Mazda E-Plan
(for MGL Employees of record at 2 PM March 2, 2000)
(Updated Tuesday, July 27, 2004 01:38 PM )
Additions or corrections? Please send a note to: Doug Wenzel
If you’d like some help with an E-Plan purchase, give one of the people below a call.
Borgman Mazda - Tom Scott at 249-8803 tscott@borgmanfordmazda.com
East Mazda - Steve Somsel at 942-8040
** Mazda's bumper to bumper warranty is now 48 months or 50,000 miles. It includes roadside assistance and will cover you throughout the entire lease.
Also, on the warranty subject, used certified vehicles now offer a tiered warranty that will extend to a total of 7 years/100,000 miles. There is no deductible with this warranty.
The MGL E-Plan offers you significant savings compared with normal retail sales
and a negotiation-free purchase process. You and your immediate family
members can purchase up to four new Mazda vehicles during the program period
(9/25/00 - 9/25/04). "Immediate family" is defined as:
Spouse
Detailed instructions about the MGL E-plan
can be found below. Please take the time to read it. When you are ready to
purchase a new Mazda, or if you Just have questions, feel free to contact the
appropriate New Vehicle Purchase Plan staff member at MNAO corporate. Your
contacts are:
Company Cars, Supervisor: Jennie Mendel, 849 727‑6533
For Mazda dealer information or more-detailed
product information, visit our web site at www.mazdausa.com. Also you
may call 1-800-639-1000 to obtain information about the nearest Mazda dealer.
For other types of questions, please contact the Mazda Customer Assistance line
at 1-800-222-5500.
Sincerely,
Stephen T. Odell
V.P., Marketing & Sales Operations
Mazda North American Operations
MAZDA NEW VEHICLE PURCHASE
PLANS
INTRODUCTION
The Mazda New Vehicle Purchase Plan is offered by Mazda North American
Operations to encourage former Mazda Great Lakes Employees to drive new Mazda
products. This plan was specifically designed for identified former Mazda Great
Lakes employees as a "thank you" for your service to Mazda. Your New
Vehicle Purchase Plan is named the Mazda Great Lakes (MGL) E-Plan. Vehicles may
be purchased or leased from participating "franchised" Mazda dealers
authorized for the product sold by the Sales Agreement.
To
the extent that any of the terms or conditions contained in this document are
inconsistent with any other existing descriptions of the New Vehicle Purchase
Plan, the terms of this document will control. The Company reserves the right
to modify or discontinue the New Vehicle Purchase Plan at any time without
notice .
The
MGL E-Plan is for identified former Mazda Great Lakes employees and family
members defined under "Who's
Eligible?" section.
The
program period for the MGL E-Plan is 9/25/00 - 9/25/04.
This
document outlines the details of MGL E-plan.
WHO'S ELIGIBLE?
MGL E-PLAN
· Selected members the
former Mazda Great Lakes.
· Surviving Spouses of
identified former Mazda Great Lakes employees
· Members of the immediate
family of the above. "Immediate family" means the following relatives
of the former Mazda Great Lakes employee:
spouse
parents
spouse's parents
sons and daughters (including in-laws and stepchildren)
brothers and sisters (including in-laws, half and step)
WHO'S NOT?
Family members of Surviving
Spouses after the Surviving Spouse are deceased.
All others not specifically
mentioned as eligible in the preceding section.
Former Mazda Great Lakes
employees who are employed by Mazda North American Operations (MNAO). (Current
MNAO employees have a similar "E Plan" program. Current MNAO
employees should contact the New Vehicle Purchase Plan Coordinator in the Sales
Planning Department of their region)
NOTE: Former MGL Employees may be asked to document the eligibility of family
members they sponsor. Submission of birth certificates, marriage licenses,
etc. may be required by Plan Administration. Failure to provide adequate
documentation may result in suspension of the Sponsor's Plan privileges, the
Sponsor having to re‑pay any dealer commissions and employee Sponsors
being subject to disciplinary action.
WHAT PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE?
· Up to four new, current model and prior model year vehicles sold in
the United States, equipped with any regular production optional equipment, may
be purchased or leased during the
program period (9/25/00 – 9/25/04).
· Vehicles may be ordered
from production or may be selected from the inventory of the dealership, if the
dealer agrees. Dealers are not required to participate, but if they do, they
must be an authorized Mazda dealer for the product sold and agree to abide by
the MGL New Vehicle Purchase Plan guidelines set forth in this document.
· Optional equipment
installed by the dealership and aftermarket services provided by the dealership
are not covered under the New Vehicle Purchase Plan. The dealership may charge
any agreed‑upon price for these items. Dealer‑installed equipment
or services, such as undercoating,, must be Individually listed and priced
separately oft the buyer's order and the New Vehicle Purchase Plan Pricing
Sheet.
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Each product purchased
or leased will be covered by the same warranty and policy as those offered to
retail customers.
WHAT PRODUCTS ARE NOT?
· Used vehicles, including
those reported as dealer demonstrators, regardless of mileage.
· Products sold under any
other Company plan.
· Mazda demonstrator and
lease vehicles and any other vehicle put in service for company use.
HOW DOES A QUALIFIED MGL E-PLAN PARTICIPANT GET A VEHICLE? To participate in the MGL
E-Plan the participant must complete the E-PIan Customer Information Form"
and obtain an approval code prior to the purchase. Eligible former Mazda Great
Lakes' employees need to contact a New Vehicle Purchase Plan staff member in
the Distribution Department at MNAO Headquarters in Irvine.
The MGL E-Plan participant
fills out the E-Plan Customer Information Form and returns it to the New
Vehicle Purchase Plan Coordinator.
The coordinator reviews the
form, approves eligibility, assigns an approval code, and prices out the E‑Plan
for the participant.
The participant can have a
unit shipped to a participating dealer, or go to a dealership and select a
vehicle from the dealer 's inventory. Note: Be aware that the dealer may not have the exact vehicle that was priced out.
The participant should
immediately identify himself/herself to the dealer as being eligible for the
MGL E-Plan and present a copy of the "E-Plan Customer Information
Form" and New Vehicle Purchase E-Plan Pricing Sheets to the
dealer. If the participant chooses a vehicle from the dealer's inventory that
has deferent options from the vehicle he/she was looking for, the dealer will
price out the vehicle using another ”New Vehicle Purchase E-Plan Pricing
Sheet.” This insures the proper E-Plan price will be given to the
participant. Note:
Mazda will print the E-PIan price right on the vehicle invoice. All a participant will have to do is ask for
the vehicle invoice to confirm the correct E-Plan price.
The dealer will complete and
ask the participant to sign the New Vehicle Purchase E‑Plan Pricing
Sheet." After it is signed the dealer will provide the participant a
copy. This is assurance that the price charged is the correct price. This form should not be signed If it Is
blank or if the participant does not understand how the price was calculated. If
there are any questions or concerns about the terms of the purchase, ask the
dealer for clarification before closing the transaction or consult with a MNAO
New Vehicle Purchase Coordinator.
Former MGL employee sponsors
are responsible for how their Plan is used by other family members.
The former MGL employee will
be advised each time one of the four New Vehicle Purchase Plan MGL E‑Plan
privileges leave been used.
HOW ARE PLAN PRICES DEVELOPED?
E-Plan prices are below
Dealer Invoice and include any retail incentive if applicable. A commission is
paid to the dealer by MNAO.
The dealer is required to
provide the customer with a true copy of the factory invoice when calculating
the plan prices using the "New Vehicle Purchase Plan Pricing
Sheet." The customer should also receive a complete and signed copy of the New Vehicle Purchase Plan
Pricing Sheet showing each item and its price. This form should not be signed If it is blank or if the customer does
not understand how the price was calculated
The E-Plan price will be
printed on the factory invoice. The dealer is required to provide the customer
with a true copy of the factory invoice showing these New Vehicle Purchase Plan
prices.
· The dealership may not charge separately for document preparation or
other administrative services incidental to the delivery of the vehicle. These
expenses are considered to be part of the dealer's normal cost of doing
business for which the dealership is compensated by the commission paid.
· The dealership may charge
any price negotiated between the dealer and the customer for undercoating,
dealer‑installed options, extended service contracts and other items or
services that add value to the vehicle, provided such items are priced
separately and listed individually on the retail buyer's order and the "New
Vehicle Purchase Plan Pricing Sheet."
· Prices established by the
New Vehicle Purchase Plan are non-negotiable.
· The customer is
responsible for all federal, state and local taxes, license and title fees.
The E-Plan customer is
entitled to the price in effect at the time the vehicle was invoiced. Any money
refunded to the dealer by Mazda for price increases occurring after the order
is submitted, but before shipment to the dealer, must be refunded to the customer.
The dealership may require
the E‑Plan customer to make a deposit when placing a vehicle order. The
dealership may retain some or all of this deposit if the customer declines to
accept delivery of the product ordered. An agreement
in writing should be reached with the dealership concerning the amount of the
deposit and the conditions under which the dealership may retain the
transaction is not completed.
· Mazda American Credit
Lease transactions may require a refundable security deposit. The security
deposit is held until the end of the lease and is refunded, provided that the
lease terms have been satisfied. The deposit is usually equal to one month's
payment, rounded to the next $50.
NOTE: E-Plan customers may not accept items or services as an inducement or
reward in connection with an E-Plan
sale.
WHEN DOES DELIVERY
TAKE PLACE?
New Vehicle Purchase Plan
customers must accept delivery and make final settlement within five working days of notification by the dealership that the
vehicle is available for delivery. Unless otherwise agreed to between the dealership and The New Vehicle
Purchase Plan customer, vehicle disposition becomes the sole responsibility of
the delivering dealership on the sixth day.
WHAT ABOUT TRADE-IN,
FINANCING AND INSURANCE?
· Trade-in allowance is not
covered by the New Vehicle Purchase Plan and must be negotiated with the
dealership.
Financing may be obtained at
the customer's discretion from any source.
Non-Eligible family members
may appear as co-signers or co-makers of the loan or other financing agreement,
but cannot appear on the Vehicle Title or Registration.
New Vehicle Purchase Plan
customers are required to provide their own liability and collision insurance
for both purchases and leases. Lessees should request information about these
amounts from the dealer prior to obtaining insurance and signing the final
lease papers.
· Vehicles must be retained in the customer's possession and registered
for at least six months from the date of purchase or lease.
WHAT ARE SOME COMMONLY ASKED QUESTlONS?
Do I always have the choice to purchase or lease?
Yes. You can purchase or
lease any qualified vehicle in the New Vehicle Purchase Plan provided you are a
qualified participant
with a good credit rating.
How long do I have to keep an "E" Plan vehicle?
You must keep an
"E" Plan vehicle in your possession and registered in your name for
at least six months from the date of
purchase or lease.
Can I purchase a used vehicle, dealer demonstrator or Mazda company
demonstrator on the E‑Plan? No. The "E" Plan are only for new
vehicles. See the section "What
Products Are Available?" While
Mazda company demonstrator vehicles are not available under the `'E" Plan,
they still are available for purchase. The New Vehicle Purchase Plan
Coordinator for your location has the details.
My dealer insists on charging a "documentation fee". Is this
allowed? No.
Fees for document preparation or similar administrative services are not
allowed.
What can happen to me if I don’t '"follow the Plan's rules and
abuse my privileges?
Disregard for the rules of
the New Vehicle Purchase Plan is a serious matter. Violation of the Plan's
rules, as described in this
booklet can result in:
a. Having to repay the
participating dealership's commission,
b. Being suspended from
participating in the Plan
Information I’ve been given elsewhere conflicts with the rules in this booklet. What should I do? For clarification of Plan Rules, contact the corporate New Vehicle Purchase Plan staff member with your concern before closing any sale or 1ease transaction. Remember that you are responsible for assuring that your Plan Eligibility is used according to the Rules. This includes sales and leases you sponsor for family members.