Before you buy your wheel chair accessible vehicle it’s a good idea to carry out a little research in order to be determine what is best for you and your specific needs. Before you start to look at vehicles it’s useful to put together a list of features that you must have.

But where do you go to view some suitably adapted wheelchair accessible vehicles? Here are a few suggestions that will help you to find the best vehicle for your needs:

• If you know other people who use wheelchairs, living in your area, its worth asking them about where they obtained their vans or cars. They may be able to provide you with recommendations that will help you to locat a reputable supplier. They may also be able to tell you how to make the most of your Motability allowance.
• Make certain you speak with your medical advisor if you have one. They are likely to know of others in your situation and may have some recommendations regarding local suppliers or garages who specialize in adapting vehicles for wheelchair access.
• Don’t forget that your local telephone directory is likely to list local suppliers of wheelchair transportation.
• It will be worth contacting local car dealerships and asking them what they do to adapt vehicles for wheelchair access.
• And don’t forget the internet. This is probably the best facility you have for locating wheelchair adapted vehicle suppliers in your area. Carry out a search for ‘wheelchair adapted vehicles’. ‘wheelchair adapted vans’, or ‘wheelchair accessible vehicles’. You’re bound to locate a few businesses who will help you to find the vehicle you need.

When you have found a supplier of wheelchair adapted vehicles its worth paying special attention to their service packages. It will be important that your vehicle is routinely serviced and maintained so it is always worthwhile taking full advantage of any discounted service packages that may be on offer.