Best place to get a car suitable for a wheelchair?

[Chris9999]

Apologies for the unexciting topic but I need to buy my parents a car that can be used with a wheelchair. My Dad has had a stroke and can no longer walk and my Mum needs a car to ferry him around in. I'm a car bore, but have never strayed in to the disability world...

All advice gratefully received because I need to get something sorted sharpish

[loafer123]

http://www.motability.co.uk/main.cfm

[Chris9999]

Thanks

[thinfourth2]

hunt down blackvangirl aka becca

She know about this stuff

[furrywoolyhatuk]

There are specialists who can convert a run of the mill car and taylor it to the clients needs. Obviously some cars offer a little more scope and practicality. Any of the small van based cars (berlingo for example).

They can install everything from hand controls to wheelchair/mobility scooter hoists. Some of these specialists also sell some second hand cars which have already been converted. This is because the 2nd hand market for heavily adapted vehicles is quite niche so this is sometimes a popular way for someone to sell on their cars as and when their disability needs detieriate/change.

As mentioned Motability might be worth a look if eligible. There is also a search function for specialists:

http://motability.directenquiries.com/Motability/F...

[alangla]

Allied in Glasgow do a lot of conversions for wheelchairs & taxi use - http://www.alliedmobility.com/ They also do used - http://www.alliedmobility.com/vehicle_range/used_v...

[foggy]

http://www.gowringsmobility.co.uk/

I can see their yard full of modified vehicles from my office window...

[christofmccracke]

Albeit not a wheel chair but I'm sure west coast customs could do you something
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mz5my_Ry1I

In all seriousness the motability scheme is your best and most cost effective option