Honda & CVRF Saving Residents Time and Money

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Honda and CVRF Partnership Saving Residents Time and Money

When we first began talking with the American Honda Motor Company about a partnership that would enable CVRF M/Ws to complete warranty repairs on Honda vehicles, we anticipated that this program would have a positive impact on our communities. Now, we can see the results of our hard work in the benefits the program provides residents. Prior to instituting the program, a warranty repair on a Honda ATV or snowmachine would cost well over $1,000 due to shipping costs from Western Alaska to Anchorage — and that round-trip shipping meant warranty repairs would often take weeks.

For LOUISE BUNYAN, of Hooper Bay, losing access to her four-wheeler and paying $1,000 or more just to repair her lights would have been unreasonable. She needed her four-wheeler to fish and continue a subsistence way of life. Thanks to our warranty repair program, she was able to take her vehicle to the local CVRF shop. “I didn’t have to pay for the warranty repair, and, while I was there, I got my tires and oil changed,” Louise said. “I’m so happy for the program. It saved me a lot.”

PAUL JOE JR.

Thank you, CVRF, for giving people opportunities to get their own vehicles and for helping elders and youth. You guys make me believe in myself and help me save money to buy the equipment I need for the things I love to do. Quyana very much.

LOUISE BUNYAN, HOOPER BAY The CVE Program has improved since inception, which is great for providing services to our community members. Being the only shop in town, the services we provide are vital. One of my goals is to help train the next generation. CVRF is a good place to start a career.

PAUL JOE JR., MECHANIC/WELDER IN HOOPER BAY SINCE 2006