Bidleman Ford Reacquired Vehicle Program

 

Bidleman Ford is among only a handful of dealers in the country who participate with Ford Motor Company in their Manufacturer Buy-Back/Lemon Law Program or "RAV" Program.

These Reacquired Vehicles are offered at prices substantially below their retail value. This is because Ford bought them back from the original owners, fully-inspected them, and made every necessary repair. In fact, those vehicles that cannot be fully repaired by the factory are recycled and never offered for sale to the public.

All vehicles in this program were originally sold as new, though were subsequently returned to the Manufacturer because it did not conform to Ford's express warranty and either the nonconformity was not fixed within a reasonable time or the vehicle was repaired, though the original customer remained unsatisfied.

MYTH: All reacquired vehicles are defective.

FACTS: While it's true that vehicles repurchased by a manufacturer may need repairs to correct problems, that isn't always the case. Vehicles are often repurchased as a gesture of goodwill to maintain a valued relationship with a loyal customer. In other instances, parts may not have been available in a timely manner to fix a minor problem and the customer may ask the manufacturer to buy back the vehicle. There are even cases where buyers will fabricate problems to get out of a vehicle if they know how to use the "Lemon Laws" to their advantage. And of course, there are times when a vehicle does have a legitimate mechanical problem that needs extra attention to correct. Regardless of the reason for a buyback, when a true problem does exist, the manufacturer not only wants to fix it, the company is required by law to fully correct any issues before the vehicle is offered for sale.

MYTH: What if the problem isn't fixed? 

FACTS: Let's face it - the last thing a manufacturer wants is to repurchase a vehicle. But when a repurchase is necessary, the manufacturer doesn't want to risk its reputation by failing to address the problem responsible for the buyback. You can be sure that any reacquired vehicle is inspected to ensure that the original problem has been corrected and that the vehicle is in premium condition before it is cleared for resale. As mentioned above, the balance of the factory warranty remains, and a new 12 months/12,000 miles warranty starts the day you buy the vehicle. With this and the option to extend that warranty coverage further still, the buyer can be sure that his vehicle meets or exceeds all manufacturer requirements.

MYTH: It would be hard to resell a reacquired vehicle, especially if it is marked on the title.

FACTS: We are here to help when you are ready to sell or trade and our prevalence in this area gives us an excellent understanding and ability to maximize trade value. When the time comes to sell or trade-in your reacquired vehicle, you should expect to receive a discounted price just as you enjoyed the benefit of a discounted price when you bought the vehicle.

MYTH: Other dealers have told me to never buy a reacquired vehicle. Why?

FACTS: Remember that automotive sales is a competitive business and not all dealers are able to offer repurchased vehicles for sale. As a result, some dealers simply don't want you to know the real value that a repurchased vehicle can offer.

At Bidleman Ford, we prefer to give you all the facts, offer the finest vehicles that represent the best values we can find - and then let you make the decision. January 1, 2024 Program Launch. To learn more about the opportunity to own one of these vehicles, please call us at (315) 252-7255 or chat with an in-store RAV Representative during regular business hours. Or Visit our Ford RAV Program Dealership at 305 Grant Ave, Auburn, NY 13021