Vehicle conversion for wheelchair use is a specialist
job, as the aim is to make the vehicle as safe and
comfortable as possible for the user. A reputable
manufacturer will provide you with an all-inclusive
cost for converting the vehicle and, where required,
installing the driver's adaptations and any other
devices that are required by the disabled person or
their carer.
To ensure that you buy a quality wheelchair vehicle you need to buy from a specialist converter that is Motability approved and is accredited with the Vehicle Certification Agency with Low Volume Type Approval (LVTA). Also, an ISO 9001:2000 quality accreditation will also provide added peace of mind, as it shows that the vehicle is built to the required high standards so that safety is not compromised.
The benefits of having Low Volume Type Approval will show that the vehicle has undergone a 'pull test' on the seat mounts and has a production procedure in place that conforms to all necessary standards. Not all vehicles manufactured by the converter will have this accreditation due to the low numbers produced of a particular model, but it is likely that the other vehicles in their range will be built to the same high standards.
To ensure that you buy a quality wheelchair vehicle you need to buy from a specialist converter that is Motability approved and is accredited with the Vehicle Certification Agency with Low Volume Type Approval (LVTA). Also, an ISO 9001:2000 quality accreditation will also provide added peace of mind, as it shows that the vehicle is built to the required high standards so that safety is not compromised.
The benefits of having Low Volume Type Approval will show that the vehicle has undergone a 'pull test' on the seat mounts and has a production procedure in place that conforms to all necessary standards. Not all vehicles manufactured by the converter will have this accreditation due to the low numbers produced of a particular model, but it is likely that the other vehicles in their range will be built to the same high standards.
