Wheelchair Accessible & Adapted Vehicle Hire

Vehicle Hire For People With A Disability And Mobility Issues

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) and specially adapted cars can be rented on a long- or short-term basis, with the option home delivery and collection plus a comprehensive range of driving adaptations, seating options and accessibility features. If you have a disability (or care for someone who has) and you need an adapted vehicle, hiring one is the fastest and easiest way to get mobile.

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Daily and long-term hire for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles and adapted cars.

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Vehicle Hire For People With A Disability

People with a disability should be able to enjoy traveling and independence as much as everyone else, but it can be complicated without the right method of transport. Good companies that offer WAV and adapted car hire can sometimes be difficult to find, and we’ve been told that it’s often hard to hire the right adapted vehicle at the right time.
Choosing A Specialist Vehicle Rental Company

There are many regional and nationwide companies that specialise in the hire of adapted cars and WAVs with household names like Enterprise rent-a-car and Hertz operating alongside specialist firms such as Specialist Vehicle Rental and Angel Vehicle Hire. Many new and second-hand WAV dealers like Gowrings Mobility and WavsGB also offer vehicle hire.
Specialist Vehicle Rental

Specialist Vehicle Rental are a WAV and adapted car rental company that hires affordable vehicles on flexible short- and long-term rentals. They offer every customer an individual telephone consultation to make sure they choose the right vehicle and adaptation. Specialist Vehicle Rental provide a nationwide service and their pick-up and drop off service covers the whole of the UK.

Competitive rental rates

Flexible and customisable rental terms

Knowledgeable staff

Nationwide delivery & collection service

Extensive range of vehicle adaptations, cars and WAVs in stock

Specialist Vehicle Rental stock a huge range of large, medium and small adapted rental vehicles and can advise you on the best one to suit your needs.

If you’re not sure which vehicle you'll need, simply give them a call today on 01922 624 967 or visit their website and their friendly team will help you to choose the right vehicle.

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Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) Hire

All the WAVs available to hire will come with either a powered lift or a ramp with a powered winch. Many of the vehicles will also feature a lowered rear floor to give you more room inside the vehicle and there will be anchor straps to secure wheelchair user in place, meaning everyone can travel safely and comfortably.
Small Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Range

Smaller WAVs including the Citroen Berlingo, the Peugeot Partner and the Ford Connect Freedom (or similar) can generally accommodate one wheelchair passenger and then three other passengers (including the driver).
Medium Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Range

Medium-sized WAVs, including adapted vehicles like the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi and the Citroen Dispatch (or similar), are larger and can generally accommodate one wheelchair passenger and then between three and five other people (including the driver).
Large Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Range

Larger WAVs are Minibus-sized and include vehicles like the Volkswagen Transporter, Renault Master and the Vauxhall Vivaro. These vehicles have more room and can sometimes transport more than one wheelchair user plus other passengers and the driver. Wheelchair users would typically access at the rear of the vehicle via a ramp or hydraulic lift and they are often fitted with removable seats, making them even more practical.
In addition, many specialist wheelchair rental firms also hire out even larger vehicles that can accommodate as many as four wheelchair users and even luxury 'prestige' vehicles, including adapted models like the Volkswagen Caravelle and the Mercedes-Benz Vito and V-Class.
Adapted Car Hire

Adapted mobility cars can be hired for drivers and passengers with a range of different needs and disabilities. Vehicles are typically adapted especially for the hirer and you can choose between hiring a smaller, cheaper car or from a range of larger, more expensive vehicles.
Types Of Hire Car Adaptations

Many hire firms include simple adaptations (like a left foot accelerator or hand controls) in with the hire price. Other more complex mobility adaptations may cost extra.

Push / Pull Hand Controls

With a hand control adaptation, the driver can control the speed of the hire vehicle with a push/pull lever instead of the pedals. Electronic devices are sometimes available that require less effort.

Left Foot Accelerator

A left foot accelerator fitted to the hire vehicle lets the driver control the speed and braking with their left foot instead of their right.

Steering Wheel Aids

Adding an aid like a steering ball to the steering wheel means the driver can steer the hire car with one hand and minimal effort.

Indicator Crossover Bar

An Indicator Crossover bar shifts the operation of the indicator stalk from the left side to the right, allowing the driver to indicate with their right hand instead of the left.

General Mobility Aids

Many specialist hire firms offer other simple mobility aids like an easy release handbrake, foot pedal extensions, vehicle seat modifications and more complex adaptations like hoists to help make driving and travelling in the hire vehicle as comfortable as possible.
There are many reasons why people choose to hire an adapted car or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle:
- Holidays and days out
- Visits to friends and relatives
- For an extended test drive of a particuar vehicle before buying or leasing one
- Temporary transport during an illness or following an operation
- While an adapted vehicle or WAV is being serviced or repaired
Top Tips For Adapted Car And Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Hire
Whichever hire company you choose, we recommend checking these important points with your advisor before you agree to hire any vehicle:
- Is the adaptation that the person with a disability needs included in the hire price or will it cost extra?
- Does the hire firm offer a local or nationwide delivery and collection service, and how much extra does delivery cost?
- Is there a deposit to pay, and if so under what circumstances would it not be fully refundable on return of the hire vehicle?
- What does the insurance policy cover, and are the contents of the hire vehicle included?
- If the vehicle is involved in an accident how much excess would you have to pay, and can it be reduced by choosing an excess waiver option?
- Does the vehicle come with roadside assistance and recovery?
- Does the hire firm employ experienced and knowledgeable staff who understand the different types of vehicle adaptations and wheelchair access issues?