WAV stands for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle. This means you can travel in the vehicle while seat in your wheelchair

Adaptations to help you get in and out

Transfer plates 

You can have a transfer plate fitted to the side of your vehicle seat to help you get in and out.

This is a smooth surface that you sit on between getting out of your wheelchair and into your vehicle. You then fold the transfer plate away until you're ready to get back out of your vehicle.

Talk to an adaptations installer to find out about the different options, the cost, and what might be right for you.

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Electric hoists 

An electric hoist physically lifts you in and out of the vehicle. It includes a permanent mount and three parts that fit together easily.

You might prefer this to a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle) as it lets you sit in the vehicle seat next to the driver.

Talk to an adaptations installer to find out if your vehicle is suitable for an electric hoist, and to find out about the different options, the cost, and what might be right for you. 

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You can visit a Driving Mobility centre to help find out which adaptations best suit your needs. Call our Customer Services team on 0300 456 4566 to arrange an assessment.

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Swivel seats 

Swivel seats make it easier for you to get in and out of your vehicle.

They can be manual or motorised and fitted to either the driver or passenger side.

There are permanent swivel seats and wheelchair swivel seats. They can only be fitted in some vehicles.

Talk to an adaptations installer to find out about the different options, the cost, and what might be right for you.

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Side steps 

You need to step up into the driver or passenger seat of many larger vehicles. To help you do this safely you might be able to have either a manual or automatic powered side step fitted.

Side steps can be fitted in various positions to most vehicles. They're stored securely under the vehicle when not in use.

Talk to an adaptations installer to find out about the different options, the cost, and what might be right for you.

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You can see adaptations prices, but we recommend you get advice from an adaptations installer before you decide.

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Speak to an adaptations installer

An installer can talk to you about adaptations and help you choose what’s right for you. They can then recommend which types of vehicle suit the adaptations you need.

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What you’ll get in our worry‑free package

Insurance cover

Advice from an adaptations installer

Installers have the knowledge and skills to recommend the right adaptations for your needs.

Insurance cover

Insurance cover

We’ll arrange this for you. You can add up to three named drivers and can change these at any time.

Servicing

Servicing and MOT

We’ll cover your regular services and routine repairs, to keep your vehicle running perfectly.

Breakdown cover

Breakdown cover

We’ll give you RAC cover, so you can travel with peace of mind.

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