how do i go about getting a mobility car?

[sambo-79]

Hi all,just wondering how you go about getting a mobility car?.I have 2 years left on my D.L.A.(h.r.m) until its up for review and i need to get an automatic,needs to be high (this is due to very bad back condition i have)and needs to fit wheelchair in boot so not asking for much lol! I know that you can go on mobility website but i have read on here that you can go to dealerships and ask for mobility cars.Sorry if this is daft but i know so little about getting a mobility car any help much appreciated,take care all.

[andypandy]

http://www.motability.co.uk/main.cfm?Type=HAMS

This link should help

[Paul]

I you prefer to chat to someone, then i'd advise on nipping into a local dealer and asking for their Motability Specialist.

Ask them the questions, and don't rush anything. Take a bit of time to shop around, and don't be talked into anything without first test driving.

[Stepheninleeds]

One of our hosppitals, St Mary's, has The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre and Mobility Service. Here you can try out various things for disabled people, including scooters, wheelchairs & cars. They offer a full assessment service for this, & other adaptations. Maybe you have such a service locally & can try it out, to see what you need, what sort of car, how it may need adapting, etc. They can also recommend local dealers.

[sambo-79]

Thanks ever so much for all your advice this shall keep me busy after Christmas!!.I am going to test drive certainly before i commit to getting it as i would hate to get the wrong car MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR xxx

[Stepheninleeds]

Always glad to help. Have fun trying them out, time to go mad, lol!

[sambo-79]

Hi all well i have had fun today about time lol!,went trying cars out and have narrowed it down to the ford c-max (automatic) and the nissan qashqai so i am going to test drive next week and see which one i like they are both very comfy and easy to get in and out off but i must say the nissan is pulling me towards that as its £500 cheaper and i dont have to pull seat forward to drive this had to be done when i tried the ford.So now i am wondering i have got a form about getting help towards the A.P but as the nissan comes under a medium car will they not just try and get me a cheaper car? i know this might sound daft but money is tight as we all know and i have to have an automatic and i am quite tall and the seat has to be waist high so its easier to get in/out how can i put on the form that the nissan is the better suited one for.I am so sorry if i have dribbled on but i need to make sure that i am doing everything right do not want to end up with a car that i am not totally happy with,thanks x

[Jay]

I've got the Qashqai-plus2 deisel and it's so comfortable, seats are lovely and high, and ample boot space for a wheelchair and shopping. It has too many gadgets to name but is so spacious and ticks all my boxes.

[Stepheninleeds]

Well, you need a car you are happy with Sambo, & one you can afford, so ask. You are not dribbling yet, but do not on your PC as it will blow up

[sambo-79]

Will try not to lol