Car measurement guide (view report contents)
How to use the guide
Motability and Ricability are working together to bring you key measurements
on individual models of cars.
Over 270 cars are now available (February 2008) and we are adding more
all the time
You can :
- Draw up a shortlist of cars with the Search
Tool
- View or download Car Factsheets
More about using the search tool
- Follow steps 1, 2 and 3 on the screen
- Move the mouse/pointer over the i button
to get more information
- You can change your search criteria at any time
- Keep doing so until you have a reasonable number of
cars in your shortlist
- From your shortlist click on a car model to see the
car factsheet.
What measurements are important to me?
The Ricability Panel of disabled people said the 2 most important areas were
Key measurements: getting in and out
Key measurements: getting a wheelchair in
Test drive
Always try any car you are seriously considering to be sure it is right for you. All Motability accredited dealers are happy to arrange this for you, as should car sellers who are not part of the scheme.
When trying out a car, get in and out of it several times and think about how you would manage on a bad day. If you use a wheelchair or mobility aid, check how easy it is to get it in the back, including folding the rear seats. If you are worried about scratching a test car ask the dealer to supply a blanket to cover the paintwork.
For more on choosing a car, see the Ricability report the Ins and Outs of choosing a car.
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We would like to know what you think of this Car Measurement guide.
Has it been helpful? Is there any other information you would have liked
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Report Contents
How to use this guide
Choosing a car - search tool
Choosing a car - all the car factsheets
Key measurements - getting in and out
Key measurements - getting a wheelchair
in
About the research
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