Your subsequent Ford could possibly be just some clicks away on Amazon

While you’re shopping for a car, Amazon may not be the primary place you consider to have a look at, however the e-commerce big desires to vary that, and it is seemingly hoping its newest deal will assist.

Amazon and Ford have announced a brand new collaboration that enables prospects to purchase Ford’s licensed pre-owned autos by Amazon Autos. This system is initially launching with Ford dealerships in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Dallas, with Ford planning to increase to “further markets” quickly.

Automotive consumers keen on buying a pre-owned Ford can browse, finance, and buy a automobile from a neighborhood Ford supplier’s stock totally on Amazon, together with finishing a lot of the paperwork on-line, after which schedule a time to choose it up. Ford emphasizes that every one the autos it sells on Amazon come backed by its Blue Benefit guarantee, which suggests they’ve undergone a multipoint inspection and embrace roadside help.

“This program combines the belief and high quality of a Ford-certified automobile with the acquainted, handy purchasing expertise of Amazon,” Ford defined in a blog post.

Hyundai was the primary automaker to associate with Amazon Autos

If you wish to keep away from aimlessly wandering round a dealership’s showroom or lot to seek out your subsequent automotive, then Amazon Autos may now be the place to look, particularly since Ford has began promoting its pre-owned autos there.

Ford can also be highlighting that it gives a “14-day/1000-mile Cash-Again Assure” with all its licensed pre-owned autos bought on Amazon Autos. So, for those who purchase a pre-owned automotive from Ford on Amazon, decide it up, begin driving, after which resolve it is not for you, you possibly can return it.

Ford additionally gives three completely different certifications for its pre-owned vehicles: Gold, Blue, and EV. Gold-certified vehicles are as much as six years outdated, with fewer than 80,000 miles, and have undergone a 172-point inspection, accompanied by a 12-month/12,000-mile guarantee. Blue-certified consists of vehicles as much as 10 years outdated, with fewer than 150,000 miles, and includes a 139-point inspection and a 90-day/4,000-mile guarantee. EV-certified is for electrical Ford autos as much as six years outdated, with fewer than 80,000 miles, and features a 127-point inspection and a 12-month/12,000-mile guarantee. All these restricted warranties are based mostly on whichever comes first, the times or the mileage.

Amazon Autos initially launched in 2023, partnering with Hyundai to promote each new and pre-owned autos. Earlier this 12 months, Amazon additionally introduced it was teaming up with Hertz Automotive Gross sales to promote its used rental vehicles by Amazon Autos.

The important thing distinction between Ford and Hyundai on Amazon Autos is that Ford at the moment solely sells used vehicles, whereas Hyundai gives each new and used autos. Ford has not mentioned if it plans to start out promoting new vehicles on Amazon Autos sooner or later.

Personally, I am undecided if I may ever commit to purchasing a automotive with out seeing it first, however I suppose if individuals simply wish to discover a used automotive shortly and simply, then Amazon Autos is a viable possibility. The silver lining is that Ford gives a 14-day or 1,000-mile money-back assure, so for those who purchase it, drive it for a day or two, and dislike it, you will get your a reimbursement. The one factor lacking from this course of is Amazon’s signature Prime delivery, as you continue to should go to the dealership your self to choose it up after buying on Amazon. However that is in all probability as a result of delivering a automotive is not precisely low-cost.