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.
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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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