Depending on the type of wheelchair you use, it can sometimes be difficult to access cars or other vehicles. This is why, at PB Conversions, we want to provide affordable and efficient mobility adaptations for people with disabilities. One of the best ways to secure a wheelchair user when travelling is with a high-quality restraint system.
In this blog, we will go through a guide on how to best secure a wheelchair in a vehicle. As well as a few safety tips you should keep in mind:
The Best Restraint System for your Requirements
If a wheelchair user is going to travel in your vehicle you need to adapt your car to fit their requirements. Otherwise, they will be at risk of injury. As well as yourself and any other people in the vehicle too.
With the right restraint system, it is a simple process to secure a wheelchair in a vehicle manually. As well as to self-adjust it to make sure you are comfortable. At PB Conversions, our products are Motability accredited and have passed the latest codes of practice. Our friendly and specialist team will be happy to point you in the direction of the right restraint system for you. Just get in touch today!
But what about if you have a car where someone can’t sit in a wheelchair that has been secured? This where we can help as well:
Wheelchair & Person Hoists
Another important aspect of travelling as a wheelchair user is getting into the vehicle you’re using safely and with comfort. This is why we offer a variety of wheelchair hoists to lift wheelchairs into the boot of your vehicle. The type of hoist you need will vary depending on your wheelchair and your vehicle.
A wheelchair hoist fitted correctly will give you an easy and efficient way to lift the wheelchair into your vehicle. The wheelchair hoists are highly adaptable and can be fitted to a range of different vehicles. Our team fit docking devices that also lift the wheelchair into your vehicle for you with ease.
If you or someone you know needs assistance getting into your vehicle, we offer a comfortable hoist that can help. This hoist is a comfortable and safe sling that you use to help the person get inside your vehicle. It works either for the front or back seats.
Safety Tips
There are many things to keep in mind when travelling in a car with a wheelchair. Some examples are:
- Ensure all seatbelts are properly fastened.
- Make sure the wheelchair is of high-quality and crash tested.
- If you are using a restraint system, ensure you are having followed all the instructions correctly. As well as everything is secure.
Staying Safe on the Road
If we have helped to add adaptations to your vehicle, it is going to be safe for someone with disabilities to travel in. To find out more about how we can help you right now, get in touch today. Give us a call on 01525 850588. Alternatively, fill in the enquiry form on our contact page for more information.
Recently had my fourth vehicle adapted by Paul At Pb Conversions.always does a first class job and with first class service & always easy to deal with. Thanks for the great service Paul from you and your crew over the years.
Kiran was very helpful today explaining some of the issues I had with my hoist, and how to avoid them from happening again.
Dealt with the adaptations for my son's new motability vehicle - very friendly, efficient and helpful. Really pleased.
Very helpful and knowledgeable engineer, fast and efficient service
Thank you so much for all your advice, help and very professional job on adapting our car. Without your advice I would never have known to apply for a grant. You were excellent, thank again.
Due to my husband's condition we need a car with adaptions, we were advised by his paraplegic group to visit and this place is the best. Felt so relaxed talking about what we needed, all the staff were so friendly and so well informed, going above and beyond, especially Paul Berridge. I fully recommend this business. Honest and reliable. Thank you.
Staff are super super friendly, helpful, extremely informative and really nothing Paul & Co can’t do to any vehicle. PERFECTION is their middle name! Thank you so much for your outstanding service to me over the years and I look forward to using your company all my driving life.
Excellent work done on our car and very professional company. Great customer service and prompt response to emails.
I am very pleased with the left foot accelerator adaption. The communication with the team was excellent
Our second time of utilising PB Conversions and still as impressed with their skills and assistance! They listen to your needs, their aim is to get you mobile and ensure you are happy and safe. Fully recommend
Very happy with my Adaptations best company I have used
I recently had an under ring accelerator and hand brake fitted to my car and I am extremely pleased with it. All of the staff I spoke to were extremely knowledgeable and helpful, explaining exactly how they worked. I would have no hesitation in recommending this company for mobility assistance
I’ve been using PB Conversions for over 30 years and cannot fault their care and attention to detail with every adaptation I’ve needed. And if something isn’t quite right they quickly sort it. Truly professional and innovative service every time
I have used PB on 2 occasions and 2 different cars. I have found their staff efficient, caring and most pleasant to deal with. Their work on my vehicles has been completed on schedule, flawlessly, with no issues arising after 2 + years use
Very good work and customer service
As always a professional and with care job
Good and prompt adaptions fitted. Support offered and flexible. All staff were helpful and communicated
If you’re looking for 5⭐️ customer service and quality workmanship look no further. I was kept in the picture all the way through the build with photos and telephone calls. A date was set for completion and they delivered on that exact day. It was refreshing to deal with such a professional company. The personal emails from your staff made it a pleasurable experience which is hard to find these day!
Really speedy and flexible response from PBC to an emergency situation requiring hand controls being fitted to a new vehicle. I much appreciated their support
Always excellent service from PB conversions. They had fantastic knowledge of the adaption options available and whether they would fit
Friendly, first class, prompt and efficient service at a very competitive price. Would recommend the company to all.
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If you are a disabled driver, or know a disabled driver in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire or Northamptonshire, please contact PB Conversions for a free no obligation quote to assess what products would benefit you.