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Should You Buy a Wheelchair Car?

By Tom Fredrikson

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Published: 14Mar2012
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If you are a wheelchair user, or you spend time with someone who is, you'll likely have experienced how frustrating it can be to transport a wheelchair. It's possible for some chairs to fold up and be stored in a regular car while their owner sits in one of the seats, but this isn't always the most convenient option. Luckily there are other options that wheelchair users can take advantage of.

A wheelchair car, also known as a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), is a versatile and handy solution for wheelchair users looking for a way to get out and about. You can buy these wheelchair cars from a number of companies and they are manufactured by some of the world's leading car makers. For example, both Peugeot and Renault have WAVs available for purchase. Each of these wheelchair cars has been specially designed to suit wheelchair users and be as accessible as possible. Many of them include four-point securing systems that provide the utmost in safety and security while the car is on the move. Other wheelchair cars include automatic ramps which are great for getting the chair in and out of the vehicle. Of course there are also plenty of additional choices you can make in terms of look and feel for the vehicle. It's a totally flexible and customisable choice.

When it comes to pricing, most wheelchair cars are very affordable. They're designed to cater to wheelchair users who may have restricted funds because they cannot work, so the cars are priced in a way that makes them accessible to all - physically and financially. The UK government also has a special program called the Motability Scheme that has been created to make these wheelchair cars even easier to purchase. The scheme is essentially a lease whereby wheelchair users can purchase a WAV over three to five years, then trade it in for a new one. The great thing about the Motability Scheme is that it covers almost all of the car's costs. That means that servicing, maintenance, road tax, and so on is all covered by the scheme. For one low monthly payment, wheelchair users can enjoy the freedom afforded by a wheelchair car.

Whether or not a wheelchair accessible vehicle is the right choice for you is really a simple matter of preference and needs. If you or someone you know often feels restricted by the travel choices they have as a wheelchair user, one of these wheelchair cars can be an excellent idea. And with the motability scheme on hand to make buying one even easier, there's every reason to at least take a look at the range of wheelchair accessible vehicles that are on the market. They come in a range of colours, styles, and with many additional extras - so you're sure to find one that fits your needs and your tastes. Add to that the sense of freedom and liberation that a wheelchair car can bring to someone in a wheelchair and you'll see just why these vehicles are becoming more and more popular within the disabled community.

Tom Fredrikson writes many articles on a variety of topics. If you would like to find out more about a motability car or motability please feel free to visit Constable Mobility`s website.

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