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Post by Nelson on Nov 28, 2017 16:46:09 GMT
Elderly friends of my parents need to replace their aged X-reg Vauxhall Astra with a newer car but one that has a completely flat floor boot from the bumper (i.e no lip down).
Gentleman will soon require a mobility scooter, he is of small frame so one that can fold down is ideal for him, but wife doesn't want the inconvenience of pulling the scooter up and over any boot lip.
Save for a full size estate are there any mid-size hatchbacks suitable?
I'm not sure what their budget is but I guess <£10k
Anything spring to mind?.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2017 17:47:54 GMT
It may seem a bit drastic but check out some of the ex motability cars/vans converted for wheelchairs.
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Post by michael on Nov 28, 2017 17:50:44 GMT
Fiat Qubo or one of the derivatives might be worth a look. Dirt cheap and as practical as they come.
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Post by Nelson on Nov 28, 2017 18:04:10 GMT
thanks, both great suggestions
Just been looking at a Corolla Verso, that fits the bill nicely
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Post by Roadsterstu on Nov 28, 2017 18:23:25 GMT
Citroën Berlingo and the like?
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Post by cbeaks1 on Nov 28, 2017 18:48:43 GMT
Will they get Personal independence payments?
Motabilty will have loads at nil advance and you get insurance and maintenance as well.
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Post by racingteatray on Nov 28, 2017 19:40:15 GMT
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Post by Alex on Nov 28, 2017 20:05:01 GMT
I'd have thought that something like a Berlingo etc would be perfect if he's able to have the mobility scooter in the boot whilst walking back round to get into the car, but if he needs it more often perhaps a second hand Brotherwood conversion would be better.
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Post by Roadsterstu on Nov 28, 2017 22:38:06 GMT
VW Caddy Maxi Life?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2017 23:11:19 GMT
Old black cab?
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Post by ChrisM on Nov 29, 2017 8:30:12 GMT
I'd have thought that something like a Berlingo etc would be perfect if he's able to have the mobility scooter in the boot whilst walking back round to get into the car, but if he needs it more often perhaps a second hand Brotherwood conversion would be better. +1 |
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Nov 29, 2017 10:10:15 GMT
The Qashqai has a flat floor with a storage area underneath. It's also a nice height for sliding stuff in and out.
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Post by Nelson on Nov 29, 2017 22:44:57 GMT
Thanks for all the replies. I have passed on your thoughts to her. She is going to look at a Corolla Verso but I believe she has been to look at an Astra Estate
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Post by humphreythepug on Nov 30, 2017 11:02:24 GMT
Dacia Logan, yes it is an estate, however it has a flat floor, low load lip and a massive boot so enough space for his scooter and anything else he may want to put in there and they can get a brand new one well within budget?
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Post by Tim on Dec 4, 2017 14:47:30 GMT
Vauxhall Meriva? I think (from memory of my parents one) that inside the boot there is no lip, i.e. the floor is flat up to the door opening, whereas in most estates there's a drop from the lip onto the boot floor that the scooter would then need to be lifted over to extract it. |
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