No more affiliate pricing?

[Killed by Death]

Dan confirmed that I will still get TL discount applied even if Jeep cancels it!

Good thing I ordered when I did.

I got the same reply from my GM today. However, he also confirmed ALL APs, including Tread Lightly, are gone October 1st.

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[viper88]

Discounts, rebates, special financing etc, were all used to move inventory that was stacking up at dealers. That allowed for the plant to produce more vehicles. They worked in the days when supply was greater than demand. Currently, the opposite is true. Demand is greater than supply, so factory incentives go away.

It’s now up to individual dealers to decide how much profit they are willing to give up on a sale. With no volume, the dealer has to stick with a higher selling price as they have expenses to pay, just like all of us.

If this goes on for much longer, there will be many dealers going out of business. You can’t keep doors open and staff paid with no money coming in. Less dealers reduces demand, as those who need a vehicle will shop elsewhere. These are bad times. Most haven’t become fully aware yet as the economy somehow has managed to not crash yet. But we are on the razor’s edge right now. Not just for the automotive industry but for many sectors of the economy.

Some car manufacturers like FCA assisted dealers with lease and financing early during the pandemic.

 

[Killed by Death]

I've also heard "BonusDrive" bit the dust.

Can anyone confirm before I waste my time?

 

[CWRUYOTE]

I've also heard "BonusDrive" bit the dust.

Can anyone confirm before I waste my time?

Unfortunately, BonusDrive for Jeeps ended 8/1/2021.

 

[The Last Cowboy]

Some car manufacturers like FCA assisted dealers with lease and financing early during the pandemic.

I got FCA offered employee pricing in May 2020. But inventories were high then as many people where still staying at home, even though car dealers were allowed to remain open as essential businesses. Today, the component supply issue has severely slowed production, so inventories are low.

 

[JeepinJason33]

I just bought a Grand Cherokee L last week with the Tread Lightly discount. A few dealerships would not honor it, but the one I usually buy from was happy to take my money again. I can't see them permanently dropping the affiliate program as all of the other major brands still have them. Fortunately, we bought 2 New Jeeps in the last 10 months so I should be good for a while.

 

[TheNewGuy]

Dan confirmed that I will still get TL discount applied even if Jeep cancels it!

Good thing I ordered when I did.

I emailed my dealer as well. Hoping for the same answer.

 

[moodywizard]

Meanwhile government will subsidize certain vehicle purchases etc.. strange times for sure. Social engineering at its finest. Maybe next year our Jeep’s value will rise another 10% lol

 

[Bamabww]

They asked you for your control # when you ordered? I ordered with Affiliate Pricing but they havent asked for the control #

Yes

 

[viper88]

I got FCA offered employee pricing in May 2020. But inventories were high then as many people where still staying at home, even though car dealers were allowed to remain open as essential businesses. Today, the component supply issue has severely slowed production, so inventories are low.

Dealers got financial help from car manufacturers when the economy stopped from the pandemic. They got help from manufacturers with rent, loans and other aid. Not sure about now with shortages?

 

[The Last Cowboy]

Not sure, but what happens when the money runs out? I wonder when the other shoe will drop. If there aren’t many cars to buy, no one is making money.

This can’t keep up for much longer without dealers folding. Next thing you know there will be a flood of Chinese Jeeps on the US market.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_BJ40

 

[tp2010]

So if everything is ending...I ordered a JL a few weeks ago, but it hasn't been 30 days. They say wait 30d before requesting your control #. Wondering if I should try to do it early in hopes of still having it whenever my jeep is built... Thoughts/ comments? I've read of some people getting their # right away & not waiting like TL says to.

 

[ajkitebrder40]

So if everything is ending...I ordered a JL a few weeks ago, but it hasn't been 30 days. They say wait 30d before requesting your control #. Wondering if I should try to do it early in hopes of still having it whenever my jeep is built... Thoughts/ comments? I've read of some people getting their # right away & not waiting like TL says to.

I sent mine to Gupton yesterday, no issues. Order was 9/20, put Tread Lightly membership (had one but it expiered) in that day.

 

[89TransAmWS6]

So if everything is ending...I ordered a JL a few weeks ago, but it hasn't been 30 days. They say wait 30d before requesting your control #. Wondering if I should try to do it early in hopes of still having it whenever my jeep is built... Thoughts/ comments? I've read of some people getting their # right away & not waiting like TL says to.

The website will actually spit out a control number right away, its just you are supposed to wait 30 days for whatever reason. Did you factor in the affiliate pricing when you ordered? If so I would print it now just incase the website goes dark and at least you have it to give to the dealer.

 

[mferrara91]

Not sure, but what happens when the money runs out? I wonder when the other shoe will drop. If there aren’t many cars to buy, no one is making money.

This can’t keep up for much longer without dealers folding. Next thing you know there will be a flood of Chinese Jeeps on the US market.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_BJ40

While there may be some smaller dealers that will fold, the vast majority will remain open because it’s the service/parts departments that keeps dealerships open. Very little money is made in variable ops - fixed ops is what keeps the lights on. And with an inventory shortage, more people will be holding on to their current vehicles, which means more repairs, busier service departments and more parts being sold.

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