There are some drivers and in the Bradenton area with physical limitations who are supported through the Honda Customer Mobility Assistance Program. Supporting the mobility needs of these individuals is one of the many things that make Hendrick Honda Bradenton proud to be part of the Honda team. Honda will reimburse up to $1000 for each eligible customer for expenses tied to purchase and installation of adaptive equipment on purchased or leased Honda vehicles.
Honda Customer Mobility Assistance Program Requirements
There are several requirements Bradenton Honda customers must meet to qualify for the Mobility Assistance Program. These include:
- Only new Honda vehicles retailed or leased in the United States from an authorized Honda dealership
- Only the original vehicle owner is eligible for reimbursement
- Only one reimbursement request per vehicle
- Lease-vehicle modifications may be subject to written lessor approval. The customer is responsible for determining and satisfying lease-contract requirements
- Honda will consider reimbursement for modifications made to vehicle after February 1, 2004
- Modifications must be completed for the original owner or his/her immediate family.
- The written reimbursement request must be received within 6 months of the adaptive equipment installation
Adapting Your Honda
The Department of Transportation publishes a brochure called “Adapting Motor Vehicles for People with Disabilities.” Honda suggests you request a copy if you are interested in the Mobility Assistance Program. The process to adapt your vehicle includes:
- Determine your state’s driver’s license requirements
- Evaluate your needs – Contact the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) for further information
- Select the right vehicle – Consult with your evaluator, an adaptive installer and Hendrick Honda Bradenton to determine the best Honda model to meet your needs
- Choose a qualified mobility equipment installer – Shop around and ask about qualifications, capabilities, experience, warranty coverage and service. Confirm that they are members of NMEDA
- Obtain training on the use of the new equipment – When this process is complete, follow the guidelines and complete and submit an application for assistance to recover up to $1,000 of the cost of your adaptive equipment and/or conversion
Adaptations, Modifications or Equipment Installation to Your Honda
- Qualifying adaptive equipment or conversion is defined as: Alterations or adaptive-equipment installation that provides to the disabled user convenient access and/or the ability to drive the vehicle
- Adaptive equipment installation must have taken place within the time and mileage limits of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
- Alterations or adaptive equipment installation requires a prescription or medical documentation to be considered for reimbursement
- Reimbursement requests (invoices) will be compared against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Web site to verify that the alterer or repair business (individual, partnership or corporation) is registered with NHTSA and that the modification(s) are on the list of NHTSA exemptions
- If all conditions are met, Honda will provide up to a $1,000 cash reimbursement. Honda will be the secondary coverage in the case of two or more reimbursement sources
If you would like to learn more about the Honda Customer Mobility Assistance Program and are in the Bradenton, Florida area, please speak with the experienced team at Hendrick Honda Bradenton today.
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