HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — GrooveCar rolled out a 90-day incentive earlier this month that is designed to help foster used- and new-vehicle sales in the New York metropolitan area.

Basically, credit union members in this market can use the $500 online coupon from GrooveCar at participating dealers through March 31. 

This particular promotion is only valid in the New York area. However, GrooveCar expects to bring it elsewhere after March.

"This is a big deal because it includes all makes and models of new and used vehicles," stated GrooveCar director of marketing Melissa Jurgensen.

"What a great way to kick off the new year for our credit union members. The dealers in the network will require proof of credit union membership as this is a member exclusive offer," she continued. "Consequently, this is a 'win-win' for credit union members and auto dealers."

To obtain the coupon, all credit union members have to do is print it from the Internet coupon website.

Links to the site can be found on a banner on each credit union's Web page.

By accessing the Internet coupon website, credit union members can also fill out an application for a pre-approved loan from their specific credit union. They can also use the site to find nearby dealers who are participating in the program.