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Wheelchair van lifts
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A wheelchair van lift can be attached to the back
or side of the van for the purpose of lifting a wheelchair (with or
without a person in it) in and out of the vehicle. If you have disabled,
old or ill people in your family, you know how difficult, cumbersome and
embarrassing it can be for the dependent to be carried in and out of the
vehicle. They may feel uncomfortable and awkward, so the best solution is
to get a wheelchair van lift installed in the vehicle.
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A wheelchair van lift is a kind of jack. The platform size of the lift can vary from model to model and brand
to brand. Just ask the salesperson for advice before purchase. If you wish to have
one customized, you can enquire about customization services. There are
usually additional charges for customizing the wheelchair van lift.
Is it advisable to get a used wheelchair van lift? Well, it depends on the
extent of use for the lift. There are pros and cons and you will need to
weigh them against your requirement in order to make the right decision.
It also depends on how quickly you need the wheelchair van lift. The price
for a used lift is lower and the availability of a used one is usually
immediate. However, if safety is at the top of your list and you don’t
mind waiting a little for your wheelchair van lift, then you should get a
brand new one. If you still prefer to get a used wheelchair van lift,
consult with the dealer before purchase. Ask about the previous owner, how
it was previously used, how long has it been in use, the current condition
of the wheelchair van lift, is there a warranty on the used wheelchair van
lift…etc.
The market for wheelchair van lifts is small and yet, the competition is
rife. And because of the stiff competition faced by the many different
wheelchair van lift companies for the export and local market, the prices
for these lifts have been steadily dropping. This is good news for the
consumers because as the makers compete for the narrow market, the
products are becoming more affordable and safer.
It’s safe to say that the modern wheelchair van lifts that we have today
are extremely reliable and made of high quality material. Of
course, apart from being safe and reliable, we have to remember also that
the user of the wheelchair needs to be comfortable being in the van.
Sudden and jerky movements are never good, so give the wheelchair van lift
a good test drive before purchase. In fact, don’t just move it up and
down without anyone on it – testing is not accurate that way. If it’s
possible, bring the user of the lift along with you during the purchase so
that you can test drive the lift together.
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