About Us
Stanford Coachworks, founded in 1995, are based in Essex with a national distribution network to serve you wherever your location. We operate a customer partnership ethos, generating confidence with reliability, safety and superior quality as principal elements underlining our whole business structure; we call it the Stanford Distinction.
We specialise in wheelchair accessible vehicle conversions and supply an average of 350 minibuses each year to many local authorities, charities, community transports and private institutions. Some of our specialist vehicle conversions include:
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Wheelchair Accessible Conversions
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Medical Service Vehicle Conversions
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Production, TV & Music Industry Conversions
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Bespoke & Specialist Conversions
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e-SCW: Electric Vehicle Conversions
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The Stanford Coachworks Conversion
At Stanford Coachworks, we have established a reputation for custom built minibuses and conversions which are second to none. Our conversions contain all of the features that you would expect in a minibus, but with a degree of professionalism and commitment to quality which is unrivalled elsewhere.
Combination of tradition and innovation
We combine traditional skills with the latest developments in minibus technology and always complete our conversions to the highest safety standards. This ensures that our clients are supplied with a custom built minibus which is instantly recognisable as a ‘Stanfords minibus’.
Customised Process
Our aim is to provide our clients with a vehicle which more than delivers. These vehicles are built to each individual clients transport needs using our extensive knowledge and experience of vehicle conversions. This is a detailed process which starts with the initial planning stage, through to the design and build. Every aspect of this process undergoes strict quality control and testing, followed by a thorough inspection. The result is a minibus which combines luxury with state of the art craftsmanship at an affordable price. This is what makes our Essex based coachworks company stand out from our competitors.
Collaboration With Well-Established Manufacturers
We offer a wide variety of minibuses, in all wheelbases, from many well-established motor manufacturers. This includes manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz, Ford, Renault, Peugeot, Volkswagen, Fiat and Citroen. Our close relationships with these well respected manufacturers ensures that our clients are supplied with a minibus which reflects our dedication to excellence.
Extensive Features
Our standard minibuses include a range of different options to choose from. Whether our clients require satellite navigation, hot and cold drinks machines, entertainment systems, LED lighting, toilet facilities, boot space and climate control, we can design a bespoke minibus which includes an array of options. These features, along with top quality upholstery, flooring and roofing interiors, result in a Stanfords minibus which more than meets your requirements.
For more information about minibus conversions please contact us here.
Services
At Stanford Coachworks, our purpose is to serve a cross section of public and private sector industries with exceptional quality, premium and comfort vehicle conversions.
We have stringent company values and a customer charter in place with a mission to sustain existing customers and to secure new customers by surpassing their expectations of quality combined with outstanding service, excellence and value for money. We seem to do a pretty good job!
The Stanford Business Promise
On receipt of your enquiry, we guarantee confidentiality throughout the entire sales experience of your Stanford Coachworks conversion. We are happy to come and visit you to determine the use of the proposed bus to ensure total compatibility for fitness of the purpose, particularly the carriage of semi ambulant, elderly and wheelchair passengers.
We can advise and keep you informed of:
Loading, unloading, emergency exit, time on board, driver/escort facilities, safety and operational use in general.
Current legislation and comment on any proposed future legislation and possible changes in the law.
If requested, we can inspect your existing fleet.
New developments in this transport sector and demonstrate new ancillary equipment such as lifts, securing straps, reversing systems and climate control.
The current market value of used buses and assist you in the disposal of buses no longer required for service in your fleet.