Military Appreciation Program

At Bender Honda in Clovis, we're here for all your miles and your milestones. Your military service and your civilian life are filled with milestones: the day you report to basic training, your child's first day of school, your return home from active duty. Through it all, Honda is there to support you and your loved ones. 

In appreciation of your military service, Honda proudly presents the $500 Honda Military Appreciation Offer, available to eligible customers towards the down payment or net cap cost on any 2024 or newer model year Honda when you finance or lease through Honda Financial Services® (HFS).

Who's eligible? [2]
  1. U.S. Military Active Duty, including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Coast Guard and Active Reserve, and their spouses
  2. U.S. Military Ready Reserve and their spouses
  3. U.S. Military Retirees and Veterans and their spouses within two years of separation from active service
  4. Members of Gold Star families
Documents you'll need [3]
  1. Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) as proof of military status
  2. Spouses must provide Military ID and spouse's LES
  3. Gold Star Family status documentation


The Honda Military Appreciation Offer is limited to the 48 contiguous U.S. states, Alaska and Hawaii.

(1) For well-qualified clients who meet the Military Appreciation Offer criteria, subject to approval by HFS. Only one $500 Honda Military Appreciation offer per vehicle. $500 towards Cap Cost Reduction or Down Payment Assistance with the lease or purchase of a new and not previously reported sold Honda vehicle. Offer cannot be combined with Zero Due at Signing Lease Program. Offer applies to Active-Duty U.S. Military and Ready Reserve and their spouses; eligible U.S. Military Veterans within two years of their separation from active service and their spouses; eligible U.S. Military Retirees; spouses of U.S. Military Retirees and Gold Star family members. Offer valid through 3/31/2026 and may be terminated at any time. NOTE: During the term of the retail installment finance contract or lease with Honda Financial Services, buyer may not take their vehicle outside the United States without prior written consent of Honda Financial Services. During the term of the retail installment finance contract or lease, buyer must notify Honda Financial Services immediately of any change in buyer's address. 

(2) This offer applies to active duty and ready reserve personnel and their spouses. This offer also applies to eligible U.S. Military Veterans and their spouses within two years of separation from active service. Active Duty and Ready Reserve are also eligible regardless of the date of separation from active service. Spouses of U.S. Military Retirees are only eligible within two years of their spouses' separation from service. All spouses must present proof of relationship.

(3) A valid Military Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) is required as proof of eligibility. Gold Star Family members must provide official military service documentation supporting Gold Star status. Please see dealer for list of accepted documents. During the term of a retail installment finance contract or lease with HFS, Buyer may not take vehicle outside of the United States without the prior written consent of HFS. During the term of the retail installment finance contract or lease, Buyer must notify HFS immediately of any change in Buyer's address. Offer valid through March 31, 2026, unless terminated earlier by HFS.