Used wheelchair accessible vehicles buyer’s guide
Selecting a used wheelchair accessible vehicle isn’t as simple as choosing a standard car, and as a leading dealer we understand the process in depth. Because these types of vehicles are modified, you will need to ensure the used wheelchair accessible vehicle you are looking to purchase will suit the requirements of the wheelchair passenger. Read more about choosing a used wheelchair accessible vehicle in our free WAV Buyer’s Guide.
To help you choose the right used wheelchair accessible vehicles we’ve devised a Buyer’s Guide. This buyers guide has been written by our expert team here at GM Select, a leading used wheelchair accessible vehicle dealer, to help explain the different types of used wheelchair accessible vehicles and to help you find the used wheelchair accessible vehicle that best suits your needs. In our buyer’s guide we look at seating positions, access options and the wheelchair passenger experience.
Once you’ve chosen your used wheelchair accessible vehicle, our experienced team at GM Select can supply and fit a wide range of adaptations to suit your requirements. If your chosen used wheelchair accessible vehicle doesn’t quite fit your needs, we have the skills and experience to fit a wide range of adaptations to make it the perfect used WAV adapted car for you.
Some examples include primary controls, secondary controls, gear change and engine start controls, wheelchair restraints, lifts and ramps, hoists, braking systems and winches.
Used wheelchair accessible vehicles (referred to as WAVs) are used vehicles which have been adapted to carry a wheelchair passenger or wheelchair driver. Here you can find out about the different types of used wheelchair accessible vehicle.
If you are able to transfer from your wheelchair and would rather use a standard car, then having adaptations fitted to your existing car may suit you better. We offer a wide range of seating solutions to help you manoeuvre from your wheelchair into the car seat. These include electric seats which lift and extend out of the vehicle and wheelchair hoists to lift and manoeuvre your wheelchair into the boot of your car.
If by age or disability you are no longer able to get in or out of your standard car, then a WAV may provide you the solution you need. We have thousands of happy customers who have benefited from changing their car for a WAV. View our used vehicles here.