In the UK, over 1.7 million disabled people receive the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance and over 16,000 receive for the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement. The Motability Scheme enables disabled people to use their government-funded mobility allowances to obtain a new car, powered wheelchair or scooter.
KTD in Gateshead near Newcastle are appointed installers of Motability customer's vehicle adaptations. If you are part of the Motability scheme and are buying a new car of require an adaptation to your current vehicle, then please get in touch to enquire about our professional disabled driving adaptations installation service at our premises in Gateshead.
Choosing your adaptation
Push / Pull hand control
If you are unable to use the foot pedals in your car, a push and pull device will enable you to control the speed and apply brakes with your hand with an option of a thumb flasher switch. Suitable for automatic transmission only.
Steering wheel ball
If you have difficulty holding or turning a steering wheel or have the use of only one hand, having a steering wheel ball fitted means you will have more control when steering your car. There are two options available - fixed or removable. Other specialist options are also available.
Left foot accelerators (twin flip)
If you are unable to use your right leg, you could use a pedal transfer to switch the accelerator to the opposite side, enabling you to control the speed with your left foot. Allows you to drive the car with either foot. Compatible with automatic transmission only.
Easy release hand brake
If you have limited strength or flexibility in your arms an easy release handbrake device will reduce the effort needed to apply and release the hand brake.
Infrared controls
If you have limited movement in your upper body, infrared controls can bring everything to your fingertips. They make it easier to manage certain functions in your car, which make it safer or more comfortable to drive.
Wheelchair stowage
If you cannot lift your wheelchair into your boot an electric hoist will solve this problem by easily taking the weight and manoeuvring into the boot of your car.
Swivel seat
If you have limited body movement or stiff legs a swivel seat can help you get in and out of the car more easily. They can also increase driver and passenger comfort.
Ordering your adaptation
We work closely with Motability and all local car dealers and many others as a specialist disabled driving adaptations fitting service. We are recommended by many local dealers as we provide 1st Class fitting services and customer support.
If you are a member of the Motabiltiy Scheme and are looking to buy a new car, then please get in touch with your local car dealer who will be able to advise you on the available adaptations. The dealers listed below use KTD as their recommended disabled driving adaptations installers. Please get in touch with them for further information.
- Benfield Motors Gateshead and Silverlink / Scotswood Road Newcastle
- Evans Halshaw Blaydon, Felling, Durham and Stoneygate
- Hodgsons Silverlink Newcastle
Alternatively, you can arrange for adaptations to be installed directly by us whether you are buying a new vehicle or not. As appointed Motability installers, we are able to offer excellent support and a professional fitting service at our premises in Gateshead. For further information, please click the enquiry button below.
Last Updated: March 31, 2011