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Below are some useful links to help get you on the road.

 
Financial Services Authority
www.fsa.gov.uk
 
License regulations for minibus drivers
www.direct.gov.uk
 
Department of Transport - Drivers hours and tachograph rules
www.dft.gov.uk
 
Department of Trade and Industry -The working time regulations
www.dti.gov.uk
 
VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency)
www.vosa.gov.uk
 
Freestyle Minibus - Business class transport for 1 to 8 passengers
www.freestyleminibus.co.uk
 
Autoday - professional vehicle cleaning products
www.autoday.com
 
 
Multi Metal are suppliers of 1.4003 sheet plate and box section
www.multimetals.com
 
Bains Travel for Airport Transfer's, Private Hire, Contract Work and Executive VIP Chauffeur Service.
www.bainstravel.co.uk
 
Merityre have a wide range or car tyres, alloy wheels, exhausts, batteries and more. Get discount vouchers online.
Car Tyres and Alloy Wheels
 
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