Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) are expertly modified cars designed to cater to the unique requirements of wheelchair users, ensuring both safety and comfort during travel. These vehicles maintain the functionality and appearance of standard cars while incorporating essential adaptations that facilitate ease of access and secure transportation. Whether you prefer to be seated as a passenger at the front or rear, or if you wish to take the wheel yourself, our range of models offers the flexibility to suit your lifestyle. Each WAV is crafted with precision, promising not only independence and mobility but also a driving experience that is both inclusive and enjoyable. Discover the freedom to explore with confidence in a vehicle that truly understands your needs.
What is a WAV?
A Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle (WAV) is a specially adapted or converted vehicle designed to allow individuals with mobility challenges to effortlessly enter and travel in their wheelchair. Depending on individual needs and physical considerations, various access methods and options are available to ensure optimal convenience and safety.
Our offerings include a diverse selection of configurations:
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The most popular choice among private buyers features a lowered floor equipped with a short, lightweight fold-out ramp.
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For those requiring more space, we offer standard floor vehicles with a longer fold-out ramp and a high roof, akin to a minibus design.
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Alternatively, select vehicles are fitted with an onboard powered chairlift, combined with a standard floor and high roof for added headroom.
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For upfront wheelchair passenger access, we provide vehicles with either rear or side entry options.
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Drive-from wheelchair models are also available, with both rear and side access, allowing the user to operate the vehicle directly from their wheelchair.
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For group transportation needs, our larger accessible minibuses accommodate multiple seated and wheelchair passengers, ensuring everyone travels in comfort and style.
Advice about wavs from Motability UK
Why not take a few moments to view the excellent video below from our former associate Graham Lloyd of Motability UK where he shares his extensive knowledge about different types of wavs. Unfortunately the Motability Scheme is not available to those based outside of the UK but the sound advice Graham offers can be very helpful when deciding whether a wav is right for you. Take a look!
