The Auto Writer

It has been awhile, nearly a year actually, since I last published a big list of new car contests. Yes, this list is legitimate with most of the prizes sponsored or co-sponsored by various automobile manufacturers themselves. As far as I can tell, you won’t have to visit someone’s isolated timeshare in order to be entered nor does it look like you’ll be pestered by telemarketing invaders who found a loophole in the federal Do Not Call list!

Read All of the Fine Print!

Regardless, read the fine print to see if you’re eligible as age restrictions, country/state of residence, and certain other factors might apply. In addition, there may be additional, runner-up or alternate prizes available; taxes on winnings are almost always your responsibility!

To that end, I give to you my latest list of new car prizes for your review:

Contest: Spot the Fetzer Car Sweeps
Sponsor: Fetzer Vineyard
Grand Prize: An unidentified hybrid car with an approximate retail value of $22,000
Ending Date: 30 April 2009
More Info: http://www.fetzer.com/sweeps_rules.aspx

Contest: Nissan Mobile Device Giveaway Sweepstakes
Sponsor: NBC/Heroes
Grand Prize: Nissan Cube 1.8 SL
Ending Date: 4 May 2009
More Info: http://www.nbc.com/Nissan/cube_sweepsRules.shtml

Contest: Noble Car Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Tanger Outlet Center (Greensboro, NC)
Grand Prize: 2009 Noble Lc Electric Car
Ending Date: 17 May 2009
More Info: http://www2.tangeroutlet.com/NOBLEELECTRIC/RULES.HTM

Contest: Ultimate Outdoor Challenge Instant Win and Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Chrysler LLC
Grand Prize: 2009 Dodge Ram Truck
Ending Date: 27 May 2009
More Info: http://www.ramoutdoorchallenge.com/terms.htm

Contest: Castrol® SYNTEC® Feel the Power Sweepstakes
Sponsor: BP Lubricants USA, Inc.
Grand Prize: 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Ending Date: 31 May 2009
More Info: http://www.castrolsyntecff.com/display_page?page=rules

Contest: HGTV Green Home Giveaway
Sponsor: Home and Garden Television (GM for the truck)
Grand Prize: A new home and a 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid
Ending Date: 5 June 2009
More Info: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-green-home-2009-giveaway-rules/package/index.html

Contest: Drift Into A Mustang Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Bosch
Grand Prize: 2010 Ford Mustang GT
Ending Date: 30 June 2009
More Info: http://www.boschdriftintoamustang.com/rules.php

Contest: Paul Masson Uniquely Smooth Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Paul Masson Wineries
Grand Prize: 2009 Paul Masson Brandy Jeep Wrangler customized by Will Castro from Unique Autosports
Ending Date: 31 July 2009
More Info: http://www.uniquelysmooth.com/display_page?page=rules

Contest: Fandemonium Arrive In Style Sweepstakes
Sponsor: SITV
Grand Prize: 2009 Suzuki SX4
Ending Date: 30 September 2009
More Info: http://www.sitv.com/suzuki/index.html

Contest: Cleaning Smart Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Scotch-Brite Cleaning (3M)
Grand Prize: 2009 Smart Fortwo
Ending Date: 31 October 2009
More Info: http://www.3m.com/us/home_leisure/scotchbrite/NatlSmartSweeps/rules.html

Contest: Ford’s “We Race, You Win” Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Ford Motor Company
Grand Prize: 2010 Ford Fusion
Ending Date: 15 November 2009
More Info: https://www.fordracingevents.com/wryw/wryw_rules.aspx

Contest: Duzoxin Porsche Giveaway
Sponsor: Amazon.com and Sun Media
Grand Prize: Porsche Boxster
Ending Date: 15 December 2009
More Info: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000341661

Contest: AutoTrader.com Auto Show Contest
Sponsor: AutoTrader.com
Grand Prize: $50,000 toward the purchase of a new car
Ending Date: 31 December 2009
More Info: http://www.win.autotrader.com/index.php

Contest: The Skoal Great Brotherhood Giveback Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Skoal
Grand Prize: 2009 Shelby Super Snake, Prudhomme Edition
Ending Date: 31 January 2010
More Info: http://www.skoalbrotherhood.com/official_rules.aspx

Many More Contests Not Listed

These are only a handful of the many new car contests currently running. We found numerous local contests which are restricted to residents within a small geographic area and oftentimes require that the winner be present when the drawing is held. In addition, there are many contests (raffles) which are open to eligible participants who purchase a ticket.

None of the contests featured within this article require any sort of purchase. Again, read the fine print to make sure that something disagreeable wasn’t slipped in; use a disposable or seldom used email address if you want to avoid being spammed.