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How It’s Made: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

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How It’s Made: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

At Allied Mobility, we are proud to design, engineer and convert all of our own wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) on site.

As the UK’s leading WAV supplier, we build more than 150 WAVs from leading manufacturer base vehicles such as Peugeot, Ford, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Citroen and Renault each week.

Every Allied Mobility passenger WAV is purpose built for wheelchair users and comes equipped with accessibility features such as:

  • An easy-use, lightweight  wheelchair ramp.
  • A lowered floor to improve head room and reduce the gradient of the ramp.
  • An electric-assist winch to help guide the wheelchair user in and out of the vehicle.
  • World-leading Q’Straint wheelchair restraints.

What’s more, all of our WAVs are packed full of the OEM features you have come to expect from any modern car.

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A Quick Look at How a WAV is Made

We have been converting WAVs for more than thirty years, so you can be assured that every Allied Mobility WAV is made for you with precision, care and an unwavering commitment to quality and safety.  Take a look at how our wheelchair access cars come to be!

Step 1: Design the WAV

Our expert design engineering team get us started by producing a conversion concept.

Step 2: Replace the Interior

The first thing our production team do is strip out the interior of the base model, removing the original vehicle floor so we can fit our own specially manufactured lowered floor and a lightweight wheelchair access ramp.

Step 3: Install the WAV’s Safety Features

Our expert WAV production team then begin installing the wheelchair user’s seat belt and the electric-assist winch, before moving on to fitting the wheelchair restraints along with new sturdy, slip-resistant flooring.

Step 4: Safety Inspection Time!

Once each and every WAV is built, they then undergo a 46-point quality check before making their way to you!

Find the WAV that’s Made for You

Beyond taking wheelchair users and their families from A to B in comfort and style, our wheelchair accessible vehicles are made so you can get out there and do the things you love.

Offering a wide range of disability vehicles suitable for a variety of wheelchairs and powerchairs, our expert mobility advisors are on hand to help you find the perfect WAV for you and your lifestyle.

Whether you’re looking to lease a WAV on the Motability Scheme, buy a new or RAC-approved used disability car for sale, or hire a wheelchair accessible vehicle for short or long-term, Allied Mobility has you covered.

To start your WAV journey, call one of our friendly mobility advisors using the number at the top of the page or enquire online by tapping the button below.

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