Choosing a Vehicle
Choosing your next accessible vehicle? Get it adapted right the first time, near you in Hemel Hempstead.
We offer a full service — from advice on exactly what you need, through to the finished vehicle. We work with a small number of trusted partners who carry out the vehicle conversion itself, lowering floors and fitting ramps, before we carry out the Stage 2 work ourselves: driving controls like Joysteer, wheelchair tie-downs, and a wide range of other customisations.
Which situation sounds like yours?
Start with where you are in the process — we'll tell you what to check before you commit.
“I haven't bought my next vehicle yet.”
Not every wheelchair accessible vehicle can take every adaptation. Talk to us before you sign anything, and we'll tell you honestly what will and won't work.
Talk to us before you buy →“I've been offered a WAV through Motability and need it adapted.”
We're an approved Stage 2 fitter for vehicles supplied through the Motability Scheme — your adaptation is arranged alongside your vehicle, not as a separate headache.
See how this works →“I already have a vehicle and want to check it can be adapted.”
Bring us the make and model before you commit to a specific adaptation — we'll confirm compatibility at assessment.
Talk to an advisor →Why SDL
One point of contact, from advice to the finished vehicle.
We work with a small number of trusted partners who carry out the vehicle conversion itself — lowering floors, fitting ramps. The Stage 2 work — driving controls such as Paravan and Joysteer, wheelchair tie-downs and a wide range of other customisations — is carried out in our own workshops here in Hemel Hempstead. We coordinate the whole process so it feels seamless from your side, but each of us is responsible for our own part: the vehicle conversion is our partners' work, the Stage 2 adaptation is ours.
If you've already got a vehicle, or one's being supplied through Motability, we can also do the Stage 2 work on its own — see the situations below.
Adapted vehicles
Explore accessible vehicle options, then talk to us before you commit so we can confirm which Stage 2 adaptations will fit.
Customer Story · Choosing a Vehicle
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.”
Alison Lapper MBE · Joysteer · Hemel Hempstead
Read Alison's StoryCommon questions
Do you supply wheelchair accessible vehicles?
We offer a full service from advice through to the finished vehicle. A small number of trusted partners carry out the vehicle conversion itself — lowering floors, fitting ramps. The Stage 2 work — driving controls such as Paravan and Joysteer, tie-downs and a wide range of customisations — is carried out in our own workshops here in Hemel Hempstead. We coordinate the whole process so it's seamless from your side, but each of us is responsible for our own part of the work. If you already have a vehicle, or one's being supplied through Motability, we can also do the Stage 2 work on its own.
Which vehicles work best with your adaptations?
It depends on the adaptation you need — some systems need more space or a particular floor height. Talk to us before you buy and we'll tell you honestly what will and won't work for your situation.
Can I get a Motability-supplied WAV adapted through you?
Yes — we're an approved Stage 2 fitter for vehicles supplied through the Motability Scheme. Your adaptation can be arranged alongside your vehicle.
Do you fit adaptations to vehicles outside Hertfordshire?
Our workshop is in Hemel Hempstead and we regularly fit and service vehicles across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and North London — get in touch to check coverage for your area.
Already referred by Motability?
Here's exactly what happens next and how to reach us fast.
See what happens next →Ready to talk it through?
Free consultation, no pressure — we'll tell you honestly what fits your situation.
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