A question we get asked often is:  "How should I charge my wheelchair/scooter batteries?" or "Why do my batteries run low so quickly?" Normally, we answer these questions with a question of our own:  "How have you been charging your batteries?"  The answer to that question runs the gamut from:  "All the time." to "An hour or two when it needs it."  Both of these charging scenarios will produce unacceptable and expensive results. Next, we proceed to explain the difference...

Just another day at AVM; helping others; allowing people to live easier lives with a disability. The feeling is very satisfying, especially when we have moments like this one: A woman came into our shop looking for a used van; expressing to us how she needed it very soon because she suddenly became a full time caregiver,  but couldn't afford something new.   She was in desperate need to get an accessible van.  She was explaining  her troubles to us when...

Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and we are forced to deal with a major mobility change.  This change isn't always easy because it's never a "chosen" choice but when it comes to having a choice for your family, you can choose the RIGHT place.  When it is time to look for a wheelchair van, it’s important to ask yourself; how can I tell the RIGHT mobility dealer from the WRONG dealer? The RIGHT Mobility dealer will listen to...

Veigel North America/Mobility Products and Design is one of AVM's most valued suppliers. They are a designer & manufacturer of hand driving controls, foot controls, pedal extensions, steering knobs and other steering devices.  Their products give mobility impaired drivers the freedom to drive with confidence, knowing they are using the best quality and technology available.  AVM has been installing Veigel/MPD products for over 20 years and have found them to be the most adaptable to individual driver's needs. Always innovating,...

I'm driving through town, I see brake lights in front of me, and then the vehicle turns right. I hear a bang and the vehicle turned into another car. I shake my head and think, if that guy would have let the other car know he was turning by using his turn signal; this accident probably would have never happened. This led me to think of my work, Advanced Vehicle Modifications. I love how hard our customers work to be...

Car and Driver calls it “one of the best-looking van bodies ever plopped atop four wheels.” And, it’s true: the Chrysler Pacifica has changed what it means to be a minivan. What’s in store? The Pacifica offers slightly more space than its Town & Country counterpart: about an inch wider and roughly half an inch taller. When it comes to mobility vehicles, every inch counts. The interior styling is reminiscent of a Chrysler 300 sedan, and the luxurious two-tone leather...

A certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) is a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (DRS) with additional training and certification.  A DRS generally has a health professional degree with additional training specific to driver evaluation and rehabilitation.  CDRS professionals are those DRS’S that have successfully passed a certification examination and regularly complete education in the field to maintain their credentials.  CDRS and DRS both offer specific assessment and instruction skills, experience, and understanding when it comes to those with physical, cognitive, and visual...

It starts with a phone call from someone having trouble driving – “sometimes I can’t be sure my foot is on the brake” or “sometimes I miss the brake pedal and I’m worried that I’m going to run into someone if I can’t stop the car. Is there something I can do?” We talk a little longer and I recommend that she stop by my office/shop to see what we can do to eliminate her concern caused by her reduced...

This beautiful 2016 Atomic Electric Golf cart with air conditioning, power windows along with all of the bells and whistles came into our shop. The driver is handicapped, of course. He was in need of a left gas pedal. So we modified the Golf Cart with a left foot gas pedal. At Advanced Vehicle Modifications we customize solutions for your needs. No matter what your situation may be, we can get the job done. Our technicians are highly accredited. Please...

Just how important is it to have your equipment serviced on a regular basis?  It is very important, but not urgent – that is the problem. If your wheelchair lift,  power seat base or wheelchair accessible van is working, you don’t need service.  Right?  And, you have things to do.  The urgent things in life tend to get our attention, but the things that are important are seldom urgent, and the things that seem urgent are seldom important. Is it...