Open Today!Sales: 8am-7pm | Call us at: 949-682-7311
Welcome to the Santa Margarita Ford Mobility Center
We have been involved with the adaptation of motor vehicles to accommodate persons with developmental and physical challenges since 1976-that’s 40 years covering 5 decades. During the 70’s and early 80’s only a single track running the length of a van would accommodate 6 wheelchairs with only a simple hook to secure the chair from rolling around inside the vehicle. With the advent of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), things began to evolve for the safety and protection of the consumer. Many laws (FMVSS) and standards were put in place by federal and state agencies such as Medi-Cal to ensure that proper safety measures are met.
Over this same time frame, Ford Motor Company has been working closely with dealers and modifiers to ensure their modifications are held to the highest standards for safety. The certification process is time consuming and costly. Each stage of the modification is inspected by Ford Technicians and pass prior certification as correct placement of items in the modification.
Ask your dealer/modifier if they are QVM Certified-if not, why not? We at Santa Margarita Ford have worked with all of our modifiers to create the best and safest possible line of vehicles. You will note a common thread throughout our offerings. Most of our sales are of vehicles designed to carry 9 occupants or less (including the driver). This configuration allows for anyone with a Class C California Driver’s License to drive the vehicle without the need for a commercial license or periodic CHP vehicle inspections. Our line accommodates 1-6 wheelchair positions and/or 3-9 ambulatory positions.
