SINGAPORE — Singapore-based automobile brand CARRO has released its first-ever regional brand film, “A Car’s Journey in Reverse,” produced by creative agency TBWA\Group Singapore and production houses Applebox Asia, Fuse Adventures in Audio, and The Quiet Lab.
Launching across Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, the campaign aims to elevate the overall awareness of CARRO’s brand, service, and values in a way that’s honest and fun.
Said CARRO Regional Head of Marketing Katherine Teo, “This campaign is part of our larger regional market expansion plans, and our goal is to increase people’s confidence in purchasing a used car – importantly, one from CARRO.”
Said Simond Chew, creative lead at CARRO, “The purpose of this film is to help build CARRO’s long-term brand vision of trust. At CARRO, we will always be truthful about a car’s history – through our rigorous 160-point inspection and high-quality refurbishment process, we ensure that all CARRO Certified cars sold will be as good as new.”
While used cars have been routinely flagged as the more affordable and sustainable option, there is a lingering perception that there are hidden risks when it comes to buying used cars due to a lack of transparency over their driving and maintenance history.
“The intent of the film is to take a step back, literally, to cleverly showcase the bigger picture; when you buy a used car from CARRO, it comes with quality assurance,” said TBWA\Singapore Associate Creative Director Robert Nelk.
“By throwing the film into reverse, the story of the car’s history unfolds through the lens of the vehicle’s previous owners — everything from the car’s regular upkeep and maintenance to the unwanted bumps in the road,” said Christopher Hill, film director at AppleBox Asia.
The film includes scenes of potential damage to the interior and exterior of the car, showing that if there are any defects, CARRO finds and fixes them, restoring the car to a condition that’s as good as new.
To capture these damages occurring as authentically as possible, scenes in the film were carefully planned down to the smallest detail, with numerous footage re-shot to mirror realistic everyday situations. For example, the red CARRO was driven into the curb numerous times to trial-and-error for a scratch on the front bumper (that’s not too big and not too small), and was driven over an actual speed bump several times for the perfect milk-shake spill.
To fully achieve the film’s vision, a stunt driver brought to life the experience of traveling back in time by driving in reverse, in real-time, while the world moved forward.
“This unique approach demonstrated CARRO’s pursuit of perfection, attention to detail and pride in their approach when it comes to going the extra mile for car buyers,” said Mark Peeters, associate creative director at TBWA\Singapore.
Rising car prices and the increasing costs of living in Singapore have caused a shift in general consumer preferences, and people in Singapore are realizing the advantages of buying used cars. With an expected increase in sales occurring through certified pre-owned car dealerships, the used car industry in Singapore is projected to grow from 2020 to 2025E by a CAGR of 11.1% (by value in SGD Billion).
CREDITS:
Client: CARRO Singapore
Creative Agency: TBWA\Group Singapore
Production: Applebox Asia, Fuse Adventures in Audio, The Quiet Lab
