Finding the Right Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
Before you buy your wheel chair accessible vehicle it’s wise and prudent to carry out research in order to determine what is best for you and your specific needs. I suggest that you compile a list of key attributes and features that you will need.
Once you’ve compiled your list of ‘must have’ features its time to start looking at some wheelchair accessible vehicles. Here are a few tips that I hope will help you find the best vehicle for you:
- Talk to your friends. If you know other people who use wheelchairs, living in your area, its worth asking them for recommendations. They may also be able to tell you how to make the most of your Motability allowance.
- If you have a clinician or advisor talk to them. They may be able to suggest a reputable supplier.
- Don’t overlook your local telephone directory.
- Another option is to simply contact local vehicle dealerships and ask them if they offer wheelchair adaptations and, if so, where these are carried out and exactly what options are available.
- Also, carry out some internet searches for ‘wheelchair accessible vehicles’ and ‘wheelchair adapted vehicles’ along with the name of your town, county or province. Hopefull this will provide you with some local businesses which carry out wheelchair adaptations.
When you have found a supplier its worth paying special attention to their service packages. It will be important that your vehicle is routinely serviced and maintained so it is always worthwhile taking full advantage of any discounted service packages that may be on offer.
