Before you buy your wheel chair accessible vehicle it's a good idea to carry out a little research in order to be determine what is best for you and your specific needs. When you start to look at vehicles it's useful to have compiled a list of 'must have' features and attributes that you can use to ensure that you are only looking at suitable vehicles.

But where do you go to view some suitably adapted wheelchair accessible vehicles? Here are a few suggestions that will help you to find the best vehicle for your needs:

• If you know other people who use wheelchairs, living in your area, its worth asking them about where they obtained their vans or cars. They may be able to provide you with recommendations that will help you to locat a reputable supplier. They may also be able to tell you how to make the most of your Motability allowance.
• Talk to your medical advisor, if you have one. They may be able to recommend a good garage who has previously helped others to get the adapted vehicle that they needed.
• You can, of course, take a look at your local telephone directory for wheelchair and special needs transportation.
• Another option is to simply contact local vehicle dealerships and ask them if they offer wheelchair adaptations and, if so, where these are carried out and exactly what options are available.
• But don't overlook the internet. This will probably be the best way to find local wheelchair accessible vehicle suppliers. Try searching for 'Wheelchair accessible vehicles' or 'wheelchair adapted vans'. You're bound to come across som local businesses who can help you to get the adapted vehicle that you need.

When you have found a supplier of wheelchair adapted vehicles its worth paying special attention to their service packages. Its always worthwhile taking advantage of any servicing package in order to ensure that your vehicle is maitained properly.