What are the best van options for wheelchair modifications?

From the sounds of things, you need a vehicle that can accommodate the wheelchair as an actual seat in the car rather than having the chair folded and stored for the journey. With that in mind, a van or people-mover is by far the best best bet and the news is good, because there are plenty of choices. For a while there, people were converting Ford Falcon station-wagons for this task, but since the Falcon is no longer made, vans have become the new default vehicle to convert. Which makes plenty of sense. There are specialist firms around that will carry out whatever conversion you require and tailor-make the ramps, lock-down points and grab-rails you need to make it work for you. Switched on companies will sit down with you and discuss your precise requirements and engineer something bespoke if necessary. At the moment, the list of car choices is pretty long and includes the new Hyundai Staria, VW Caddy, LDV G10, VW Caravelle, Renault Kangoo, Renault Trafic, Hyundai iLoad, Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Toyota HiAce and, in case you need something really big, even the Toyota Coaster. Some of these companies are also registered as NDIS suppliers. But don’t rule out a second-hand vehicle, either. There are websites around listing used wheelchair-accessible cars for sale. Some will be ex-taxis, but others can be relatively low-kilometre cars that might just have the exact layout you were looking for.

Volkswagen Caddy 2004: Discs need replacing

The Caddy is based on the Golf, so they should fit. If in doubt check with a VW dealer.

Faulty climate control in Caddy

There would have been a statutory warranty that would have applied if you bought it from a licensed dealer, but it would have expired a couple of months ago. Added to that you don't know that it wasn't working when you bought it. You really don't have any comeback now.

Avensis good pick for a family car?

The Avenso Versis is a good all-rounder in the people-mover class. Other people-movers you could consider are the Honda Odyssey, Kia Grand Carnival, or VW Caddy Life, you could consider SUVs like the Ford Territory or Nissan Dualis.

Volkswagen Caddy 2022

Our most recent review of the 2022 Volkswagen Caddy resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.

Carsguide Contributing Journalist Mark Oastler had this to say at the time: It is, dare we say it, ‘engaging’ to drive which is not a word normally associated with light commercial vehicles. And, fortunately, that driving enjoyment does not come with any compromise in its excellent workhorse capabilities. Now in its fifth generation, the Caddy remains a well designed and formidable competitor in the small van class.

You can read the full review here.

This is what Mark Oastler liked most about this particular version of the Volkswagen Caddy: Fuel economy, Zippy performance, Load-carrying ability

The Volkswagen Caddy is also known as the Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, the SEAT Inca and the Volkswagen Van in markets outside Australia.

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