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Does anyone have a WAV?

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Hi Everyone,

It’s time to change my motability car in June.

I have a Jeep which has been fantastic. But now I can’t walk anymore so I need a vehicle that I can drive my wheelchair into.

Any ideas?

Thanks Everyone 😊

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Hi Grapes.

I use an electric powerchair and have often thought about getting a WAV, but at the moment I can still walk from rear of car to front passenger door, still use a hoist in boot, for my wife to load powerchair....... but I guess a WAV will be something to look at in the future, assuming my wife is still driving, I dont drive anymore!

If you want a mobility car with nil or little advance payment, a citroen has a nice boot space, but you would lose the rear passenger seats, but if you have loads of dosh, and want a bit more comfort, go for something like a Ford Galaxy!

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Grapes12 in reply toVeteran250

Thank you. Yep sadly I can't walk at all anymore :( I am hoping that once I have a PA they can drive for me; as I only manage short distances now.

Hopefully soon I will be getting a power chair that will make my life easier. I don't want anything to big either. But will start searching now.

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Veteran250 in reply toGrapes12

Go to your search box, type in ..... Cars on motability images..... then you get photos of relevant cars.... gives you an idea?

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Grapes12 in reply toVeteran250

Good plan thank you.

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hsilverman1

HRS

A van would do nicely!

Good luck.

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Grapes12 in reply tohsilverman1

Thank you :D

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