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Top Three Wheel Chair Accessible Vehicles

When it comes to choosing a wheel chair accessible vehicle (WAV) there are plenty of options. Mobility Converter partners are approved by the Motability Scheme and are all over the UK ready to offer any support you need. When choosing a new WAV it’s important that you test drive all the vehicles you’re considering. Any reputable dealer will be happy to answer any of your questions. If you’re looking for a nudge in the right direction, here are the three most popular wheel chair accessible vehicles on the UK roads today.

Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is the most popular vehicle in the UK when it comes to choosing something that can be adapted to accommodate a wheel chair. Getting a wheel chair in and out this car is made easier by the large back door and the slightly lowered suspension. The inside is just as wheel chair user friends too with plenty of space. Not only will the wheel chair fit easily in the back of the vehicle, but two passengers will fit in comfortably too. The other distinguishing characteristic is the vehicle access. Instead of opening out, the back passenger doors slide down the side of the vehicle making for easier access.

Peugeot Tepee

The Peugeot Teppe comes in the Partner and Expert models. The Partner Tepee is the slightly smaller design and is an excellent compact people carrier. Like the Kangoo, the whole back of the vehicle opens up allowing plenty of room for wheel chair access. Offering slightly more room is the Expert Tepee. The Expert offers a choice of two diesel engines and therefore offers a bit more power when compared to the slightly smaller Partner. Both come with the same sliding doors featured on the Kangoo for easy access.

Nissan NV200

The Nissan NV200 is larger than the cars mentioned above. It’s the perfect solution for families and comfortable seats up to six people including one wheel chair. If you decide you don’t want all six seat, some will even fold away to give you more space. if you’re looking to adapt this vehicle for disabled use, it’s reversing camera and privacy glass should help make things a bit easier.

A thorough test drive is the best way to decide if any of these vehicles are right for you. Remember to take along any additional equipment you use on a regular basis and make sure you feel comfortable and confident in it.