minute video on how to offer trailers
- ✅ Customer handout: Step-by-step instructions with QR code
Common Questions from Retailers
Q: What if the customer damages the trailer?
A: Customers are responsible for damage under Moovalot's rental agreement. Your store is not liable.
Q: What if we're not near a Moovalot location?
A: We're expanding across Houston. If you're in Katy, Cypress, Conroe, or College Station, we likely have coverage. For other areas, email us — we prioritize expansion near high-volume retail partners.
Q: Can we track how many customers use the trailers?
A: Yes. Your unique promo codes are tracked in our system. Monthly reports show usage by location.
Q: Do we need to stock trailers on-site?
A: No (unless you choose Tier 3). Customers drive to the nearest Moovalot location after purchase.
Q: What's the minimum commitment?
A: None. Pay-as-you-go for Tier 1. Cancel anytime.
The Competitive Advantage
Here's what happens when you offer free trailer access and your competitor down the street doesn't:
Your customer experience:
- "I love this ATV, but how do I get it home?"
- "We'll give you a free trailer for 4 hours. Take it home today."
- "Sold! Where do I sign?"
Your competitor's experience:
- "I love this ATV, but how do I get it home?"
- "You'll need to arrange your own trailer rental or come back with a truck."
- "Let me think about it..." (never returns)
You close the sale. They don't. That's the difference.
Ready to Increase Your Large-Item Sales?
If you're a retailer in Houston selling products that won't fit in a sedan — ATVs, appliances, furniture, lawn equipment — free trailer access is the easiest way to close more sales.
Contact us today:
📧 Email: partners@moovalot.com
📞 Phone: 1-800-MOOVALOT
🌐 Web: moovalot.com/retail-partners
We'll create a custom partnership plan for your store and have you offering free trailers within 7 days.
Don't lose another sale because a customer can't figure out how to get their purchase home.