Sirus Automotive are the UK’s leading upfront wheelchair accessible vehicle specialist.  Since 2004, Sirus has designed and manufactured drive from wheelchair, internal transfer and wheelchair passenger upfront vehicles, giving their customers freedom, independence and social inclusion.

We hear from two Sirus customers today, who tell us all about their experiences sitting upfront.

“My name is Amy and I have been a Sirus customer for over eight years now. I’ve had two Sirus cars which are designed so I can sit upfront next to the driver. I play Powerchair Football for West Bromwich Albion Throstles and have done for the past 10 years.  I travel to and from games and training in my Sirus VW. There is enough space for me to travel upfront in my everyday powerchair and also have enough room to transport my mobile hoist, shower chair, Strike Force Powerchair and my luggage. Sirus have added extra lockdown points in the back of the vehicle to ensure my Strike Force is secure at all times.  My Sirus car has given me so much freedom to travel without having to worry about not having enough space to take everything I need.  I often travel on short breaks and holidays so it is essential I have space to take quite a bit of equipment as well as my luggage.  The Sirus team are always friendly, and no job is ever too much effort”.   

“My name is Jenna, and I sustained  C5/6 spinal injury in 2004. For five years I have worked tirelessly to get my life back on track. I have a Sirus wheelchair accessible vehicle where I can either drive or travel upfront in my wheelchair next to the driver.  Being able to drive again has had a huge impact on my life. It has massively benefitted my mental health and wellbeing because I now have my independence back! Before I was able to drive again, I had a wheelchair accessible vehicle where I sat in the back.  I found that sitting in the back messes with your head, I actually felt like a child again. It was so difficult to chat with anyone in the front as it was so noisy. It was extremely uncomfortable and any bumps in the road caused excruciating pain.  With my Sirus car, when I don’t feel like driving, I can sit in the frontin my wheelchair which is absolutely amazing”

Sirus also specialise in Internal Transfer vehicles for wheelchair users who prefer to drive from a standard driver’s seat and bespoke adaptations for standard cars, including steering aids, seating solutions and boot hoists.

To find out more about driving or travelling upfront, contact Sirus Automotive on 0121 505 7777 or visit www.sirusautomotive.co.uk.