We rented a Renault Kangoo from Adapted Vehicle Hire ("AVH"). This was the only adapted car hire service that offered small(er) automatic drive vehicles. For an extra fee, AVH delivered the car to our home. The delivery person was very nice and helpful, and took the time to show all of the car's features, including how to pull down the ramp (manual, but lightweight and easy) and secure locks around the chair. Renting adapted cars is not cheap, and because there are so few vendors you should book well in advance.
For the Americans -- if you can drive stick, you'll have a much wider choice of rentals. Also, when renting a car in the UK make sure and give it a thorough inspection -- inside and out -- not just a superficial once over. Make sure and note each and every scratch, tear, dent, or hint of the foregoing on your acceptance form. Also, some of the gas caps won't come off by just unscrewing them. You have to actually insert the car key into the cap and turn (I won't say how long it took me to figure this out...in the rain). I can only guess this is because petrol (gas) is so expensive.
Details:
Adapted Vehicle Hire, Poplar House, Cowley Business Park, Cowley Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2AD
T: 0845 257 1670
www.adaptedvehiclehire.com
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