Purchasing pre-owned automobiles, both used and certified, is now an option on Amazon
Amazon Expands Used Car Sales Across the U.S.
Amazon's foray into the automotive industry is taking a significant step forward with the launch of its used and certified pre-owned (CPO) car sales service. Initially available in Los Angeles, the service is set to expand to more cities and dealerships across the United States in the coming months [2][3][1].
The service, which started with participating dealers including Hyundai, aims to grow this marketplace nationwide, leveraging Amazon's existing Autos platform that already includes dealers in more than 130 U.S. cities [2].
Amazon's used and CPO car sales service offers a variety of benefits to customers. Vehicles must be within a 75-mile sales radius of customers for purchase consideration [1][2]. This ensures a localised buying experience, unlike direct-to-consumer delivery models. Customers pick up their vehicles at dealership locations to maintain the traditional in-person experience and build customer loyalty [1].
Transparent pricing is offered for vehicles sold on Amazon's platform, with no haggling or hidden fees [2]. Buyers are covered by a three-day or 300-mile return policy and a minimum 30-day or 1,000-mile limited warranty [2]. Every used and certified pre-owned vehicle listing on Amazon Autos includes a free Experian vehicle history report [2].
At launch, used and certified pre-owned listings will be limited to the Los Angeles area, but will be rolled out nationwide in the coming months [2][1]. Used and certified pre-owned vehicle listings on Amazon Autos are displayed based on the shopper's zip code, showing options within a 75-mile radius [1].
Some of the models available at launch include vehicles from Mazda, Genesis, Jeep, Subaru, GMC, and more [2]. Amazon aims for nationwide availability for its car-selling business, which is expected to enhance the ease and trust of online car shopping [2].
As the program expands, Amazon could become a go-to destination for buying cars, in addition to gadgets and groceries [4]. With the addition of used and certified pre-owned vehicles, Amazon is taking another significant step toward reshaping how people buy cars [5].
References:
[1] Amazon to expand used car sales to more cities as it takes on Carvana and Vroom - CNBC [2] Amazon is launching its used car sales business nationwide - TechCrunch [3] Amazon's car-selling expansion first available in Los Angeles - Los Angeles Times [4] Amazon enters used car market, taking on Carvana and Vroom - The Verge [5] Amazon announces used car sales, takes on Carvana and Vroom - Engadget
- Amazon's used car sales service, initially available in Los Angeles, aims to expand nationwide, leveraging Amazon's existing Autos platform, as mentioned in TechCrunch [2].
- Every used and certified pre-owned vehicle listing on Amazon Autos includes a free Experian vehicle history report [2].
- The service offers transparent pricing for vehicles sold on Amazon's platform, with no haggling or hidden fees [2].
- Buyers are covered by a three-day or 300-mile return policy and a minimum 30-day or 1,000-mile limited warranty [2].
- At launch, used and certified pre-owned listings will be limited to the Los Angeles area, but will be rolled out nationwide in the coming months [2][1].
- The used and certified pre-owned vehicles available at launch include models from Mazda, Genesis, Jeep, Subaru, GMC, and more [2]. As the program expands, Amazon could become a go-to destination for buying cars, transforming the way people shop for vehicles [4].
