How to Shop for Your Wheel Chair Lift Van
Posted by admin on September 6, 2010
Before you go out shopping for your wheel chair lift van arm yourself with these tips Theyll help you avoid the costly mistakes so many people make Keep in mind when going to any dealership usually youll be pitched hard and fast on what they think
Before you go out shopping for your wheel chair lift van arm yourself with these tips Theyll help you avoid the costly mistakes so many people make Keep in mind when going to any dealership usually youll be pitched hard and fast on what they think you should buy Avoid getting talked into buying extras you really dont need
Here are some important items to take into consideration when buying your wheel chair lift van
Ideally you want your van to be tested beyond FMVSS safety requirements
If the wheelchair user will be driving they must be capable of seeing well from the driver side
Issues such as hearing and sight ability along with ability to make quick decisions and depth perception of the wheel chair user if driving need to come into play as to what make and model of van you buy
Take into consideration whether the wheelchair user will be driving the van or will simply be a passenger
The type of wheelchair being used by the wheelchair user is important to note Types of wheelchairs can vary greatly
Purpose of the van If itll be used for longdistance driving as opposed to short distance driving
The wheelchair users physical condition and prognosis also factors in to what you will buy
Its important the sales rep at the dealership understand all of these factors that are particular to your situation If he or she doesnt you may get sold a wheel chair lift van that doesnt work well for you and consequently will have made a bad investment So keep in mind the sales rep usually works on commission and is taught to sell you lots of addons Go into the dealership with a good idea in regards to the points listed above as to what you will need and then stick with it If working with a clinician it can prove wise to ask them their opinion on what make and model would be best for your situation