subject: Used Wheelchair Vans Represent a Great Savings [print this page] Used Wheelchair Vans Represent a Great Savings
There are many stories of passenger vehicles that travel over 200,000 miles for their owners, some even make 400,000 miles. When automobiles are cared for properly, they will last for many years and travel many miles. For this reason, used wheelchair vans remain in service longer on average than regular vans.
Usually, owners of these used wheelchair vans take very good care of the vehicles they drive. As you might ascertain, no one who is physically challenged wants to break down somewhere while on a trip. The service people who provide maintenance for these vehicles must think of that when they are making an inspection on the safety of the vehicle, too.
Economically, new handicap vans are very expensive and often are out of the price range of many people. Obtaining a dependable way of transportation is the first and foremost thought that some handicap people have when they buy a van, not whether it is this year's newest model.
Not all used wheelchair vans come with a warranty because of their age and the source, but many providers do furnish a warranty that can be bought through a third party provider. The savings over a new handicap vehicle can be substantial, making a second hand vehicle very attractive to the person on a tight budget.
Savings on a used wheelchair van that is four or five years old can be as much as $20,000 or more. Some of the older vans only have 60 or 70 thousand miles on them, which generally means there are many more trips to take as long as the vans have been properly maintained.
Some buyers prefer going through a mobility specialist even when buying used wheelchair vans, and there is good reason for that. Those who are familiar with merchandise for the handicap are better able to find and correct deficiencies than other automobile dealers are.
The shopper has a much broader search going through a mobility specialist as opposed to just searching the internet for individuals selling their vans. Many vans can be found in a local area if a person knows how and where to look for them.
How much savings is there between the new handicap van and a used one? It obviously depends on the market at the time someone wants to shop, but a 10-year old minivan can be bought with relatively low mileage in the $14 to $15 thousand dollar range. A fully loaded brand new van cost may cost four times that much.
