One 12 months in the past, e-commerce large Amazon kicked off its new on-line automobile gross sales enterprise with Hyundai. Now, Ford is becoming a member of in with an authorized used automobile twist.
Ford announced Monday that prospects will be capable to store for, finance, and buy licensed pre-owned Ford automobiles on Amazon Autos. The partnership nonetheless retains dealerships — a key income driver for Ford — within the loop. Clients can browse a collaborating native seller’s stock immediately by Amazon’s web site, full many of the paperwork on-line, after which schedule a time to select up the chosen car, in accordance with Ford.
Ford mentioned any licensed pre-owned car bought by sellers on Amazon Autos comes with a money-back assure. Clients can return the car inside 14 days or 1,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Amazon Autos capabilities like the remainder of the broader Amazon e-commerce ecosystem. Consumers can seek for obtainable automobiles from collaborating sellers by mannequin, trim, colour, and options. Clients also can safe financing and e-sign paperwork by way of the Amazon Autos web site.
When Amazon Autos launched final 12 months, it was targeted on new automobile gross sales, specifically Hyundai. The addition of Ford opens up a unique, though associated, market of licensed pre-owned automobiles.
Ford automobiles on Amazon Autos will initially be supplied in only a few markets, together with Los Angeles, Seattle, and Dallas.
