The first thing anyone needs to know when buying a wheelchair accessible vehicle is that not all mobility products serve the same level of needs, desires, functions, and quality as the next. The most popular mobility solution, the lowered floor minivan, has four large national manufacturers, several smaller regional manufacturers, and a handful of local companies who lower floors in-house.
So one lowered floor minivan is the same as the next, right? Not even close. The large national manufacturers are hands down the best source for quality and dependability. Why?
The large manufacturers provide:
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•Constant Research and Development
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Providing the latest and greatest in mobility solutions, with superior quality, service, parts, and upgrades.
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•Continual Safety Testing and Crash Testing
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Ensures secure transportation without unnecessary safety risk.
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•A National Dealer Network
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Literally hundreds of service locations throughout the US to receive quality work by a factory trained technician.
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•Full Compliance With All Government and Industry Standards
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Absolute confidence in the quality of the product.
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•A Substantially Higher Resale Value
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When you buy your next wheelchair van, you know you will get the highest possible value for your trade.
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•A Strong Company To Do Business With
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You will be able to get parts as long as you own the van.
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•More Sales = Better Quality
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With over 15,000 units sold annually, the large manufacturers learn very quickly which products work well and which do not.
The smaller regional manufacturers and local companies may provide one or more of these benefits, but chances are they cannot provide all of the above items. As you can see, it is important to buy from a manufacturer you can trust.
