subject: Getting the Right Vehicle for Your Needs [print this page] Getting the Right Vehicle for Your Needs Getting the Right Vehicle for Your Needs
When you are ready to purchase a new mobility vehicle, there are several things you will need to consider. Everyone has different needs, both physically and financially. You cannot expect the same thing to work for everyone. If you have been daydreaming about owning a brand new vehicle, complete with handicap lifts and automatic restraint systems, there are ways to make that happen for you. With creative financing, it could be closer than you think.
If owning a new vehicle just isn't a possibility for you, there is no need to be discouraged. Many people run out to buy the first thing they see and give up when it doesn't work out. There are other options available to you, and you might find yourself happier in the long run if you seek them out. For instance, a full-size conversion van is not the only mobility vehicle that is available on the market. Did you know you can find SUV's and minivans that have plenty of room and can be quite luxurious? They are also sleeker and sportier, and they take up a lot less room in a parking lot or driveway. Add to that the fact that they are often much less expensive than the full-size conversion vans, and you might have a real solution on your hands.
If these are still too expensive, you still have other options available to you. Start looking at the used vehicles and see immediately how much money you could save. There are used vehicles all the time that are already equipped with handicap lifts and restraint systems for your wheelchair. If you do manage to find the right vehicle, but it doesn't have all of the features that you need, you can always have them installed later.
The mobility accessories can also be expensive, but there is nothing wrong with seeking out used handicap lifts, as well. You can find great equipment that has been fully inspected and refurbished at great prices. When you combine the savings you get with used vehicles and used accessories, you could end up with a top of the line vehicle for a lot less money than you ever thought possible. The important thing to remember is that there is always another possibility. Talk to a sales representative at your local mobility vehicle dealer and see what options are available for you.
