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Being a carer can come with its own challenges, but transport shouldn’t be one of them. Purpose built for a wide range of wheelchair and powerchair access, a wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) makes travelling with the person you support safer, easier and more comfortable.
A WAV Reduces the Need for Physical Transfers
In a standard car, helping a wheelchair user transfer from their chair to a passenger seat, with or without a hoist, can often be physically demanding for you as a carer and the person you care for.
Our wheelchair access cars are converted to include a range of accessibility features such as:
- An easy-use, lightweight ramp in the rear.
- An electric-assist winch for support during entry and exit.
These accessibility features allow the person you’re caring for to remain in their wheelchair while entering, travelling in and exiting the vehicle, helping to reduce the physical effort and potential risks associated with transferring between a wheelchair and standard passenger seat.
Top tip: The electric-assist winch helps to support and guide the wheelchair and wheelchair user up and down the ramp, reducing the physical effort needed from you as a carer.
Quick and Comfortable Accessible Travel
The accessibility features found in Allied Mobility’s wheelchair cars make everyday life less exhausting by getting you and your loved ones to your destination quickly, comfortably and with as little fuss as possible.
In addition to a variety of accessibility features that save you time and energy, our WAVs are converted from a wide range of leading manufacturer base models such as Peugeot, Ford, Renault, Vauxhall, Citroen and Volkswagen; meaning each of our disability cars are packed with fantastic features to help make every journey an enjoyable one.
Depending on the make and model of your WAV, you can enjoy features such as:
- Front and rear air conditioning
- Heated steering wheel
- Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto
- Colour reversing camera
- Parking sensors
- Sat Nav
How to Choose the Right WAV
Just like you would when picking a standard car, when it comes to choosing a WAV, you should consider your manufacturer preferences, colour, transmission and vehicle features you would like.
However, there are some additional things to think about when choosing your perfect wheelchair access car:
Wheelchair size
It’s important to consider the length, width and height of the wheelchair your loved one will be travelling in to ensure its size is compatible with your chosen WAV’s wheelchair ramp, alongside its entry and internal vehicle dimensions.
If you’re unsure of the wheelchairs measurements, your mobility consultant can help.
Passengers and medical equipment
Think about who will be frequently travelling in the vehicle, how many additional seats you’ll require, what seating layout would best suit the wheelchair users needs and whether you need any additional space for luggage or medical equipment.
Paying for a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
There are lots of ways to take ownership of a WAV, be it leasing a new or nearly new vehicle through the Motability Scheme, buying a new or second-hand accessible car or hiring for short or long-term.
If you’re unsure of which payment option would be best for you and your family, our friendly expert mobility advisors can explain the advantages of each.
WAVs That Are Made for More
Our WAVs are made for more than getting you from A to B, they’re made to make travel with the person you’re caring for, be it near or far, safe and simple.
As the UK’s leading WAV supplier, each of our mobility vehicles are designed and engineered by our team of experts to the highest safety standards, meeting the stringent automotive safety and quality standards, including Whole Vehicle Type Approval and PAS 2012, the UK standard for wheelchair accessible vehicles. To learn more about our WAVs or to hear customer experiences, tap the buttons below.
