New Car, New Freedom: How Adapt & Drive Makes Owning an Adapted Vehicle Simpler

For many people, a car provides freedom to visit family and friends, travel to work or medical appointments, enjoy holidays and continue living life independently. But when your mobility changes, finding the right vehicle can suddenly feel overwhelming.

Should you adapt your current car? Buy a used vehicle? Explore the Motability Scheme? Or invest in a new adapted car that you can own for years to come?

At Mobility in Motion, we’ve helped thousands of people answer those questions. Every day, we work with disabled drivers, passengers, carers and families to find practical vehicle adaptation solutions that make driving or travelling easier, safer and more comfortable. One of the newest ways we’re helping customers do that is through Adapt & Drive.

Adapt & Drive has been created to remove much of the complexity from buying and adapting a new vehicle.

Instead of sourcing a vehicle from one company and arranging adaptations through another, we guide you through the entire process, from choosing the right car and recommending suitable adaptations to professional installation and ongoing support.

Whether you’re adapting a vehicle for yourself or someone you care for, our goal is simple: help you find a solution that’s built around your mobility needs, not the other way around.

One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is that buying a brand-new adapted vehicle must be significantly more expensive than buying privately or choosing a used car. That’s where Adapt & Drive bridges the gap.

Thanks to exclusive manufacturer discounts available through Adapt & Drive, the savings on the vehicle can often offset, and even save money on the cost of the adaptations themselves.

That means you can enjoy all the benefits of owning a brand-new vehicle, including:

…without the additional costs many people expect.

When Dannie began looking for a new vehicle, he wanted a practical solution that would support his daughter’s mobility while remaining comfortable for everyday family life.

Through Adapt & Drive, he chose a Vauxhall Combo Life Ultimate Electric, fitted with a boot hoist to make transporting mobility equipment easier and safer.

By purchasing through the scheme, Dannie saved £7,091.66 compared with buying the vehicle and adaptations through traditional routes, while also benefiting from a brand-new vehicle backed by a full manufacturer’s warranty.

For Dannie, it wasn’t simply about saving money, it was about investing in a vehicle that worked for his family’s needs today and into the future.

Elizabeth and Ian’s story highlights another common misconception.

Following Ian’s stroke, they believed a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) was their only option.

While travelling in a WAV allowed Ian to remain in his wheelchair, they found the practical realities increasingly challenging. Pushing Ian up the ramp, securing tie-down straps and travelling seated in his wheelchair became physically demanding and less comfortable over time.

After speaking with our team, they discovered another option.

Through Adapt & Drive, they chose a Nissan X-Trail fitted with a Carony wheelchair transfer system. The innovative solution allows Ian to remain seated in his wheelchair while the seat docks on the swivel base and into the passenger position.

For both Ian and Elizabeth, everyday journeys became easier, more comfortable and significantly less physically demanding.

Their story is a reminder that there is rarely a one-size-fits-all mobility solution. The right answer is the one that’s tailored to your individual needs.

Whether you already own a vehicle or are considering something new, there are a wide range of adaptations available to help you travel more comfortably and independently.

Our specialists regularly fit adaptations including:

Many of these adaptations can be fitted to an existing vehicle as well as into a brand-new vehicle through Adapt & Drive.

The most important step is understanding which solution is right for you.

No two people experience mobility challenges in the same way.

That’s why every recommendation starts with a personal assessment, taking into account your mobility, lifestyle, the way you transfer into the vehicle and your future needs.

Whether you’re looking to continue driving, make travelling as a passenger easier or support a loved one, we’ll help you explore the options available and recommend the solution that’s right for you.

At Mobility in Motion, we’re proud to partner with Fish Insurance, who have many years’ experience providing insurance solutions for adapted vehicles and disabled motorists.

Together, we aim to make the process of owning an adapted vehicle as straightforward as possible, from choosing the right vehicle and adaptations, through to ensuring you have the appropriate insurance cover and ongoing peace of mind.

Whether you’re considering your first adapted vehicle, you no longer qualify for the Motability Scheme, want to own your adapted car or simply would like to understand what’s possible, our friendly team is here to help.

Visit Mobility in Motion to learn more about Adapt & Drive, explore the range of vehicle adaptations available, or book a no-obligation assessment with one of our specialists.

Because the right vehicle isn’t just about getting from A to B, it’s about helping you stay independent, confident and connected to the people and places that matter most.

Want to see first hand how Adapt & Drive can help? You can watch here to see how Elizabeth and Ian’s new car changed how they travel – improving their freedom and giving them back their independence.

The information in this article is provided by Mobility in Motion and does not represent Fish Insurance.