Your Guide to Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles with Allied Mobility
Imagine a world where mobility limitations don’t restrict your ability to explore and experience life. For wheelchair users, Allied Mobility offers a solution: wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs). This blog post dives into a conversation with WAV experts to understand how WAVs empower individuals and explores the different options available.
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Luca Rado, co-founder of The Live In Care Company speaks with Ben Jenkins and Rebecca Bridges from Allied Mobility. Allied Mobility offers wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) through purchase, hire, and the Motability Scheme.
Continue reading or watch the full interview part 1 & part 2
Understanding WAVs
WAVs are specially adapted vehicles allowing wheelchair users to enter, secure their chairs, and either drive or travel as passengers. Forget transferring to car seats; WAVs provide independence and comfort on journeys.
Exploring Options: Purchase, Hire, or Motability Scheme
Allied Mobility offers a variety of services to cater to the needs of their customers, including:
- WAV purchase: Allied Mobility helps you choose the perfect WAV for your needs through a consultative process. They offer new and used WAVs from various manufacturers.
- Motability Scheme: They can guide you through the Motability Scheme, a UK government program that allows individuals receiving qualifying benefits to lease a WAV.
- WAV rental: If you need a WAV for a short-term purpose, like a vacation, Allied Mobility offers rentals with flexible durations.
Choosing the Right WAV
Several factors influence WAV selection. Ben & Rebecca highlight a few:
- Lifestyle: How many people will be using the vehicle? What activities will it be used for?
- Wheelchair Size and Type: Ensuring the WAV comfortably accommodates the wheelchair is crucial.
- Seating Needs: The number of additional seats required for passengers or carers.
The Allied Mobility Advantage
Rebecca emphasises Allied Mobility’s commitment to a smooth customer journey. Here’s what sets them apart:
- Extensive range of WAVs: They offer a wide selection of WAVs in various sizes and configurations to suit different needs.
- Home demonstrations: They bring the WAV to your home for a test drive and demonstration, ensuring you choose the right vehicle.
- Comprehensive customer support: Their team of mobility specialists is available to answer questions and guide you throughout the process, from initial enquiry to after-sales service.
- Nationwide coverage: Allied Mobility delivers and collects WAVs throughout the UK.
- Additional services: They provide servicing, maintenance, and repairs for WAVs.
WAVs are more than just vehicles; they are gateways to freedom and independence. By understanding the different options and working with a trusted WAV provider like Allied Mobility, individuals with mobility limitations can unlock a world of possibilities. If you’re interested in learning more about WAVs or getting a quote from Allied Mobility, you can visit their website or call them directly. Their team of specialists will be happy to answer your questions and help you find the perfect WAV for your needs.
At The Live-In Care Company, we understand the importance of exceptional care and are dedicated to matching you with a skilled carer who perfectly complements your needs. Contact us today for a free consultation and experience the peace of mind that comes with our compassionate and professional service.
