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2018 GOLD Retailer Program - Advantage One Tire Network
2018 GOLD
Retailer Program
2018 GOLD Retailer Program - Advantage One Tire Network
WE WANT TO BE YOUR #1! YOUR #1 PROGRAM,
YOUR #1 SUPPLIER, YOUR #1 PARTNER!

The evolution of the Continental GOLD Program has always been
a journey driven by you, our valued dealers. This year is no
exception. We are proud to bring you the 2018 GOLD Program
with enhancements based on your feedback.

We continue to offer industry-leading incentives such as GOLD
Marketing Line rewards, Volume Bonus rewards at ALL levels,
Detailed Sales Tracking tools, Exotic Trip incentive, and
Showroom displays. GOLD dealers also have access to
Marketing and Advertising support, Point of Purchase
materials and award-winning training. All designed to
help us become your number one!

Being your #1 means more than just “rewards”. Being
your #1 means gaining your complete confidence in
our product, our people, our program. It also means
making your views and concerns a part of this process.
Our goal will always be to provide dealers with the
opportunities to grow their business with an easy to
implement and dealer friendly program.

Continental’s GOLD Program offers a spectrum of
opportunities for the independent tire dealer with a
lucrative program that will maximize results!

As time advances, Continental and the Continental GOLD
Program will continue to listen to you, the tire dealer, and
earn that #1 spot.

Thank you for choosing the Continental GOLD Program.

Debbie Richards
GOLD Program Manager
2018 GOLD Retailer Program - Advantage One Tire Network
All dealers are eligible to receive
GOLD PROGRAM MARKETING LINE REWARDS
BRAND                                  MARKETING LINE                                                            GOLD REWARD

                                       SportContact™ 6
                                       ContiSportContact™ 5P
                                       ContiSportContact™ 5
                                       ContiSportContact™ 3                                                          $8.00
                                       ContiSportContact™ 2
                                       CrossContact™ UHP
                                       ExtremeContact™ Sport
                                       ExtremeContact™ DW
                                       ExtremeContact™ DWS 06
                                       PureContact™
                                       TrueContact™                                                                  $7.00
                                       WinterContact™ SI
                                       CrossContact™ LX20
                                       TerrainContact™ A/T
                                       ContiProContact™
                                       ProContact™ GX
                                       ProContact™ TX                                                                $2.00
                                       ProContact™ RX
                                                                                                                 counts towards annual
                                       Continental OTHER                                                         purchase commitment

                                       G-MAX ™ AS 03
                                       G-MAX ™ AS 05
                                       G-MAX ™ RS
                                       Grabber™
                                       Grabber™ APT
                                       Grabber™ A/T X
                                       Grabber™ AT 2                                                                 $5.00
                                       Grabber™ X 3
                                       Grabber™ HTS 60
                                       Grabber™ Arctic
                                       Grabber™ Arctic LT
                                       Grabber™ HD
                                       AltiMAX TM RT43
                                       AltiMAX ™ Arctic                                                              $3.00
                                       AltiMAX ™ Arctic   12

                                                                                                                 counts towards annual
                                       General OTHER                                                             purchase commitment

All dealers are eligible to receive
VOLUME BONUS
Volume bonus rewards are paid quarterly based on annual sales tracking.

VOLUME BONUS SCHEDULE

                                             Express                  Select                   Elite                 Premier

                         Year Units          400-799                 800-1999               2000-3499                  3500+

                     Per Tire Bonus          $2.00                   $4.00                   $5.00                   $7.00

Marketing Line Rewards are quarterly payments issued to dealers reporting 100+ units per quarter. A 24 unit opening order is required.
2018 GOLD Retailer Program - Advantage One Tire Network
GOLD dealers now have online access to all Continental programs
– ENGAGE 360 online training center                                              – Current news & updates about Continental & General Tire
– R PM program - Retail Performance Motivation                                   – D etailed tracking tools
– Access to CTA online Dealer Marketing Suite                                    – N ational Accounts and Government programs*
– Product information                                                            – O nline Warranty System
– M arketing support

ACCESSING THE GOLD PAGE IS EASY!

1     Visit www.contilink.com

2     Enter your USERNAME
      (conti8 5 _ _ _ _ _ )
      and your PASSWORD
      (___________)
      Click login.

3     From here, use the links on the
      left to navigate the website.

Need Help?
Assistance is always a click away. Click on the “Contact Us” link to submit a request for help.

Sales Tracking Access
To receive your sales tracking log-on access, contact Continental Tire at 1-800-685-7651.         USERNAME :   850 _ _ _ _
                                                                                                  PASSWORD :

1 To be eligibile to participate in CTA National Account and Government servicing dealer network, GOLD Dealers need to be authorized by CTA to process
these transactions in CONTILINK.
2018 GOLD Retailer Program - Advantage One Tire Network
GOLD Calculator

    Sales Tracking and Calculator                                                             Use the calculator to project and
                                                                                              optimize total GOLD rewards

    New enhancements will make it even easier for you to obtain                               Quarterly Cash Rewards
    the information you need to maximize your program success.                                View Your Quarterly Marketing
                                                                                              Line Rewards
    Continental has worked hard to develop industry-leading tools
                                                                                              Report Card
    that are easy to navigate and implement. The GOLD calculator,
                                                                                              View All Your GOLD
    accessible through www.ContiLink.com, allows you to project                               Dealer Rewards
    and optimize your total GOLD rewards by setting a purchasing                              Incentive Trip
    plan making it easier to track and project progress in earning                            Buy 2000+ units yearly to receive an invitation
    reward dollars within the GOLD program. The new sales tool                                for 2 to our Annual GOLD Dealer Trip

    demonstrates how to boost your GOLD rewards by increasing                                 Volume Bonus
                                                                                              View Your Tracking Towards Annual
    total tire purchases or changing product mix.
                                                                                              Volume Bonus

The Continental Retail Performance Motivation, or RPM program, is the industry’s most comprehensive
offering of rewards. With thousands of items to choose from such as electronics, home décor, outdoor
equipment and much more! There is something for everyone!

The RPM program offers you the opportunity to earn valuable rewards by selling Continental and General brand tires. The process is fast
and easy. Just claim your sales at www.continentalrpm.com and you will be on your way to the best rewards.

It’s quick, easy and rewarding! Before you know it, you can order rewards like these:
2018 GOLD Retailer Program - Advantage One Tire Network
Engage360 provides training on Continental and General
     brand products and more! Once you enter the training
     center, click on objects as you would in a video game to
     uncover hidden features.

                                           Engage360 Training covers everything from
      It’s comprehensive.                  Product Information, Tire Basics to sales scenarios
                                           for PLT and CVT & much more!

              It’s convenient.             It’s all online and accessible 24/7.

                                           Train on all of the information and take the
               It’s rewarding.             Certification Tests to earn your very own Certificate
                                           of Completion for the training!
                                                                                                               ENGAGE360TRAINING.COM

Automotive Credit Card
Drive Repeat Business To Your Stores with the Continental Automotive Credit Card you are able to offer your customers 6 and 12 months
Special financing on purchases of $199 or more and $499 or more, respectively. See for yourself how offering your customers the Continental
Automotive credit card Special Financing is proven to drive return business, boost customer loyalty and increase average ticket size!

What you get:                                                                     Enroll Today! It’s Easy!
– Low processing Costs                                                           Start offering your customers financing. Here’s how:
– A ttractive promotions                                                         – C all 1-866-209-4457
– Your store name on every card                                                  – E nroll in just minutes
– N o monthly fees 2                                                             – H ave your federal tax ID ready
– A pplication processing incentives for you and your associates

What your customer gets:
– S pecial financing available for 6 or 12 months
– C onvenient monthly payments
– C ard accepted at ALL U.S. Exxon and Mobil gas stations

                                                                                  To get more information, current dealers can log onto their account via
2 Usage/transactions fee’s still apply                                            www.contlink.com or you can call 1-866-209-4457 to speak with a representative.

                                                We’re serious about saving our customers money. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity
                                                for GOLD Retailers! Leverage your relationship with Continental Tire to lower your processing
                                                costs. Open an EVO Merchant Account and take advantage of $519.00 in total savings. Enjoy
                                                negotiated low rates on every secure transaction.

       Free EMV Terminal + No Annual Fee + Free Cost Savings Analysis + No Setup/Installation Fee
  Upfront Savings Total of $519.00! Get Started Today! Give EVO a call at 866-428-8903 to speak with a representative or visit contilink.com
2018 GOLD Retailer Program - Advantage One Tire Network
Dealer Marketing Suite
Continental Tire’s easy to use Dealer Marketing Suite is a toolbox that                                                            – Order POINT-OF-
                                                                                                                                      PURCHASE material.
provides branded, personalized marketing materials that can be
                                                                                                                                   – PROMOTE our
customized by location. The Dealer Marketing Suite is accessible via                                                                  brands with your
ContiLink and is geared toward helping you promote the Continental                                                                    services and specials.

and General Tire brands with tire photos, ads, video, P.O.P materials,                                                             – DOWNLOAD logos,
                                                                                                                                      TV commercials, web
showroom displays, direct mail or web, and Facebook banners.                                                                          banners & more.

             TIRE DISPLAYS                       Apparel                  Showroom & Apparel
                                                                          Continental Tire’s showroom concept is a complete sales floor
                                                                          enhancement package. The basis for the showroom concept
                                                                          is to allow you to customize your product selection and
                                                                          presentation, from adjustable tire stands to custome polos,
                                                                          the components give you the opportunity to arrange your show
                                                                          floor how you see fit. Showroom items can be ordered using
                                                                          Marketing Funds via the Dealer Marketing Suite.

                                                                          Every quarter dealers are allotted 500 points to use. The points
                                                                          renew at the end of each quarter automatically as long as the
                                                                          dealer is in good standing.

                                                                          General branded displays also available.
                                                                          Visit contilink.com to learn more about the showroom program.

 NEON CLOCK                              SIGNS                                                  FLOOR MAT                        CELL PHONE CHARGER

Exterior Signage Program                                                       Signs are available in:
All of the signs in this program feature thermoformed faces of Solar           – 2 ’ x 6’
                                                                                                                               Dealer Name
                                                                               – 3 ’ x 12’
Grade Lexan, decorated in vivid, fade-resistant colors. Cabinets are           – 4 ’ x 18’
of extruded aluminum, painted with a black finish. Illuminated by                                                    Double Face Center Pole
                                                                               Mounting Options
high output lamps on one foot centers.                                         – S ingle Face Wall Mount
                                                                               – D ouble Face Rigid Mount
Premier GOLD Dealers are eligible to receive at no cost a 3’X12’               – D ouble Face Center Pole
Continental or General exterior illuminated sign. CTA will provide             – D ouble Face B/W Pole
                                                                               – D ouble Face Twin Pole                   Dealer Name
sign and installation at no cost. 2
                                                                               Features                              Double Face Between Pole
Elite GOLD Dealers are eligible to receive at no cost a 2’X6’                  – Tough, break–resistant
Continental or General exterior illuminated sign. CTA will provide             – S olar Grade Lexan
                                                                               – T hermoformed
sign and installation at no cost. 3
                                                                               – S turdy cabinet housing
                                                                               – Aluminum with gloss black finish
Any GOLD Dealer is eligible to lease an exterior illuminated
                                                                               – Illuminated with high output
Continental or General sign and purchase installation. Contact your                                                    Double Face Twin Pole
                                                                                  fluorescent lighting system
                                                                                                                      (3' x 12' and 4' x 18' only)
Continental Area Dealer Manager for details.

3 Subject to approval
Online Dealer Locator
Once signed on the GOLD Program, you will be listed
on the Continental and General website in order to drive
traffic to your store. You will be able to update your contact
information, hours, and services.

Total Confidence Plan                                                                           Road Hazard4
                                                                                                Continental’s Road Hazard Coverage is unique in the industry
The purchase of replacement Continental tires provides an                                       because it applies to all Continental passenger and light truck tires
extra measure of confidence with the Total Confidence Plan.                                     that are purchased as replacement, and provides a comparable
                                                                                                replacement tire within the first 12 months 5 .

                                                                                                Limited Warranty4
                                                                                                All Continental passenger and light truck tires are eligible for the
                                                                                                Limited Warranty for a maximum of up to 72 months from the date
                                                                                                of purchase. The Limited Warranty allows for free replacement
                                                                                                within the first 12 months 5 .

                                                                                                Customer Satisfaction Trial4
                                                                                                Continental passenger and light truck tires purchased as
                                                                                                replacement bearing the Continental name and D.O.T. serial numbers
                                                                                                are covered up to 60 days (30 days for winter and select marketing
                                                                                                lines). Please see Total Confidence Plan brochure for complete details.

                                                                                                Mileage Warranty4
                                                                                                Coverage on select replacement products up to 90,000 miles.

                                                                                                Flat Tire Roadside Assistance4
                                                                                                Three (3) year complimentary flat change or towing up
                                                                                                to 150 miles at no charge. Tires must be registered online at
                                                                                                www.totalconfidence-plan.com to qualify for Flat Tire Roadside
                                                                                                Assistance. Coverage is valid on replacement passenger and
                                                                                                light truck tire purchases made on or after February 1, 2015.

4 Restrictions and Limitations Apply. See complete Total Confidence Plan for complete coverage details.
5 Coverage is within the first 12 months from the date of purchase or the first 2/32 nds treadwear, whichever comes first.
Products & Selling Tips
Strong Warranties Support Our Commitment To Quality
Continental Tire’s engineers have developed technology driven products designed to meet the needs of drivers and conquer the demands of the
road. To back our commitment to quality Continental and General Tire products are backed by one of the strongest warranties6 in the industry.

                                                                                                MILEAGE
                                                                                                WARRANTY           CUSTOMER
                    PRODUCT                                                SEGMENT              (MILES)            TRIAL
                    ExtremeContact™ Sport                                  Summer UHP           30K                60 Day
                    ExtremeContact™ DW                                     Summer UHP           N/A                60 Day
                    ExtremeContact™ DWS06                                  All-Season UHP       50K                60 Day
                    PureContact™                                           All-Season           70K                60 Day
                                             T & H Speed Rating            Touring              90K                60 Day
                    TrueContact™
                                             V Speed Rating                Touring              80K                60 Day
                                             S & T Speed Rating            All-Season           65K                60 Day
                    ProContact™ GX
                                             H Speed Rating                All-Season           55K                60 Day
                    ProContact™ TX
                                             V Speed Rating                All-Season           45K                60 Day
                    ProContact™ RX
                                             W Speed Rating                All-Season           40K                60 Day
                                             S & T Speed Rating            All-Season           80K                60 Day
                    ContiProContact™         H Speed Rating                All-Season           60K                60 Day
                                             V & W Speed Rating            All-Season           40K                60 Day
                    CrossContact™ LX20                                     All-Season           70K                60 Day
                    TerrainContact A/T  ™
                                                                           All-Terrain          60K                60 Day
                    WinterContact™ SI                                      Winter               N/A                60 Day

                                                                                                MILEAGE
                                                                                                WARRANTY           CUSTOMER
                    PRODUCT                                                SEGMENT              (MILES)            TRIAL
                    G-MAX ™ AS 05                                          All-Season UHP       50K                45 Day
                    G-MAX ™ AS 03                                          All-Season UHP       40K                45 Day
                    G-MAX RS
                           ™
                                                                           Summer UHP           N/A                45 Day
                                             S & T Speed Rating            Touring              75K                45 Day
                    AltiMAX RT ™   43
                                             H & V Speed Rating            Touring              65K                45 Day
                                             S & T Speed Rating            Highway Terrain      65K                45 Day
                    Grabber™ HTS 60          H Speed Rating                Highway Terrain      50K                45 Day
                                             LT Sizes                      Highway Terrain      50K                45 Day
                    Grabber™                                               Extreme Terrain      N/A                45 Day
                    Grabber™ APT                                           Extreme Terrain      60k                45 Day
                                             Passenger                     All-Terrain          60K                45 Day
                    Grabber™ A/Tx
                                             LT Sizes                      All-Terrain          50K                45 Day
                                             Passenger                     All-Terrain          60K                45 Day
                    Grabber™ AT 2
                                             LT Sizes                      All-Terrain          N/A                45 Day

                    Grabber™ X 3                                           Extreme Terrain      N/A                45 Day

                    AltiMAX Arctic
                               ™
                                                                           Winter               N/A                45 Day
                    AltiMAX ™ Arctic12                                     Winter               N/A                45 Day
                    Grabber™ Arctic                                        Winter               N/A                45 Day
                    Grabber™ Arctic LT                                     Winter               N/A                45 Day
                    Grabber HD ™
                                                                           LT Truck             N/A                45 Day

Consumer relations: 1.800.847.3349          6 M ileage Warranty for the rear axle of split fitments will be 50% of standard tread wearout coverage.
Continental is a Proud Sponsor of:
   Continental Tire                                                            Inside you will find information on consumer
   – A MG Driving Academy          – M ajor League Soccer                    promotions, incentives and rewards, tools and
   – B MW Driving School           – S aleen Automotive                      program updates, products and selling tips, and
   – Collegiate Basketball         – P etty’s Garage
                                                                               training updates within Engage360.
   – H ot Rod Power Tour           – U S Soccer
   – I nternational Motor          – West Coast Customs                      Be on the lookout for the
      Sports Association
                                                                               GOLD Connection
   – L ingenfelter Performance
      Engineering
                                                                               newsletter.

   General Tire
   –A
     utomobile Racing              – L ucas Oil
    Club of America
                                    – M ajor League Fishing
   – B est In The Desert
                                    – Z ero1 Odysseys
   – J P Dirt N Drive

GOLD Dealers are Eligible for Continental UHP Express Ship
When customers demand ultra-high performance tires that may not be in your inventory, you’ll be able to meet their needs with the UHP Express
Program. For orders up to 5 units, CTA will expedite direct delivery at no additional cost to you for the following Continental Tire marketing lines.

Continental UHP Express Ship Products:
– SportContact™ 6
– SportContact™ 5 & 5P
– SportContact™ 3
– SportContact™ 2
– CrossContact™ UHP
– E xtremeContact™ Sport
– E xtremeContact™ DWS06
Elite and Premier GOLD Dealer Benefits

GOLD Dealers who purchase 2,000 units
annually will receive an invitation for two   GOLD Dealer incentive trip includes:
to our annual GOLD Dealer incentive trip.        – All inclusive 5 day/4 night stay
                                                 – Premier hotel accommodations
GOLD Dealers who purchase 3,500 units               for 2 people (1 room)
annually will receive a complimentary            – Round trip airfare for 2
upgraded trip offering.

2017 GOLD Cruise

2016 GOLD Trip
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
P.O. Box 5000
Fort Mill, SC 29716
Consumer relations: 1.800.847.3349
www.continentaltire.com

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