Comprehensive company by company guide to commercial vehicle manufacturers
that supply the UK minibus market.
LDV Limited
LDV design manufacture and distribute the widest range of light
commercial vehicles in Europe - panel vans, minibuses and chassis
cab derivatives.
http://www.ldv.co.uk
Citroen (UK) Limited
The Citroen UK range of minibuses is derived from the relay van,
which is made at the Sevel plant in Italy. The Relays are converted
into minibuses by Advanced Vehicle Builders in Derbyshire.
http://www.citroen.co.uk
Fiat Auto (UK) Limited
The Ducato based vehicle, sourced from the same Sevel plant as
the Citroen Relay and Peugeot Boxer, is normally available as
a 12 or 15 seater. Converted in to minibuses by Advanced Vehicle
Builders, Atlas Conversions, Autotrim, Jubilee Auto Group and
Oughtred & Harrison.
http://www.fiat.co.uk
Ford Motor Company
The Transit is the best known British panel van and is also one
of the most popular factory-built minibuses. Ford offer outstanding
minibus safety features therefore Ford states that it cannot
endorse van conversations into minibuses by bodybuilding companies.
http://www.fordvans.co.uk
Irisbus (UK) Limited
A wealth of experience inherited over years of specialising in
passenger vehicles, has given Irisbus a pedigree to be envied.
Every year Irisbus has increased its choice of vehicles and now
offers one of the most comprehensive ranges available in the UK.
http://www.irisbus.co.uk
Leicester Carriage Builders
Provides purpose built vehicles to client’s specifications.
http://www.leicestercarriagebuilders.co.uk
Mercedes Benz (UK) Limited
Manufacture several models that are suitable for conversions compact
mobility minibuses. Associated conversion companies include Advanced
Vehicle Builders, Autobus, Autotrim, Crest Converstions, Euromotive,
Frank Guy Limited, Jubilee, Minibus Options, Nesmo, Onynx Conversions,
Oughtred & Harrison Limited and Whitacres.
http://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk
Optare Group Limited
The Alero is a stunning, feature packed low-floor design minibus, incorporating
revolutionary composite technology for exceptional life expectancy,
together with unrivalled total accessibility for the small bus
sector.
http://www.optare.com
Peugeot Motoring Company PLC
Both the Boxer 1.9 diesel and the 2.5 Boxer diesel models are ideal
for minibus conversions. Associated conversion companies include
Avondale International Limited, G & M Coachworks, Jubilee,
Minibus Options, Neil & Bennett, Olypus Coachcraft and Oughtred & Harrison.
http://www.peugeot.co.uk
Renault UK Limited
With its front wheel drive the Renault Master claims to have the
lowest floor height vans in their weight range. Renault have
successfully tested a range of Safety Minibuses with integrated
seats and seatbelts to the EC’s M1 standard wheelchair
accessible variant with wheelchair and passenger restraint anchorages
also reaching the standard.
http://www.renault.co.uk
Toyota (GB) PLC
Total quality control is carried out using two basic principles:
building in quality at every stage and continually improving
quality standards in order to achieve total quality and delight
the customer. The Hiace Optimo model is the recommended model
for minibus conversion.
http://www.toyota.co.uk
Vauxhall Motors Limited
The Arena and Vivaro are suitable models for minibus conversions.
http://www.vauxhall.co.uk
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Volkswagen’s range includes many conversions based on the
LT range and the Transporters range as well as the Caravelle factory-built
people carrier.
http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk
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