Cash-4-Friends™ - Get Paid for Every Friend You Bring
Love Northwest Motors? Now you can earn cash for sharing it! With our car referral rewards program, also known as the Cash-4-Friends™ Referral Program, you’ll earn $200 for every friend who buys a vehicle – plus a $1,000 bonus for every 10 qualified referrals. No limits, no gimmicks – just real rewards for real referrals.
💵 $200 per Referral
Every friend you send who buys a car from Northwest Motors earns you $200 in cash - it's that simple.
🎯 $1,000 Loyalty Bonus
Hit 10 successful referrals and you'll receive a $1,000 bonus - stacking with your individual payouts.
🚗 Easy to Join
Just tell your friends to mention your name when they contact us or apply online. We'll track the rest.
🤝 No Purchase Required
You don't have to buy from us - anyone can participate as long as referrals are legitimate and verified.
Searching for car referral programs in Chicago or ways to earn cash for friends’ car purchases? The Cash-4-Friends™ program by Northwest Motors makes it simple to turn your network into rewards.
Rewards subject to verification and eligibility. See full Terms & Conditions for complete details.
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Cash-4-Friends™ Referral Program - Terms & Conditions
Sponsor: Northwest Motors ("Sponsor", "we", "us"). Effective date: October 18, 2025. These Terms describe eligibility, payments, and procedures for the car referral rewards program, also known as the Cash-4-Friends™ Referral Program, available in Chicago, Mundelein, and Lake County, Illinois.
Quick Summary (not a substitute for full Terms)
- Earn $200 cash for each qualified friend who buys a vehicle from Northwest Motors.
- Earn a $1,000 bonus for every 10 qualified referrals (10, 20, 30 ... etc.).
- Referrals must be new customers who mention you before purchase and complete a funded sale.
- Payments issued after the buyer's deal is finalized and any return/exchange period ends.
1) Eligibility
- Open to individuals 18 years or older with valid U.S. ID and taxpayer information (SSN / ITIN).
- Employees, contractors, and household members of Northwest Motors are not eligible.
- Program void where prohibited and subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
2) How to Make a Referral
- Submit your friend's name, phone, and email through our referral form or email sales@nw-motors.com before their first contact with us.
- Your friend must identify you as the referrer at initial contact or during their first visit/test drive.
- Only one referrer per customer. The earliest valid record in our CRM takes precedence.
3) What Counts as a Qualified Referral
- The referred buyer is a new customer who has not purchased or inquired within the last 24 months.
- The buyer purchases and takes delivery of a vehicle from Northwest Motors and the deal is funded.
- The transaction remains valid beyond any return or exchange period (e.g., 3-day exchange policy).
- No chargebacks, cancellations, or fraud investigations within 15 days of delivery.
4) Rewards & Payment
- $200 per Qualified Referral paid by check or electronic transfer at our discretion.
- $1,000 bonus paid for every set of 10 Qualified Referrals (10, 20, 30 ...).
- Rewards issued within 10 business days after verification of the qualifying sale.
- We may request photo ID and signed acknowledgment before releasing payment.
5) Limits & Exclusions
- Fleet, wholesale, or dealer-to-dealer sales are excluded.
- Self-referrals or household referrals where both names appear on the same purchase contract do not qualify.
- Duplicate submissions for the same buyer are resolved in favor of the first recorded referral.
- Sponsor may cap monthly payouts or pause the program during inventory shortages or special promotions.
6) Taxes & Reporting
- Referral payments constitute taxable income. You may need to submit a W-9 form before payment.
- If your total annual rewards meet IRS thresholds, a Form 1099-NEC may be issued.
7) Verification & Fraud Prevention
- We reserve the right to verify any referral and to withhold or reclaim payments for inaccurate, duplicate, or fraudulent submissions.
- Participation may be revoked for misuse, manipulation, or conduct inconsistent with fair program use.
8) Privacy & Communications
- By submitting referrals, you consent to communications by call, text, or email related to the program. Message/data rates may apply.
- Your contact information will be used solely for administering rewards and compliance documentation.
9) Program Changes & Termination
- The Cash-4-Friends™ program is promotional and may be modified, suspended, or terminated at any time.
- Changes will not affect verified referrals already qualified before the effective date of change.
10) Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
- Except as required by law, the program is provided "as is" with no express or implied warranties.
- We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising from or related to participation.
11) Governing Law & Venue
- These Terms are governed by the laws of Illinois without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
- Venue lies in state or federal courts located in Lake County, Illinois.
12) Contact
Questions? Email sales@nw-motors.com or call (224) 243-7171.
Mailing address:
Cash-4-Friends™ is a trademark of Northwest Motors. Participation constitutes acceptance of these Terms. Sponsor reserves the right to interpret and administer the program in its sole discretion.
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