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Discounts for Veterans: Save up to $1,500 on Summer Essentials

Find deals on cars, eyewear, jewelry, shipping and sporting goods


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As summer approaches, veterans can enjoy substantial savings on a range of essential services and products. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your vehicle, embark on a road trip or accessorize with new eyewear or jewelry, a single discount can save as much as $1,500. Explore how veterans and active service members can make the most of the season while keeping their budgets in check.

For additional savings, explore our curated lists of clothing and retail discounts, deals on dining, home, tech and entertainment, and our guide to discounts on health, travel and cell phone service.

Auto

Advance Auto Parts: A 10 percent discount is available on in-store items for active-duty service members, veterans and their families.

Anthem Off-Road: Current and former military members may take 15 percent off.

Audi: A $500 military appreciation bonus will be given to veterans, active-duty members and their families on new 2017 or 2018 Audis (excluding R8 models) at participating dealerships.  

BMW: $500 to $2,000 may be discounted toward a new lease or vehicle purchase for active-duty service members, veterans and families.

Buick: A $500 cash allowance is available on select vehicles for active-duty, service members veterans and spouses at participating dealerships.

Cadillac: Participating dealerships offer active-duty service members, veterans and their spouses a $1,000 cash allowance on eligible vehicles.

CARiD: A 10 percent discount is available for active-duty service members, veterans and their immediate families on select products.

CarParts.com: A 5 percent discount is available for active-duty and veteran service members on all merchandise.

Chevrolet: Active-duty personnel, veterans and their spouses may enjoy a $500 cash allowance on select vehicles at participating dealerships.

Chrysler: At participating dealerships, eligible active-duty service members, veterans and their spouses may receive a $500 cash allowance on certain vehicles.

Firestone/Goodyear/Bridgestone: Exclusive discounts on automotive tires are available from PatriotStoreDirect for veterans, their families and caregivers.

Ford: A cash reward is available for active-duty, veterans and their spouses on the purchase or lease of select 2022 or 2023 vehicles.

Harley-Davidson: There are a variety of offers for active-duty and veterans, including free shipping, overseas storage and special military financing.

Honda: Active-duty service members, veterans within one year of discharge and their spouses are eligible for $500 toward any 2022 or newer Honda vehicle when financed or leased through the company.

Hyundai: Eligible active-duty and veteran service members receive a $500 bonus toward a new Hyundai vehicle.

Infiniti: Discounts are available for active-duty members, veterans within two years of discharge and their spouses.

Jeep: Active-duty members, retired military, 100 percent disabled veterans and those within a year of their discharge date are eligible for a $500 bonus toward purchase or lease of select 2022 and 2023 vehicles.

KC HiLiTES: Email a photo of your military ID or badge for a 10 percent off coupon.

Land Rover: Military members may qualify for special rates.

Lincoln: A cash reward is available for active-duty service members, retirees and veterans (within two years of separation) and their spouses on the purchase or lease of select 2022, 2023 or 2024 vehicles.

Mazda: Military members, veterans, spouses and their children are eligible for $500 bonus cash on new 2023 or 2024 model vehicles.

Morris 4X4 Center: A 5 percent discount is available on orders for active-duty and veteran service members.

Nissan: Active-duty, retirees and veterans within two years of separation may save between $500 and $1,000.

O’Reilly Auto Parts: A 10 percent discount is available on select in-store items for active-duty members, veterans and families.

Subaru: A $500 discount is offered to active-duty and veteran service members within 12 months of separation at participating Subaru retailers.

Take 5 Oil Change:  Active-duty and veteran military members may take 25 percent off oil changes.

Throtl: Active and retired service members and their families may save up to 7 percent at checkout.

Tire Buyer: A 10 percent discount is available for active-duty service members, veterans and their family members.

Toyota: Military members, their families (including Gold Star families), retirees and veterans within two years of discharge may be eligible for a $500 rebate toward any new vehicle purchased or leased through Toyota Financial Services at participating dealerships.

Urban Helmets: A discount of 15 percent is available for active-duty and veteran military members.

Volkswagen: Active-duty service members, retirees and veterans within two years of separation may be eligible for a $500 bonus toward purchasing or leasing select vehicles. Contact your local dealer to see if you qualify.

Volvo:  Active-duty and veteran service members may receive a $500 bonus incentive on the purchase or lease of a new 2023 Volvo or on a Certified by Volvo purchase.

Car rentals

Avis: Those enrolled in Veterans Advantage may save up to 35 percent on Pay Now rates.

Budget: Veterans Advantage members may take off up to 35 percent on Pay Now rates.

Enterprise Rent a Car: Active-duty members, retired employees and veterans are eligible to receive discounted rates when reserving cars from Enterprise for leisure and/or official government travel.

Hertz: A 10 percent discount on Hertz base rates is available to Veterans Advantage members.

Sixt Rental Cars: Active-duty service members and veterans may take up to 25 percent off car rentals and receive other discounts and benefits offered by the company.

Eyewear

AC Lens: Active and retired military personnel may take 10 percent off any size transaction using the coupon code MILITARY at checkout.  Some restrictions apply.

Eyemart Express: All military personnel, veterans and dependents qualify for a 20 percent discount in-store.

Kaiser Permanente Eyecare: Active military, veterans and their dependents may save 20 percent on prescription eyeglasses and use a one-time 20 percent discount on contact lenses. Kaiser Permanente membership is not required.

Sunglass Hut: A 15 percent discount is offered to active-duty service members, veterans and their family members. Certain brands are excluded.

Jewelry

Alpine Rings: A 15 percent discount is available to active-duty service members, veterans and their families.

Antique Jewelry Mall : Veterans and current service members are eligible for a 10 percent discount and free shipping.

Helzberg Diamonds : Active-duty service members, retirees, disabled veterans and registered dependents may take 10 percent off in-store items or purchases made by phone.

The Facets Collection: Military service members, their families and retired military personnel may receive 10 percent off all jewelry and 5 percent off all engagement rings and loose diamonds.

Genesis Diamonds: Save 10 percent off your order with your statement of service and valid U.S. military email.

Larson Jewelers: Active-duty personnel may take 5 percent off their purchase.

Rogers & Hollands:  Active and retired military members may receive a 10 percent discount on a single-item purchase. Maximum $200 discount permitted.

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Since1910.com: Military members may take 10 percent off engagement rings and wedding bands, center diamond not included.

Tiffany : A 10 percent discount on engagement rings and wedding bands is available for active-duty and veteran service members.

Shipping and storage

CubeSmart: Active-duty military members may receive a 5 percent discount on storage units.

Penske: A 15 percent discount on truck rentals is available for military members and veterans.

PODS:  Military members may take 10 percent off local moves including delivery and first month’s storage. For moves between two different PODS locations, a 10 percent discount is offered on first month’s storage, delivery and cost of long-distance transportation. The promotion must be mentioned at the time of order.

SMARTBOX: Active military members may take $20 off their order with code MILOFF20.

USPS:  Priority mail to armed, fleet and diplomatic post offices (APO/FPO/DPO) may be sent at discounted prices.

Sporting goods and equipment

AFTCO: Military members may take 20 percent off their order.

Allen Fly Fishing: A discount program is available to active and former service members.

Big 5 Sporting Goods: Active-duty service members, veterans, their spouses and dependent children may take off 10 percent of their entire purchase.

Callaway: A 15 percent discount is available to active and retired military members.

Camping World RV & Outdoors: Active military and veterans may take 5 percent off their purchase at all retail locations.

Evolve Skateboards: Active-duty service members, veterans and dependents may take $100 off electric skateboards.

E-Z UP: Active-duty service members and military veterans may take up to 30 percent off select Instant Shelter products and accessories.

Jans: A 15 percent discount is available for all active and retired members of the military.

Leisure Pro: A 6 percent discount is available for active military, veterans and their families.

Lund Boats: Discounts up to $1,500 are available on a number of boats; discount varies by model.

Pelagic Gear: Active-duty service members, veterans and their dependents may receive a discount code after confirming eligibility.

Profox Racing: A 10 percent discount may applied to regularly priced products for active military and veterans.

S3 Power Sports: A discount code is available to active-duty service members, veterans and their dependents.

Sunny Sports: Military and veteran service members may take 6 percent off their order.

TaylorMade : Active-duty service members, veterans, spouses and their immediate family are eligible for 15 percent off their entire purchase.

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