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Getting the goods on mobility financing
Getting the goods on mobility financing
Taking the time to investigate all the avenues for funding is the key to enjoying the freedom of the open road.
Columbia,
MO,
United States of America
(sardnews.org)
04/07/2014
Overcoming an accident or illness can be stressful. Sometimes we heal, but other times we have to deal with a change in lifestyle because of immobility or the inability to do what we once could. Even mundane tasks like driving can pose obstacles. The headache and burden of being driven because of a disability is taxing on the individual and those pressed into service to chauffer. Being able to drive oneself gives back the freedom to be mobile.
Better over time
Over the years, advances in mobility equipment technology have made Wheelchair vans and Scooter Lifts more accessible to the common market. Full-size vans are no longer required for lifts and wheelchair seating. Minivans can be outfitted just the same. Many makes of cars can be modified to allow safe driving and being able to haul scooters and wheelchairs. But the escalating costs to purchase specialized equipment, or to have vans converted to wheelchair compatible status, can prove a hindrance even when using minivans. With prices for van conversions running into the thousands for purchasing equipment and installation for some models, most mobility clients could benefit from assistance when upgrading or purchasing their vehicle.
Follow the money
Besides just government grants for veterans or through social security disability programs, other funding sources and grants are available to specialized vehicle users. There is a lot of paperwork involved and red tape, but finding funding for a much-needed mobility conversion can prove worthwhile in the long run.
Dealership financing is the most basic route for saving money on a vehicle. Like conventional automobile financing, mobility companies can offer up to 0% for several months to help with purchasing a wheelchair van. And like conventional auto dealers, mobility vehicle dealers are in every part of the country. Some companies build vehicles to the customer's specifications, while others broker already built vehicles and equipment. New dealers and used dealers exist to help make mobility affordable on any budget.
Diligent search
A typical car dealer search of the internet doesn't always reveal all potential van sales. Companies such as DW Auto Home and Mobility in Columbia and O'Fallon Missouri broker their wheelchair vans and scooter lifts along with their line of home mobility products. Associates working in this field can generally guide customers through the maze of financing and grant applications. DW Auto's website, www.dwauto.com also includes resources for prospective customers to investigate financing options for their specialized vehicle purchases.
Alternative sources
Even the automakers work with persons with disabilities to make driving easier. General Motors offers its GM Mobility Reimbursement Program, Ford and Chrysler both offer specific mobility programs with rebates and discounts on new equipment or reinstalling equipment on purchased and leased vehicles.
Be thorough
When applying for any type of grant or funding for discounts on mobility vehicles, be prepared before starting the process. Doctor's statements verifying the need for equipment, personal wealth and income statements and a breakdown of specific equipment needs an cut a lot of the red tape.
Taking the time to investigate all the avenues for funding is the key to enjoying the freedom of the open road.For More Information please visit at http://www.dwauto.com
About DW Auto Home Mobility
Taking the time to investigate all the avenues for funding is the key to enjoying the freedom of the open road.
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