If you or someone you know uses a wheelchair, there are plenty of suitable vehicles that look great, are comfortable, and provide the needed technology to navigate roadways safely. Wheelchair use doesn’t relegate the buyer to a minivan. Crossovers, trucks, and even sports cars can be considered wheelchair-friendly vehicles depending on the type and severity of the physical challenge.

Plus, there are associations and dealerships dedicated to helping you find the ideal car. Before you go to a dealer, though, a significant first step is to review some points that help narrow down the vehicle selection process. Consider the following three points:

#1: What Is The Mobility Challenge"

Consider important factors, like whether the main driver will be a caregiver or the one with the disability, or if a fold-out ramp or a slide-out ramp will work better. Also, think about future needs. Vehicles can be expensive, and you want to ensure you can use yours for as long as you need.
#2: Think About Parking

I live in Austin, Texas. When I arrived driving my late husband’s Ford F-150, I quickly realized I’d have hours of misery searching for a parking spot, even a few miles from the city. What many people don?t realize is that Austin?s commitment to green extends to smaller-than-usual spots in grocery store parking lots, shopping plazas, and even many residential garages. I promptly traded the F-150 in.

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