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Emailed a dealer to get a quote and they said I need to give them my FCA control number so they can quote the build... It would be. factory order so at least 5 weeks out.
I signed up for tread lighly last week, and while I did already get my membership letter, I dont/have not applied for the FCA # yet.

Is it "safe" to give them the # even if I did have it?
I thought the numbers only lasted 30 days or something...

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There is a time limit once you get that number - but the dealer should be able to give you some numbers anyway - they can plug things in, get their numbers, MSRP, etc. and figure from there and simply assume you'll have the discount. Why can't they give you "here it is with, here it is without" said discount?

We made the deal on my wife's Grand Cherokee before we even got signed up, let alone get the code. We were told what it would be and here's the price with discount, assuming we got the number.
 

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I made the deal for my order before I signed up for tread lightly. No reason they can’t give you numbers
 

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My FCA control number is good for a year. Didn't need to join Tread Lightly since I work for an FCA supplier.
 

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My FCA control number is good for a year. Didn't need to join Tread Lightly since I work for an FCA supplier.
Tread Lighty one we got in October of last year was only good through this month. I'm sure it varies with the partner of FCA or for other reasons.
 

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I'd say yoiu might want to find another dealer. Try some of the ones mentioned on the forums here. Up to 8% below invoice.
 

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Another thought - if they haven't actually made a sale, asking for such a number might sort of bother me............ granted it's only good when associated with your name exactly as you put your name in when you sign up, but still.............
 

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Keep shopping! I know how hard it is to find a salesman who will actually help you find a deal but they are out there. Also if you wait until next month there may be better incentives because right not there doesn't seem to be anything good.
 

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If you are willing to travel for a NO HASSLE good deal, easy buy, good trade, contact Spencer in Spirit Lake, Iowa........... he won't ask for that number, he'll help you get it if needed. All of the work can be done via phone and email.
 

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If you are willing to travel for a NO HASSLE good deal, easy buy, good trade, contact Spencer in Spirit Lake, Iowa........... he won't ask for that number, he'll help you get it if needed. All of the work can be done via phone and email.
I second the recommendation of @spenchey . I've bought two JTs from him and it is a no nonsense deal!
 

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I second the recommendation of @spenchey . I've bought two JTs from him and it is a no nonsense deal!
I REALLY REALLY Wish I had bought my JT from him. We did buy my wife's Grand Cherokee up there and my wife was impressed with the ease, speed, and good deal. Made other dealers look like, well, typical car sales people LOL
 

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If I signed up for TLightly a year ago, can I still use the control #? Can I get a new one?
 

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If I signed up for TLightly a year ago, can I still use the control #? Can I get a new one?
Your number is the same if it hasn't been a year yet or you renewed and paid again for another year.
 

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Your number is the same if it hasn't been a year yet or you renewed and paid again for another year.
Ours expired this month. Was obtained september 2019. You can get 2 per year.
 

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