Customer Stories

Customer Stories from Hemel Hempstead and Beyond

Every adaptation starts with a person, a vehicle and a problem to solve. Here's how that worked out for drivers and passengers we've fitted at our Hertfordshire workshop.

Alison Lapper driving her Volkswagen Caravelle using a Joysteer control system

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A fifth WAV, built around Alison: Volkswagen Caravelle conversion

Artist, presenter and speaker Alison Lapper MBE took delivery of her fifth wheelchair accessible vehicle from Steering Developments — a Volkswagen Caravelle adapted with a Joysteer system, custom shoulder steer and full electronic controls so she can keep driving independently.

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Abi-Loader and secondary controls in a Ford Focus Estate

Jo was struggling to lift her wheelchair in and out of her car. We fitted an Abi-Loader and a GuidoSimplex infrared secondary control to her Ford Focus.

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Mercedes-AMG A45 adapted with floor-mounted push-pull hand controls by Steering Developments

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Push-pull hand controls in a Mercedes-AMG A45

Tom lost both legs and an arm serving with the Parachute Regiment. We adapted his Mercedes-AMG A45 so he could drive it himself.

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Gavin Wilson using his SD Motion Drive wheelchair with a freewheel beside a lake

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Gavin's 25 years as a SD Motion Drive customer

Sports journalist Gavin has used the SD Motion Drive for over 25 years, travelling the UK, Europe and North America.

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