New Collaboration Between Hertz and Amazon Autos
Hertz Car Sales now offers its fleet through Amazon Autos, where customers can browse, finance, and purchase thousands of used cars online, just like any other product on the platform. This adds a new level of convenience to the existing catalog of new cars on Amazon.
Benefits of Buying Hertz Cars
Launch Cities and Expansion Plans
The program launches in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Seattle, with further plans to expand to 45 other locations across the United States. Buyers can finance a car through Amazon; however, delivery is not included, even for Prime members, so buyers will have to pick up the car from Hertz locations.
Jeff Adams, Executive Vice President of Hertz Car Sales, noted: “Our goal is to rethink the car buying experience and meet customers where they are – online or in person – with convenience, confidence, and scale. Amazon Autos is the perfect partner for this, as customers can shop our large inventory of quality used cars on the same trusted marketplace where millions shop every day.”
History of Car Sales on Amazon
This is not the first time cars have appeared on Amazon. A year ago, the platform announced a collaboration with major automakers to sell new cars, currently offering Hyundai models. The addition of used cars from Hertz expands the offering for both parties, including the recently launched used car section. Now, it remains to wait for customer feedback on the quality of the service.
This initiative could significantly change the used car market, making the buying process more transparent and accessible. The growth of online transactions for major purchases like cars reflects the overall trend towards digitalization, which could lead to greater competition among dealers and improved conditions for consumers in the future.