Are you looking to purchase a new vehicle and want to ensure you’re getting the best possible price? Many employees, and sometimes their family members, are eligible for exclusive vehicle purchasing programs, often referred to as a Federal Car Program due to their widespread nature and significant benefits. These programs are designed to provide access to new vehicles at prices significantly below what’s typically available to the general public, guaranteeing savings and a hassle-free car buying experience.
This program ensures you receive pricing that undercuts most public offers, advertised specials, internet sales, or any other promotional deals. Your unique, discounted pricing, exclusively accessible at authorized dealerships with your program voucher, also includes all publicly advertised rebates and incentives applicable at the time of purchase.
In most cases, federal car programs allow you to purchase NEW MODEL vehicles for as low as 1% to 2% above the original manufacturer’s invoice, which can be shown to you upon request for full transparency. Even for vehicles with limited availability or high-demand “High Line” models, the price will not exceed 5% over the original manufacturer’s invoice. Furthermore, any mandatory Dealer Prep or Handling charges, while listed on the Buyer’s Order, are completely deducted from the final vehicle cost, effectively neutralizing this charge.
How to Activate Your Federal Car Program Benefits:
To take advantage of your federal car program benefits, it’s crucial to follow a specific activation process to ensure you receive your exclusive pricing and dedicated support. Here are the steps to unlock your savings:
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Initial Registration is Key: Before contacting any dealership – whether by phone, online, or in person – your first step is to register with the program’s regional office. This registration is free and carries no obligation. You can find the contact information for your nearest Regional Office on the program website’s “Hours of Operation” section.
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Voucher Issuance Upon Verification: Once your employment eligibility is quickly verified and you’ve indicated your desired vehicle make and model, you will promptly receive your personalized Voucher via email. This voucher is your key to accessing program benefits.
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Direct Dealership Introduction: It is absolutely essential that the program initiates direct contact with the management of an authorized dealership on your behalf. Your special Voucher, containing the dealership’s name and address, will be immediately forwarded to them. Crucially, the Voucher also specifies the Sales Manager(s) you need to meet with initially, before speaking with any other dealership personnel, preventing you from being treated as a regular retail customer.
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Official Referral Recognition: Your Voucher serves as formal notification to the dealership, identifying you as an official referral from the program headquarters. This ensures complete transparency and guarantees you receive the correct discounted pricing as per your employee benefit program agreement.
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Designated Sales Manager Expectation: The specified Sales or Fleet Sales Manager will be pre-advised to expect your visit and Voucher. It is important to note that pricing information cannot be provided over the phone or via email, as this federal car program is an exclusive benefit not available to the general public.
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Immediate Support Hotline: IMPORTANT: If you encounter any confusion or feel that the dealership is not acting in your best interest at any point during your dealership visit, you are instructed to immediately call program headquarters directly from the dealership for real-time assistance.
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Post-Purchase Verification and Support: If you proceed with the vehicle purchase, you are required to contact your regional office within 72 hours after the sale (excluding weekends) and provide the last 8 digits of your VIN NUMBER. For your protection, the program’s Legal Department will then obtain transaction records from the dealership to verify accurate pricing in accordance with your employee benefits. You will receive a confirmation letter detailing their findings. Furthermore, your case file remains active, ensuring ongoing support should you experience any warranty issues, service department interactions, or any future concerns with the dealership where you might need assistance. The program is designed to advocate for your satisfaction throughout your vehicle ownership. This demonstrates the strength and unique support of this federal car program.
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Pricing Investigation Outcome: Within a few days after your purchase, you will receive a letter from the Legal Department outlining their pricing investigation results. In the rare event of a pricing error, you will receive a comprehensive explanation of the findings, along with a copy of the notification sent to the dealership to rectify the issue. If an overcharge occurred, the program will ensure you receive full reimbursement. The program’s commitment extends throughout your entire vehicle ownership experience.
Thinking of Trading In Your Current Vehicle?
It’s highly recommended to postpone discussing your trade-in vehicle until AFTER you have firmly established the purchase price for your new vehicle through the federal car program. This strategic approach ensures that the true value of your trade-in is assessed independently and transparently, separate from the new car negotiation.
Key Information:
For a comprehensive understanding of this federal car program and other valuable details, it is crucial to review the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S) section.
Remember, the program is dedicated to assisting you with any questions you might have regarding the vehicle purchasing process. If you are calling outside of regular business hours, the voicemail message will provide you with a special number that connects you to a duty officer available until 9 PM EST. If you are experiencing an issue at the dealership, contact the program immediately before leaving!
Crucially, remember that this Employee Benefit program works for YOU, not for the dealership!
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