Welcome to Southern Mobility Vehicles Ltd
Specialists in New & Used Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs)
The gentle approach to finding a wheelchair accessible vehicle
SMV is a wheelchair accessible vehicle or WAV specialist.
It seems simple enough; you’ve had plenty of cars over the years, and now you need one that carries a wheelchair user; maybe you’ve seen one or two already.
Unfortunately, finding the right WAV for your needs can quickly become daunting. You are entering a world of vehicles that are probably alien to you from the outside alone.
A WAV’s interior or “conversion” is our specialist area. We know there are fifty plus different conversions of a Volkswagen Caddy alone, and we know them all.
You’ve probably got enough on your plate, so why not lean on us; we always go the extra mile. It isn’t exactly a field of dreams, so we won’t pretend it is either. We are here to help.
Finding the right WAV is not easy
The independent advice we give every customer is always supported by industry-wide research which explores every possible wheelchair accessible vehicle conversion available. The few simple questions our Find a WAV form asks will help us to make your journey much easier.
A friendly, helpful service for all
We are proud of Our Proposition and our reputation too. We are committed to giving straightforward, independent, and impartial advice on all wheelchair accessible vehicles available to every prospective customer. Whether you are seeking a WAV on the Motability Scheme, or need to rent or buy one, we will help you find the right for your needs.
Carefully sourced, reliable WAVs
Our professional buyers know the differences between a well-designed wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) and one that is not; we won’t buy any vehicle that doesn’t meet our strict criteria. Our reputation is important to us, and we want you to have the best possible experience from the moment you contact us through to your purchase.
We can buy your WAV from you
Selling your wheelchair accessible vehicle can be a complicated process, and it may have come at a difficult time. With this in mind, we have kept the process as simple as possible. Begin by adding your registration number and answer the few simple questions that follow. It’ll take 2 minutes and we always reply, usually within 24 hours.
Experts in New & Used WAVs
At our West Sussex based showroom, we make sure we always have a wide selection of used wheelchair accessible vehicles (used WAVs) ready for you to view. Whether you need a WAV that will take the largest scooter or the most advanced electric wheelchair, or even an all-terrain chair, we are confident we will have the right wheelchair accessible vehicle for you. Using our 60 plus years’ combined motor trade experience, we work hard to buy a wide range of stock to meet our customers’ often complex and varying needs.
Finding a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
You are entering a world of vehicles that are most likely alien to you; this moment of need often arrives when you aren’t ready for it.
We understand, so why not lean on us; we always go the extra mile. It isn’t exactly a field of dreams, so we won’t pretend it is either.
We always offer friendly, practical, and objective help and advice to all, so why not read our testimonials and decide for yourself.
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Warranty, Insurance & Finance
In order to make your journey to finding a wheelchair accessible vehicle as smooth as possible, so we offer a full range of protection services, covering everything you need to get on the road and stay on it. This includes a comprehensive warranty with full rescue, insurance and finance options.
Warranty
Every WAV we sell comes with a day one, three-year comprehensive warranty and rescue package. You will have a maximum individual claim limit of £2400 including VAT with unlimited claims on unlimited mileage. Your rescue service will come with home start, roadside recovery, onward travel and accident recovery; you are completely covered. New WAVs benefit from our exclusive and comprehensive WAV warranty to run alongside the manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.
Insurance
We recommend Fish Insurance because we’ve only heard good stories about one or two other insurers out there over the years. It’s complex because conversion means confusion for many insurers. If you contact us, we’ll tell you who is worth speaking with and explain why Fish Insurance gives you more. After all, Fish specialises in the disability insurance marketplace. Why not give them a call on 0300 331 3924 and quote our dealer code 2487.
Finance
We work with Pegasus Finance, who seek the best deals to fund our wheelchair & scooter accessible vehicles for you. Their rates are competitive and they make quick decisions with a patient and attentive service always on offer. Their friendly approach means you can expect your application to progress smoothly if decide to finance your WAV with Pegasus. Why not take a look at what you can expect before you apply.
New Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles & Mobility Cars
Our signature car for conversion is the top specification Ford Tourneo Custom Titanium X 185ps auto, plus some valuable extras for the WAV market. We are here to advise you on which conversion type might suit your needs best.
We can Export your Mobility Car/Vehicle
We are experts in exporting wheelchair accessible vehicles all over the world with 40 years of experience.
What our Customers Say After Buying a WAV from us
Word for word reviews about Southern Mobility Vehicles Ltd
Frequently asked questions
We now have an FAQ list that we hope will help you answer some of the more common ones.
Is a wheelchair access vehicle a WAV?
Yes, a wheelchair accessible vehicle or WAV is known by many names. Things like wheelchair access vehicles, wheelchair cars, mobility cars, wheelchair access cars, wheelchair access WAV vehicles, WAV cars, vehicle mobility adaptations and wheelchair adapted vehicles. This is to name but a few.
Wheelchair users need to be able to find a trusted specialist in wheelchair accessible vehicle transport and WAV vehicles easily and you can rest assured, with Southern Mobility Vehicles Ltd – the WAV specialists, you as a wheelchair user are going to be looked after and cared for while working with us to help explore the perfect wheelchair accessible vehicles or wheelchair accessible cars for you.
Do we stock wheelchair accessible vehicles on site?
Yes absolutely. We always have a plentiful stock of new wheelchair accessible vehicles for sale and used WAVs at our showroom. We have WAV vehicles as a wheelchair driver or wheelchair passenger, so do not be afraid, we are not pushy salespeople and if you just want to have a look at our WAV vehicles and get some information, that is completely fine.
According to the University of St Andrews, there are over 11 million disabled people in the UK and we would like to think that they’re all getting good advice regarding mobility solutions, wheelchair access cars, wheelchair accessible cars, wheelchair vehicles and transport. Sadly there are some not so good companies out there selling some very questionable WAVs at very high prices.
Trying to explain we are not like that is easy to say, but to actually prove it you will have to see for yourself to book a WAV home demonstration, a test drive of a WAV or only a friendly chat regarding any mobility car.
Please get in touch if you need more information about the Motability scheme or Motability itself. Likewise, if you need a home demonstration for any wheelchair vehicles, please get in touch.