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Car Test Drive Offers – Earn Cash Rewards for Test Driving New Automobiles

April 16, 2019 | 28 Comments

Check out these current car test drive offers that are available in 2019 to earn an extra cash reward when you test drive a new automobile at participating dealerships across the U.S.A.

How To Earn Test Drive Bonus Rewards

If you’re in the market to buy a new car, or if you just want to earn some extra money for taking a joy ride, these automobile test drive promotions will pay you to take a test drive in a new car.

You can get paid in gift cards, bonus cash, checks, and other rewards for test driving a new vehicle at your local dealership today.

To get paid for test driving cars, you simply request your test drive coupon online, present the offer at the dealership, test drive a new vehicle, receive a redemption code at the end of your test drive, and redeem your code online again to receive your cash bonus either by mail or as a virtual reward.

1. Jeep Wrangler Test Drive Bonus – $50 Reward

You can get a $50 Reward Card via an Amazon Gift Card, Walmart Gift Card, or Visa Prepaid Card when you test drive a new Jeep Wrangler or Dodge RAM 1500 at your local Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership.

How To Access Jeep Wrangler Test Drive Deal

1. Visit the Chrysler Dealership Locator to find your local Jeep dealer (the promotion may appear instantly as a pop-up directly on this page, but if not, continue to step #2).

2. Visit your local Jeep dealer’s website.

3. Visit the New Car Inventory section of their website (or you may have to visit a specific new car detail page).

4. This offer will appear as a pop-up advertisement (working as of 4/16/2019).

5. Enter your information and click the “Get Your Code” button to get your coupon and take your test drive.

Jeep Promotional Details

Limit 1 coupon redemption per household per 6 months. Coupon can only be redeemed at the dealership location reflecting the website where the offer was presented online. It may be redeemed only once. Void if copied or transferred and where prohibited or otherwise restricted. Improper use including any organized redemption campaign by any individual or group constitutes fraud. Coupon may not be reproduced, copied, purchased, traded or sold. No refunds for any unused or partially used coupons. Palmen Motors Inc employees and people covered under an employee purchase plan and their family members are not eligible. Palmen Motors Inc its affiliated companies are not liable for any loss, damage, or delay to any person or property in connection with the use of this coupon. By signing up for this Promotion you agree to receive communications related to this Promotion. Dealer reserves the final decision to redeem or refuse any reward card certificate or coupon. Must be 18 or older and present a valid U.S. Driver’s License to qualify. Shipping to U.S. addresses only.

2. Hyundai Test Drive Bonus – $50 Reward

You can get a $50 Reward Card via an Amazon Gift Card, Target Gift Card, or Visa Prepaid Card when you test drive a new Hyundai at your local dealership.

You may visit www.hyundaiusa.com/test-drive-offer to get your code directly from Hyundai USA. The promotion should appear instantly as a pop-up at this page, which happened for me on 4/16/2019. Otherwise, the page will display a “Green Box” on the left side, which you may click to display the promotion.

Alternatively, follow the method below to access this deal.

How To Access Hyundai Test Drive Deal

1. Visit the Hyundai Dealership Locator to find your local Hyundai dealer (the promotion may appear instantly as a pop-up directly on this page, but if not, continue to step #2).

2. Visit your local Hyundai dealer’s website.

3. Visit the New Car Inventory section of their website (or you may have to visit a specific new car detail page).

4. This offer will appear as a pop-up advertisement (working as of 4/16/2019).

5. Enter your information and click the “Get Your Code” button to get your coupon and take your test drive.

Hyundai Promotional Details

Limit 1 coupon redemption per household per 6 months. Coupon can only be redeemed at the Participating Hyundai Dealership dealership location reflecting the website where the offer was presented online. It may be redeemed only once. Void if copied or transferred and where prohibited or otherwise restricted. Coupon may not be reproduced, copied, purchased, traded or sold. No refunds for any unused or partially used coupons. Participating Hyundai Dealership employees and people covered under an employee purchase plan and their family members are not eligible. Dealer reserves the final decision to redeem or refuse any reward card certificate or coupon. Must be 18 or older and present a valid U.S. Driver’s License to qualify. Shipping to U.S. addresses only. Valid email address must be provided to qualify for offer.

3. Subaru Test Drive Bonus – $35 Reward

You can get a $35 Visa Prepaid Card when you test drive a new Subaru at your local dealership.

Please note that a reader has indicated this Subaru test drive promotion has increased from $25 to $35 as of 4/19/2018 (rewards may vary by market).

How To Access Subaru Test Drive Deal

1. Visit the Subaru Dealership Locator to find your local Subaru dealer.

2. Visit your local dealer’s website.

3. Visit the New Car Inventory section of their website (or you may have to visit a specific new car detail page).

4. This offer will appear as a pop-up advertisement (working as of 4/16/2019).

5. Enter your information and click the “Get Your Code” button to get your coupon and take your test drive.

Subaru Promotional Details

No Purchase Necessary. Must be at least 18 years old, a US resident; present a valid U.S. driver’s license and proof of insurance. Offer valid with test drive of a new Subaru only. Excludes WRX and WRX STI models. Offer void in Maryland. Offer valid for a prepaid gift card. Limit 1 redemption code per household. Code can only be redeemed at participating Subaru retailer. May be redeemed only once. Void if copied or transferred and where prohibited or otherwise restricted. Code may not be reproduced, copied, purchased, traded or sold. Improper use constitutes fraud. Reward will be shipped to U.S. addresses only. You are responsible for all applicable taxes.

4. Gander Outdoors RV Walkthrough – $25 Reward

You can get a $25 Gander Outdoors Gift Card when you complete an RV walkthrough and presentation at a participating Gander RV Sales location.

This offer is available at participating Gander RV Sales locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

How To Access Gander RV Walkthrough Deal

1. Visit the Gander RV Dealer Locator to find your local Gander RV Sales location.

2. Complete the online form to request your RV walkthrough time.

3. Visit the Gander RV Sales center during your appointment.

4. Complete your RV walkthrough and presentation as scheduled.

5. Receive a $25 merchandise certificate that is redeemable at any Gander RV Sales center.

Gander Outdoors Promotional Details

You must complete an RV walkthrough and presentation at a participating Gander RV Sales location to receive the $25 bonus. The $25 Merchandise Certificate is valid only at participating Gander RV Sales locations. See dealer for additional details.

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE – 5. Volvo Test Drive Bonus – $50 Reward

Please note that this Volvo test drive promotion was not available at dealerships I checked as of 12/21/2018, but it could always be available in select markets only, so you may want to check your local dealer to see if it’s available.

You can get a $50 Reward Card via a Visa Prepaid Card, Amazon Gift Card, or Nordstrom Gift Card when you test drive a new Volvo at your local dealership.

How To Access Volvo Test Drive Deal

1. Visit the Volvo Dealership Locator to find your local Volvo dealer.

2. Visit your local dealer’s website.

3. Visit the New Car Inventory section of their website.

4. This offer will appear as a pop-up advertisement.

5. Click the “Get My Reward” button to get your coupon and take your test drive.

Volvo Promotional Details

Limit 1 coupon redemption per household per 6 months. Coupon can only be redeemed at the dealership location reflecting the website where the offer was presented online. It may be redeemed only once. Void if copied or transferred and where prohibited or otherwise restricted. Dealer employees and people covered under an employee purchase plan and their family members are not eligible. Dealer reserves the final decision to redeem or refuse any reward card certificate or coupon. Must be 18 or older and present a valid U.S. Driver’s License to qualify. Shipping to U.S. addresses only. Valid email address must be provided to qualify for offer.

6. Multi-Dealer AutoCash Bonus in Oklahoma – $20 Reward

You can get a $20 Shell Gas Card when you visit any of 25 local automobile dealerships in Oklahoma just to look around (no test-drive required).

However, you must be a member of TTCU to participate in this offer.

How To Access AutoCash Offer in Oklahoma

1. Visit the TTCU AutoCash Page to print out a current coupon.

2. Bring the coupon when you visit any participating dealer and provide it for redemption.

3. The dealer will fax your request to TTCU for fulfillment and return a copy to you as a receipt.

4. You will receive your $20 Shell Gas Card by mail within 2 weeks.

TTCU AutoCash Promotional Details

Limit 1 gas card per household. On behalf of the credit union, dealer participation is limited to faxing the gift request only (membership required). Gift request not faxed by dealer or missing request without completed receipt (copy) from dealer are invalid. Lost or misdirected gift cards by U.S. Postal Service is not the responsibility of AutoLine or the credit union.

How To Find More Test Driving Incentives

Here are some ways to find more test driving incentives at nationwide and local dealerships.

Learn About Nationwide Test Drive Incentives

One easy way to find out about new test drive promotions as they become available is to sign up for newsletter and mailing lists from major automobile manufacturers, so that you can stay informed about new test driving incentives that are available from auto manufacturers at all of their dealerships.

You can also follow automobile manufacturers on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook, where they also sometimes post about test driving promotions that they may have available.

Auto Manufacturer Newsletters and Mailing Lists

  • Buick
  • Chrysler
  • Dodge
  • Ford (click “Get Updates” in footer)
  • GMC
  • Honda
  • Hyundai
  • Infiniti
  • Jeep
  • Land Rover
  • Lexus
  • Mazda
  • Nissan
  • Subaru
  • Toyota
  • Volvo

Learn About Local Test Drive Incentives

Local dealerships may also offer special rewards for taking a test drive of one of their vehicles.

These types of local dealership test drive offers may not be associated with a specific automotive brand or model of vehicle, but they are usually offered by the dealership just to get traffic on their lot and sell some cars.

You can often find these promotions advertised at the dealership itself as well as in local newspapers or via their mailing lists, so you just have to keep an eye out for them.

Tips When Test Driving Cars for Money

  • Be Up Front: Just let the dealer representative know that you don’t intend to purchase a vehicle today, but you were offered a $50 Gift Card to take a test drive, so you decided to take advantage of the offer and would like to see a specific model. If you like the car, you may always purchase one in the future, but there’s no reason to pretend that you are going to buy a car that day.
  • Be Prepared: When you arrive at the dealership, have all of your paperwork completed and ready to go, so all a representative has to do is simply provide the redemption code. Not everybody may be familiar with the test drive offer, so make it as easy as possible for them to do their part, and things should go smoothly.
  • Make it Easy to Get Rid of You: If you’re up front and prepared, they may just give you your redemption code quickly and send you along your way. They may be busy, working with other clients, or just don’t want to deal with it, so you could get lucky and earn a bonus just for showing up.
  • Be Ready to Test Drive: The dealership may make you take a test drive, so bring your driving gloves. Most dealers will require that you provide a valid driver’s license and possibly your proof of insurance as well, so have those documents ready to hand over as soon as you get there.
  • Drive a Car You Like: If you’re going to go through a test drive, you may as well enjoy the ride, so test drive the vehicle that is most suited for your needs and that you potentially would buy in the future.
  • Be Patient: The dealership may be busy, and they might have a lot of customers who are actually interested in buying a vehicle that day, so be patient during your visit, as it may take an hour or more on busy days.
  • Schedule Ahead: You may consider calling ahead, letting them know that you received the test drive promotion, and schedule your test drive at a time that is convenient and less busy for the dealership. It could make everything much easier on everyone involved.
  • Be Cool: If you’re nice about the whole experience and treat everybody very politely, the dealer will most likely be happy to oblige you, but they do have the right to refuse anybody that they want, so don’t give them a reason to refuse you your test drive bonus.

More New Car Test Driving Offers and Resources

  • 5 Ways to Get Paid to Test Drive New Cars – Some alternative ways to get paid to test drive cars (MoneyPantry).
  • Test Drive Offers and Incentives – How to find test drive offers and earn incentives from car dealerships (Stay a Stay at Home Mom).
  • How To Prepare for a New-Car Test Drive – Everything you need to know to be ready for a serious test drive (Autotrader).
  • How to Test-Drive a New Car Like a Boss – A few advanced tips to find the right vehicle for every driving scenario (GQ).
  • 25-Point Checklist for New-Car Test Drive – A guide to taking a thorough test drive of the entire vehicle, both inside and out (Bankrate).
  • $50 Visa/Amazon/Nordstrom Gift Card For Test Driving a Volvo – A special thank you goes out for helping us find this promotion from Volvo (Doctor Of Credit).

Take advantage of car test drive offers to get paid money for test driving a new automobile.

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Comments

  1. RipdHipdGypsy says

    October 7, 2020 at 7:03 am

    Does any one know if there are currently any of these type offers available?? October 2020 🤞

    Reply
  2. Thomas C. Kando says

    October 31, 2019 at 11:51 am

    This is in reference to most makes and models of cars from the Jacksonville, FL dealerships to see which one’s have the rewards programs going on, to test drive there cars, please advise.

    I am also in the market to finance or lease a vehicle within the next two months.

    Thank you,
    Thomas C. Kando

    Reply
  3. Jeremiah says

    September 4, 2019 at 11:14 am

    Hi,

    on the Jeep Wrangler Test Drive Bonus, the link published is for the Chrysler dealership locator. Do you also have a Jeep Bonus?

    Reply
  4. Beverly says

    July 4, 2019 at 8:51 am

    My local subaru & jeep ,Chrysler refused to honor mine because I wasn’t buying a vehicle the claimed it would take 3 weeks to receive the card um I know that they are instant got mine from Hyundai and Nissan they treated my I was a piece of garbage

    Reply
    • steve baker says

      December 11, 2019 at 12:10 pm

      Me too same here

      Reply
  5. Crystal Frey says

    June 28, 2019 at 10:41 am

    Does anyone know how long it takes to get the gift card to your email?

    Reply
    • Becky says

      July 16, 2019 at 3:42 pm

      One place it was in my email before I even left the lot and the others were usually within 24 hours

      Reply
    • James says

      August 12, 2019 at 10:25 pm

      I did the Hyundai and the Jeep offers today. Once I gave the representatives at each dealership the coupon code for each offer, they gathered and entered information from me onto their computer, and I immediately got the email with the redemption instructions. The email then gives you the option for an instant digital $50 gift card OR a mailed $47 Visa gift card (because they deduct $3 from the $50 balance to cover the shipping).

      Reply
  6. Buck says

    June 17, 2019 at 8:19 am

    As of 06-17-2019, it seems the Jeep and Subaru promotions are no longer popping up on their respective sites.

    Reply
    • laura says

      July 3, 2019 at 11:02 pm

      i believe it depends on your location. I was able to get both of those.

      Reply
  7. Bryan says

    May 2, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    Hyundai, Jeep and Subaru offers are all still good as of April 28. Hyundai steered me to a dealership 15 miles away, while Jeep and Subaru were local. Interesting, even though I am legitimately looking for a new car (my lease is almost up) the dealerships wanted to just redeem the codes and send me on my way. Had to convince them to even let me test drive (and Subaru dealer never did et me, all I got to do was sit in their vehicles).

    Reply
  8. Vik says

    May 1, 2019 at 1:33 pm

    I am interested in a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. I live in Southeast MI and I have called around some local Hyundai dealerships and it seems the closest single participating dealership is in Flint, MI (60 Miles).

    Is there a way to filter out non-participating dealerships through all manufacturer websites listed above in this post which specific dealerships participate in gift card/test drive offers?

    Reply
  9. Bill says

    March 26, 2019 at 11:37 pm

    Anyone still seeing the Subaru offer? I’m not getting it. And yes, I turned off my ad blocker.

    Reply
  10. Lee says

    February 17, 2019 at 5:08 pm

    I just got a $65 Subaru Visa for a test drive. I believe it varies from state to state. I think if you are shopping for a new vehicle these are great to do. I am shopping for a NEW one as mine was totaled. However, if you are NOT looking for a new car, please try to go on off-peak hours when it’s quieter (not a Saturday and not after 5 pm on weekdays). These sales guys work hard and it’s the polite thing to do. Trust me they’re bored on weekdays during the day.

    Reply
  11. Thomas says

    January 8, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    The Hyundai offer is down to $40 as of 1/8/2019.
    Subaru non no longer appears to be working.
    Jeep has not worked at all, at least in Upstate NY.

    Glad I got in on the $50 offers from Suby & Hyundai last month!

    Reply
  12. Vijay says

    December 22, 2018 at 2:50 pm

    Guys
    I live in Minnesota and I just searched for the subaru offer
    it is neither 25 nor 35, it is 100 bucks, sweet deal
    not sure if it is 100 all over the US or not, but Minnesotans. you may want to try it out

    Reply
    • Lee says

      February 2, 2019 at 12:56 pm

      In February, it’s down to $65 but that’s cool too.

      Reply
  13. Amy D says

    November 15, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    Subaru website doesn’t give a pop up, I looked all over and nothing comes up for the gift card. Hyundai however was great! For my local one I didn’t even have to go test drive, they emailed it to me after I explained the situation and I got a 50 dollar gift card

    Reply
    • jennifer says

      January 3, 2019 at 9:51 pm

      what did you do

      Reply
  14. Anurag Ray says

    April 19, 2018 at 1:31 pm

    Subaru is offering $35 and NOT $25. I just received it. So just thought of passing it along.

    Reply
    • MM Team says

      April 19, 2018 at 6:02 pm

      Thank you very much for letting us know about the increase in the Subaru test drive bonus. I’ve added this information to the above article. Really appreciate your help.

      Reply
  15. C.Denise Hansell says

    February 5, 2018 at 5:48 pm

    Hello, I received an email in the month of November 2017 from Nissan.
    The email indicated that if I test drive a vehicle I would receive a $25 gift card.
    I can the information to the receptionist at the Westside Nissan in Jacksonville, Florida and the information had a code on the form. Todays date is February 5,2017.
    I have not received the gift card. The company said there was something wrong with my email address. I have given two email address and I am continuously receiving email from Nissan including today. This is unfair to me and false advertisement
    Can you assist me in this matter. Thanks and God Bless!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      March 14, 2019 at 1:39 pm

      Can you go to 3 different dealerships and redeem in a month? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Hmunson says

        April 18, 2019 at 12:05 pm

        I’m wondering the same thing.

        Reply
      • MM Team says

        April 18, 2019 at 4:21 pm

        Hello Laura,

        Most of the promotional terms contain language indicating that you can only redeem 1 offer per household or that you can only redeem the offer 1 time within a certain time period.

        So in general, they do not usually allow you to redeem this offer at a bunch of different dealerships within a short period of time.

        However, I suppose if you have multiple email addresses and access to different home addresses from your friends and/or relatives, you might be able to pull off a multi-car test-drive run.

        If you decide to try, please come back and share the details. I’d be interested to hear how that goes.

        Thanks for your comment.

        Reply
        • ERIC RICHARDSON says

          June 28, 2019 at 9:09 pm

          Still confused…is it six months per manufacturer? Or six months inclusive of ALL manufacturers…every single one of these is serviced by the same company and includes exactly the same language:

          “Your Program Sponsor is the entity that marketed and/or distributed the reward, and is either a direct or indirect Client of Swift Prepaid. Limit one coupon redemption per household per 6 months.”

          I was hoping I could get $50 from Hyundai, $50 from Jeep, etc…

          Reply
          • James says

            August 12, 2019 at 10:19 pm

            I just got $50 from Hyundai and $50 from Jeep in the same day. These are both part of two completely separate dealerships in my area. I would imagine customers can’t get multiple offers from multiple manufacturers within the same actual dealership.

        • Susan says

          July 22, 2019 at 7:59 pm

          I am or just did buy a new Nissan Rogue I asked for this reward card they said I needed a code. I cannot find the ad I was seeing the offer to start with thanks in advance if you can help

          Reply

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