Freedom Mobility provides rental cars to people with permanent or temporary disability, and those who care for people with disabilities. On this page we give answers to the most common questions people ask about driving in New Zealand with a disability.
If you have a question about hiring a mobility vehicle that is not answered below, please contact us.
Yes. We can do this at no extra charge. It is helpful for us to know the age, weight and height of the children.
Yes, we can provide you with a hire car with hand-controls and a steering-wheel spinner. Our driving instructor can provide lessons in this style of driving after which you can be mobile using our vehicle until your injury heals and…
Contact us before your surgery. That way we can reserve a suitable vehicle for you. Once your surgery is completed, we will be in touch to arrange a suitable time to deliver a hand-control or left foot accelerator vehicle. After…
We provide automatic cars with steering wheel spinners and indicator extensions. These vehicles enable you to drive safely while your arm is immobilised.
We have a range of vehicles that are often used for this purpose. Let us know the type of controls you usually use and we’ll endeavour to provide the same style on our rental car. By the way, many insurance…
We certainly can! In your case we’ll provide an automatic wheelchair hoist van with enough seating the whole family – then the journey together can be as enjoyable as the event at your destination!
Yes, we provide automatic wheelchair vehicles of various sizes. Having a rental vehicle will enable you to be spontaneous, so you can travel on a whim, decide to make the best of a sunny day, or go out when people…
We provide vehicles with electric seats which swing right out of the car to the exact height of your wife’s wheelchair. This type of seat can make transfers a breeze. The wheelchair can be stowed in the rear of the…
We provide a variety of left foot accelerator vehicles. All of these vehicles also have right foot accelerators. When the left foot accelerator is in use, the right foot accelerator flips up, and vice versa. Therefore both you and your…
Yes, we have a number of modified cars and people movers which have tow bars fitted. Our vans usually have wheelchair hoists at the rear and therefore cannot be fitted with tow bars. Call us to discuss your requirements –…
