When you are able-bodied, buying a new vehicle is
extremely easy as the variety of choice on the market
seems almost endless. With car showrooms on, what
seems like, every corner of the high street the buyer
is spoilt for choice. All they have to do is decide
how much they want to pay for their car, the type of
vehicle and specification they are looking for and
then go hunting for the best deal. When you are in a
wheelchair the whole process of buying a new car is
much more difficult. For a start, the buyer is
limited by the number of vehicles that are suitable
for a wheelchair accessible conversion and also,
their disability can have an effect on their vehicle
choice.
Buying new has cost advantages
One of the major advantages of choosing a new wheelchair accessible vehicle is that you will not have to
Buying new has cost advantages
One of the major advantages of choosing a new wheelchair accessible vehicle is that you will not have to
pay the VAT element on the cost of the vehicle, or on
the cost of the conversion. And, in the future when
you take your vehicle in to be serviced or to be
repaired, the charge will be VAT free. If you
register a car first, and then undertake the
conversion work afterwards, then this dispensation
does not apply.
Different types of mobility vehicles
There are many different types of adapted vehicles each of which are designed to offer wheelchair users a convenient and efficient mobility solution. The most popular are rear access conversions which are designed so that the wheelchair user enters the vehicle via a rear located ramp or lift system. Other types of conversions are designed so that the user can drive from their wheelchair or to transfer into the driver's seat from within the vehicle.
Different types of mobility vehicles
There are many different types of adapted vehicles each of which are designed to offer wheelchair users a convenient and efficient mobility solution. The most popular are rear access conversions which are designed so that the wheelchair user enters the vehicle via a rear located ramp or lift system. Other types of conversions are designed so that the user can drive from their wheelchair or to transfer into the driver's seat from within the vehicle.
