GOWRINGS – PAST, PRESENT AND BRIGHT FUTURE!
Gowrings are well known as the UK’s original wheelchair accessible vehicle manufacturer. Commercial director, Lorraine Farnon, explains to DriveAbl…
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Lewis Reed – Celebrating 20 Years Of Making A Difference
Lewis Reed is delighted to be celebrating 20 years of success during which time the company has helped thousands of people around the UK regain their …
Mixed messages for disabled people as extension of blue badge scheme announced alongside a “misuse and fraud” review
Business Disability Forum welcomes new guidance published over the weekend (15 June), which extends the Blue Badge parking scheme to include people wi…
Sirus celebrate 15 years of innovation
This year Sirus Automotive celebrate their 15th anniversary and are proud to be known as the UK’s No. 1 upfront WAV converter. Having focused prima…
Blue Badge eligibility criteria changes come into effect in August
It has been confirmed that changes to the eligibility criteria for the Blue Badge scheme will come into effect on 30th August 2019. Following …
Stay Safe This Winter with BrotherWood Winter Driving Tips
Winter is a busy time of year on the roads; with more people than usual travelling to visit friends and family, or pick up their Christmas shopping. W…
Allied Mobility
As the UK’s leading specialist in wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs), Allied Mobility is dedicated to designing and building the best range of wheel…
Manufacturers and Motability
Here’s what some of the fleet managers involved with Motability said about the Scheme… Mitsubishi At Mitsubishi we recognise the importance of providin…
Blue Badges – rights and responsibilities
Parking regulations can be tricky for any driver. A Blue Badge is designed to mitigate some of those issues for disabled people but you still need to k…
Getting Around – Scooters and power-chairs
Not everyone needs access to a car on a regular basis. Scooters and power-chairs provide independence and freedom for disabled people to get out and ab…
Surewise – Independence with peace of mind
A mobility scooter can be a life-changing investment, providing people with limited mobility more independence and the freedom to get out and about wit…
A New Concept in Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Technology, from Alfred Bekker API Ltd
The notable English art critic, John Ruskin, once said: “Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.” As one of the ol…
Brotherwood
Brotherwood have further enhanced their outstanding range of wheelchair accessible vehicles with the launch of their most luxurious WAV yet: The new Br…
Zero-Rate VAT for Disabled Customers Looking to Buy a New Motorhome
Many wheelchair users wanting to purchase a motorhome do not realise that VAT exemption is available on wheelchair accessible motorhomes provided the c…
Allied Mobility Introduces New Generation Ford Independence
The new look Ford Independence is now available for home demonstration. Based on the Ford Tourneo Custom, this medium-sized wheelchair accessible vehic…
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
If you’re considering purchasing or leasing a wheelchair accessible vehicle, it’s important that you think about exactly what you need from it. Here ar…
30 years of progress for GM Coachwork
GM Coachwork is celebrating 30 great years as one of the leading wheelchair accessible converters. GM Coachwork celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2…
RiDC and Driving Mobility launch awareness campaign regarding car seats for disabled children
RiDC, The Research Institute for Disabled Consumers, and the charity Driving Mobility have collaborated to launch an awareness campaign focusing on spe…
Five things not to miss at One Big Day, Peterborough tomorrow!
One Big Day returns to Peterborough on Saturday 8 September with the UK’s largest display of cars, scooters and powered wheelchairs for disabled people…
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle taster experiences are coming to One Big Day, Peterborough
New for 2018, disabled visitors to the Motability Scheme’s One Big Day event in Peterborough can experience what it’s like to travel in a wheelchair ac…
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Motoring is an all-but essential part of everyday life. A wheelchair accessible vehicle can make motoring for disabled people and their carers so much …
One Big Day Exeter returns for 2018
This summer, One Big Day Exeter returns, offering disabled motorists and their families the chance to discover worry-free motoring with the Motability …
The William Merritt Centre announce new addition to their AccessAbility Exhibition
Following the success of The William Merritt Centre’s AccessAbility Exhibition in 2017, it is excited to announce its plans to make 2018 bigger and bet…
The Big Event arrives at the NEC, Birmingham for 2018
The NEC, Birmingham hosts the UK’s largest display of vehicles for disabled people. This summer, The Big Event arrives in Birmingham for the first t…
Five top tips for planning a test drive at the Big Event and One Big Day
Taking a test drive is the best way to become familiar with a vehicle and find out if it is suitable for your needs. Did you know you can test drive bo…