Ivybridge, Devon -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/04/2015 -- The team at WWVS has been impressed and inspired by the story of former Royal Marine Andy Grant, shared in his local paper, the Liverpool Echo. Despite losing a limb after being caught in a bomb blast while on duty in Afghanistan, Andy was keen to continue to live a full and active lifestyle.

Andy joined the Marine Commandos aged 17 and had previously served in Iraq. In 2009 accidental tripwire activation saw Andy lose a chunk out of his thigh, severing the femoral artery and leading to 30 operations. However the nerve damage could not be repaired and Andy realised that a prosthetic limb would give him more mobility than his by then useless leg.

Since then, Andy has made a point living life to the full, including falling in love and starting a family and taking part in a number of sports including surfing, skiing, triathlon competitions and sky diving. At last year's Invictus Games he won gold medals for the 400 and 1,500 metre events and a bronze in the 4x100m relay, and is now in training for the 2016 Paralympics. An attempt to row the Atlantic Ocean as part of a four man team of amputees is also on the cards for December and Andy has embarked upon a career as a motivational speaker.

Andy has recently acquired a specially adapted car through the Motability charity, an automatic Vauxhall Astra with a left foot accelerator to help him keep up with his many projects.

While sporting glory may be out of reach for many, disability clearly need not mean an end to freedom. Take a look at the used WAVS for sale at WWVS, providing access to driving for wheelchair users and those suffering from other forms of disability.

About WWVS
Devon based WWVS specialises in supplying wheelchair and scooter accessible vehicles to the South West. The team has specialist knowledge of WAVS and adapted vehicles and stock includes ex-Motability vehicles. Part exchanges are accepted.

For further information please contact Mike Smith of WWVS at 39 Trematon Drive, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0HT, United Kingdom. Telephone 07799 676285, email wwvs@hotmail.co.uk or visit the website http://www.wwvs.net.

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Person Name: Mike Smith
Company: WWVS
Address: 39 Trematon Drive
Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0HT, United Kingdom
Phone: 07799 676285
Email Id: wwvs@hotmail.co.uk
Website: http://www.wwvs.net

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Ivybridge, Devon -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/07/2015 -- Motability's Big Event takes place on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 May, designed to introduce disabled people to the benefits of Motability vehicles including adapted cars, powered wheelchairs and scooters. WWVS invites disabled drivers to attend the event to learn how a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle could help them before viewing the used WAVs available at its showroom in Devon.

The event is free of charge and held indoors in Manchester's EventCity. Visitors will be able to see more than 100 cars from 27 different brands including at least 25 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles, plus powered wheelchairs and scooters. Adaptation companies will be showcasing the different services they can provide to help disabled drivers get on the road.

The event will give disabled drivers the opportunity to test drive Motability vehicles with adaptations such as hand controls, electronic brakes, steering wheel balls and left foot accelerators, and discuss how WAVs and adaptations could help them with specially trained advisors. Visitors can also enjoy refreshments; children's entertainment and a free prize draw to win an iPad mini. A limited number of wheelchairs and scooters will be available to use at the event, free of charge. Book online to avoid disappointment.

WAV can help disabled drivers to regain their independence, getting them back on the road in comfort and safety. If Manchester is too far away for those interested in wheelchair accessible cars for sale Devon and the South West has a specialist dealer in WWVS of Ivybridge.

About WWVS
WWVS is a used car dealer specialising in Wheelchair and Scooter Accessible Vehicles for disabled drivers and their careers. The showroom staffs are specially trained with plenty of WAV knowledge and a high quality selection of used cars including ex-Motability vehicles.

For further information, please contact Mike Smith of WWVS at 39 Trematon Drive, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0HT, United Kingdom. Telephone 07799 676285, email wwvs@hotmail.co.uk or visit the website http://wwvs.net.

For Media Contact:
Person Name: Mike Smith
Company: WWVS
Address: 39 Trematon Drive, Ivybridge
Devon, PL21 0HT, United Kingdom
Phone: 07799 676285
Email Id: wwvs@hotmail.co.uk
Website: http://wwvs.net

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Ivybridge, Devon -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/10/2015 -- Changes to the government's benefit rules may reduce the number of people eligible for a vehicle under the Motability scheme, says Devon dealer.

The introduction of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which is replacing working-age Disability Living Allowance, could lead to a drop in the number of people eligible for a Motability vehicle on the grounds of physical impairment. This is according to statistics released last month by the Department for Work and Pensions.

Figures show that 602,000 people will be receiving the enhanced rate of mobility support under PIP by 2018, but only 238,000 of them will be claiming solely on the grounds of physical difficulty in moving around, thus making them eligible for Motability.

This may lead to some people needing to source a lower-cost vehicle = perhaps buying or leasing used rather than buying new. This is particularly true for wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAVS). Devon-based WWVS always has a good selection of used WAVS for sale, so customers can get hold of the vehicles they need without having to join a waiting list for a new car. When it comes to WAVS, it is vital to make sure the vehicle is right for the customer's requirements, so it pays to look at a number of options and consider them carefully.

About WWVS
Westcountry WAVS & Vehicle Sales (WWVS) specialises in wheelchair- and scooter-accessible vehicles as well as other quality used cars. All of its vehicles are tested thoroughly and hand-picked to offer quality and value for money. The company looks to understand its customers to ensure that those needing an adapted vehicle can have the best quality of life.

For more information please contact:
Name: Mike Smith
Business Name: WWVS
Address: 39 Trematon Drive
City: Ivybridge
County: Devon
Postcode: PL21 0HT
Country: United Kingdom
Phone No.: 07799 676285
Email: wwvs@hotmail.co.uk
Website: http://www.wwvs.net

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