Most auto manufacturers require that a company have five(5 )or more vehicles in order to be eligible for a qualified fleet account (also known as a Commercial Fleet Buyer).  These vehicles must be purchased or leased during the current or preceeding calendar year, model year or preceding 12 month period. 

 

When you qualify for a fleet account it entitles you to special deals that includes buying or leasing the vehicles at a lower cost, rebates and exemptions from various fees. 

 

You can review the Fleet Elibitility Requirements for these major auto manufacturers.

 

These auto manufacturers have programs specifically designed for small business. 

 

General Motors: 
GM has Business Choice Incentives, Business Elite Dealers and Specialty Vehicle programs to specifically targeted to small businesses.

 

Ford:
Ford offers Business Preferred Network which is a program specifically targeted to small businesses.
 

 

Chrysler: 
Chrysler has a program called BusinessLink which is dedicated to helping small businesses.

 
These auto manufacturers do not have fleet programs specifically targeted to small businesses.

BMW

Mazda Fleet Eligibiilty Requirements

Mercedes-Benz

Nissan