For individuals considering using their American Express benefits for purchasing vehicles, particularly luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz, it’s crucial to be aware of upcoming changes to the American Express Auto Purchasing Program. This program, designed to streamline the car buying process, will be discontinued starting April 28, 2025. This means that any price offers or benefits associated with the program, including those potentially attractive to Mercedes buyers, will expire on their stated deadlines, effectively ending in Spring 2025.
While the American Express Auto Purchasing Program itself is ending, TrueCar’s Buyer’s Bonus benefits will still be honored for purchases completed through the program, but only if reported by June 19, 2025. It is important to note that for any purchases made via the American Express Auto Purchasing Program before its decommissioning, you must report these purchases within 45 days of completion, and certainly before the June 19, 2025 deadline to potentially qualify for any remaining TrueCar benefits. After April 28, 2025, to report a purchase, you will need to call 1-877-924-2922.
It’s worth reiterating that neither American Express nor TrueCar are involved in brokering, selling, or leasing vehicles directly. The program serves as an informational service connecting buyers with certified dealers. For those interested in purchasing a Mercedes-Benz, or any other vehicle through this program before it ends, remember that pricing and vehicle availability are determined by individual participating dealers. Your final purchase price for a Mercedes, as with any car, will be negotiated directly with the dealership. American Express’s role is limited to facilitating potential purchase benefits and card usage where participating dealers allow, and they do not guarantee any aspect of the vehicle purchase itself. The responsibility for fulfilling program benefits rests solely with TrueCar and the participating dealerships. Furthermore, the option to utilize your American Express card for at least $2,000 of the purchase, potentially beneficial for rewards points on a significant purchase like a Mercedes, is also dependent on the participating dealer and subject to credit limitations.
For any inquiries specifically about the American Express Auto Purchasing Program, please contact 1-877-924-2922. For general questions related to your American Express card and its benefits, you should call 1-800-528-4800. Make sure to take note of these critical dates if you were planning to leverage the American Express Auto Purchasing Program for a vehicle acquisition.
