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New guide to wheelchair accessible vehicles makes choosing a new car even easier Motability, the leading car scheme for disabled people, has launched a new free guide to Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles. The guide has been produced in association with Ricability, an independent consumer research charity who specialise in practical and unbiased reports for older and disabled people. Recent developments to the Motability Car Scheme, which offers a choice of over 3,000 new cars to people who receive mobility benefits, have seen the affordability of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles improve considerably. Around 15 per cent of the makes and models available on the Motability Car Scheme are now Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles. The new publication is designed to make it simple to choose a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle and offer step by step assistance throughout the planning and ordering process. From the extensive range of affordable Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles - over 500 makes and models - there are currently over 50 options for less than £500 advance payment, and 20 of these are available for no advance payment. This means that anyone who receives the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance or the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement can transfer their monthly payment to fund the cost of their new car or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle with no further charges, excluding petrol. Highlights of the new 'Your Guide to Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs)' include: - Simple explanations of common features that allow wheelchair accessibility, such as folding ramps, raised roofs, winch and lift systems - A series of important considerations to help customers choose a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle that best matches mobility needs, such as space for additional luggage, the number of passengers that will be travelling in the car, visibility for the wheelchair user and much more - An introduction to models that allow wheelchair users to drive from their wheelchair and the process of getting one of these specialist conversions - How to arrange test drives and a check list to assist with key points when choosing a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle - Frequently asked questions such as how to get help towards costs and how to choose a conversion company - Further sources of independent advice and information, including driving assessment centres, membership organisations and research providers Mike Betts, chief executive of Motability Operations explains: "This new guide to Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles is the first of its kind, bringing advice and information to those who want to remain in their wheelchair either as a driver or passenger. Motability is very proud of the major enhancements that have been made to the Car Scheme over the past few years, in particular with the improvements made to allow those with the most complex requirements to get mobile. "The huge increase in the number of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles has allowed access to a wide selection of highly affordable choices. This new guide provides practical guidance on a range of features and options available for anyone considering a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle as their next car." To support the publication of the new free guide, Motability has also added factsheets for the most popular Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle models online at www.motability.co.uk. There are over 60 factsheets available giving clear information on vehicle specification, accessibility features and essential dimensions to consider. Plus, the factsheets also allow browsers to compare up to four Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles at once and instantly compare measurements. The new factsheets have also been produced in partnership with Ricability. To request a free copy of the new 'Your Guide to Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs)' please call Motability on 0800 093 1000, or download a PDF copy at www.motability.co.uk. For more information about the Motability Scheme, including details of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles, call 0800 093 1000 or see www.motability.co.uk.
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