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A man lowers a ramp from the rear of a grey Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) while a woman using a powered wheelchair waits at the bottom of the ramp in a car park with buildings and bike racks in the background.

Navigating parking and access: Practical tips for WAV users

Award-winning disability blogger Emma Muldoon covers practical parking and access tips for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) users.

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A young woman in a powered wheelchair smiles as she is guided up a lowered ramp into a blue wheelchair accessible vehicle beside a lakeside. A man stands behind her offering support and a small white dog waits nearby.

What you can expect from your WAV lease package

Disability writer, Shona Louise, shares how to get the most out of your WAV lease package to keep your vehicle in excellent working order and to maintain peace of mind during your lease.

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A man drives a car with a woman in the back seat and a young child sitting safely in a car seat, secured with a seatbelt and looking out the window.

Child car seat safety tips for Scheme customers

This article will help you understand which child car seat should go in which vehicle, including if you have a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV).

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Woman talking to dealer about wheelchair accessible vehicle

Is a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) right for me?

If it’s time to start thinking about your next vehicle, take our short survey to see if a WAV or car with adaptations is the best Motability Scheme vehicle for you.

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A woman on a red mobility scooter smiles as she approaches the rear ramp of a wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV), while a man in a blue shirt and a mobility advisor stand nearby offering support.

Travelling up top: Is an Upfront Passenger WAV right for you?

This article explains how these WAVs are different from other vehicles on the Scheme and whether one might be a good choice for you.

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A person installs tinted privacy film on a car window using a squeegee tool, pressing the film smoothly onto the glass inside a workshop.

Privacy glass and tinted windows: which to consider

Some Motability Scheme customers opt to have privacy glass, but what exactly is privacy glass and is it right for you?

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Emma Muldoon smiles while seated in the front passenger position of a WAV, secured in her powered wheelchair inside the adapted vehicle.

What people get wrong about Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Emma Muldoon tackles the most common myths surrounding WAVs.

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A man using a wheelchair sits in the front passenger seat of a wheelchair accessible vehicle, pointing at the dashboard while talking to the driver beside him.

What makes a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) different?

Find out the key differences between travelling in a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle versus travelling in a standard car.

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A man assists a woman in a wheelchair beside an eVITA electric vehicle parked outdoors. The car’s rear and side doors are open, showcasing its accessible design with a spacious interior and vibrant orange accents. The setting is a bright day in a park-like environment.

The future of WAVs: eVITA and new conversations with manufacturers

Learn more about eVITA, a groundbreaking eWAV demonstrator we've developed with the award-winning design company CALLUM.

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Why are WAVs converted from commercial vehicles?

Motability Scheme customers often ask why Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) tend to be converted from commercial vehicles.

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