Motoring Archives · Independent Living

Whether you are a wheelchair-using driver or passenger looking for a WAV (wheelchair accessible vehicle), or someone with reduced mobility or dexterity seeking hand controls and other adapted driving controls, you should find what you need here.
 
The motoring section is divided into:
 
Control Adaptations – ways of adapting both the main driving controls and secondary controls of a vehicle to overcome disabilities.
 
Aids for getting in and out – whether you are a wheelchair user looking for ramps or hoists to get a chair in and out of the car, or an ambulant driver or passenger who has difficulty getting in and out yourself.
 
Car Conversions – the lowdown on family cars and people carriers that have been specially adapted to take a wheelchair.
 
Accessories – from garage door openers to parking sensors, motoring accessories that make life easier.
 
Electric vehicles – do your bit to save the planet with an alternative to the internal combustion engine.

Motability scheme – Exchange higher rate mobility benefits for a lease on an adapted vehicle
 
Blue Badge Parking Permits – who qualifies, how to apply
 
Note:
Care homes, community transport providers and other professionals can find information on Accessible Transport in our Care Professional products section