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FAQ

Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q1

    How should a corporation place an order?

    Corporate customers can also purchase from the official mail order site in the same way as individual customers . When purchasing, please be sure to write your name and symptoms in the remarks column. It will be necessary for future maintenance. In addition, we have not set a price for commercial sales. Please note that this is the same for individual customers and corporate customers. If you purchase the hand control as a set with your car, please click the STEP 2 “Purchasing together with your car” button from the URL below and check the flow. We will explain tax exemption from the button for dealers in ④. Flow when purchasing as a set with a car (Please check from STEP2).

  • Q2

    Please tell me how to apply for subsidy.

    Please check whether you can apply for a subsidy on the subsidy application page STEP1, or check with the nearest Welfare Division. On the subsidy application page STEP2, check the subsidy application flow and apply for the documents. Please be sure to check the application flow on this page as it is different from when purchasing with a car as a set and when applying for hand control only. Check the subsidy application flow.

  • Q3

    Do you sell used hand controls?

    We sell outlet hand controls at official mail order. The sales period will be displayed as soon as the inventory of the outlet can be secured, and it may be out of stock at the customer’s timing. Since it is an outlet certified by Nico Drive, it can be used safely and securely just like a normal hand control. Differences from new products include the presence or absence of scratches and different colors of parts. View Outlet Products.

  • Q4

    Can hand controls be used with an ordinary driver’s license?

    If you have a normal driver’s license (AT car) and you have no obstacles in your hands, you can drive.

    List of usage results by disease and injury

  • Q5

    How can I purchase a car and hand control as a tax-free set?

    Please check the subsidy application process. First of all, please check with the nearest Welfare Division to see if you can apply for a subsidy. After that, please click on the method of purchasing with the car from STEP2 and check the flow. *We do not know all of the subsidized projects and subsidized projects implemented by each local government. The guidelines and grant conditions vary by municipality, so please contact the Welfare Division in your area for details on procedures and documents to prepare. Please contact us if you have any documents that we need to prepare for your application.

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About trial

I want to try before I buy. What should I do now?

You can try it for 7 nights and 8 days only on Fridays with a trial delivery service (4,400 yen including round-trip shipping fee (400 yen including consumption tax, etc.)). Application and payment must be made 4 business days in advance.
For details and how to apply, please check “Try Delivery”.
Trial by home delivery | nikodrive

About product

Do you sell used hand controls?

We sell outlet hand controls at official mail order. The sales period will be displayed as soon as the inventory of the outlet can be secured, and it may be out of stock at the customer’s timing. Since it is an outlet certified by Nico Drive, it can be used safely and securely just like a normal hand control. Differences from new products include the presence or absence of scratches and different colors of parts. View Outlet Products.

Can hand controls be used with an ordinary driver’s license?

If you have a normal driver’s license (AT car) and you have no obstacles in your hands, you can drive.

List of usage results by disease and injury

What kind of people can use this product?

Those who have difficulty in operating the accelerator or brake of a car with their own feet due to a disability in the lower limbs or an injury to their legs, or those who are uneasy about operating with their feet. Available. Please also refer to the list of product usage records by injury/disease. For driver’s licenses, please also see “Other questions: What will happen to my driver’s license?”

Will the car pass the inspection?

Please use it with confidence because it corresponds to vehicle inspection.
*It is an automobile part that corresponds to “minor modification of structural equipment” at the time of automobile inspection.
Please also check here. Automobile inspection and registration guide (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)

Can it be attached to a light vehicle? Do I have to buy a dedicated hand control for each car when installing it on a light car and a normal car?

The hand control ND-2020 can be installed on both standard and light vehicles.

Is it possible to drive a manual car?

Not available. Available for automatic cars only.

Are there any car models that cannot be fitted with hand controls?

It cannot be installed on pedals that do not match the pedal size listed in the compatible size chart. Please check the pedal size of your car.
In addition, it may not be possible to install depending on the shape of the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and the size and position of the foot-operated parking brake.

Can it be used in left-hand drive vehicles?

Available.

Is it possible to remove the accelerator function and only operate the brake?

It is possible, but it may be a violation of the Road Traffic Act and driver’s license conditions, so please use both the accelerator and brake functions.

Is it durable?

It has undergone a rigorous durability test by a third-party organization, so you can use it with confidence for a long time. For detailed test content, please check the safety test on the product details page.

What is the assistive device contest on the product page?

This is a welfare equipment contest sponsored by the Japan Society of Rehabilitation Engineering.
Our hand control won the Excellence Award at the 26th (2014).
2014 Results | Welfare Equipment Contest | Japan Society of Rehabilitation Engineering.

What is Kawasaki Standard Welfare Product Certification on the product page?

This is Kawasaki City’s own standard that indicates how welfare products should be optimal for users.
Products that meet the standards are certified through examinations based on established product development guidelines.
Our hand control was certified in 2014.
Kawasaki Standard (KIS) | Kawasaki City Welfare Innovation

Does it have brake lock function?

By adjusting the length of the hand control and hooking it on the handle, it becomes a brake lock.

What is the Japan Vehicle Inspection Association test on the product page?

There are no specific legal standards or safety standards such as JIS standards and SG marks for the “designated parts, functional parts, and assistive devices for physically disabled people” described in the automobile inspection and registration guide.
At our company, we set tests for products based on JIS standard test items and SG mark inspection items, and conduct inspections at the Japan Vehicle Inspection Organization.
The Japan Vehicle Inspection Organization is an organization that conducts various tests and inspections on automobiles and bicycles.

I am worried about driving with one hand.

We have prepared a YouTube video explaining how to operate the steering wheel with one hand so that customers who are worried about steering with one hand can drive with peace of mind. In the trial driving that we are doing, we have received feedback that everyone got used to driving with one hand steering wheel in about 10 minutes. If you are unsure, please take advantage of our trial driving service, trial courier service, and paper driver training at our affiliated driving school.

Can I use it without grip strength?

Customers with weak grip strength also use the hand control, but if you cannot install the hand control on your own due to the strength of your hand, please be sure to consult with us.

Is it possible to operate the pedals with my foot while the hand controls are attached?

Not available. Foot operation is not supported.
As it is dangerous, do not operate the pedals with your foot while the hand controls are attached.
Always remove the hand controls when using your feet to drive.

Can I easily operate and install it?

If you do not have hand disabilities, you can install it yourself.

Click here for the experience video

About driver’s license

What will happen to my driver’s license?

Our manual driving aids, not just hand controls, are intended for people with leg disabilities and those with leg disabilities to drive a car. Mainly those who have descriptions such as “accelerator and brake are limited to manual” and “limited to automatic vehicles” as conditions of driver’s license. Please purchase after confirming your own driving conditions at the aptitude consultation desk of the driver’s license examination center located in each prefecture.
In addition, even those who do not have a driver’s license with specific conditions or who do not have a disability certificate and are worried about pedal operation with their own feet can use it. There are no road traffic law issues.

Can I obtain a driver’s license?

You can take driving lessons using our hand controls.
By graduating from a designated driving school, you will be exempted from the practical test at the driver’s license examination center. At driving schools listed in Nikodora support driving schools nationwide, customers can use it for driving without purchasing and bringing in hand controls themselves.

What does the Road Traffic Law do?

Under the Road Traffic Act, there is no problem with driving a car on public roads using hand controls. Even if your driver’s license does not indicate the conditions, you can use the hand control without any problems. In addition, it is a device that does not pose any problems even when compared with the safety standards stipulated by the Road Transport Vehicle Act.
* If you drive a car that does not meet the conditions of your driver’s license, you will be subject to penalties. For example, a person whose driver’s license states that “only manual accelerator braking” is required may drive a car on public roads without using a manual driving assist device.

Do I need any special application to use it?

No special application form is required by the transportation branch office or police station to drive with hand controls.

What is aptitude consultation?

Each prefecture has a consultation desk for those who have concerns about obtaining a driver’s license or continuing to drive due to a physical disability or illness that presents certain symptoms. For details, please visit the driver’s license examination center or the aptitude consultation desk in your prefecture. List of consultation counters for driving aptitude

Is it okay to use it on public roads?

Our hand control corresponds to the designated parts of the Road Trucking Vehicle Act and can be used on public roads.

Is it a violation of the conditions for a able-bodied person to drive with hand controls?

Non-disabled passengers (who do not have a disability certificate or have no conditions on their driver’s license) can also use the hand control to drive on public roads. For example, customers undergoing hernia, diabetes, and Achilles tendon rupture treatments also use the hand control.

About using a rental car

If I install it in a rental car overseas and drive it, will it be covered by the rental insurance even if there is an accident?

We apologize for the inconvenience, but it is difficult to investigate all countries, so please check directly with the car rental company in your country.

Is it difficult to install at a rental car shop that does not handle it?

Since 2017, installation of the hand control has been approved at rental car stores that are members of the Japan Rent-A-Car Association, so you can use the hand control at any rental car store nationwide.

About purchase

How should a corporation place an order?

Corporate customers can also purchase from the official mail order site in the same way as individual customers . When purchasing, please be sure to write your name and symptoms in the remarks column. It will be necessary for future maintenance. In addition, we have not set a price for commercial sales. Please note that this is the same for individual customers and corporate customers. If you purchase the hand control as a set with your car, please click the STEP 2 “Purchasing together with your car” button from the URL below and check the flow. We will explain tax exemption from the button for dealers in ④. Flow when purchasing as a set with a car (Please check from STEP2).

Where can I buy it?

You can purchase from the official mail order site. *Purchasing at vehicle dealers listed in Nikodora support shops nationwide will be guided to those who purchase the car together. Please note that our main business is communication sales.

How long does it take from order to delivery?

Shipping days are every weekday from Monday to Friday. We will ship your purchase the next day or the day after payment is completed. After shipping, it will arrive in 1 to 3 days depending on the region.

What are the payment methods for purchase?

The official mail order site accepts credit cards, cash on delivery, bank transfers, and convenience store payments.
If you are considering purchasing a car at the same time, we will guide you to a car dealer, so please feel free to contact us.

How long will it take to receive my order?

Shipping days are every weekday from Monday to Friday. It will be shipped the day after payment or the day after next. The delivery date will vary depending on the region of the orderer, but it will arrive in about 1 to 3 days. *Delivery may be delayed due to weather, etc.

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Can I pay in installments or use a credit card?

You can choose the payment method from credit card payment, cash on delivery, bank transfer, convenience store payment. If you would like to split the ticket, please contact the credit card company after purchasing with a credit card and specify the split. *Depending on the contract and type of credit card, you may not be able to specify the division after purchase, so please be sure to check with your credit card company before purchasing.

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Is it possible to return the product?

IHand controls are returnable. You can return the item within 7 days of arrival. If you need to return an item, please contact us using the inquiry form.
Details are also explained in this video.

About subsidies

Please tell me how to apply for subsidy.

Please check whether you can apply for a subsidy on the subsidy application page STEP1, or check with the nearest Welfare Division. On the subsidy application page STEP2, check the subsidy application flow and apply for the documents. Please be sure to check the application flow on this page as it is different from when purchasing with a car as a set and when applying for hand control only. Check the subsidy application flow.

自治体の補助金(自家用車への取付時の補助金)はおりますか?

弊社では、各自治体で実施している助成事業・補助事業のすべては把握しておりません。要綱や交付条件は各自治体によって異なりますので、詳しい内容に関してはお住まいの地域の福祉課窓口にお問い合わせください。
なお、このような補助金については、原則、自動車を購入する時に自家用車への取付時の補助金申請が可能であることが一般的のようです。個人情報保護等の観点により、弊社では個別の案件の把握や情報提供は行っておりませんのでご了承ください。

ハンドコントロール単体で購入する場合に、補助金はおりますか?

弊社では、ハンドコントロール単体での購入時に利用頂ける補助金制度の情報について、把握しておりません(2016年3月現在)。
原則、自動車を購入する時に自家用車への取付時の補助金申請が可能であることが一般的のようです。助成事業・補助事業の要綱や交付条件は各自治体によって異なりますので、詳しい内容に関してはお住まいの地域の福祉課窓口にお問い合わせください。

How can I purchase a car and hand control as a tax-free set?

Please check the subsidy application process. First of all, please check with the nearest Welfare Division to see if you can apply for a subsidy. After that, please click on the method of purchasing with the car from STEP2 and check the flow. *We do not know all of the subsidized projects and subsidized projects implemented by each local government. The guidelines and grant conditions vary by municipality, so please contact the Welfare Division in your area for details on procedures and documents to prepare. Please contact us if you have any documents that we need to prepare for your application.

自動車教習所に通う際に補助金があると聞いたのですが?

市区町村によって「下肢等障害者自動車運転訓練費助成事業」「障害者自動車運転訓練費助成」など、名称が異なります。申請の手順や申請の際に必要になる書類など、必ずお住まいの地域の福祉課窓口までお問い合わせください。

補助金対象の確認と申請のために見積もりと製品パンフレットが欲しいです。

こちらの補助金申請より資料をお申込みください。Step2での申請では、必ず最寄りの福祉課にご確認の上、必須事項をお間違いの内容ご記載ください。申請時に必要な資料も同封しお送りいたします。再発行時には再発行手数料2,200円(うち消費税等200円)が必要となりますので、お客様の情報はお間違いのございませんよう、お願い申し上げます。

市役所から補助金対象じゃないと言われてしまいました。これはよくあることですか?

2013年から現在まで東京都品川区、神奈川県横浜市では着脱可能な運転補助装置については補助の対象外と回答が来ております。その他の地方自治体では補助の対象となっておりますので通常通り補助を申請いただけます。

補助金申請はできますか?

身体障害者自動車改造補助金について

手動運転補助装置を車両に取り付ける際の費用を補助する制度です。 障害者手帳に「下肢障害」や「体幹障害」と記載されており、運転免許証に手動運転装置の条件が付されている方が交付の対象となります。補助金額の上限・所得制限・障害の等級・交付対象となる車両の台数などの運用条件や申請方法は地域によって大きく異なりますので、各地域の担当窓口(お客様のお住まいの地区の役所または役場の「福祉担当課」)までお問い合わせください。

初めて手動運転装置をお使いになる方へ

同居家族がお使いの車にも仕様車の情報を更新することで、補助金の対象になる場合がございます。

既に手動運転補助装置をお使いの方へ

原則として、現在お乗りになられている自動車に対して補助金の交付を受けている場合は申請ができません。 
お乗り換えなどで新規車両をご購入される際は申請可能です。

消費税の非課税について

ハンドコントロールを取り付けた自動車を購入する場合、車両本体及び車両の引き渡し時に装着する 部用品(純正部品、用品、店舗購入の用品全て)の、合計金額にかかる消費税が非課税になります。
根拠 消費税法6、消法別表1、消令14の4、消基通6-10-1および4、平成3年厚生省告示第130号のイ)

補助金申請書類を申込む

About tax

ハンドコントロールは非課税商品ですか?

ハンドコントロールをはじめ、弊社の製品は消費税の課税対象です。消費税法の一部を改正する法律(平成3年法律第73号)の施行に伴う身体障害者用物品の非課税扱いについて、また、消費税法施行令第十四条の四の規定に基づき厚生労働大臣が指定する身体障害者用物品及びその修理の一部を改正する件をご確認ください。

非課税になると聞いたのですが、どのような場合に適用されるのですか?

自動車にハンドコントロールを取り付けし、車両本体と同時に購入した場合に「身体障害者用物品に該当する自動車」となり、車両本体および付属品が、消費税の非課税取引の対象となります。 No.6214身体障害者用物品に該当する自動車|消費税|国税庁、また、身体障害者用自動車の付属品の取扱い|消費税目次一覧|国税庁をご確認ください。

自動車税、自動車取得税はどのようになりますか?

自動車にハンドコントロールを取り付けし、車両本体と同時に購入した場合に「身体障害者用物品に該当する自動車」となり、車両本体および付属品が、消費税の非課税取引の対象となります。自動車税(軽自動車税)および自動車取得税は非課税になりません。 ただし、障害者手帳をお持ちの方は、自動車税(軽自動車税)および自動車取得税の減免対象となる場合がありますので、お住まいの地域の税事務所窓口へお問い合わせください。

自動車重量税はどのようになりますか?

自動車重量税の非課税措置、減免措置はございません。

After purchase

What should I do if I suspect a malfunction?

Please stop driving immediately and contact us from the inquiry form. We will check the installation method, vehicle model, and product status and provide support.

Would you like me to install it for you?

It is a product that you can easily put on and take off and operate by yourself.
Please read the included instruction manual carefully before installing.
Please contact us if it is difficult to install due to physical reasons.

How long can it be used? How should I perform periodic inspections after the warranty period expires?

If you use it every day, please consider purchasing a new product based on when you change your car. Even after the warranty period expires, we will send you information about regular inspections every year, so we recommend that you perform regular inspections once a year from the date of purchase so that you can use the product for a long time with peace of mind even after the warranty period has expired. Doing. If you would like to request a regular inspection, please apply from here.

For corporations

How should a corporation place an order?

Corporate customers can also purchase from the official mail order site in the same way as individual customers . When purchasing, please be sure to write your name and symptoms in the remarks column. It will be necessary for future maintenance. In addition, we have not set a price for commercial sales. Please note that this is the same for individual customers and corporate customers. If you purchase the hand control as a set with your car, please click the STEP 2 “Purchasing together with your car” button from the URL below and check the flow. We will explain tax exemption from the button for dealers in ④. Flow when purchasing as a set with a car (Please check from STEP2).

I would like to borrow a sample, what should I do?

We do not lend out product samples or demonstration machines. Please note.

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