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The Costco Auto Program has announced an exclusive partnership with BraunAbility that will enable Costco members in some areas to receive low, prearranged pricing on new or pre-owned mobility vehicles, plus discounts on equipment, parts and service.

The partnership aims to provide Costco members who face physical challenges with discounted options for easy vehicle entry. The program offers a range of choices including wheelchair vans with side- or rear-entry ramps, wheelchair lifts and various adaptive driving components. BraunAbility’s wheelchair-accessible vehicles include the Ford Explorer MXV (the world’s first wheelchair-accessible SUV) and minivans such as the Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan, Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna.

“It’s exciting to offer our members additional options when purchasing a vehicle through our program, especially when it has the potential to make a significant impact in the lives of so many,” says Bill Gregory, executive vice president of business development Costco Auto Program. “BraunAbility is the perfect partner for such an offering, a brand that was established on the basis of innovation and independence for wheelchair accessible vehicles. They share our vision to provide members quality and value above all.”

“When two leaders in their respective industries come together, you are destined to create something truly remarkable,” said Greg Kiser, BraunAbility vice president of consumer sales. “When you couple this partnership with our skilled dealer network, Costco members are the true winners in this partnership.”

Benefits of the program include:

—Prearranged pricing on mobility vehicles

—15 percent off mobility adaptive equipment including installation charges

—15 percent off mobility component repairs, parts and service.

Costco members who purchase a new or certified pre-owned vehicle with a new BraunAbility conversion from participating BraunAbility dealers also will receive a $500 Costco Cash Card upon completing all eligibility requirements.

The offer is valid in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.  

Through the CostcoAuto.com website and call center, members can access additional information on mobility vehicles, locate a dealer, be connected with an authorized dealer and schedule an appointment.