Wheelchair Accessible Vans, New or Used?

Are you or someone you know in the market for a wheelchair accessible van? First, should you spend the extra money on a new adapted van or buy a slightly used wheelchair vehicle with an new wheelchair conversion. And secondly, how will the wheelchair or scooter van be used. Will the van be used strictly to transport a wheelchair passenger or could the person with limited mobilty utilize the accessible van to drive. Remember additional mobility equipment such as; hand controls, transfer seats and automatic wheelchair securement devices might also be neccessary when making your decision. One of the most important steps before signing on the dotted line is to determine if the wheelchair occupant will be a passenger or driver. We highly recommend that you be evaluated first before attempting to drive an adapted vehicle equipped with hand controls or any other type of handicapped mobility equipment. A qualified evaluator can be recommended through the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists, or ADED. This official physician and expert will be able to consult with you or the physically disabled individual regarding specific needs, limitations, seating requirements, and any appropriate equipment that should be installed into your new adapted vehicle.

AMS Vans, Inc. primarily provides vans for passengers in a wheelchair. Our specialty is selling a used Dodge Grand Caravan or Chrysler Town & Country minivan, by adding the Adaptive Mobility Systems brand new wheelchair conversion. The Adaptive Mobility Systems, Inc. philsophy is to keep the minivan conversion "Strong, Simple and Safe." By implementing these three objectives, they are able to keep the side entry conversion price $3,000 to $8,000 less than then the Braun or VMI Mobility Conversions.

In a large percentage of situations, a passenger in a wheelchair has a caregiver or family member assisting them with entry and securement. Bearing this in mind, Adaptive Mobility Systems, Inc. were able to remove 20% of items that cause 80% of adaptive van problems, making the AMS conversion the simplest to operate and maintain. Anyone that has owned a ramp van with a kneel system can attest to how often the kneeling system malfunctions, not to mention what we call a "power door hiccup." Time and time again our customers tell us that their kneel system is more of a problem than it is worth, and that theirs is either turned off or not working at all.

Our Mobility Sales Staff is trained to ask the appropriate questions to ensure you Get the Wheelchair Accessible Van that meets your mobility needs. If the Adaptive Mobility Systems Conversion Van is not a perfect fit for your needs, we won't attempt to coerce or deceive you into buying their product. Our goal is simple, we want you to Get the Handicap Accessible Van that meets your needs while having a pleasant buying experience.