When it comes to WAVs, there’s one man our customers have come to count on time and time again. To many in the industry he’s known as Tom McKeown, TBC Sales Manager, but to his customers, he’s known as Tom McKeown, superhero and Mobility expert.
Let’s find out what makes our very own WAV warrior tick and where his superpowers really come from.
At TBC Conversions we’re well known for our face-to-face approach to customer care. From the initial consultation to the handover of the finished vehicle conversion, we take care to adapt our procedures to suit each client’s needs as an individual.
Throughout this entire process, there are a few unsung heroes working in the background, carrying out the specialist engineering that makes our vehicles what they are. These are people like Les Henderson who we’ll be learning a little more about today.
Learn how TBC Salesperson, Gerry Galvin, and Sandvik Engineering technician, Philip Oliver, worked together to transform van into office. A journey that ended with us developing one of our most cleverly conceived specialist vehicle conversions yet.
In the summer of 2018, an existing client of the Donnelly Group, Sandvik Engineering, was recommended to Gerry at TBC Specialist Conversions in relation to a unique specialist conversion they had in mind.
The task at hand; to enable mobile diagnostics and servicing of Sandvik’s cutting edge industrial equipment.
At TBC Conversions we believe everyone has the right to accessible travel and by developing strong partnerships with other businesses that share our core values, we can help make that happen. Working together with vehicle hire companies, local authorities, educational bodies and charities our adaptive vehicle fleets are in use all over the UK, keeping people mobile and on the road.
TBC Mobility Conversions have supplied London based Adapted Vehicle Hire with 5 wheelchair accessible VW Caddy Maxi Life conversions, as one of the countries largest hire companies specialising in converted and adapted vehicles we are proud to be part of giving people the freedom to travel.
In a collaboration with London-based VW commercial vehicle franchise, Cordwallis, the specially adapted fleet was presented to Frances Waight, Operations Manager at Adapted Vehicle Hire who said:
“We are delighted with the new vehicles which will help to improve our fleet and ultimately benefit our customers.”
TBC Mobility Conversions has a unique relationship with a number of commercial vehicle manufacturer networks, which means they are capable of delivering a converted vehicle ANYWHERE within the UK.
“This is what makes us different from other conversion companies and give us greater distribution which benefits both our network partners and our customers,”
Tom McKeown, TBC Mobility Conversions Sales Manager.
Our conversions are the product of careful planning and stringent testing. We want to be sure we stand apart from other converters and aim to offer a superior standard of quality and finish. We appreciate that our wheelchair cars are more than just transport to many of our clients, they also provide freedom and independence. For this reason, every detail has been carefully considered including our patented continuous rear door seal specifically developed to lessen road noise and prevent drafts keeping the wheelchair passenger comfortable during their journey.
The sales team in both Bromborough and Dungannon are happy to travel for free at-home demonstrations of our latest wheelchair car range, and for larger accessible transport look no further than our Taxi & Minibus Conversions, perfect for keeping your team, group. staff or class on the road in comfort and safety.
To find out how TBC Conversions can help you and your business stay mobile, call the team today on 0800 999 5090 or email sales@tbcconversions.com.
TBC Conversions were pleased to be invited to exhibit our Volkswagen wheelchair accessible minibus at the Volkswagen Commercial vehicles EXPO event. This small but educational event was held in the National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes and included a selection of third-party converters who came to showcase the wide range of conversion possibilities Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles provide.
At the event, we were lucky enough to be able to view other impressive vehicle conversions undertaken, from ambulances and recovery vehicles alongside our own minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. Thanks to Volkswagens expert engineering the VW Crafters, Transporters and Caddy’s make excellent base models for the type of vehicle conversions we supply atTBC.
As part of the Volkswagen Recognised Converter network, we are able to confidently provide businesses, organisations and private owners a wide variety of vehicle conversions. Currently, we specialise in standard and accessible minibuses, ranging from 16 to 17 seaters, with front or side entry options and a huge choice of seating configurations.
TBC Conversions have also been working closely with the Motability Scheme to provide passenger transport and drive from wheelchair accessible vehicles such as the Volkswagen Caddy and Volkswagen T6 Range Shuttle and Caravelle.
Making sure we gave those in attendance a good idea of what can be achieved when converting Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, we took both a WAV and a minibus along for the ride.
The chosen WAV was our VW Caddy Life converted to carry wheelchair passengers with a low angle ramp in the rear. Our ramp is situated at such an angle as to provide wheelchair users with a seated position in keeping with the other passengers in the vehicle. The exhibition team took this opportunity to highlight the lengths TBC Conversions go to improve the passenger travel experience, with the use of our continuous rear door seal, preventing road noise and weather elements affecting the passengers.
We also had in tow the Volkswagen Crafter accessible minibus complete with rear access inboard lift, front entry and fully adjustable seating.
The event was a huge success and fully highlighted the brilliant work various vehicle conversion companies are doing in terms of making travel accessible, but also making the most out of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle base models to provide businesses and organisations, safe and reliable transportation.
To find out more about the work we do with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, or to enquire about a vehicle conversion, please call 0800 999 5090 or email info@tbcconversions.com
