WAV's & Mobility Vehicles - Sales - Service - Parts Welcome to Nirvana Mobility. We offer consultancy services on all aspects of acquiring wheelchair access and mobility scooter friendly cars, mpv's, motorhomes, caravans and minibuses. Kent Tel: 01227 751865 Sussex Tel: 01903 205065 Wav's (wheelchair access vehicles) and mobility cars for sale and hire to make travel easier if you are disabled, less able or elderly and have a mobility issue or impairment which requires adapted or accessible transport for a wheelchair, mobility scooter, power chair, specialist equipment or stretcher. We can offer adapted vehicle solutions for the most complex wheelchairs or a simple car with ramps to help transport a mobility scooter. We advise our clients on the purchase or sale of accessible and adapted mobility We offer vehicle consultancy together with acquisition and disposal options to care homes, foundations, businesses and charitable organisations who require cost effective solutions to acquiring accessible transport and/or welfare bus type vehicles with multiple wheelchair and seating options.
We provide adaptations for disabled drivers, cars with driver adaptations and and drive from wheelchair vehicles as well as onward mobility car servicing and repairs. We buy, sell, design and build accessible lightweight touring caravans, day vans, campervans and motorhomes. We offer adapted mobility car and wav hire and wheelchair access cars to rent over the short and long term. Call 0845 600 1838 for a quick Wheelchair access motorhomes campers adapted caravans, converted campervans and day vans for sale, purchased or designed and built by Nirvana Mobility in conjunction with our long established partners. These leisure vehicle come in a wide range of models and although not mass produced we usually have a small selection of used modelsOur new models are known as the Freedom range of caravans and motorhomes. Please view our specialist accessible caravan and adapted motorhome website for full details. If you have an accessible campervan for sale we may also be interested in buying it for our growing client list.
Wheelchair access car (also known as WAV) sales from Nirvana Mobility - we stock and also have access to the full range of vehicles which have been operated under the Motability lease scheme. All come with service records and receive an inspection before onward sale. Our relationship with Motability also allows us access to the full range of adapted motability cars, window vans, mpv's and welfare bus models. Community care vehicles and accessible minibus solutions for care homes, charity organisations and specialist school and educational needsWe can supply new or used welfare bus style mobility vehicles with lifts, removeable seats and multiple wheelchair positions to offer combinations for those with complex and changingWe are used to working within strict time and budgetary limits across the UK. We can offer single or multiple vehicle fleet orders. For fast attention please complete this form available from Nirvana Mobility - the original Monarch Mobie as well as the Solax Genie & electric remote control folding Smartie are offered for sale.
The folding scooter range by Monarch Mobility allows Nirvana customers 3 of the most portable and lightweight mobility scooters in the world. This means you can make informed decisions between models with only one point of call. These folding scooters are ideal for those requiring mobility solutions for flying, cruise holidays and travel on public transport and where car boot space is limited. We offer new, ex display and used models subject to availability. Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles ~ Mobility Scooter Accessible Vehicles ~ Wheelchair Adapted Cars & Vans For Sale Or Hire ~ Disabled Driver Cars ~ Cars With Ramps ~ Adaptations ~ Electric Powered Winches ~ Wheelchair Access Motorhomes & Camper Vans ~ Disabled Camping & Caravans ~ Welfare Transport Solutions ~ WAV Sales Service & Parts ~ Branches In Kent & Sussex ~ UK Home Delivery ~ ExportIf you're in a wheelchair, your choice of vehicles is pretty well limited. This isn't for lack of demand; by some estimates there are well over 3 million wheelchair users in the U.S.
To be wheelchair accessible, a vehicle must have a large door opening and a low floor, as well as room for a retractable ramp and enough space inside for a wheelchair occupant to turn and roll into position (as driver or passenger). So, it's no surprise that most accessible vehicles are minivans, vans, or raised-roof vans. Ford and BraunAbility, a mobility manufacturer based in Indiana, are teaming up to provide something a little different and a lot more stylish. BraunAbility is the same company that some years ago developed a wheelchair-accessible version of the Scion xB, and their latest creation is an accessible Ford Explorer dubbed the BraunAbility MXV. “We all aspire to drive a vehicle that’s a reflection of our personality,” says Megan Wegner, BraunAbility brand manager. "Now wheelchair users can own a vehicle that’s edgy, tough, and a true original. It’s been a long time coming.” Turning the Explorer into an accessible vehicle requires some serious reconstruction.
The conversion involves reshaping the right-side B-pillar (the structural post between the front and rear doors) in order to provide enough width for a wheelchair to enter. Like all BraunAbility conversions, the MXV is recertified to meet government safety standards, with third-party head-on, side-impact, and roof-crush testing to validate the vehicle's structural integrity. The Explorer's second-row seat is removed, and BraunAbility replaces the rear passenger door's front hinges with a mechanism that allows the door to move out and back in a plug style, similar to the sliding door on a minivan. They rework the floor to provide space for a side-access wheelchair ramp and fit a kneeling function to lower the ramp angle. The suspension itself remains unchanged, ensuring that ride and handling are similar to an unmodified Explorer. Driver's seat arrangements are tailored to the customer's needs. Drivers (or passengers) who can transfer out of their wheelchair may use the standard-fit removable front seats, which can be rolled back into the passenger area (or out of the van completely).
Or they may use a locking system to secure their wheelchair in place. BraunAbility has developed a sliding mount that allows the Explorer's console-mounted transmission shifter to be moved out of the way for easier access to the front seating positions. One of the appeals of the Explorer is its third-row seat. The seat stays in place after the conversion, allowing the MXV to serve as a true family vehicle. Modifications to the floor dictate that the MXV may only be based on Explorers powered by the 3.5-liter V6 with front-wheel drive, precluding the conversion of the top-of-the-line Sport and Platinum models and losing the winter traction of AWD. However, the MXV can be fitted with an optional towing package. (Owners should take into account the weight of the converted vehicle and their wheelchairs when calculating the maximum tow capacity.) Pricing for the BraunAbility MXV starts around $60,000—about double the Explorer base price. Most wheelchair-accessible vehicles are custom-tailored to fit their owners' needs, so out-the-door pricing will vary.
BraunAbility estimates that an MXV with a transfer seat and basic hand controls will be priced in the mid-$60s. There are many grant programs available that can assist with the conversion costs, in some circumstances. Buyers purchase the MXV through BraunAbility dealers that provide 24/7 emergency support and have the ability to scan the vehicle for trouble codes. If there's a powertrain or chassis problem, they can give the customer a print-out to bring to a local Ford dealership for repairs or warranty work. All modified components are covered by BraunAbility's 3-year, 36,000-mile warranty. With so many Americans relying on wheelchair-accessible vehicles, it's great to see something more adventurous offered than a minivan. Too bad it isn’t available in AWD to broaden its appeal. Hopefully more SUVs will be available for conversion, although BraunAbility has no immediate plans. The company also offers conversions of minivans from Chrysler and Honda. For now, the BraunAbility MXV may be the coolest wheelchair-accessible ride.