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 provide some recommendations or they may even tell you of garages to be avoided. They may also be able to tell you how to make the most of your Motability allowance.
• Be sure to speak with your clinician or 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 overlook your local telephone directory as this is likely to list local wheelchair adapted vehicle suppliers.
• Another option is to simply contact local vehicle dealerships and ask them if they offer wheelchair adaptations and, if so, where these are carried out and exactly what options are available.
• And don’t forget the internet. This will probably be the best way to find local wheelchair accessible vehicle suppliers. Try searching for ‘Wheelchair accessible vehicles’ or ‘wheelchair adapted vans’. You’re bound to come across som local businesses who can help you to get the adapted vehicle that you need.

When you have found a supplier of wheelchair adapted vehicles its worth paying special attention to their service packages. Its always worthwhile taking advantage of any servicing package in order to ensure that your vehicle is maitained properly.