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How Sherwoods can help you with your conversion

Working in conjunction with Gowrings Mobility, the UK's longest established and leading company producing and supplying wheelchair accessible vehicles. Gowrings Mobility design, manufacture and market a wide range of vehicles that have been extensively converted to allow wheelchair users to travel in their wheelchairs as passengers. The company invented the original 'wheelchair passenger vehicle' and was the first supplier of wheelchair accessible vehicles to Motability. More than 40 years on, Gowrings Mobility is a highly successful business and is renowned for its customer service, quality products and professionalism.

 

The Vauxhall Combo Tour from Gowrings Mobility

Exclusive to Gowrings Mobility in the UK the Combo Tour is a great little car. It is one of the best value wheelchair accessible vehicles on the market. People love the value for money due to its great fuel economy and low running costs.

With the choice of Ecoflex 1.3 diesel or 1.4 petrol engines there is one for everyone. The diesel is offered with the choice of manual or Easytronic gearboxes. Most people choose the Easytronic gearbox which offers the option of driving in either fully automatic mode or a simple gear change mode with no clutch pedal.

The Combo Tour offers a flexible space for the wheelchair user plus a range of useful options. Our conversion has Low Volume Type Approval and Motability accreditation.

The unique Gowrings Mobility conversion

• Four point wheelchair securing system
• Lightweight ramp
• Lap and diagonal passenger belt for the wheelchair user
• Lowered floor for extra headroom

Conversion options

• Choice of fixed or removable rear seats
• ‘One Touch Extra Low’ hydraulic lowering suspension to reduce the ramp incline and make the entry even easier
• Electric winch
• Reversing sensors
• Wheelchair stowage straps
• Rear restraints stowage attaching points

The Vauxhall Zafira from Gowrings Mobility

The Zafira is a sporty MPV particularly suitable for families who want a stylish, practical vehicle for every day use. It is offered in a range of models and in diesel or petrol to suit each family’s specific needs. The discreet conversion with a premium level of finish does not compromise the look or performance of the vehicle.

Our customers love the Zafira for its suitability for all the family, offering a great wheelchair accessible conversion but with the appearance and rear seating of a standard family people carrier.

Our conversion has Low Volume Type Approval and Motability accreditation.

The unique Gowrings Mobility conversion

• Four point wheelchair securing system
• Lightweight ramp
• Lap and diagonal passenger belt for the wheelchair user
• Lowered floor for extra headroom

Conversion options

• ‘One Touch Extra Low’ hydraulic lowering suspension
• Choice of 1 or 2 removable rear seats

 

The Vauxhall Vivaro from Gowrings Mobility

This relatively new conversion is based on this spacious and versatile people carrier with its fantastically roomy floor channel, which is ideal for larger wheelchairs. Offering the option of up to 6 ambulant passengers plus the driver and wheelchair passenger we think it is suited to both larger families and transport operators alike. The Vauxhall Vivaro is also available on Motability.

The unique Gowrings Mobility conversion

• Four point wheelchair securing system to ensure safe and simple restraint of the wheelchair
• Lightweight ramp
• Lap & diagonal passenger belt for the wheelchair user
• Full length, easy access lowered floor offering excellent internal height

Conversion options

• “One Touch Extra Low” hydraulic lowering suspension
• Electric winch
• Choice of fixed, tip & turn or removable rear seats
• Manual or electric side step
• Second wheelchair position

The Vauxhall Movano from Gowrings Mobility

A conversion designed foremost around the needs of the wheelchair passenger. It is a genuinely accessible minibus that stands out for its spaciousness and flexibility in use. Specialising in wheelchair access with wheelchair positions in central positions within the vehicle, they appeal to transport service providers who themselves care for wheelchair users on a daily basis.

We have looked at what it takes to make a vehicle as easy to use as possible in everyday use and applied the latest thinking and insights. From the simple Tip & Turn seats, to the fully interchangeable removable seats and the wheelchair positions that have some of the easiest securing systems on the market today.

Contact our Community Care sales team on 0845 608 8020 to find out more about our current range, our bespoke service and to discuss your specific needs.

Seating layouts for SWB Vauxhall Movano

Call one of our Motability Specialists for further information.