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For wheelchair users, being able to easily enter and exit your vehicle makes road travel that bit more accessible. If you struggle to self-transfer into your car or use a hoist, a wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV), is an ideal solution as you can travel in your car from the comfort of your wheelchair.
A man who can testify to the difference a wheelchair accessible car can make to your life is 75-year-old, Richard Cooper-Holmes, from Doncaster.
Having lived many lives as a chemist, engineer, business owner, chef, and then a local councillor, Richard, now a retiree and full-time wheelchair user, opted for a Peugeot Rifter Horizon™ WAV following his second leg amputation in November 2024.
Why Choose a WAV?
Having heard about Allied Mobility from the Motability Scheme, Richard tells us that he wanted a WAV as entering his old car was no longer feasible.
“I couldn’t get into my other car, so, I rang Allied Mobility up and they were very helpful”, he shares.
After Richard spoke with one of our expert mobility advisors to discuss what kind of vehicle would best suit him, his details were passed onto his dedicated mobility consultant, Des, to arrange a free home demonstration of Peugeot Horizon™
The Home Demonstration
To ensure Richard’s wheelchair comfortably fit inside and that he was happy with the vehicle, Des brought Horizon™ to Richard’s home to show him how to operate the accessible features of the car.
Sharing his experience of the home demonstration, Richard said, “Des came and fully explained the car. I was very impressed with him. It was good service all way round!”
Choosing Horizon™
Having had a full demonstration of the car and all his questions answered, Richard decided that Horizon™ was the perfect WAV for him not only because of its accessibility but also due to its compact yet spacious size.
“I chose Horizon™ because it’s a car and not a van.”, he says.
Although equipped with accessibility features such as a lightweight, easy-use ramp and electric-assist winch to help guide the wheelchair user in and out of the vehicle, the overall look and feel of an accessible vehicle is no different to that of a standard car.
Indeed, based on the Peugeot Rifer, Horizon’s™ stylish exterior is partnered with Peugeot Allure specification that enhances comfort and the overall travelling experience with features such as air conditioning, a DAB radio, Bluetooth, a 10” colour touch screen, Mirror Screen®, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto.
Ordering Horizon™
When it came time to place an order, Des helped Richard to complete all of the necessary paperwork there and then.
“Ordering from Allied Mobility was the simplest thing in the world because Des, the mobility consultant, actually did it for me. I got the car in three weeks!”, Richard smiles.
Would You Like a WAV?
If you’re looking for a wheelchair accessible mobility car, Richard recommends you look no further than Allied Mobility.
“Allied Mobility are an excellent company, good service, excellent reps, all ought to have a pay rise!”, laughs Richard.
Horizon™ is available to buy, hire or lease on the Motability Scheme. Book your free home demonstration or call our friendly mobility advisors on the number above.
Do you want to hear from more of our customers about their WAV experience? Find more customer stories here.
