Updated
Updated · ZDNet · Jun 9
Amazon Lets Prime Members Buy Cars Online, Offers $1,500 Gift Card Through June 26
Updated
Updated · ZDNet · Jun 9

Amazon Lets Prime Members Buy Cars Online, Offers $1,500 Gift Card Through June 26

3 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jun 9

Summary

  • $1,500 gift cards are now available to Prime members who trade in a vehicle and buy or lease through Amazon Autos by June 26, 2026.
  • Amazon Autos lets shoppers browse local dealer inventory online, arrange financing or payment plans, and schedule test drives before completing checkout.
  • Pickup happens at the selected dealership within a few days, and some dealers allow returns within 3 to 7 days.
  • The offer excludes Amazon Autos and affiliated dealership employees, carries manufacturer and credit-related conditions, and gift card vouchers can take up to two weeks to arrive.

Insights

How will Amazon use your car buying data to expand its dominance into auto insurance, financing, and in-car services?
With its $1,500 gift card deal ending, are Amazon's 'no-haggle' prices really better than negotiating directly with a car dealership?
Is Amazon's commission-free platform a true disruptor, or will it ultimately just strengthen the traditional car dealership model?