A year ago, e-commerce giant Amazon launched its new online car sales business HyundaiNow, Ford is joining forces with a certified used car twist,
ford announced On Monday, customers will be able to shop, finance and purchase certified pre-owned Ford vehicles amazon autoThe partnership still keeps the dealerships – a major revenue driver for Ford – in the loop, According to Ford, customers can browse a participating local dealer’s inventory directly through Amazon’s website, complete most of the paperwork online and then schedule a time to pick up the selected vehicle,
Ford said any certified pre-owned vehicle sold by dealers on Amazon Autos comes with a money-back guarantee. Customers can return the vehicle within 14 days or 1,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Amazon Autos functions like the rest of the broader Amazon e-commerce ecosystem. Buyers can search for available vehicles from participating dealers based on model, trim, color and features. Customers can also secure financing and e-sign paperwork through the Amazon Autos site.
When Amazon Auto was launched last yearIt focused on selling new cars, namely Hyundai. The addition of Ford has opened up a separate, though related, market of certified pre-owned vehicles.
Ford vehicles on Amazon Auto will initially be offered in just a few markets, including Los Angeles, Seattle, and Dallas.
