If you’ve traversed a railroad bridge or tunnel in Nevada or Wyoming, Rex Cutler could probably name it. The lifetime Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees (BMWED) Local 1227 member did the heavy lifting on the cornerstones of rail infrastructure in both states. Now in retirement and thanks to Union Plus, he’s fully prepared to hit the open road along with his wife, Dawn.
Rex and Dawn are proud owners of a 40-foot trailer that’s meant to fulfill their wanderlust. However, they felt like there was one hitch in their plan – they needed more horsepower underneath the hood than their previous vehicle could muster.
“With that trailer, we intend to camp a lot more. We made up our minds that to do it right, we needed a more powerful vehicle,” said Dawn Cutler, the family’s chief car buying officer.
Doing it right meant the Ogden, Utah, couple sought a perfect deal on a full-bed diesel truck, hopefully in maroon. Rex and Dawn began the process by visiting the same dealership where they had purchased every car since 1989.
“We went in and tried to negotiate a good price based in our loyalty to the dealership,” said Cutler. “Unfortunately, there just wasn’t a deal there. We walked out. I told Rex that I’d search online and that’s when I remembered the Union Plus Auto Buying Service.”
Dawn confirmed they were eligible for the Union Plus Auto Buying Service, which saves BMWED members an average of more than $3,106 off MSRP on new vehicles. For used vehicle purchases, Union Plus offers up to $1,000 in discounts and often can provide free CarFax reports throughout the buying process. Additionally, the Cutlers were eligible for a $100 rebate since they were purchasing a new, union-made vehicle*.
“Originally, when we signed up for the service, I didn’t even know we were eligible for the rebate,” said Cutler. “It had all gone so smoothly. Suddenly we had a variety of competing prices to choose from. We got a great deal. Then lo and behold, a little while later, a check arrived. We were shocked. It’s such an excellent service.”
The Cutlers put their new ride right to work, pulling their trailer to the Idaho wilderness, and exploring the scenic wonders of southern Utah. They’ve found that having a huskier engine and more capacity enables them to travel with ease.
The Union Plus Auto Buying Service is available in the United States for active and retired union members, and their families. This program connects Union Plus buyers with certified dealers who offer upfront, online pricing, and Guaranteed Savings. It also provides insight into what others paid for the same car so you have the confidence that you’re getting a great deal.
*Between 7/1/16 and 9/30/16, the average estimated savings off MSRP presented by TrueCar Certified Dealers to users of TrueCar powered websites, based on users who configured virtual vehicles and who TrueCar identified as purchasing a new vehicle of the same make and model listed on the certificate from a Certified Dealer as of 10/31/2016, was $3,106. Your actual savings may vary based on multiple factors including the vehicle you select, region, dealer, and applicable vehicle specific manufacturer incentives which are subject to change. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price ("MSRP") is determined by the manufacturer, and may not reflect the price at which vehicles are generally sold in the dealer's trade area as not all vehicles are sold at MSRP. Each dealer sets its own pricing. Your actual purchase price is negotiated between you and the dealer. TrueCar does not sell or lease motor vehicles.
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Read how this Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees (BMWED) member shifts from the railroad to the open road through the Union Plus Auto Buying Service.
