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Costco’s car-buying program: Here’s how it really works

Stephen WilliamsBy Stephen WilliamsMay 30, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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The Costco Auto Program’s come-on is enticing: “Automobile buying made easy!” Who amongst us wouldn’t respond positively to such an proposition?

Since 1989, Costco, the wholesale retail giant, has been offering its members special pricing deals on latest and used vehicles through its Costco Auto Program. The corporate says buyers typically save $1,000 by benefiting from this service (an annual Costco membership is $60).

There are pros and cons to using this method, and prospective buyers should be aware that Costco doesn’t run it as a charity: it really works with “chosen” dealers to whom the purchasers are referred; the dealer network within the U.S. has about 3,000 participants. Ostensibly, each Costco and the dealers stand to earn cash when a deal is made: The dealers pay Costco a fee, they usually earn cash once they punch out the deal.

Prices are set in this system, a perk for individuals who hate to haggle. Costco does offer customers a research tool to examine out vehicles by type and compare specs and features. In some unspecified time in the future, after entering a bunch of details online in regards to the automotive being considered, one is required to really visit the chosen dealership, chat with an “Authorized Dealer Contact” and discuss the effective print.

Regarding the “no negotiating” provision, there’s a chance to barter in the event you’re trading in a automotive. As most of us know, that nearly all the time involves haggling.

After the discussion with the salesperson, buyers can view the “Costco Member-Only Price Sheet,” which, in keeping with the Costco website, “displays your prearranged pricing. The savings will be displayed in one in all two ways: One version lists pricing for all models available on the participating dealership; the opposite will show a VIN-specific price based on the vehicle you choose, including any applicable manufacturer incentives or rebates.”

Vehicles will be obtained by dealers swapping with other stores or filing special orders, although dealers are often more desperate to unload those cars already in inventory to avoid paying monthly interest charges.

One needn’t use Costco to get incentives or rebates offered on a particular vehicle. Also, not using Costco means you possibly can go to any dealer for a purchase order and even pit them against each other, slightly than going to the limited stores that Costco works with. 

This system itself doesn’t offer provisions for financing, loans or leases, in order that’s normally arranged through the dealer, or the customer can go to his chosen bank or credit institution. In lots of cases the vehicle manufacturer can offer financing deals.

Regarding dealer add-ons — a standard tactic to expect when buying as latest automotive — Costco says its members will not be obligated to enroll in any, resembling an prolonged warranty.

Regarding pre-owned cars, Costco says under this system that those “are rigorously inspected and reconditioned for quality. They’re typically sold with a factory-backed warranty extension. These vehicles can only be purchased from franchised dealers who follow the manufacturer’s certification standards.”

Here is a listing of often asked questions on the Costco Auto Program.

 

This Article First Appeared At www.autoblog.com

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