Buying And Renting Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Your Guide To Choosing The Right Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
There are 1.2 million wheelchair users in the UK, and 72% of these are over the age of 60. As our parents get older and find getting in and out of a car more difficult, wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV) can open up accessible travel and offer peace of mind for them and your family. But finding the right WAV can be a minefield.
The journey to getting a WAV can be complex and emotional, for both the wheelchair user and their family or carer. Sometimes the person in the wheelchair sees themself as a burden to take out as a passenger, whilst the family wants to try and make the situation better.
Often, the decision to get a WAV comes just after a crisis situation – such as the carer having dropped the wheelchair user between the usual car and the curb.
This is why it’s so important to get the right support as you choose the best WAV for you.
“We are not a conversion company or linked to any one manufacturer, so we’re well-placed to give unbiased advice. We also support solicitors and case managers working on legal cases, and we offer a choice of how to get your vehicle – buy, lease or hire.”
At Fleximobility we pride ourselves on impartial advice. As an accessible motor company with over 30 years’ experience in transporting passengers in wheelchairs, we put the needs of the wheelchair user first.
We are not a conversion company or linked to any one manufacturer, so we’re well-placed to give unbiased advice. We also support solicitors and case managers working on legal cases, and we offer a choice of how to get your vehicle – buy, lease or hire.
Recently, El-Well.com asked us to write an article for their site to provide their readers with an in-depth guide to buying and renting wheelchair accessible vehicles. Fleximobility co-founder Linda Ling MBE stepped up to answer all their questions, including:
- Your Guide To Choosing The Right Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
- What Is A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle?
- What Are The Benefits Of A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle?
- Considering A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
- What Are The Different Types Of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles?
- Small Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
- Medium Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
- Large Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
- MPV WAVs
- Up-Front Vehicles
- Drive From Wheelchair Vehicles (DFW)
- How Is A Vehicle Converted To A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle?
- Top Tips For Buying Or Renting A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
- Beware Of Buying A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Online
- How To Buy, Rent Or Lease A WAV
- Safety During Covid-19
- How Do I Insure A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle?
- Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Service And Repairs
- Why Would You Choose A WAV Over A Wheelchair Friendly Taxi?
Click on any of the questions above to see the full article at el-well.com
