Nissan has announced it will provide 100 free cars to NHS workers in need of mobility during the coronavirus pandemic.
The vehicles allocated for the initiative include the Micra, Juke, Qashqai and all-electric Leaf.
The initiative has been coordinated by Nissan GB to support frontline NHS workers, with more than 30 dealer sites taking part.
Originally shared by a member of deals site hotukdeals.com, the offer is ideal for NHS frontline workers who are avoiding public transport during the crisis. It will also help them get to the supermarket if they live far from their nearest store.
Each of the vehicles will be provided free of charge and include complimentary insurance and roadside assistance. The recipient only needs to cover the cost of fuel or charging.
For insurance cover, the NHS worker needs to be over 25 with less than six points on their license.
Those who are offered a Nissan Leaf will be given free access to a charging facility.
Andrew Humberstone, managing director, Nissan Motor GB, said: “At a time when our healthcare workers are under immense pressure, Nissan wanted to offer its support in enabling their journeys to be trouble-free and more convenient.
“For the NHS worker who might rely on public transport and would prefer a car to drive instead; or for those whose car has experienced a breakdown and don’t have the time to arrange its repair; or there’s any other impact on your personal mobility, then please get in touch with Nissan and we will try to help you access one of our vehicles for free.”
To apply for a free Nissan loan vehicle, NHS workers need to fill in an online registration form on the Nissan UK website. Their details - including their NHS ID number - will be given to their local dealer who will be in touch to arrange the vehicle loan.
Visit nissan.co.uk for more information.
Nissan previously announced that key workers, including NHS staff, driving Nissan vehicles can access roadside assistance services free of charge to help them stay mobile during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sunderland’s Nissan plant is also coordinating the distribution of up to 100,000 protective face visors a week to frontline workers.
The car firm has set up a parts processing line at the factory to help supply the NHS with the personal protective equipment (PPE) they need to fight coronavirus.
