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What do you call a vehicle that can carry a wheelchair passenger in?

So, you have made the decision that you need to buy a vehicle that you can carry a wheelchair passenger in. You sit down at your computer or phone your local dealer and that’s when it hits you.  What do you call a vehicle you carry a wheelchair passenger in? Is it a wheelchair accessible vehicle is it a disabled car? Well, they are all correct. However, I thought I would compose a list of some of the popular terms I have come across to describe one. I’m sure there are some I’ve missed but these are the popular ones.

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

Probably the most common name used for vehicles that can carry a wheelchair.

WAV

Acronym for wheelchair accessible vehicle. WAV is a very popular term used to describe a vehicle that you can carry a wheelchair passenger in. I think what makes it so catchy is that it is nice and simple.  It certainly is the one I use the most.

WAV Vehicle and WAV Car

The same as WAV however people add the additional word of either vehicle or car at the end. Grammatically this term doesn’t make sense because if you were it read out the acronym in full you are fundamentally repeating the last word. However, I believe this term came about because WAV is also an acronym used for waveform audio file. Therefore, adding the extra word of either vehicle or car produces a better search result.

Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle.

Not as widespread as the similar phrase of wheelchair accessible vehicle but still a recognizable term used when searching for a vehicle suitable for a wheelchair passenger. I sometimes wonder where this term came from. Perhaps it is from people deciphering of the WAV acronym believing that the ‘A’ stands for Adapted. Or maybe it is an extension of adapted vehicle and by adding the word wheelchair produces a clearer result.

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Wheelchair Vans

Used more often to describe larger wheelchair accessible vehicles instead of the smaller type such as a Peugeot Partner that is based upon a MPV type vehicle.  Larger vehicles are often fitted with a rear wheelchair lift and are more suitable for transporting larger powered wheelchairs or larger off-road mobility scooters.

Mobility Car.

More of a general term commonly used to describe a vehicle that has been supplied under the Motability Scheme. The Motability scheme provides a simple way for disabled people and their families to lease a new car, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle, scooter, or powered wheelchairs without the worry of owning or running one. Many of the used wheelchair accessible vehicles we sell are ex-motability scheme vehicles that have reached the end of their lease.

Wheelchair Car and Wheelchair Vehicle

This shortened version of the frequently used wheelchair accessible vehicle but without the accessible bit. What makes this such a popular phrase is that simply says what it is, a car or vehicle for a wheelchair.

Wheelchair Converted Vehicle

A far less common saying to describe a vehicle that is suitable for a wheelchair, but still a recognizable term to convey what you are looking for.

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Disabled Car

This term is often used to describe a vehicle that can carry a wheelchair passenger. However, like the term Mobility Car mentioned earlier in this post the term disabled car is often used to describe a vehicle that is supplied via the mobility scheme. Although many wheelchair accessible vehicles are supplied via the mobility scheme most are standard non-adapted vehicles.

Adapted Vehicle

A frequently used term when searching for a wheelchair accessible vehicle and widely accepted that it refers to a vehicle that has been adapted to carry a wheelchair. Since there are other vehicles that have been adapted for other purposes searching for adapted vehicles may also display these. Therefore, searching for Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle may produce a better result.

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No matter what you call a vehicle that you can carry a wheelchair passenger in Michael Harraway Cars can help. We stock a range of quality used wheelchairs accessible vehicles. We are always on hand to offer help and advice and guaranteed no pressure. Situated in the small North Somerset village of Banwell on the outskirts of Weston super Mare.  Contact us today on 01934 820077 or visit www.michaelharrawaycars.co.uk