Amazon is already where you go for protein powder, tech gadgets, and maybe even that random pack of socks you forgot you needed. But now, it’s also where you can shop for a car.
Yes, an actual car. Thanks to a new deal with Hertz, you’ll be able to scroll Amazon the same way you always do. Except instead of a new gaming mouse, you can toss a used car into your cart. Wild.
The program is already off the ground and focused on Hertz’s massive fleet of used vehicles. All of those cars that once lived life as rentals are getting a second shot as your daily driver. Amazon users in the Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Seattle metro areas can search, compare, and buy directly through the site, with Hertz handling the fulfillment side. Basically, it’s about to make the already mindless act of online shopping even bigger.
Don’t worry if you’re in another metro area. Hertz has plans to expand these kinds of car sales to 45 locations nationwide.
This move is a game-changer because it takes the stress out of car shopping. No more awkward dealership small talk or trying to figure out if the salesman is actually giving you a deal. If you’re already comfortable buying laptops and gym equipment online, why not take it a step further and buy your next ride? The Amazon interface is familiar, so it’s not like you’ll be navigating some shady used-car website.
Hertz stock already jumped after the news broke, which tells you investors are paying attention. So yeah, next time you’re scrolling Amazon at 2 a.m., don’t be surprised if you stumble onto something bigger than dumbbells, like your next set of wheels.
