AFGE Auto Buying Service

Description

A car, van and truck buying service that helps members purchase a used or new union-made vehicle at hundreds of dollars below typical dealer listings. This program specializes in locating recent-model used cars found on dealership lots. The program also helps members search for a new vehicle by going directly to the dealer to get a price that's close to the dealer's actual invoice cost and below the list price.

Eligibility

Any current dues-paying AFGE member, or a member of their household, is eligible to use this benefit.

New Cars

• Members provide the make and model of the vehicle they want when calling the service. Members who don't know exactly what kind of vehicle they want, but have an idea, will be offered guidance by the service's auto specialists.
• Members need not negotiate the price of the vehicle with any dealership salespersons -- the service will do that for them.

Quality Used Vehicles

• Members can provide the service with a specific car model and manufacturer year they have in mind and the service can locate local dealerships that carry it. OR
• Members can provide the service with a pre-specified amount they wish to spend and the service can identify models that are available within that price range.

Special Notes

• Prices for available vehicles generally start at $8,000.
• The service specializes in locating recent-model used cars (1997-2001).
• Only top-of-the-line, physically-inspected used vehicles are available.
• Many come with a warranty.
• The identification number of any used vehicles can be checked against insurance industry records to ensure the cars have not been salvaged or reconditioned.
• Vehicles that do not meet the service's stringent inspection standards are rejected.

Geographic Restrictions

Available in the 50 United States and Puerto Rico.