Mercedes-Benz Motability Adaptations

Everything you need to know about Mercedes Motability Adaptations

Make driving more accessible with Mercedes-Benz Motability adaptations. There are plenty of ways to change your Mercedes-Benz car to suit it to your needs, with accessibility, driving & stowage adaptations. There are over 500 in total, with 150+ available for completely free, so you’ll find something perfectly suited to you.

Our Motability specialists at Group 1 Mercedes-Benz work with you to choose the perfect car and adaptations. We advise on what model you’ll need for certain adaptations, handling as much of the process as we can on your behalf.

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How to choose the right Mercedes-Benz Motability adaptation

Everyone deserves the freedom of mobility. The Mercedes-Benz Motability scheme has helped 50,000+ customers with adaptations to make their cars more accessible.
Adaptations are changes to your Mercedes-Benz car which alter it to your needs, including help with driving, accessing the car and wheelchair and scooter storage.

We can guide you through your choices when it comes to adaptations, including which car features suit you best. These may include:
- Automatic gearboxes
- Automatic lights
- Automatic wipers
- Push to start ignitions
- Parking sensors/cameras
- Wide-opening boots with a low boot lip
- Large, adaptable boot space
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For the driver

For drivers who have any difficulty with driving controls, there are loads of ways we can make your Mercedes-Benz easier to control.

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

For wheelchair & scooter users

Loading, unloading and storing a wheelchair or scooter can be a strenuous task. Stowage adaptations take the weight off your shoulder by lifting and storing heavy mobility aids.

Scenario

Adaptations

Your wheelchair or scooter is too heavy to lift and stow

Car boot or rooftop hoists
What Mercedes-Benz Motability adaptations are available?

Choose from accessibility, driving and stowage adaptations to make driving more convenient. Our Motability experts help you to choose which suit you best, as well as identifying compatible Mercedes-Benz cars.
Accessibility adaptations

Wheelchair or scooter users don’t necessarily have to get a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV.) Instead, an accessibility adaptation may do the trick. Some of these can even be swapped to your next Motability car.
Transfer plates

Help wheelchair users in and out of the car with a transfer plate. They fit to the side of the car as extra support to help you go from wheelchair to car seat with ease. And they fold away when not in use too. They do require some upper body strength, with electric models available for added help.
Electric person hoist

If you need help getting in or out of the car, an electric person hoist can do all the heavy lifting. A canvas sling is used to transfer you in and out of the car, with the frame folding away to be stored in the boot when not in use. Not all Mercedes-Benz cars are compatible with an electric person hoist, so please get in touch to double-check.
Swivel seats

Swivel seats add an adjustable surface that makes entering and exiting your car easier. They tilt, raise, lower and move side to side, with both electric and manual versions available. There are also models which attach directly to a wheelchair base, but they can’t be operated alone.
Driving adaptations

If you have difficulty with any of the driving controls, there are plenty of Motability adaptations for your Mercedes-Benz that can help. This includes accelerating, braking, steering and using the car’s instruments. Most of these do require an automatic transmission to work.
Hand controls

Hand controls make driving possible without the use of your legs. Push/pull devices fit on your steering wheel and are used for accelerating and braking. Hand control adaptations require an automatic transmission.
Steering aids

If you find using the steering wheel difficult, a steering aid can help. A steering wheel ball, for example, fits the wheel and makes turning it much easier.
Remote control devices

For easy command of the lights, wipers and other systems, you can get an easy to use remote control device installed. It functions as a set of mounted controls operated by a single hand.
Electronic accelerators

If you can’t operate a push/pull device, there are a few electronic accelerators to choose from. These devices fit to the front, back or side of your wheel and can be pushed or pulled to accelerate, depending on your needs.
Left foot accelerators

Left foot pedals place the accelerator on the left of the brake pedal for those who have reduced mobility in their right leg. You can have a floor-mounted pedal that blocks off the original pedal or a twin-flip unit that folds away the right-hand accelerator for a nominated driver.
Pedal modification

For those who can't fully reach the pedals, pedal modifications make accelerating and braking easier and more comfortable.
Stowage adaptations

Lifting and storing your wheelchair or scooter is a heavy task. Stowage adaptations give you an added hand by loading, unloading and storing your mobility aid for you. And many of these can even be swapped to your next Mercedes-Benz Motability car.
Car boot hoists

Securely store your mobility aid in the boot with a car boot hoist. They make getting your wheelchair or scooter in and out of the car easier, storing it in the boot. Some boot hoists require more room than others.
Rooftop stowage

If you need to keep your boot space clear for other items, you can get rooftop stowage. Simply fold away your wheelchair, place it in the electric hoist and it does the rest.
Lightweight manual wheelchair

Add a lightweight manual wheelchair to your car so you don't have to transport yours wherever you go. They fold away to be stored in your car.
Mercedes-Benz Motability adaptation costs

Explore the table below for a general guide on the prices of different adaptations. Get in touch with our Mercedes-Benz Motability specialists to learn more about specific prices.

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.

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.

Check your Mercedes-Benz specs

You might not always need a Motability adaptation. Many of the Mercedes-Benz cars available on the scheme come with handy features that make your life easier. Have a look through brochures or speak to a Motability specialist to find out what features make your car more accessible.
Speak with a Mercedes-Benz specialist

We have a team of Motability specialists at Group 1 Mercedes-Benz. They’re on hand to help you however they can, from choosing the perfect car to identifying compatible adaptations. Contact us today to learn more.

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