Automakers Are Offering Discounts to Victims of Hurricane Harvey
Victims of Hurricane Harvey can save up to $750 on a new car or truck.
At least three automakers have already announced discounts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, and we expect more will come in the future.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is offering a $500 disaster relief discount, which is eligible on most new 2017 or 2018 model year vehicles. That includes the Ram 1500, Dodge Durango, and Jeep Grand Cherokee, while models like the Dodge Viper, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysle r 200, and SRT models are exempt. In order to receive the discount, buyers will need to show a copy of their insurance claim form listing damage as a result of the hurricane. Only residents from select counties in Texas and Louisiana are eligible and the offer is set to expire on January 2, 2018.
All Hyundai and Genesis vehicles are offering a $750 discount and will require buyers to show their dealer an official letter from their insurance company, listing the make and model of their vehicle as well as the damage incurred as a result of the hurricane. But unlike FCA, Hyundai isn’t restricting the offer to certain counties in certain states. The Korean automaker’s offer is also set to expire on January 2, 2018.
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GM is offering a $500 discount that applies to most new 2017 or 2018 Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, or Cadillac vehicles. Exclusions include base versions of the Malibu L, Colorado, and Cruze L. Again, to get the discount, shoppers will have to show their dealer a copy of their insurance claim form indicating their vehicle was damaged from the hurricane. The American automaker’s offer is restricted to residents in certain Texas counties: Aransas, Bee, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Harris, Jackson, Kleberg, Liberty, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, and Wharton.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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My heart goes out to those poor souls. Especially after seeing videos and picture of them helping each other out. It's nice to see automakers doing their part by offering discounts. The Federal Government can take note and improve their image if they showed kindness by excusing all FY2017 Federal taxes for persons and business in the Greater Houston Area impacted by the storm.