Accessible family cars
Family cars balance space, safety and comfort, and they take more adaptation than most people expect. A boot hoist, a swivel seat or a set of hand controls can turn an ordinary family car into one that works for a disabled driver or passenger.
We fit the adaptations before the car reaches you, and you own it outright. Talk to our team about which models suit what you need.
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Take a look at the family cars available through our Adapt & Drive scheme
There’s more room for adaptation in a family car than you might expect! Discover the adapted family cars.
Vauxhall Mokka
Petrol
Fully adapted for you
From £358 per month ex. VAT* (£484 inc. VAT)
Nissan Ariya
Electric
Fully adapted for you
From £460 per month ex. VAT* (£606 inc. VAT)
Kia K4 Sportwagon
Petrol
Fully adapted for you
From £399 per month ex. VAT* (£512 inc. VAT)
Nissan Qashqai
Mild Hybrid
Fully adapted for you
From £321 per month ex. VAT* (£421 inc. VAT)
Kia K4 Sportwagon
Mild Hybrid
Fully adapted for you
From £320 per month ex. VAT* (£430 inc. VAT)
Nissan Qashqai
Hybrid
Fully adapted for you
Flexible payment options to suit your needs
Kia EV4
Electric
Fully adapted for you
From £378 per month ex. VAT* (£520 inc. VAT)
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Petrol
Fully adapted for you
From £378 per month ex. VAT* (£520 inc. VAT)
* Prices shown are illustrative only. Mobility in Motion Ltd is not a vehicle seller, finance provider, or credit broker and does not provide financial advice. Where requested, we may introduce customers to an independent, FCA-authorised finance provider. Vehicle purchases and any finance agreements are entered into directly with the supplying dealer or third-party finance provider.
Illustrative prices are based on 4-year LP, 6,000 mile PA, £995 deposit, market relative final balloon payment and typical adaptations. Prices can vary based on an individual’s financial circumstances.
Do you need a WAV, or will an adapted family car work?
A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle is converted so a wheelchair user can travel without leaving their chair, as a passenger or in some cases as the driver. Access is by ramp or lift, the floor is lowered or the roof raised for headroom, and the wheelchair is held by a tie-down and restraint system.
If the person travelling needs to stay seated in their own chair, a WAV may be the right route, and a specialist WAV converter is the place to start.
Plenty of people who doubt they could manage a standard car seat find they can, once the right adaptation is fitted. Some need a single adaptation, such as a swivel seat or a boot hoist for a wheelchair or scooter.
Others combine several, perhaps hand controls or a left-foot accelerator alongside a transfer plate. Otherwise it stays a normal family car, with the same boot and the same seats.
Driving adaptations can also work for more than one driver. Hand controls leave the standard pedals in place, steering aids detach in seconds, and a twin flip left-foot accelerator switches sides depending on who is driving. That lets the whole household share the car.
Most of the families we assess find an adapted family car works for them. The assessment settles it either way, and we will advise you on the most appropriate solution for you and your family.
Discover our adaptations for disabled drivers and passengers
Whether your car is brand new or well-loved, it can be adapted to support your everyday travel and independence. We offer a wide range of vehicle adaptations designed to make driving or travelling safer, easier, and more comfortable for you.
Explore the options available, and when you’re ready, get in touch. Our friendly team is always here to answer your questions and guide you every step of the way, supporting your journey to independence in the car you already have, or one you’re planning next.
Loading and stowage
Make easy work of loading and unloading a wheelchair, mobility scooter or powerchair into your vehicle. All at the touch…
Easy vehicle access
Drivers and passengers with reduced mobility can be seated with ease from a wheelchair or scooter by making use of…
Driving aids
Regain and retain your independence with our range of driving solutions, including hand controls, pedal adaptations, remote control devices, steering…
Independence starts here
Adapt & Drive is more than a car scheme. It’s a new opportunity to drive on your own terms, with trusted support from the team who’ve been making mobility solutions simple for years.
Not sure if the plan is right for you or have a question about our adaptations? One of our team will be happy to talk through all your options. Simply complete this form or call us on
Accessible family car FAQs
Are family cars spacious enough to handle bulky vehicle adaptations?
Usually, yes. Boot capacity matters less than a few specific measurements. A boot hoist needs a boot opening wide and tall enough for your folded wheelchair or scooter, and a low sill with a level floor makes loading easier. A swivel seat depends on how wide the front door opens and how high the seat sits. Your mobility assessment checks all of this against the car you have in mind before anything is fitted.
Can I fit a wheelchair hoist in the boot of a family car?
Yes, as long as the boot opening suits your wheelchair or scooter. The size and weight of your device decide which hoist you need, and heavier scooters need a larger, more robust hoist. Some hoists also take up extra height inside the boot, so a large scooter can mean folding down a rear seat. Our guide shows you how to measure your device, and our team can check which hoists suit you and your car.
Why should I consider a family car for my mobility needs?
A family car gives you passenger seating, a practical boot and room to add the adaptations you need. That suits households where a disabled driver or passenger shares the car with everyone else. If the person travelling needs to stay in their wheelchair for the journey, a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle will serve them better.
Why might my price differ from the illustrative price?
The prices shown are illustrative only and can vary based on an individual’s financial circumstances. Vehicle purchases and any finance agreements are entered into directly with the supplying dealer or a third-party finance provider.
Guides to choosing an adapted family car
- Which vehicles can be made wheelchair accessible? The body shapes that suit a wheelchair user, and what to check before you buy.
- Choosing a car to fit a swivel seat. What to check before you pick a vehicle.
- Choosing a vehicle for a family with a disabled child. Adapted cars and WAVs for the school run.