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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Accessible Vehicles |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | David Vooght |
| Headquarters | Devon, England |
Area served | United Kingdom |
| Website | www |
GM Coachwork Ltd is a British manufacturer and converter of minibuses and wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAVs). The company was founded in 1988 and is based in Devon, England.[1] It supplies adapted vehicles for use across the United Kingdom.
History
[edit]GM Coachwork was established in 1988 by David Vooght as a small conversion workshop in Dainton.[1] The company relocated In 1991 to a purpose-built site in Trusham, which continues to house administrative and development operations. [1] During the late 1990s and early 2000s, the business expanded into WAV conversions for the Motability scheme and introduced models including Flexicab, a wheelchair-accessible taxi.[1] It later introduced Minibus Lite, a lightweight minibus designed to meet Category B (car licence) requirements.[2]
In 2020, GM Coachwork Ltd acquired a 6,000 m² production facility near Bovey Tracey to consolidate its manufacturing activities, which subsequently became the firm’s main production site.[1]
Products and operations
[edit]GM Coachwork manufactures accessible minibuses, taxis, and passenger vehicles. Its products are supplied to community transport groups, schools, and care providers, local authorities and voluntary transport schemes.[3] It is an approved converter for several major manufacturers, including Toyota,[4] Renault, Volkswagen, Peugeot, Maxus, and Ford.
The company’s vehicles have been used in community mobility trials and local service replacements. In 2024, a GM Coachwork minibus was provided for use on a short term community route in Bovey Tracey following the withdrawal of a commercial bus service.[5][6]
Sustainability
[edit]The company reports incorporating several environmental measures within its operations including the installation og solar panels in its facilities[1] and the incorporation of recycled plastics into its vehicle interiors. Approximately one-third of the components used in the Minibus Lite interior are made from recycled materials.[7]
Innovation and electric vehicles
[edit]The company has adapted its conversion processes for electric vehicle (EV) platforms. In 2023, it launched a 16-seat minibus based on the Ford E-Transit, identified in industry coverage as one of the first UK examples of this configuration.[8] GM Coachwork continues to develop EV-based adaptations for commercial users and community transport groups.
Partnerships
[edit]GM Coachwork works with several manufacturers in producing approved conversions, including Toyota for the Proace Verso Quantum wheelchair-accessible model.[9] It also supplies vehicles through the Motability scheme and collaborates with community transport operators on vehicle replacements and service redesigns.
Community activity
[edit]GM Coachwork’s vehicles are used by community organisations across the UK, including groups funded through local and national grant schemes.[10] The company has also supported local mobility initiatives, including the temporary reinstatement of bus services in areas where commercial routes have been withdrawn.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "GM Coachworks: adapted minibuses remove barriers to mobility and independence". Manufacturing Today. Archived from the original on 2025-05-03. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "Minibus Lite Brochure" (PDF). midas-training.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "GM Coachwork Ltd". Bus & Coach Buyer. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "Toyota Proace Verso available in new conversion for wheelchair users". Toyota UK. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ a b "Axed bus route replaced by free community service". BBC News. 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ a b "Town launches free bus to replace cancelled route". BBC News. 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "GM Coachwork Ltd". Bus & Coach Buyer. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "GM Coachwork unveils 16-seat E-Transit". Coach & Bus Week. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "Toyota Proace Verso available in new conversion for wheelchair users". Toyota UK. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "Nailsea Community Transport group wins £100k funding". North Somerset Times. Retrieved 2025-01-01.