Stanford Coachworks Newsletter:

Edition 36 - September 2023

 

In this month’s edition…

Two New Red Minibuses for Wandsworth CT

Find out all about our latest wheelchair accessible minibus conversions for our long-term client Wandsworth Community Transport.

Our Top Pick Product: The Lightweight Low Entry Side Step

Want to find out more about the most popular Stanford Coachworks products? Take a look at this months top pick and contact our friendly team to learn more.

A Look at Luxury: This Month at Monaco by Stanford

Head over to the Monaco by Stanford website to take a look at some of our ultra-luxury conversions. Be sure to take a tour around our latest Monaco Sprinter!

Two New Red Minibuses for Wandsworth Community Transport

This month we have had the pleasure of converting two new wheelchair accessible minibuses for one of our long-standing clients, Wandsworth Community Transport. We first supplied Wandsworth CT with a minibus over 20 years ago (in 2003!) and we have been working together ever since to help them grow their fleet of accessible minibuses. All of their minibuses are used to support individuals in their local community who require specialist transport services.

Who are Wandsworth Community Transport?

Wandsworth Community Transport are a registered charity who provide a variety of specialist transport options to local non-profit organisations such as school, churches, sheltered housing accommodations, disability groups, and more. In addition to this, the charity also runs Wandsworth Shopmobility, a shopping shuttle and regular outings for elderly and disabled passengers. For organisations looking to gain specialist training for staff members who transport clients, Wandsworth CT provides high-standard MIDAS and passenger assistant training services along with additional training for those looking to gain their D1 minibus driving licence.

  • Base Vehicle

    Both of Wandsworth CT’s conversions are based on the Mercedes Sprinter L3H2 model and are finished in their favourite red.

  • Passenger Capacity

    The vehicles can facilitate up to 16 seated passengers or 5 wheelchairs. All seats are fitted with removable fixings and some with tip / fold functions.

  • Interior Design

    Each vehicle is finished in Wandsworth CT’s chosen grey patterned moquette and includes a range of high-visibility yellow features.

  • Lightweight Low-Entry Side Step

    These conversions feature our exclusive lightweight low-entry side step which allows easy assisted access for Wandsworth CT’s clients.

  • Wheelchair Access

    For passengers using wheelchairs, both vehicles have been made fully accessible and are each fitted with an underfloor tail lift.

  • Passenger Comfort

    To keep Wandsworth CT’s passengers comfortable, both vehicles feature rear saloon heating, air conditioning and LED lighting.

  • Safety Features

    For the safety of all passengers and drivers, both vehicles have been fitted with internal and external CCTV cameras with a display monitor in the front cabin.

We would like to say thank you to Wandsworth Community Transport for their continued support over the past 20 years and we really hope that their client’s benefit from using their two new Stanfords minibuses. We look forward to continuing our work with the team at Wandsworth Community Transport in the future. To find out more about Wandsworth Community Transport’s services, please click here.

This Month at Monaco by Stanford

The Monaco by Stanford team have been busy preparing our latest luxury conversion!

We were delighted to have been given the opportunity to convert another vehicle for one of our returning clients. With their previous vehicle converted back in 2016, our client’s new vehicle feature quite a few interior upgrades plus a whole new exterior look. Take a tour around the VIP Sprinter below.

Our Top Pick Product

Want to find out more about the most popular Stanford Coachworks products? This month we are taking a closer look at our exclusive lightweight low-entry side step.

The SCW lightweight low-entry side step is exclusive to Stanford Coachworks conversions and has been designed with passenger safety in mind. The step is assisted by gas rams, making it incredibly light and easy to use. The first low-level step, paired with twin grab handles, has been designed to give easy access for all users from the point of entry. Look how easy it is to use!

To find out more information on this step, please contact the Stanford Coachworks team on 01375 676088 or email us at sales@stanfordcoachworks.co.uk

Volkswagen Crafters Added to a Highly-Awarded Care Group’s Fleet

Stanford Coachworks recently converted some brand-new accessible vehicles for a returning care group client. The latest editions to their fleet are slightly different as they have been based on the Volkswagen Crafter L2H2 model. Both vehicles feature eight passenger seats and can facilitate two wheelchairs with seats removed.

Our returning client is a highly-awarded care group who provide a variety of care services plus a number of day clubs. Their new minibuses will be distributed to different care homes and day centres across the country to provide accessible transport for appointments, shopping trips and more. Care homes depend on reliable transport so it is essential that they have a high-quality vehicle that they can trust.

The Specification

  • Based on the Volkswagen Crafter L2H2 model

  • Can facilitate up to 8 x passengers or 2 x wheelchairs

  • All seats upholstered in grey and blue patterned moquette with wipe clean bases

  • All seats fitted with removable fixings

  • Custom-built storage area for wheelchairs when not in use

  • Pedal operated side step

  • Rear saloon heating and air conditioning

  • LED passenger lighting

  • Ricon internal tail lift

 

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