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Ramp and lift controls for wheelchair van and vehicle users in New England, Boston MA

Request A Wheelchair Van Service Appointment

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Wheelchair Van Service

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Our Wheelchair Van Transport Vehicle repair and service provide emergence services for our clients who are wheelchair bound or have a reduced level of mobility. Our Wheelchair Van Transport Vehicles are services by courteous, professional technicians and our facility is equipped with special tools and equipment to accommodate regular, over-sized, and electric wheelchair vehicles. This assures our customer unparalleled service and response to their critical mobility repair and or service. All personnel are trained to deliver courteous customer care and staff interaction.

Additionally, our services are available to commercial transport fleets.

IS A REAR-ENTRY WHEELCHAIR VAN RIGHT FOR YOU?

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IS A REAR-ENTRY WHEELCHAIR VAN RIGHT FOR YOU?

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Rear-entry wheelchair vans allow easy access to the ramp even when parked in a regular parking space or a single-car garage.  Also, the rear-entry lowered-floor area providesplenty of room for even the longest wheelchairs.  BraunAbility Vision’s Toyota rear-entry wheelchair vans are versatile for passengers or drivers with a disability.  Rear-entry wheelchair vans are popular with families, transport services, and care facilities.

Other major features:

  • Fold-out ramp is 32 inches wide to accommodate the largest power chairs.
  • Available with powered door and ramp, kneeling system.
  • Available with manual door and ramp, which costs less and needs less maintenance.
  • Optional transfer seat base for driver or front passenger.
  • Other flexible seating options include mid-row flip and fold seats, installation of available mid-row Vision seats, and fold-down rear bench seat.
  • Wireless remote for operating powered conversion.
  • 4-point wheelchair tie-down system.

 

where to buy wheelchair van in boston

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Wheelchair Conversion Vans from VMi New England and Automotive Innovations

The Honda Odyssey is known for its reliability and comfort, and it’s one of the most popular minivans on the market today. Because of this, VMI has taken the Odyssey and added its VMI Northstar conversion to create one of the most exciting new lowered floor minivans around. This wheelchair conversion van comes with lots of extra touches for your convenience and comfort, and it drives smoothly. Come test drive the converted Honda Odyssey at our Bridgewater, MA Mobility Center today!

We are your New England source for secondhand handicap accessible vans of all sorts. We offer both used VMI Northstars and Summits as well as many secondhand full size accessible vans. Every used handicap vehicle that we offer comes with the safety essentials like wheelchair tie downs, and you can also upgrade any of our vehicles with optional equipment such as an EZ Lock or handicap vehicle controls.

Rear-entry wheelchair van ramp conversions

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Rear-entry wheelchair vans and handicap accessible vans have a lowered floor that extends from the rear of the vehicle to the front seats.  These conversions feature a wheelchair ramp at the rear hatch.  Rear-entry wheelchair vans can be configured to transport up to 2 wheelchairs, depending on the conversion chosen and the size of the wheelchairs.  Available with a  power or manual wheelchair ramp, rear-entryhandicap accessible vans are  generally more economical that side-entry wheelchair vans.  Rear-entrywheelchair vans have excellent ground clearance, making them perfect for our tough New England winters.  While thay aren’t a good choice for those who want to drive from their wheelchairs or ride in their wheelchairs in the front passenger area, rear entry handicap vans work well for those who need to transport individuals with very long wheelchairs or children in wheelchairs.  Because of the location of the wheelchair ramp, these vehicles can fit in any parking space and still make loading and unloading of wheelchair passengers a cinch.  Rear-entry handicap vans are ideal when handicap accessible parking is not available.

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A look inside:
Typically, the two center bucket seats can be left in the vehicle. An aftermarket rear bench seat, which folds up out of the way when needed, can be installed in the rear of the van for additional seating. The driver and passenger seats are not modified.

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Greater Accessibility and Ease of Use

The benefits that come from a rear entry van are pretty big when it comes to both usability and accessibility. First and foremost, accessing the van from the rear actually allows for a wider ramp and a wider opening for access to the van, which is perfect for bulkier power chair models. In addition, rear access means that the actual access ramp itself can be longer, allowing an easier climb into the vehicle. And, because no side clearance is required, customers can park anywhere–even outside of the typical handicap parking space–without encountering maneuverability or space issues.

Wheelchair Van Service Offerings

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VMi New England Mobility Center offers a diverse collection of wheelchair vans to fit your needs, lifestyle and budget. Because wheelchair accessible vehicles fulfill such an important role in for your daily life, we know how important it is that you have access to professionals who can answer questions and provide solutions for any issues you may be experiencing.

For more the 20 years we have implemented a multi-faceted operational maintenance schedule to assist you in maintaining optimum driving performance while also assessing critical component deterioration before it occurs. Our Service Technicians will provide you with a detailed maintenance inspection along with written description of all work performed on your wheelchair accessible vehicle and a list of any items that may require future attention. Also, we will inform you of any upcoming maintenance and service you may need done to your wheelchair accessible vehicle in order to make sure your adaptive vehicle is in top condition.

When you need service or support for your wheelchair van, contact the VMi New England Mobility Center facility even if you didn’t purchase the vehicle from us. Our professionals have been building and servicing mobility vans longer and any other facility in Massachusetts, know your vehicle and can help you with any issue, concern or repair.

If you’ve purchased a used BraunAbility handicap van, don’t worry. We can connect you with your local BraunAbility dealer for routine service, parts, or questions about the operation of the vehicle. We also offer online BraunAbility product manuals. Just page down, locate your vehicle, and click to download a pdf of the manual.

To connect with your local BraunAbility dealer, fill out the Dealer Service Contact Request. Please fill in all the required fields in the contact request, especially the box for the description of your issue. The more details you can share, the better we can serve you.

If you’d prefer to talk with our Customer Support specialists, please call us at 508-697-6006. We also offer chat or email. Please click the Chat icon below or click here to contact our Support Specialists via email.

Don’t let a handicap van repair worry you. VMI, Eldorado Amerivan, BraunAbility, Braun Entervan, IMS and even AMS are no problem at our full service facility and can provide you with the service and support you need to feel safe and confident on the road.

BraunAbility Wheelchair Van Operators Manuals

 

Jim Sanders
is one of the most experienced people in the country at building High-Tech driving equipment and vans for passengers and individuals who drive from a wheelchair. He offers unmatched practical and theoretical foundation in the application of vehicle modifications for individuals with disabilities. With over 25 years experience, he continues to spearhead new and exciting technological advancements in this growing and emerging market.