Over recent years consumers have become far more
demanding and expect a lot more in their vehicles as
standard items, such as a CD player and air
conditioning, etc. etc, consequently modern vehicles
now offer high levels of comfort to all occupants.
For wheelchair users comfort has other dimensions
such as is there enough room for you and your
wheelchair? Do the windows give you a good view of
the surroundings? Is the heating system effective
enough to keep you warm in the winter and is there
adequate ventilation to keep you cool on hot sunny
days when travelling at the rear of the vehicle?
It is therefore important to take into account the wheelchair vehicle's versatility. For example, if you will need to carry a lot of luggage and disability aids, you will need to ensure that there is enough interior space to accommodate both you in your wheelchair and the other items in the vehicle. Also, how many people will you need to carry with you in the vehicle at any one time? After all, there is no point buying a vehicle that can only accommodate 3 people other than the wheelchair user, if you are a family of five. Consequently for larger groups a people carrier is likely to be a more appropriate mobility vehicle.
Using your motability allowance
You can use your Motability allowance towards the cost of your new or used wheelchair vehicle or you can choose a contract hire option which may be more affordable. For more information on Mobility allowances visit: www.direct.gov.uk
It is therefore important to take into account the wheelchair vehicle's versatility. For example, if you will need to carry a lot of luggage and disability aids, you will need to ensure that there is enough interior space to accommodate both you in your wheelchair and the other items in the vehicle. Also, how many people will you need to carry with you in the vehicle at any one time? After all, there is no point buying a vehicle that can only accommodate 3 people other than the wheelchair user, if you are a family of five. Consequently for larger groups a people carrier is likely to be a more appropriate mobility vehicle.
Using your motability allowance
You can use your Motability allowance towards the cost of your new or used wheelchair vehicle or you can choose a contract hire option which may be more affordable. For more information on Mobility allowances visit: www.direct.gov.uk
