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There are multiple types of wheelchair adapted vehicles most of which are adapted from popular car manufacturers. For instance the Nissan NV200 and Citroen Berlingo have wheelchair conversion. In the majority of cases these conversions are performed by companies that specialise in the production of wheelchair accessible vehicles or mobility cars.

In the majority of cases a van and not a car is converted to be able to take passengers who use wheelchairs. The reason for this is that vans provide additional head room which is essential for those entering and exiting the vehicle. Additionally a ramp will be attached to either the side or rear of the vehicle. A longer ramp can be fitted to the back of the vehicle making it easier for those without electric wheelchairs. Although at times it is can be beneficial to fit the ramp to the side of the vehicle. This will allow for direct access to the pavement and will therefore allow for parking in tighter spaces. Naturally though if you plan to mostly make use of car parks then a ramp at the back of the vehicle will be preferable.

For UK individual there is the Motability car scheme, which allows those receiving higher mobility allowance as part of their overall disability living allowance to put this money towards a vehicle. On the Motability scheme there is an added benefit to leasing rather than purchasing a vehicle. The reason being that under the Motability scheme an individual will receive additional benefits when they lease rather than purchase a vehicle.

There are many more van manufacturers that have vehicles used for conversions including vans from Peugeot and Renault. To get further information about these cars you can search for ‘Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles’.

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