Nashville Mobility Van Wheelchair Accessible Collision Repair
The team at Plan B Autobody is trained and specialized in repairing mobility vehicles when they are damaged from an accident, weather, environmental hazards including road debris or unexpected door dings or paint scratches. Our Nashville collision team understands that families count on wheelchair accessible vehicles to transport loved ones on a regular basis. If the wheelchair accessible van is involved in a collision or accident and is in need of repair, you will need it back quickly. It all likelihood, you only have one mobility vehicle.
Repair to Manufacturer Standards
Our team is trained in repairing mobility vehicles using the manufacturer’s standards. Plan B Autobody is known for repairing mobility vans and SUVs right the first time. We do not cut corners in fully restoring mobility vehicles. We follow manufacturer protocols that include our techs knowing how to perform collision repair on adaptive equipment and parts. When a wreck occurs, our techs assess damage to all the components added to the vehicle such as ramps, lifts, and hand control parts. This is in addition to the regular damage assessments after a collision. As always, Plan B Autobody uses OEM (original manufacturer parts) whenever possible. We also review the guidelines provided by the converter who modified the vehicle for mobility.
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Areas of Specialty
When repairing mobility vans, specialized collision expertise is required. In addition to repairing the vehicle to the specifications of the manufacturer, the collision team has to have special knowledge of adaptive equipment repairs such as wheelchair lifts, understanding weight management that maintains the center of gravity, door systems, hydraulic mechanisms, electrical systems, calibration for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), specialized switches, wheelchair ramps, and hand controls. Even when having a small crash or fender bender, your wheelchair accessible van or SUV could have mobility components that were damage or moved.
Certifications & Preferred Status
Plan B Autobody holds certifications with Toyota, Honda, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, Infiniti and Acura. It matters to us how we repair and care for your vehicle. This means we are a preferred repair shop and both the manufacturer and insurance companies appreciate this level of expertise and training. Our technicians are trained to follow manufacturers’ standard of repairs. We are the only repair shop in the Nashville area with these collective certifications. Nissan will even tow your van or SUV to us, as we are a Nissan-certified repair shop. We use original manufacturer auto parts (OEM) whenever possible on all our collision repairs rather than aftermarket parts.
Makes & Models of Mobility Vehicles
According to the National Highway Safety Administration, an estimated 500,000 modified vans and SUVs are actively traveling the roads in the United States. According to recent research the projected growth in wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV) is significant. If a WAV van or SUV is totaled the replacement cost is upwards of $60,000. It makes sense to take your wheelchair accessible vehicle to a qualified repair shop who will value quality and safety and get you back on the road feeling confident about transporting your loved ones or driving yourself. Plan B Autobody services all makes and models of wheelchair accessible vans and SUVs and brings them back to pre-accident condition or better.
What are the types of wheelchair accessible vehicles?
The types of vehicles include minivans, large conversion vans, mid-size and full-size SUVS, and even pick-up trucks. Since these vehicles need the space and foundation to hold the wheelchair, ramps, and electric mechanisms, vans and SUVs are most often converted to wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
Which makes and models of wheelchair accessible vehicles are sold?
Wheelchair accessible vehicle makes and models include the Toyota Sienna, Toyota Sienna Hybrid, Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, Dodge Grand Caravan, GMC Savana, Chevy Express, Ram ProMaster, Ford Transit, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon XL, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, Hyundai Palisade, Hyundai Santa Fe, and the Chrysler Voyager.