Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles for Sale – Ireland
Wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) can make a huge difference to your lifestyle. Literally thousands of disabled people across Europe and Ireland have benefited from the chance to have their own wheelchair vehicle – many of them from Allied Mobility™.
Our Customers Ask
What is a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV)?
Wheelchair accessible vehicles or WAVs are specifically designed and manufactured to allow a disabled passenger to travel in their wheelchair. The vehicle floor is specially lowered and a foldable wheelchair access ramp is fitted to the WAV. High-quality restraints are added, to make securing the wheelchair both safe and easy. A purpose-made seatbelt is also provided, for the security of the wheelchair occupant.
Where Can I Buy Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles in Ireland?
Our full range of WAVs is available from our carefully selected distribution partners across Ireland. They have specially trained staff, who will talk to you to understand you and your family’s needs. Once you have a better idea which wheelchair car is right for you, our WAV sales Ireland specialists will be able to show you suitable models, so you can try before you buy.
What Funding is Available for Getting a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle in Ireland?
We appreciate that meeting the cost of a wheelchair accessible vehicle can prove challenging for many families. Thankfully, VRT relief is available for certain WAVs in Ireland. Some people may also be able to apply for grant contributions from disability charities. For taxi operators, local authorities may also have incentive schemes for wheelchair accessible taxis. Our local WAV sales partners are experts in WAV finance and can help you understand what the options are for buying a wheelchair accessible car.
What Safety And Quality Standards Do Wheelchair Adapted Vehicles Go Through?
Each of our wheelchair adapted vehicles is designed with accessibility in mind. From lowered floors and user-friendly wheelchair restraints to innovative, lightweight access ramps, buying an Allied Mobility WAV means you can enjoy the reassurance of dealing with Europe’s leading specialist in wheelchair accessible vehicle conversions. In addition, our unique wheelchair accessible cars and vans are designed, tested and manufactured to meet stringent quality and safety standards. These include:
- EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval – the highest international automotive safety standard.
- PAS: 2012 – the benchmark of design and construction for wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Individual Vehicle Approval – specific vehicle testing for one-off, lower volume WAVs, such a drive-from wheelchair vehicles.
How Are Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Converted?
Allied Mobility™ is Europe’s leading wheelchair accessible vehicle conversion specialist. We build more than 6,000 WAVs each year, all of which are which are designed and certified to meet the highest European and Irish automotive safety standards.
What About Wheelchair Accessible Taxis?
As well as families and care organisations, Allied’s wheelchair accessible vehicles are used by taxi operators in 15 different countries. Wheelchair accessible taxis in Ireland are becoming increasingly popular. If you’re a taxi operator or driver in Ireland, talk to our local distribution partners to find which WAVs are available, whether these are new or second-hand wheelchair accessible vehicles.
What WAVs are for Sale in Ireland?
Disabled people, of course, each have different needs, which is why we have developed a wide range of WAVs for sale in Ireland. Working closely with leading manufacturers including Peugeot, Ford and Volkswagen, our engineering design team aims to create new and innovative ways to make wheelchair cars as accessible and user-friendly as possible. With large production volumes, we’re also able to deliver top-quality wheelchair cars for sale at highly competitive prices.
What are the benefits of Owning a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle?
Owning a wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) can improve your independence and quality of life. Our lightweight and low-gradient ramps make it easy to access the vehicle. You can travel as a rear passenger, an upfront passenger or drive – all from the comfort of your wheelchair. Thousands of people enjoy a wheelchair car or WAV from Allied Mobility™ so contact us to learn more.
See How Our WAVs Are Made
With over thirty years’ experience of converting wheelchair accessible vehicles, our knowledge and commitment to innovation and continued improvement is second to none. From the initial conversion concept by our skilled design engineers through to our production team making the necessary adaptations to make your vehicle wheelchair accessible, we’re proud to create and be the UK’s leading wheelchair accessible vehicle supplier.
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