Getting Rid of the BMW Stereotype

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With a reputation derived from prestige German engineering, BMW is thought to be one of the most admirable car-manufacturers in the world after launching some of the most iconic and legendary cars we have ever seen. 

With this said however, BMW has been given the label of only catering to the likes of businessmen and women throughout the years. Driving a car of our preference is a huge deal for all of us, as it allows us to maintain our independence and freedom to travel wherever and whenever we like. With this in mind, consider that more than one in five UK residents are registered as being disabled. That’s more than 11 million people who need Motability services. But the idea of Motability services doesn’t always conjure luxury vehicles to mind…does it?

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Here, we’ll discuss the various changes and latest adaptations you could make to ensure your car is suited to your needs and also the facts you might not have known about BMW.

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What is the Motability Scheme?

The likes charities such as the Motability Scheme that commit to help those with disabilities to purchase a car that accommodates their needs in exchange for Motability Allowance, is a one that BMW is part of.

As well as maintenance, servicing, accident and breakdown recovery, the lease also includes a new BMW every three years along with the insurance needed. If you’re unable to drive yourself, you can have up to two nominated drivers who can be insured on your BMW, whether they be family, friends, or your carer.

Other adaptions you make to your BMW can come at no additional costs. Over 50,000 Motability customers have adapted their cars to make their driving experience as comfortable and easy as possible, including hi-tech features. Although many cars participating in the Motability scheme already come with standard features including push button ignition, automatic transmission, height-adjustable seats, and parking sensors, there are additional bespoke additions focused around your needs.

Adaptions to Suit Different Disabilities

The Perks of Hand-held Speed Control

If accelerating or braking with your feet is something you find difficult, then having a hand control fitted behind the steering wheel can help regain your motoring independence. This adaptation is particularly popular by pulling or pushing the lever to control your speed and comes in different variations to suit how you want to handle your BMW. The only compromise that must be made is that your car be automatic rather than manual to make driving a lot easier.

In addition, to prevent discomfort or straining, the foot pedals can be extended so that they are brought closer to the driving seat.

Offering a Helping Hand: Automatic Parking

In order to improve the comfortability of your BMW, there are several car adaptions and accessories you can integrate. 

One great attribute you can include to help prevent the stress of parking in difficult spaces, is the likes of parking sensors. Earlier, this type of technology was available only in the high-end cars, but now it is being extended to those with limited mobility.

By detecting a space that is big enough for your vehicle to fit into, automatic parking technology strives in this area. Since parallel parking can be a stressful manoeuvre to do, automatic parking can be your helping hand. Your car will notify you of this and give you instructions to reverse or accelerate very gently without holding onto the wheel, and the car guides itself into the space detected. This has completely innovated the driving experience, making parking much easier.

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Make Access to Your Vehicle Easy

To help individual access and stowage requirements, accessibility adjustments can be made. This is particularly useful if you have a wheelchair or scooter that needs to be stored on your travels, as well as a car boost hoist to get it in the car or rooftop stowage unit.

The likes of electric person hoists help individuals to get in and out of the BMW if assistance is needed.

If you’re an avid BMW enthusiast, you’ll be pleased to know that with a one-off advanced payment, you can select from a range of BMWs, even including the BMW 1 Series. No matter what your requirements are, adjustments can be made to suit everyone. If you want to find out more about the adaptations for disabilities you can make.

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