Chicagoland Toyota Dealers Offering A Free Prius To One Local Facebook Fan
Chicagoland Toyota Dealers are giving local fans of their Facebook page a chance to win a new Toyota Prius at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show. Anyone hoping to have a shot at the free car can enter through the Prius Giveaway tab on the Chicagoland Toyota Dealers fan page.
The contest, of course, is also a way for the dealers to connect with local users — potential car purchasers — on Facebook.
The giveaway is being run through an application built into the newly-launched page, and entrants must become fans of the Chicagoland Toyota Dealers page to become eligible to win. The rules state that the winner must be a resident of certain counties in Illinois and Indiana so the field of potential winners is fairly limited.
The app is fairly straightforward, with entrants only needing to enter some personal information as well as whether or not they intend to buy a car within the next 6 months. Inviting friends to take part in the contest increases an entrants’ chance to win, as well as giving the dealers more leads on potential customers.The contest will probably also benefit from the popularity of the Prius on Facebook; the fan page for the car currently has close to 49,000 fans, as well as some popular interactive elements.
Since the winner must be local to the 30 dealers that make up the group, the contest could end up generating some valuable information on residents of the area that are looking to purchase a car in the near future. Getting leads is always a priority for auto dealerships, and this application appears to be a powerful tool to target a very specialized demographic and collect information that could translate into future sales.
The Chicagoland Dealers will be drawing the names of 10 semi-finalists one at a time building up to the Chicago Auto Show. Those semi-finalists will be invited to the 102nd Chicago Auto Show and given an envelope; the winner’s envelope will contain a picture of the car.
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:36 pm
whoever designed that is siiiiiiicck!
July 6th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
i love toyota i need a car real bad my husband passed away and my car is real old.Effie
July 7th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
I am writing for my daughter amanda who has a 2 year old handicapped son who has already had numerous surgeries. amanda is going to school and trying hard to make it and we are so proud of her but cant afford to purchase her a new or even a used car to get to school in and to get the baby to the many doc appts she has for emmanuel we would love if youcould consider her in youre next car giveaway if possible.
July 7th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
ever since i lost both my mom and dad my dad last year and this year feburary my mom passed and its been so hard i lost my car and ive been going to work and school and getting whatever me and my son need by traveling on the bus i know thats not a compelling storie but we are also homeless and were living in a shelter until my aunt and uncle took us in
July 7th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
my 18th year old girl is going to college and she knows i can’t afford a car for her now, she is hoping to get a bike, when she gets there, she is a straight A student, works and helps me with my autistic son, we always loved TOYOTA cars.. help me please.. she is really a great person with a beautiful soul!!:}
July 8th, 2010 at 1:40 am
on Jan.28,2009. I recived. a call while I was driving on the freeway. the only thing I could hear was.. this is the Marine Corp. are you driving.. I said, yes. “I cant tell you until you park. I asked is my son dead, “no mam.. but he’s dieing. I was on my way, to THE SDUSD, my first day to meet with the CHP,for my FBI clearance. to drive for San Diego School Dist. the Marine corp ask me to go to the Air Port. to be by my sons side. I was away from home 6 mo. my son will never walk again, he cant set up on his own. he cant have a bowl movement on his own. he’s a quid. and he has brain injury. I lost my home, my job. my car has almost 2000 miles.. and I keep having trouble, with it running hot. i spent $900.00 that was donated to me to fix the computer in it, to pass smog. I dont know whats wrong with it. I hurt my back pulling my son from a fire in rehap. at the Shepard Center.in Atlanta George.. so I cant go back to San Diego School Dist. because I have to lift 70 lb.. but I can still teach first Aid, CPR and AED for American heart Ass. to help support my famile.. my last daughter at home is in collage, and I need a car to work I am a single mother. please help
July 8th, 2010 at 1:50 am
PS. My son is still active duty.. he will be out in Sept. I will have to leave Marine Corp housing if I dont get back to work… i will be homeless,thanks in advance.. please forgive my spelling Crystal
July 8th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Hello, my name is Sandy and I am a single mom of a 2 year old girl. I been in a abusive and mentally relationship for many years. I finally got out and now with my family. I’m starting my life fresh but its been hard on me. I recently lost my job at the most wonderful job I ever had. I love working and helping people. I’m always thinking of others before me. I’m trying so hard to save up to buy a car so I can get around when I get my job and most important for my little girl to enjoy her life. She loves to go out to places even if its just to the grocery. We either walk together or she sits on her stroller. Since we don’t have a car, every little stop we go, she gets really excited. And I love th way she smiles and gets happy for the little things I do for her. I been feeling guilty lately for leaving her dad because of my needs. I sometimes wonder does she blame me for leaving her dad for abusing me. Or maybe I should of just stay for her sake. I just had wish if I had a car I would take her anywhere and be able to do things with her without being afraid to ask my strict parents for their permission to use the car. I would just love mom and daughter time only. Thank you for letting me share my story with you.
July 10th, 2010 at 9:12 am
I am writing you because my son was brutally murdered on January 10, 2010. At the time he was killed he did not have transportation because his car was not
I am writing this letter for my daughter-in-law and grandbaby. On January 10,2010 my son was brutally murdered. At the time of his death he was trying to save for a car. His car had been totaled and he only had liability because it was a very old car. His car was not drivable so he had to call on others for transportation. He had a one month old daughter at the time and a wife. My son was 22 and his wife is only 19. My grandbaby is now 7 months old and she and her mom live each day depending on others to get them where they need to go. This is often impossible because I live 25 miles away and work 3-11 shift. I see my daughter-in-law going through severe depression due to the loss and isolation. Because of the way my son was murdered, my daughter-in-law needs to be able to have access to a car in the event this person was to find her new address. I know there are many people in need of this vehicle but I saw your commercial and thought it wouldn’t hurt to enter for my grandbaby and her mom. Thank you, Kim
July 13th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
I am 31yrs old I just got a car in feb 2010 and I have a car note something I did not won’t but had 2 I was without a car for a hole year me and my son was on the bus, walking down the street @ night when it will rain we was in the rain on my way 2 take him 2 school and on my way 2 work. Its really hard time for me. I am a single mother trying 2 make it just like everyone else I will love 2 have a car without a car note. I know you guys will look at the letters that’s much touchen then mines. Aleast I try and I won’t stop till my dreams come true. And me and my son don’t ever have 2 worry about when the car note is due. Cause if we will we don’t have 2 worry about that. I really wish u guys can give more then just one car away that will make everyone day. But I know that’s not possible. I am so dealing with my son having ADHD its a very hard thing 2 deal with some times you don’t know what kind of day he is going 2 have which makes it very hard for me. In school its sometimes bad. But thank God I am a strong woman who don’t let anything get 2 me. I keep my head up and keep going. That’s all I can do. Hope u take the time out 2 read my letter. If I don’t win that toyota its ok maybe nexts time it will be me. Thanks
July 15th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
A few months ago our son called us from California. He asked us if we would like to have his Prius with 90,000 miles on it. He said “It is just too good to trade in and probably the best car he ever owned”. He shipped it the next week and we have enjoyed it ever since., He knew that we are on a very limited retirement income and he felt it would be so efficient that we could afford to travel more. He was right. We have traveled all over Maine to all the beautiful places we had never seen before and plan to continue.
The savings in gas makes all the difference in the world to us. plus the fact that it is so comfortable. Having two would be a dream come true.
September 4th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Hi Toyota USA, my name is Jaqualia and I am 22yrs. Old and I am also a mother lf three ages 3,1,4months. I have been praying for a blessing to get a car, I don’t have a car to take my children around like school and doctors nor I cannot get to work or school. I was hoping that you all would please bless me with a car I would be grateful and it doesn’t even have to be new Im just in need of a car. I know you all have alot of fans but I’m begging you Toyota Usa to please help me so that we can be safe getting aroun. Thank Toyota.