Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Top tips to care for your car or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle’s battery
Cars and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) need their batteries to stay charged in order to perform properly. So to help reduce the risk of issues occurring, we’ve put together some top tips for looking after your vehicle’s battery – check them out here.
10 things to help you decide if the Motability Scheme is right for you
We've highlighted a few things that people often want to talk to us about before deciding if the Scheme is for them.
Shona Louise: Passing my driving test
Shona is a Scheme customer who has been learning to drive her Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV). In this article, she discusses her experience of passing her driving theory and practical tests after lessons with a disability-confident driving instructor.
My favourite Scottish drives: an accessible road trip at the Three Lochs Forest Drive
Your Motability Scheme car gives you the freedom to travel and explore new places. In this article, Scottish disability blogger and Scheme customer Emma Muldoon discusses one of her favourite accessible road trips around the Three Lochs Forest Drive.
What’s checked during a WAV service?
Sarah Alexander-Georgeson has been a Scheme customer for a number of years and in this article outlines her recent experience of having her WAV serviced.
Don’t forget your MOT
Despite the current UK lockdown servicing departments remain open for essential maintenance and repairs, including MOTs. So, if your MOT is fast approaching, you can still contact your dealer to make an appointment. Read more here.
CarPlay: Everything you need to know
Many newer cars use CarPlay (or Android Auto) which integrates your smartphone with your vehicle. Read our guide for all you need to know about this technology.
Spotlight on: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) suppliers
Your WAV supplier is on hand to help you for the duration of your lease, from helping you choose the right WAV for your needs to home demonstrations, delivery, and repairs. Your supplier will also conduct scheduled servicing and annual vehicle checks to keep your WAV working its best.
Sarah’s story: “My WAV has made it possible for me to have a full life”
“My WAV has made it possible for me to have a full life”. Sarah has been a Motability Scheme customer for over 13 years; in this article she tells us how her Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) helps her manage her day to day home and family life.
