subject: Safety, Quality, and Comfort Matter when Buying Used Handicap Vans [print this page] Safety, Quality, and Comfort Matter when Buying Used Handicap Vans
New handicap vans may be priced out of your budget, even with the best financing options available. That doesn't mean you can't get an excellent handicap van for the handicapped person in your family, or for yourself. Used handicap vans are available through dealers as well as individual sellers.
Anytime you buy a used vehicle you will may expect to settle for less than you think you want. The same is sometimes true with used handicap vans, but that does not mean that you have to settle for poor construction or poor quality. Generally, buying from a dealer ensures that you will receive the best quality, even in a used handicap van. In order to search used handicap vans for the one that is best suited for you and your family, it's best to have a list of things you absolutely must have and then those you can do without.
Safety
Safety is important for any vehicle. You want to ensure that the used handicap vans you search have the minimum in today's safety standards and features. While many are standard of regular vehicles, anytime a vehicle is modified, its best to ensure those safety measures are retained. In addition, when a vehicle contains a lift or ramp, it's important that safety issues surrounding those additions are considered.
Quality
Quality built products are safer and last longer, providing you more for your money. There is no point trying to save a lot of money if you buy something that doesn't work properly and requires a lot of extra time and money to keep it running. While it's not necessary to purchase the top-of-the line, you want to ensure that what you are buying was well made. This may require seeing maintenance records and knowing who did the original conversion of the vehicle.
Comfort
Wheelchair vehicles are intended to make it possible to transport disabled persons easily and comfortably. Therefore, in addition to safety and quality, comfort is important. Comfort features may include air conditioning, sun roof, radio, or any other device that makes travel more comfortable. If the vehicle is driven by the handicapped person, the hand controls or other modified controls should be comfortable to use to prevent fatigue.
So when shopping for used handicap vans you should make sure that the minimum in safety, quality, and comfort is satisfied for you and your family.
