car for disabled passenger but not in a wheel chair

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hi everyone,

I'm looking for a new car to suit bringing my father around. Currently he travels as a passenger in a 03 toyota avensis but this is causing him great difficulty. the problems are 1 he is not able to get in and out of it properly as it is to low and has a problem lifting his legs in and out over the lip at the bottom of the door. 2 he needs a pretty long seat belt to get round his stomach and 3 he needs space in the car for his size. If anyone has any info on a type of car that would counter these problems i would be very thankful.

Thank you for taking the time to help me out..

johnos1984

Pug 3008 HDI?

I know someone in a similar situation who finds it very good

An Ri rua

I saw a great Avensis on eBay a few years back that might have suited what you were looking for. It had an electric 'ejecting' passenger seat. I was interested as my Granny, then late 80s to early 90s, (now 98!) always found it fairly easy to access my Xantias (I've had 3) but not other family members' cars and SUVs. ps Xantias have big space inside, and very long doors, and sometimes a passenger side dash handle if you're lucky. Anyway, probably too old of a car for your reqs.

Here's a pricier job, not too far from you, Tulsk, Roscommon. But more made for wheelchair, the Caddy wouldn't have a ton of room up front http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2494058

worth getting in touch with this guy, could know of a car / trade-in that might suit your scenario http://www.donalmurtaghcars.com/ In Glasson, Athlone.

Again, hopefully useful starting points for you: -

http://www.iwa.ie/services/advice.aspx

http://www.iwa.ie/mobility/secondHand.aspx

If you found the right car, maybe you'd be futureproofing your investment as your father disimproves (hope you don't mind my saying).

Very best wishes

bangkok

hi,

did you find a car after? we have one for sale with disabled chair installed as well. Hyundai ix35 2012 model. chair installed will save you a lot of money