ISUZU Philippines Corp. (IPC) turns up the heat this scorching season by launching the “Global D-MAX Slam-Bang Summer” promo. Running from April 4 to 30, the promo rewards buyers of select variants of the Isuzu Global D-MAX with gift certificates, which may be used to pay for Isuzu service (labor) and purchase Isuzu parts.

The D-MAX variants included in the promo are D-MAX 4x2 LT M/T (with P25,000 worth of gift certificates); D-MAX 4x2 LS M/T (P20,000); D-MAX 4x4 LS M/T (P20,000); D-MAX 4x4 LS A/T (P20,000); Isuzu Passenger Van (P20,000); D-MAX 4x2 LS
A/T (P10,000); and D-MAX 4x2 LX A/T (P10,000). Aside from Isuzu parts and service, the gift certificates—which come in P5,000 denominations—can be used for insurance, registration, chattel mortgage, rustproofing or vehicle purchase discount from any Isuzu dealer.

Valid for one year from the issuance date, the certificates are not convertible to cash but are transferable. If a service or item paid for using a certificate costs less than the certificate’s face value, no monetary change shall be given to the customer, but the remaining balance shall remain valid for the next transaction. The certificates shall also be used to pay for the suggested retail price, not the discounted one. Best of all, taxes on the gift certificates shall be shouldered by IPC.

Isuzu’s summer promo comes at a most appropriate time, offering the very best deals that give the very best value for money while anticipating forthcoming major expenditures for educational fees as the new school year is about to commence in June. With Isuzu’s promotional gift certificates, peripheral parts and labor expenses need not eat into the kids’ educational funds.

Special D-MAX variants—like the Boondock Limited Edition—are not included in the promo. All 20 of Isuzu’s authorized dealerships are participating in the “Global D-MAX Slam-Bang Summer” promo. Visit your nearest Isuzu dealer before April 30 and take advantage of summer’s hottest offering.

Log on to www.isuzuphil.com for further updates on this latest D-MAX promo.

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