Future Plans For www.nickysdrive.com
Based on the success of Nicky's Drive, Nicky hopes to set up a Trust that can assist other people with disabilities to have cars adapted, locally and internationally.
Nicky hopes that others can benefit from the mobility and independence driving has given her.
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01 March 2010
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Budget
Nicky will need approximately R800 000 to underwrite the cost of the car.
This would cover the cost of:
- the car
- the special adaptations
- the importation
- flights for Nicky and a companion to England for two “fittings” for the car conversion specialists to ensure that Nicky is mobile again.
Nicky has sought professional advice and narrowed her options to three cars, namely the Honda CR-V, Suzuki Grand Vitara and Volvo XC60. Why has Nicky chosen these options:
Due to the substantial costs for a car to be adapted for Nicky’s specific needs, her next car needs to be very reliable to ensure her continued independence, safety and mobility.
The car requires enough boot space to transport her motorized wheelchair, which Nicky will load and unload independently with a hoist system.
The new car needs to have automatic transmission and hydraulic steering.
November 2009
CAR ADAPTATIONS/CONVERSIONS: STEERING DEVELOPMENTS LTD (UK)
- Estimated at £35 500 (converted to approximately R426 000)
- 25% deposit necessary for work to commence
- Wheelchair hoist estimate £2 500 (converted to approximately R30 000)
SUB-TOTAL: R456 000+
MOTOR VEHICLE
Two Options:
1. Honda CR-V (2.0 i-VTEC Petrol, Automatic) £21 025
(converted to approximately R252 300)
2. Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.4 Petrol, Automatic) £18 475
(converted to approximately R221 700)
SUB-TOTAL: R252 300+
IMPORTING THE VEHICLE: UK TO CAPE TOWN
(QUOTATION/ESTIMATE FROM GEOFF DEAR AT CAPE MOBILITY)
Shipping costs: £1 500 (converted to approximately R18 000)
Port Handling Fees: R10 000
Collection from Port Elizabeth: R 3 000
Registration: R 3 000
Handling Fees: £1 500 (converted to approximately R18 000)
VAT/Insurance/Customs: TBC
SUB-TOTAL: R52 000+
UK TRAVEL EXPENSES
Flights:
Two trips to the UK (initial fitting and final fitting once adaptations are complete)
4 x Air tickets: Cape Town to London (Nicky plus travel companion)
Estimated cost: (@R8 000 each for a return ticket) R 32 000
UK Visa:
Estimated cost: (@ R1000 each) R 2 000
Train To Steering Developments:
Estimated cost: £140 (converted to approximatelyR 1 680)
SUB-TOTAL: R35 680
GRAND TOTAL: R795 980+
(estimate figure, excluding further importation costs)