The Automatic Choice

Two friends from Dunbar, Fiona Cullum and Robert Dignan, have found a new lease of mobility thanks to their new cars from Allied Vehicles, the UK’s leading supplier of wheelchair accessible cars.

Both Fiona and Robert are wheelchair users and previously shared the use of one vehicle. Recently, there has become a necessity for each of them to have their own vehicle and so they decided that the Allied Vehicles’ Renault Autograph with automatic transmission is just what they need.

Fiona and Robert are involved in the East Lothian Care and Accommodation Project (ELCAP), which aims to provide services for people who require care and support in the activities of daily living, together with advice and assistance to others involved in their care.

ELCAP carers will drive Fiona and Robert in their new vehicles, helping them to get out and about whenever they need to.

Neil Nicolson from ELCAP, who assisted in the purchase of the vehicles said: “We had a lot of contact with Bob, our Mobility Adviser from Allied Vehicles. He couldn’t have been better. First class! He had a total understanding of what Fiona and Robert need.”

“Bob brought the vehicle to us and gave us a full demonstration so we could see how it operates and how it can benefit our clients,” added Neil.

Allied Vehicles General Sales Manager, Peter Facenna, commented: “The Autograph is a relatively new addition to our growing range of specially-adapted wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Based on the Renault Kangoo this model was selected both for its stylish looks and in response to customers keen to have the option of an automatic gearbox.

“I’m delighted that Fiona and Robert have chosen the Autograph and hope it will make a real difference to their mobility, thanks to the support of ELCAP.”

More information on the Renault Autograph can be found here.