Autotrader Buy Online Social Sweepstakes: Win a $1,000 Cash Prize! (10 Winners)

A $1,000 cash prize could help cover a special purchase, an upcoming expense, or something fun you have been putting off. The Autotrader Buy Online Social Sweepstakes gives ten winners the freedom of a $1,000 check. Create your qualifying Instagram post and take your chance at winning.

Limit

• Limit one entry per person during the Promotion Period, regardless of the method used.
• Limit one prize per person.
• Entrants must be at least 18 years old at the time of entry.
• Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.
• Void where prohibited.

How to Enter - Autotrader Buy Online Social Sweepstakes

Online Instagram entry:

1. Use a personal, public Instagram account and follow @autotrader_com.
2. Post a photo of your coffee or car without visible branding to your Instagram feed, or use one of the sponsor-provided coffee or car images.
3. In the original caption, mention @autotrader_com and include the complete hashtag #AutotraderBuyOnlineSweepstakes.
4. Keep the Instagram account public and do not change the account handle until all prizes have been awarded.

Instagram Story posts do not qualify. The required hashtag must appear in the original caption rather than in a comment. The post must comply with all official content restrictions.

Random Drawing

The potential winners will be selected in a random drawing on or around 08/18/2026. Each potential winner will be notified through a direct message sent by @autotrader_com on Instagram following the drawing.

Prizes - Autotrader Buy Online Social Sweepstakes

Grand Prizes

• Number of winners: 10.
• Each winner receives $1,000 fulfilled by check.
• Total ARV of All Prizes: $10,000.