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Are there any modern cars equivalent to the Peugeot Bipper, Citroen Nemo or Fiat Qubo with a large hatch back where you can fit a bike or wheelchair into the car via boot door? I took the seats out of...
Which car or van is best for wheelchair users?
I need a 2/3 door car large with a wide open passenger door. My wife has a wheelchair that slides into the passenger seat. I have a 3-door Volkswagen Polo which works, however, I sold my previous Hyundai...
I need to buy a secondhand MPV for my disabled mum. Probably 3-5 years old. I think we need one with a sliding ramp at the rear, possibly with an electric winch, too. A Fiat Doblo has been mentioned. Do...
I have a Ford Galaxy with a lowered floor that can accommodate my wife’s wheelchair but her new wheelchair will not fit in. Obviously, I will have to check out any new vehicle but I want something that...
What car is large enough with a boot to fit a 33" x 13" wheelchair and has low access?
I have a relative who is about 70 years old and she is looking to change her car and would like some advice. She often takes her mother out who is not very mobile and obviously of mature years, therefore...
We need a car for an electric wheelchair. It is heavy and comes to pieces so we will probably swap both our cars for a more suitable vehicle. Ideally with a lower boot opening and wonder if you could suggest...
Can you recommend a car for my husband and myself? He's 78 years old and uses a folding wheelchair so we need a big boot. We do 10,000 to 12,000 miles a year, mostly on A roads, with a significant portion...
I am thinking about having a small light weight wheelchair hoist fitted in the boot of my car. Do I inform my insurance company? I'm led to believe that the insurance company will view this as an adaption...