Hertz works with Amazon to sell used cars
The company has announced that it will sell used cars through Amazon Autos, the e-commerce giant vehicle market.
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- Hertz and Amazon Autos are partnering to enable customers to purchase second-hand Hertz vehicles via Amazon’s online platform.
- The program will initially be launched in four cities and plans to expand to all 45 HERTZ car sales locations nationwide.
- Customers can view, fund and purchase Hertz vehicles on Amazon Autos before picking up at Hertz vehicles’ sales locations.
In the used car market?
Buyers were able to easily find it through the new partnership between Hertz Car Sales and Amazon Autos.
On August 20th, Hertz now allows shoppers to view, fund and purchase second-hand cars through the online car buying market of e-commerce giant Amazon.
Hertz, one of the world’s leading car rental companies, is one of the largest used car dealers in the United States, selling thousands of vehicles each year.
The Estero, Florida-based company uses car sales locations nationwide.
Collaboration details
Collaboration with Amazon Autos is part of Hertz’s broader transformation strategy, including a more seamless customer experience.
“Our goal is to rethink our car buying experience and meet customers with convenience, confidence and scale, whether they are online or in person,” Jeff Adams, executive vice president of Hertz Car Sales, said in a statement. “Amazon Autos is the ideal partner to help customers make this happen as they allow customers to shop vast inventory of high-quality second-hand cars in the same reliable market where millions of people shop every day.”
Hertz is Amazon Autos’ first fleet dealer. Its frequently spinning fleet includes well-known and reliable vehicle brands, including Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet and Nissan.
“This collaboration allows us to offer an expanded selection of well-maintained vehicles from more dealers across the country, whilst maintaining the simplicity our customers expect from Amazon,” said Fan Jin, global head of Amazon Autos, in a statement.
How does collaboration work?
Customers can view Hertz vehicles on Amazon Autos, complete their purchases online, and pick up the vehicles at Hertz Car Sales Locations.
The program was first launched in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Seattle, with plans to expand its services to 45 locations nationwide.
To view Hertz’s available inventory, shoppers can search for “Hertz Vehicles” on Amazon Autos. Available vehicles within 75 miles of the customer’s location will pop up.
What are the benefits of collaboration?
According to Hertz, the collaboration will allow shoppers to choose from thousands of high quality used cars offered at competitive prices.
Vehicles for sale undergo strict 115-point inspections to ensure safety. They are supported by a 12-month/12,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, with 24-hour roadside support and a 7-day/250-mile buyback guarantee.
Buyers can find flexible financing options from top lenders and access detailed vehicle history and condition reports before making decisions. Purchases can be easily completed with digital signatures.
The collaboration is based on Amazon Autos’ recent expansion into second-hand car sales.
Online car sales platform has been launched December 2024According to Automotive News, Hyundai, the first participating manufacturer of 48 cities, focuses on 48 cities.
Amazon currently has dealers participating in over 130 US cities.
