Going on holiday with the family may seem to be an impossible dream for a wheelchair user. However, renting a wheelchair vehicles Somerset can make a dream come true.

There are specialised companies about the country who rent especially converted vehicles to suit your needs.

Wheelchair accessible vehicles, or WAVs, as they are generally called, come in different sizes to accommodate one or more wheelchairs and as many other passengers and as much luggage space as required.

Your local expert WAV dealer is call them on: 01752 897 076

Access to a wheelchair accessible vehicle Somerset is either through the rear doors or through a side door. Some have ramps which fold down easily with the help of special spring-loaded hinges, and some are also hinged in the centre so that they do not obstruct the rear window.

The ramp usually has a gentle incline so it is easy to get up it either unaided or with some assistance, and on steeper ramps, a winch which is attached to the front of the chair is often employed to make entering easier. Some vehicles have a remotely controlled lift platform which raises and lowers to allow even easier access.

Once inside the vehicle, the wheelchairs are securely locked into position and the other passengers can accommodate themselves on the remaining seats. These larger models of wheelchair vehicles Somerset, offer good visibility and a comfortable travelling position for everyone.