Military families can get a lot of great discounts and savings from car manufacturers and dealers: things like bonus cash, reimbursements, and special financing deals. But comparing apples-to-apples deals across brands and dealerships can be challenging. Each company has its own eligibility rules and way of showing prices.
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Thanks to Military Autos from Military Connect, military members, veterans, spouses, and dependents can see all the major brands side-by-side. It’s all powered by TrueCar, the service trusted by thousands of car shoppers every year.
And Military Autos and TrueCar even offer special incentives on top of manufacturer and dealer incentives.
Easily Compare Cars and Deals
If a buyer knows exactly what car they want to purchase, no problem. They can select a carmaker, put in their zip code, and then just pick the car and trim they want to see. Military Autos will compile what’s available and where to get it. Nearly all modern cars are represented, even brands like Maserati and Ineos.
For buyers who want to compare different cars and available deals, Military Autos makes that easy, too. The broadest way to find good deals is to go to (no surprise) “Deals,” listed under the Research tab. By default, the service will display its best deals. Buyers can then narrow their search by body type or by manufacturer.
The site also offers research tools to compare cars side-by-side or across a broad range of categories, from “Best Full Size Cars Under $50K” and “Safest Cars” to “Fastest Electric Cars.”
Once a buyer picks a car to focus on, they can see inventory nearby that best matches their choice, down to trim and color.
Extra Incentives to Report Your Military Autos Purchase
In addition to all the dealer incentives and discounts for military buyers, Military Autos will sweeten the pot for buyers who double back and report a purchase made through the service: a package of car owner tools worth up to $4,000.
The first major benefit is an auto deductible reimbursement for insurance claims. If the buyer has insurance claims in the first two years of ownership, Military Autos will cover up to $500 two times a year for two years.
There’s also a similar auto repair expense reimbursement. Again, it’s up to $500 two times a year for two years. This time, it’s for up to 20% of the repair payment on a vehicle purchased and reported through the service.
And finally, for when the new owner needs a little help understanding an issue or repair, Military Autos offers unlimited access to a certified mechanic to discuss recommended repairs, repair costs, or diagnostic issues for two years.
Car Sellers Benefit From Military Autos
Military customers can even sell their car through Military Autos with a step-by-step guide. Getting an estimate can be as easy as plugging in the license plate or vehicle identification number, along with a zip code. Sellers can get a more exact offer by verifying features, mileage, and any aftermarket modifications.
Best of all, the pricing is transparent, with the service breaking down exactly how things like color, mileage, and condition affect the offer. Sellers have three days to think about it, and they receive a check directly from the dealer if they accept. The deal can even include pickup from the seller’s home, so they don’t need to worry about transportation.
And if they’d rather sell to a private party, Military Autos has a guide on what paperwork is needed to make the sale and report it to that state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Eligibility, coverage options and potential savings may vary and are subject to change.
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