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Automotive • Cars • Finances & Money • Saving Money

How Does Cashback on Cars Work?

May 24, 2023
By John Marsicek
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Cashback on Cars

Cashback on cars is one of the most popular ways to save money on a new car purchase. With cashback, you can get a rebate of up to thousands of dollars off the price of the vehicle. It can be a great way to get a better deal on the car you want.

Cashback is an arrangement between a car dealer and a customer where the customer is given a rebate for the purchase of a new car. The rebate is usually a percentage of the purchase price, and the dealer is responsible for sending the rebate to the customer after the purchase is complete. It is not uncommon for the rebate to be up to 10 percent of the purchase price.

Qualify

In order to qualify for cashback, you must meet certain criteria. You must purchase the vehicle from the dealer offering the cashback. The vehicle must also meet certain requirements, such as the age and mileage of the car. You must also have a certain credit score to qualify for the rebate.

Rebate Types

When it comes to the actual cashback, there are two main types to choose from: a flat-rate rebate or a tiered rebate. With a flat-rate rebate, you receive a certain percentage of the purchase price back. For example, if you purchase a car for $20,000 and the dealer offers a 5% cashback, the customer will receive $1,000 back.

With a tiered rebate, you receive a larger percentage of the purchase price back for higher-priced cars. For example, if you purchase a car for $30,000 and the dealer offers a 10% cashback, the customer will receive $3,000 back.

Terms and Restrictions

When you decide to take advantage of cashback on cars, it is important to understand the terms and conditions of the rebate. Some dealers will only offer cashback on certain models or brands of cars, and you should be aware of this. Also be aware of any fees that may be associated with the cashback, such as a processing fee or taxes.

Be aware of restrictions the cashback may have. For example, some dealers may require a customer to use the rebate towards the purchase of a certain make and model of car. In addition, some dealers may only offer the rebate to customers who finance their purchase through the dealership.

Rebate Details

Finally, make sure that you understand when and how you will receive the cashback. Some dealers may require you to submit a rebate form within a certain amount of time after purchasing the car. Other dealers may offer the cashback at the time of purchase, or they may require you to wait until the car is completely paid off before you can receive their rebate.

Cashback on cars can be a great way to save money when buying a new car. Be sure to do your research and read the fine print before taking advantage of any cashback offers. With a little research and knowledge, you can find the best cashback deal for your next car purchase.

 

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Photograph of John Marsicek, District Media writer.

About John Marsicek

John is a freelance B2B writer, investor, and blogger. A large part of his writing experience has been as a writer/designer in the training department of a large regional retailer based in Portland, Oregon. He currently resides in the other Vancouver (in Washington state) with his wife and two pet dwarf rabbits.

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