“5 Auto Salon Bids, Old Gas Car Sells with Confidence, Upgrading to VinFast Electric Car.”

Mr. Bui Dinh Hieu, a Hanoi-based office worker, purchased a VinFast Lux A2.0 in 2021. After over three years of ownership and nearly 60,000 km on the odometer, he recently decided to sell his car and upgrade to a VinFast VF 8 Lux Plus, one of VinFast’s electric SUV models.

According to Mr. Hieu, the process of switching from his Lux A2.0 to the VF 8 was surprisingly smooth and swift. His plan to change cars coincided with the launch of the “Trade-In” program by VinFast and FGF (For Green Future), targeting customers like him who wanted to transition to electric vehicles. After reaching out, he received feedback on the valuation of his old car, approximately VND 600 million, just under two hours after providing all the necessary information to VinFast and FGF.

Mr. Hieu considered this price reasonable. In fact, he had previously contacted a few used car dealerships and received promising high price estimates. However, these were initial quotes without thorough technical assessments or vehicle inspections. When a more detailed evaluation was conducted, the actual purchase offer turned out to be significantly lower, leaving him disappointed and distrustful.

“They quoted an unrealistically high price to make customers feel they were getting a great deal and discourage them from seeking other buyers. But after multiple inspections, they would find excuses, such as worn-out tires or strange engine noises, to lower the final offer drastically,” Mr. Hieu recounted.

His experience with FGF, on the other hand, was markedly different. In addition to offering a competitive market price, FGF had his car inspected by a “valuation council” comprising multiple auto salons to ensure the best possible price.

“FGF connects a minimum of five salons to ‘bid’ on each customer’s car, rather than relying on the subjective evaluation of a single entity,” Mr. Hieu explained. “This gave me great confidence in their final valuation, and the swift transaction process convinced me to make a decision without hesitation.” After finalizing the deal, FGF completed the necessary procedures for Mr. Hieu within just one day.

Mr. Hieu is not alone in his satisfaction with the unique old car purchasing process offered by the “Trade-In” program in collaboration with VinFast and FGF. Many customers have praised the program for its swift procedures, stringent processes, and network of 50 auto salon partners, which is expected to expand to 120 by the end of the year, providing even more convenience for car owners.

Additionally, during the purchase and upgrade process, FGF facilitates connections and direct fund transfers to VinFast, streamlining the transaction process for customers buying electric vehicles.

Not only is it “easy to sell” with this program, but gasoline car owners also find it “easy to buy” thanks to the program’s generous incentives. On a VinFast car owners’ forum, members shared their excitement about the substantial gifts worth up to VND 100 million.

Specifically, owners of VinFast gasoline cars (Fadil, Lux A2.0, Lux SA2.0, and President) who switch to VinFast electric models VF 7, VF 8, or VF 9 will receive gifts ranging from VND 30 million to VND 120 million, depending on the model and version. Furthermore, owners of gasoline cars from other brands will receive gifts worth VND 15 million to VND 80 million.

Meanwhile, buyers of electric vehicles can still take advantage of the cumulative policies in November 2024, resulting in total benefits of up to VND 483 million.

Thai Son (Tuoitrethudo)