Rental cars

Hello all. Yes I know this is 2 posts in 2 days. I am trying to do a little more to help get information out there to you. This time I wanted to quickly talk about rental cars. Most all major rental car companies (Hertz, Avis, ETC.) have vehicles that are equipped with hand controls and possibly a steering knob. You do have to make arrangements to get one delivered to your rental location aproximately (a minimum of) three days although I would suggest more time just to make sure that things get done correctly. I have rented a Crystler Seabring, A Lebaron, and a Ford Focus and have been told that smaller or larger cars can be outfitted with the modifications with advanced notice. This is great for vacation or when/if you have car troubles. Also it can be nice to drive something different every now and then (I have had nothing but vans until last year when I bought a Honda Element so being in a car was great!!).

Now if you are looking for a vehicle with a wheelchair lift this will require more digging on your or your travel agents part. Those can be available by checking with a dealer that installs hand controls or checking with a medical equipment rental company in your vacationing area. I have personally checked with Absolute Mobility in Washington State and for about $150.00 a day (or they have weekly rates too) you can rent a van equipped with a lift and hand controls or other configurations. You will just have to do a little checking in the area, but if you are motivated enough you will get results.

Just remember this as your best practice when traveling. If you don't ask questions you will never find answers

That's todays tip, more to come.