subject: Used Wheelchair Vans can Save You a Fortune [print this page] Anyone who's ever bought handicap accessible vehicles will be able to tell you that they aren't cheap. You start out with a minivan or a full size van. Typically, you want to make sure you're getting a good, high quality van that has excellent safety ratings and that will last for years and miles to come. This in itself is a pretty big expense, but then you have to add in the cost of the conversion. With minivans, the floors are often lowered, which is an expensive procedure in and of itself. Then there's the entire mobility system to be installed. In the end, the costs can be astronomical.
Many families who need handicap vans think that they have no options but to scrape together the money for new wheelchair vans. Did you know, though, that you can actually get used wheelchair vans? They can save you a fortune, too!
Lots of people don't think about getting used wheelchair vans. It is, after all, unusual enough to see new models in themselves. They don't even know where to begin finding used models. There are specialized dealers that have lots of new and used vehicles available for handicapped individuals and their families. The used options are great because they can often save you a fortune. The key is to find the right place to get one.
You may have to drive a bit to get a used handicapped van, but it could definitely be worth the trip. This type of van is going to be a whole lot cheaper than a new model, even if you have to go a few miles to get it. Most vehicles lost about half their value in the first four years they're driven. Just think about that. You can get a four year old vehicle for half or less the price of a new one just by traveling to the right dealer!
Before you check out a mobility vehicle dealer, it's a good idea to call ahead to see if they have any used models available. This will give you a good idea of what to expect before you head toward them. Even if you don't get exactly what you had in mind, though, you'll save a fortune by going with a used vehicle instead of a new one.
