Should we get a Mobility van with a ramp or an MPV with a hoist for a wheelchair?

We have decided its time to change our Daihatsu Fourtrak and our Autosleeper motorcaravan for a smaller vehicle. We are interested in ex-Motability van derivatives as we have a mobility scooter, and for...

What petrol car to replace a Xsara Picasso?

Bearing in mind all your caveats regarding the car diesel engine, may I ask the following question? I currently run a 54 reg diesel Citroen Xsara Picasso and find the driving position excellent for my...

Should I worry about being pulled over by the police as a Parkinson's sufferer?

I am 80 years old and began driving at 16. I was a motor engineer including in both army and civilian times, and I have passed driving tests on motor bikes, tracked vehicles, heavy goods, public service...

Does anyone make a hoist system for loading luggage into cars?

I have recently had the joy of acquiring an electric buggy and, whereas my wife and I can load and unload it into my Alhambra, I find it much more difficult on my own. It occurred to me that a pulley system,...

Why don't service station staff try to help disabled drivers?

I felt I had to write to say how appalled I am of my husband’s treatment at petrol stations. He is severely disabled (a paraplegic who uses a wheelchair) but a car driver. Although he has a call aid button...

Which SUV for towing caravans?

At present I am a 72-year-old Motability customer and am shortly due to hand back my Volvo XC90 after three years. I am now considering buying my own vehicle as I only do 5000 miles a year. The two vehicles...

Why was my friend prosecuted for picking up a blind lady from a disabled parking bay?

ES wrote that he was exceeding the limit of 50mph by 4mph (8 per cent above). My neighbour received a fixed penalty for driving at 32mph in a 30 limit (6.67 per cent). Another neighbour received a Thames...

Which small car offers reliability and ease of access for a disabled passenger?

We need a reliable new car which should be five-door with a high seat for both driver and disabled front passenger. I have a 10-year-old Toyota Yaris that I have found really reliable so would like to...

Automatic MPV for Disabled Person

I am on the Motability scheme and the present car I have is the 1.5 Renault Grand Scenic diesel auto which I consider to be downright dangerous when pulling away at roundabouts etc as it is woefully underpowered....

Does the Ford B-Max offer good access for a disabled passenger?

My Motability Ford Focus comes up for renewal in September and I'd like to consider the upcoming Ford B-Max. I get pain in my left leg whenever I have to raise it, so getting into the front passenger seat...