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Toyota Motability Adaptations
Full Guide on Toyota Motability Adaptations
Everyone deserves the freedom of mobility. And you get just that with Toyota Motability adaptations. We personalise your car to meet your mobility needs, whether you need help accessing the car, driving it or storing your mobility aids.
Choose from over 500 adaptations, with 150+ available at no extra cost. Altering your car to suit you is as simple as getting in touch with a Group 1 Toyota Motability specialist.
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Choose from 500+ Toyota Motability adaptations
Motability adaptations make your life easier. It doesn’t matter if you drive yourself or have a nominated driver, there are loads of ways we can customise your car to make it more accessible, comfortable and enjoyable for you. Over 50,000 Motability customers have adaptations installed in their cars. It’s a quick and easy process and we handle it on your behalf.
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There are a few types of adaptations available, all helping to make driving safe and accessible for everyone.
With this in mind, you may be able to find a Toyota Motability car already kitted out with features that make it easy to drive. These include:
- Automatic gearboxes
- Automatic lights
- Automatic wipers
- Push to start ignitions
- Parking sensors/cameras
- Wide-opening tailgates with a low boot lip
- Large, adaptable boot space
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For Motability drivers
If you’re a Motability user and the nominated driver, there are plenty of driving controls that make daily driving easier.
Scenario
Adaptations
You have limited mobility or control in your legs
Mechanical hand controls, electronic accelerators, steering aid and pedal guards
You have limited mobility in your right hand
Mechanical hand controls or left foot accelerators
You have limited strength in your upper body
Steering aids, remote control devices, easy release handbrakes and electronic accelerators
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For wheelchair & scooter users
If you use a wheelchair or scooter, you’ll find many stowage adaptations that help with entering and exiting the car as well as lifting and storing your mobility aid.
Scenario
Adaptations
Your wheelchair or scooter is too heavy to lift and stow
Car boot or rooftop hoists
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Available Toyota Motability Adaptations
The three main types of Toyota Motability adaptations are accessibility, driving & stowage. We’ll work with you to identify which adaptations you may need, as well as finding a compatible Toyota car.
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Accessibility adaptations
Accessibility adaptations give wheelchair or scooter users easy access to the car. You may not necessarily need a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), so get in touch and we can discuss your options.
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Transfer plates
Making car access easier for wheelchair users, transfer plates fit the side of your car as an extra surface. They fold away when not in use and require some upper body strength. Electric models are also available for those who need extra help.
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Electric person hoist
Electric person hoists carry wheelchair or scooter users in and out of the car with an electric motor. Position yourself in the sling and the hoist does the rest. The frame folds away to be stored in the boot whilst the sling stays put. Please check compatibility as not all Toyota cars are compatible.
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Swivel seats
Go for a swivel seat if you need some help getting in and out of the car. They’re an adjustable surface that tilts, raises, lowers and moves side-to-side, getting you in and out easily. Choose from manual and electric models, or go for a wheelchair swivel seat that attaches to the base of a wheelchair. Wheelchair units can’t be operated alone.
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Driving adaptations
Some adaptations make driving your Toyota Motability car more accessible, including steering aids, pedal adaptations and instrument controls. Most driving adaptations require your car to have an automatic transmission.
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Hand controls
You can still drive safely without the use of your legs. Hand controls can be used if you have reduced mobility in your legs. With a push/pull device, you push to accelerate and pull to brake. Hand controls require an automatic transmission.
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Steering aids
Steering aids give you greater control of the wheel if you find steering difficult. Adaptations like a steering ball fit on the wheel for easier turning.
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Remote control devices
If you find it difficult to reach or use your Toyota car’s instruments, you can get a remote control device installed. These allow for one-handed control of the lights, indicators, wipers and more from a dedicated control panel.
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Electronic accelerators
Electronic accelerators are perfect if you can’t use a push/pull device. These fit the front, back or side of the steering wheel, and can be set up to be pushed or pulled to accelerate. Electronic accelerators require an automatic transmission.
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Left foot accelerators
Reduced mobility in your right foot doesn’t mean you have to use hand controls. Instead, you can go for a left foot accelerator. Floor-mounted units lock off the original pedal, whilst twin-flip versions fold the original pedal away, so a nominated driver can use the car too.
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Pedal modifications
You don’t necessarily need to get hand controls if you can’t reach the pedals. Make the pedals easier to reach and use with pedal modifications.
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Stowage adaptations
Bringing your wheelchair or scooter wherever you go should be as easy as possible. Stowage adaptations lift and store your mobility aid when driving, with many of these adaptations transferable to your next Toyota Motability car.
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Car boot hoists
Putting your wheelchair or scooter away is quite a physical task. Car boot hoists offer a helping hand by lifting your wheelchair in and out of the boot. Certain car boot hoists will need more space than others, something to consider when choosing a Toyota Motability car.
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Rooftop stowage
Want to store your wheelchair somewhere without taking up valuable boot space? Rooftop stowage stores your mobility aid in a secure storage box on the roof, so you can get the most out of your boot. An electric hoist lifts and stores your folded wheelchair at the press of a button.
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Lightweight manual wheelchair
If you need a wheelchair to get around but don’t want the hassle of bringing and storing it whenever you get in the car, you can get a lightweight foldable wheelchair. It easily folds down to be tucked away when not in use, meaning that you don’t have to bring yours on every journey.
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Toyota Motability adaptation prices
There are over 500 Toyota Motability adaptations available, with around 150 completely free options. You’ll be able to find an affordable option that makes everyday driving easier and enjoyable. There are adaptation grants you can apply for through Motability if you need help with funding. Explore the table below for a general guide on adaptation prices. Speak with one of our Toyota Motability specialists to learn more about prices or adaptation grants.
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Type of Adaptation
Price Range
Left foot accelerator
£0 - £95
Steering aids
£0 - £100
Pedal modifications
£0 - £800
Mechanical hand controls
£0 - £1072
Person hoists
£0 - £1305
Electronic accelerators
£0 - £1885
*Prices are grouped by the type of adaptation.
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Type of Adaptation
Price Range
Wheelchair stowage (in-car systems)
£0 - £10,990
Transfer plates
£9 - £715
Remote control devices
£50 - £775
Permanent swivel seats
£116 - £8,100
Wheelchairs swivel seats
£170 - £12,365
Wheelchair stowage (rooftop systems)
£667 - £2,750
*Prices are grouped by the type of adaptation.
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Toyota features
You might not always need an adaptation to make your car more accessible. Certain Toyota models come with handy features that make driving easier. Download a brochure to have a look for yourself, or get in touch with us and we’ll happily guide you through everything.
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Contact a Toyota Motability specialist
Learn about adaptations, the costs, compatible cars and more by speaking with a Toyota Motability specialist at Group 1 Toyota.
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