Everyone spends a lot of time in their cars. They’re almost a second home and everyone will benefit from being completely comfortable while travelling in their vehicle. The technology within cars is developing all the time with recent switches to satellite navigation within the car itself and Wi-Fi connection to phones to create a hands-free device.
Car conversions don’t just stop there though. Certain mobility schemes will go that one step further to make it easier for individuals with a disability, particularly one that limits upper body movement or the use of the individual’s hands. This allows people with a disability to have the same freedoms as other drivers.
A radio remote is a device that connects to your car’s internal computer system to control all of your basic car functionalities from a single place. This allows people to use the indicators, windscreen wipers, windows, and air conditioning all from using a single remote. It works just like a TV remote and attaches to the steering wheel to make it easily accessible.
If you have a disability that means that you have limited upper body movement, or you’re only able to use one arm, having a remote right next to your hand will allow you the freedom to change the car’s settings while still allowing you to drive comfortably and safely.
Lollipop radio remotes work in the same way but use joystick functionality. You’ll be able to change the settings using a joystick to navigate to the option that you require. This may even link directly to a computer screen in your car so you can operate everything on your screen without having to reach across the vehicle. It’s a much safer way to drive.
Depending on your disability and the level of adaptations you require, your radio remote can be used to control lots of things from your steering wheel.
That’s where the expert team at PB Conversions can help as we specialise in vehicle mobility adaptions for people with disabilities. Your radio remote will either be installed by our team or will be transported to a specialist garage to make the changes for you. This can take a couple of weeks depending on the scale of the changes and your requirements.
Technology is always changing. Always keep in touch with your mobility company to see if any further improvements can be made to your radio remote control to make your driving easier and your car more accessible.
Discover more information on how PB Conversions can support you, get in touch with our friendly team on 01525 850588, or head over to our contact page where you can submit an enquiry.
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.
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.