Finding a Used Wheelchair Vehicle that Fits Your NeedsWheelchair Accessible
When it comes to wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs), the great variety of adaptive equipment systems available makes the number of possible conversion combinations seemingly infinite. It would be difficult to find two WAVs with identical conversions, as each vehicle is customized to its owners’ specific needs.
This can make shopping for a used adaptive van or car a bit of a process, however the hard work is likely to pay off in the end. Here are a few tips to keep in mind if you are looking to purchase or finance a used wheelchair accessible van.
Primary Users
If a person with a disability will be one of or the main driver of the vehicle, be sure he or she has undergone an examination by a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist. This evaluation will determine what type of equipment will be necessary for safe and comfortable driving, letting you know what to look for in a used vehicle.
The Search
Finding an accessible vehicle for sale by a private seller is possible, however it may take some patience on your part. These highly specialized vehicles are not easy to come across in the classifieds; searching through [...]