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Enterprise is committed to providing a range of Adaptive Driving Devices for our customers with disabilities. Adaptive Driving Devices include hand controls, left foot accelerators, spinner knobs, and pedal extenders. Such devices are available at no additional charge. While Enterprise Rent-A-Car will use good faith efforts to satisfy requests for vehicles with hand controls, left foot accelerators, spinner knobs, or pedal extenders, as soon as reasonably practical, we may require up to two to three business days notice for vehicles equipped with Adaptive Driving Devices depending on the location of the branch where such a vehicle is requested. However, at certain major airport locations*, vehicles equipped with Adaptive Driving Devices may be available with as little as 8 or 24 hours advance notice. The foregoing timeframes are subject to delays beyond Enterprise's reasonable control. Customers with disabilities who do not have a driver's license can still rent with Enterprise Rent-A-Car when accompanied by a surrogate driver who presents a valid driver's license.
Minimum age restrictions and other normal rental qualifications apply, but there is no additional charge for the surrogate driver and the surrogate driver need not produce a credit card or otherwise be required to meet our financial underwriting requirements. For more information or to make a reservation; please call our National Reservation Center at (866) 225-4284. Enterprise Rent-A-Car accepts relay calls. Deaf or hard of hearing users of TTY devices, please dial (866) 534-9270. Enterprise does not offer lift-equipped vans for rental. In many major metropolitan areas, specialty companies offer vehicles equipped with wheelchair lifts and other devices for both short-term and long-term rental. Please note that Enterprise Rent-A-Car provides this information as a courtesy to its customers only. Wheelchair Getaways and Wheelers Accessible Van Rentals are not affiliated with Enterprise Rent-A-Car or any of its subsidiaries. , or TTY us at (866) 534-9270. Enterprise is committed to providing a range of Adaptive Driving Devices for our customers with disabilities.
Adaptive Driving Devices include hand controls, left foot accelerator, spinner knobs and pedal extenders. To make a reservation, please call our National Reservation Center at (866) 225-4284. While Enterprise Rent-A-Car will always use good faith efforts to satisfy requests for vehicles with hand controls, spinner knobs or pedal extenders as soon as reasonably practical, we may require up to two to three business days notice for vehicles equipped with Adaptive Driving Devices depending on the location of the branch where such a vehicle is requested. However, at certain major airport locations*, vehicles equipped with Adaptive Driving Devices may be available with as little as 8 or 24 hours notice.If due to a disability you do not have a valid driver's license, you may still rent a car when accompanied by a surrogate driver who presents a valid driver's license. Please note that Enterprise Rent-A-Car provides this information as a courtesy to its customers only. Wheelchair Getaways is not affiliated with Enterprise Rent-A-Car or any of its subsidiaries.
, or TTY us at (866) 534-9270.Used wheelchair van which has been previously converted for someone else. Pedersen said, "We assume that a wheelchair van will have a lifespan of 10 years and that the adaptive equipment inside (lifts, power seats etc) may have an even shorter lifespan." If you will buy a used van with the intention to convert it, don�t buy a van more than three years old. First, few companies will be willing to convert them, as they don�t carry the parts for older wheelchair vans. Second, as the van has a limited lifespan it makes little sense to invest in the conversion of an aged wheelchair van. If you do intend to buy a used previously converted wheelchair van, ask the dealer or seller to provide an itemized list of options. Then together with a conversion evaluation you or your evaluator can determine if it will work for you and what is necessary to add. No matter what kind of used vehicle you buy, check if there is a warranty and even better if it is a certified used vehicle.
A certified used vehicle has been inspected, repaired, and then covered by an extended warranty. Have the wheelchair van looked at by an ASE certified mechanic to get an independent opinion. It is always best to drive the van together with your mechanic before buying. Obtain a copy of the title and do a title search to see that there is not a lean on it. At CarFax, for $20, you can see if the van has a clean title history or identify serious problems such as salvage history, odometer fraud, flood damage and more. CARFAX helps millions of consumers and thousands of car dealers avoid buying used cars with costly hidden problems. Every CARFAX report that confirms a clean title history is backed by a Clean Title History Guarantee. Nevertheless, Pedersen says "compare how much money you will save on buying the wheelchair van, versus the cost you will have in upkeep of the wheelchair van and the adaptive equipment. It is not just the cost of maintaining the wheelchair van but also the cost of maintaining the equipment.
Consider if the money you will save by buying an older wheelchair van, will compensate for the likely costs of maintaining the van and adaptive equipment in the wheelchair van." Also, a wheelchair van which has been recently converted will have state of the art technology. Minivan versus Full Sized Van"In my experience people prefer minivans possibly 9 to 1 over full sized vans" said Pedersen. One of the reasons is that ramps are used on minivans and lifts are required on full size vans. "People prefer ramps to lifts", said Pedersen. "you feel more secure on a ramp than on a lift, and while it is rare, I have been called to assist people who have become stuck on their lifts." Another factor is that the cost of converting a full sized van is higher. It usually costs around $17,000 to convert a full sized van compared to $15,000 for a minivan. Since they are smaller, minivans may be easier to drive and park for some people. Minivans are usually front wheel drive, giving more traction in slippery conditions, and most full sized vans are rear wheel drives.
Pedersen said that there are many more conversions packages available for minivans than for full sized vans, giving consumers more options. Pedersen informed us that conversions packages for full sized vans are primarily available for the Ford E-250 shown in the photo above. The factors speaking in favor of a full sized van is that there will be more room inside for the wheelchair user, passengers and cargo. There is also more headroom allowing many assistants to walk around without stooping. Full sized vans are also more powerful and can tow larger loads should that become necessary. Raising Roof versus Lowering Floor"Nearly everyone who will drive from their wheelchair will require a lowered floor" said Pedersen. Wheelchairs are higher than standard vehicle chairs and in order to see properly, the floor will nearly always be lowered. Standard drop on full sized vans is 6 inches, but 8 or 10 inch drops are also available. On minivan, the drop is generally 10 or 12 inches. Raising the roof makes it more convenient to enter the door.
Internet versus Local DealerBuying from a dealer on the internet is very attractive. Depending on where you live, in your area there are likely only a few dealers that can offer you a converted wheelchair van. While if you turn to the internet you can get offers from hundreds of dealers nationwide. You are much more likely to find a bargain via the internet than locally. However, converted wheelchair vans are not like regular cars. As the body has been changed and there is a lot of electronic equipment inside, there is much more to go wrong and if it does go wrong it is much more convenient to discuss the problem with someone nearby rather than someone located far away. A local dealer will probably be much more responsive to your needs than someone on the other side of the country, since the dissatisfied buyer who is located in town will have a bigger impact on a dealer�s reputation than someone thousands of miles away. No matter where your dealer is located, consider choosing an NMEDA QAP accredited (National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Quality Assurance Program) dealer.