Stanford Coachworks Newsletter:

Edition 17 - February 2022

In This Month’s Edition…

**What minibus is right for me?**
Read our handy how to guide to help choose your bespoke minibus.

**Major London NHS Hospital takes a SCW delivery**
Find out about our conversions for a London hospital.

**It’s all in the details…**
Take a behind the scenes look into how we ensure that our conversions are of the highest quality.

Major London hospital takes a SCW delivery

Over the past couple of months, we have been converting a range of medical service vehicles for a returning NHS client.

Our clients are based at a major NHS hospital in the city and required a range of medical service vehicles that can be used in a number of different situations. Being in central London, the hospital required a greener transport solution for their patients so they opted for some new hybrid Toyota Corollas. The Corollas will be used for non-emergency patient transport.

For patients requiring wheelchair access, we have converted a number of Mercedes Sprinters and Vitos. Each Vito features a specialist winch and restraint system and can carry one wheelchair plus four seated passengers.

The L2H2 Mercedes Sprinters are significantly larger and have been converted in two different layouts. The Sprinters have been configured to transport either eight seated patients, plus up to three wheelchairs with seats removed, or with four tip and fold seats and space to transport a patient in a stretcher.

Wheelchair accessible conversions
Can be used in emergencies
Piped oxygen, IV drip rails, internal tail lift
Full wipe clean interior

Wheelchair accessible conversions
Electric winch and restraint system
Low roof so easy to park in height restricted areas
No specialist D1 driving licence required to drive

Toyota Corolla

Greener transport solution for the hospital
No specialist D1 driving licence required to drive
Non-emergency transport
Easy to manoeuvre around a busy city

What minibus is right for me?

Deciding on the perfect minibus can be daunting as there is so much to consider. Maybe you are stuck deciding which base vehicle will work best for you or you are wondering how many passengers your vehicle will be able to transport? At Stanford Coachworks we are here to help and we have created a handy step by step guide to assist you along the way.

Click the image on the left to read the full guide.

So, why choose us?

We do not mass produce our vehicles. This means that each of our minibuses are specifically hand-crafted to meet all of your bespoke requirements by a team of just two skilled coachbuilders. Throughout the process we like to ensure that our clients remain involved, so we encourage factory visits where you can personally see your vehicle in build.

We pride ourselves on adding that personal touch to our conversions, whether it be embroidered headrests, branded modesty screens, diamond-stitched seating or colourful exterior signwriting, we are here to help!

Speak to a member of the SCW team today by calling 01375 676088 or alternatively, you can complete our online enquiry form by clicking the button below.

Enquire now

SCW Exclusive: The Ultimate Barber Bus

With businesses all over the world evolving due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our latest client decided that it was time to go mobile with his popular barber shop.

Based in Ilford, Steve’s Barber Shop recognised that their customers were looking for a more convenient and hassle-free experience when it came to getting their haircut. Steve Pavlou, owner of Steve’s Barber Shop, understands that there is nothing worse than travelling all the way to your favourite barbers only to be met by a long queue, so he decided to launch Barber X Box.

Barber X Box is a professional mobile barber shop designed to travel directly to customers. They offer a personalised service in their brand-new Fiat Ducato, fully kitted out with all of the latest supplies and technology.

Take a virtual tour around Barber X Box…

Click here to read more

Vehicle specification

Interior design:

Based on a L3H2 Fiat Ducato
Full premium black bio-leather interior with yellow accents
Takara Belmont barbers chair upholstered in black bio-leather with yellow diamond-stitching and piping
Two premium sports design seats in waiting area upholstered in black bio-leather with yellow diamond-stitching and piping

Barber Station:

Hot water hair washing basin
Chequer-plated work stations
Takara Belmont barbers chair
LED illuminated mirror
Two rubbish bins
Tool chest for professional tools
Product display cabinet
Storage compartments
Microwave to heat towels
Hair vacuum and hair broom
Hairdryer holder
Pop-out towel hooks

Waiting area:

Premium sports design waiting area seating
Custom-built bar
Nespresso coffee machine
Smart television on swivel bracket and bluetooth soundbar system
Apple TV, Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Sports channels etc.
PlayStation 5

Electrics & lighting:

3000-watt inverter
240-volt power sockets
USB / USB-c charging points throughout
Wireless charging station
Blue / white LED lighting
Low level blue LED lighting
Colour changing roof lighting
Master control panel
Rear saloon heating
Rear saloon air conditioning
Water heater system

It’s all in the details…

At Stanford Coachworks, our aim is to provide clients with a vehicle which more than delivers. Our vehicles are built to each individual client’s transport needs using our extensive knowledge and experience of vehicle conversions. Every aspect of our conversions undergoes strict quality control, testing and a thorough pre-delivery inspection to ensure that they meet our impeccably high standards and safety regulations.

Our sales team are committed to keeping you up to date throughout the whole conversion process. If there is anything that you need, or if you have any questions that you would like to ask, our sales team are only a phone call away!

After those little extra special touches in your minibus? Our conversion teams are excellent at handcrafting bespoke vehicles with all of those additional personal features to meet your requirements. One of our coachbuilders above can be seen creating a custom storage locker.

Each vehicle is personally inspected by a member of the senior management team when in build and when complete to make sure that all requirements and expectations for quality and safety are being met.

Once complete, every vehicle undergoes a thorough pre-delivery inspection and will not leave our premises until all relevant regulatory paperwork is verified and the team are satisfied. During this process, the vehicle also receives a full valet and, because we are incredibly proud of our work, an individual photo shoot.