What Car To Choose For A Person With Reduced Mobility?

In the market most of the brands offer adaptations in their vehicles for people with reduced mobility. However, some of these vehicles may be more or less comfortable taking some factors into account. We tell you which car to choose for a person with reduced mobility.

Which car to choose for a person with reduced mobility

Let’s see what a car should have so that a person with reduced mobility can have an easier life when driving.

Amplitude

The larger a car, the easier it is for a person to enter, sit up or store their wheelchair. We are not talking about size, but about interior space. Sometimes a car doesn’t have to be excessively large to be roomy inside.

Height

Although it sounds strange, a car with height is more practical for a person with reduced mobility. As your disability usually focuses on the legs, a raised car will allow you to support yourself with your arms and force yourself to get on in a more practical and simple way than in a low car.

Vans, minivans and SUVs or SUVs are the most suitable cars for this.

Trunk

The trunk is another aspect to take into account, since the wheelchair usually occupies a considerable space in it. Depending on the use that is going to be given to the car, it will have to be higher or lower.

For example, if it is only for driving in the city, if the chair fits and something else will be enough, but, if the car is for long trips, it should fit the chair and the luggage of those who go in the car.

Adjustable chair height

A determining factor when it comes to safe driving is that the seats are height adjustable. If the lower body does not work, or is even non-existent, it is possible that when sitting to drive the person feels too low and needs height.

Although many try to solve it with cushions, this is not something feasible or comfortable in the long term, so it is better to opt for something fixed, such as height-adjustable seats.

What advantages do people with reduced mobility enjoy when buying a car

It is important to be aware of the advantages and discounts that disabled people can enjoy when buying a vehicle. Although the car house is obliged to inform you, on occasions it could be that ‘they miss a detail’.

• The road tax is eliminated. Disabled people do not pay this tax and it must be processed automatically from the same dealer.
• Reduction in VAT. When buying a car adapted for people with reduced mobility, the VAT drops from 21% to 4%, although it would have to be processed through the Tax Agency and it can take up to six months to be approved.

• Exemption from municipal tax. With a minimum disability of 33%, the person who owns the vehicle is exempted from paying the municipal tax. This procedure will be done at the town hall in which the vehicle is to be registered and takes effect immediately.
• Blue card. This card will be used to make use of the disabled places and, in addition, as an exemption from the blue zone that exists in many cities.
• Other types of aid. When the adaptation of the vehicle is not for the driver, but for a family member or someone who uses the vehicle regularly, there are also a number of aids available that the dealer will let you know.

As we have seen, each disabled person can have different needs, but some factors to take into account when buying a vehicle are common. Remember to inform yourself well about the subsidies and aid from which you can benefit, either at the national, regional or municipal level.