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Our Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles)

You can drive or ride in these, or store your wheelchair. They’re ideal for most people who use a wheelchair and we have a range of types and models.

Considering options

Our help starts here

When you’re ready, use our tool to narrow down your choices, so you can find the Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle that’s right for you and your needs.

Find the right Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

Is a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle right for you?

Completely wheelchair-friendly

Travel without leaving your wheelchair. Or sit in a standard seat, if you prefer.

A range of sizes

How big a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle is depends on which vehicle has been converted. They range from family vehicles to commercial vehicles, so they can cater for different kinds of needs.

Get peace of mind

Make taking your wheelchair with you worry-free – store your wheelchair while you drive or ride.

Make getting in and out simpler

Get help getting in and out with a ramp or lift, or choose a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle with side or rear access.

Learn more

Types of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

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Passenger Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

If you want help getting around, these make it safe and simple to travel with your wheelchair. You can drive or ride in them, or store your wheelchair. A supplier will bring one to your home so you can make sure it’s right for you.

A man in a wheelchair using a lift to get into a WAV

Nearly New Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

These are Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles people have given back to us after they’ve ended their lease early, so they’ll be up to four years old. They’re all in very good condition, they cost less and we can still adapt them to suit your needs.

The route to your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

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Check if you’re eligible

Use our simple tool to see if you or someone you know is eligible. It only takes a minute.

Check now

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How much it costs

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles cost more than other vehicles because suppliers need to convert them to make them accessible and safe. You’ll need to pay an Advance Payment at the start too – this is to cover the difference between your allowance payments and the lease costs.

Learn about payments

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See a demonstration

We’ll arrange for a supplier to bring a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle to your home. They’ll check it’s right for you, show you how it works and let you test drive it.

Learn about demonstrations

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Order your new Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

You can start applying online. Once you’ve had a test drive and you’ve decided which Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle is right for you, a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle supplier will order it for you and help with any paperwork.

See more about ordering

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Get your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

Your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle supplier will deliver it to your home. Once you’re happy with it, you can start enjoying your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle.

How delivery works

What you’ll get in our worry‑free package

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.

Support

Continued support

Call your Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle supplier and they’ll be happy to help.

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We use it for everything. We’ve been to France with it. It’s changed my life so much. We all love it.

Beth and Sam, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle customers

Have a question?

Can someone else drive for me?

Our worry-free package includes insurance for up to three named drivers – these can be yourself, friends, family or carers. You can add two drivers when you place your order and a third driver after you have collected the vehicle - you just need to wait at least 24 hours after the handover to do so. You can easily view, add or change named drivers during your lease in the 'Insurance cover' section of your Motability Scheme online account, saving you a call to RSA Motability (RSAM).

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All proposed drivers are subject to the Scheme's policies on who can drive your car and must also meet RSAM's eligibility criteria regardless of whether they are added at application or during your lease. Only drivers listed as permitted drivers on the Certificate of Motor Insurance are insured to drive your Motability Scheme car.

Remember, the car must be used by, or for the benefit of, the disabled person. This does not mean that the disabled person needs to be in the car for every journey. In practice, this means other named drivers in the household can use the car for shopping and other routine activities, as long as the disabled person will benefit. More about the use of your Motability car.

Find out how to add named drivers

Can I apply for financial help?

If you are unable to afford the right mobility solution to meet your needs, Motability, the Charity, may be able to provide financial help. This help includes grants towards Advance Payments for cars, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles), driving lessons and adaptations.

To make the best use of their charitable funds, Motability award grants which are cost effective solutions based upon the individual disabled person’s mobility needs and not wants.

All grant applications are means-tested to ensure Motability supports those most in need of a charitable grant and to ensure they helps as many beneficiaries as possible with the charitable funds available.

Please note: Motability are not able to award a grant if you have already ordered your vehicle. This is because when you place an application for a grant, your Case Manager will consider your individual circumstances and confirm which vehicles the charity is prepared to fund based on your mobility needs, not wants.

Grants are awarded in line with Motability’s policies and following thorough consideration of the information submitted in the application. All grant awards are final, except in cases where additional compelling information is provided. Applications that Motability considers do not meet their funding priorities will not receive grant funding.

Find more information about financial support on the Motability (charity) website.

Do I have to be in the car when it is being used?

The car must be used by, or for the benefit of, the disabled person. This does not mean that the disabled person needs to be in the car for every journey. In practice, this means that other named drivers in the same household can use the car for shopping, visiting family and other routine activities, so long as the disabled customer will benefit.

Do not forget that only drivers listed under the permitted drivers section of your Certificate of Motor Insurance are covered to drive your Motability car.

Find out more about how your vehicle can be used

Why is my car delivery delayed in 2022?

Ongoing challenges in the motoring industry are leading to a shortage of new cars and this is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.

Before you order place an order, please check the expected delivery times with the dealership. You may find that a comparable car from a different manufacturer is available sooner.

Find out more about ordering and delivery

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