Welcome to Vehicle Adaptions

From modified cars to full van conversions, Vehicle Adaptions helps Kiwis with disabilities drive, travel and live more independently.

At Vehicle Adaptions, we specialise in disability vehicle modifications across New Zealand, from wheelchair accessible vans and hand controls to custom hoists, boot cranes and steering aids. Whether you're newly navigating life after an injury or you've lived with a disability your whole life, our team listens, designs and builds that give you back your independence behind the wheel.

We are the experts in the modification of vehicles and have the industry experience and knowledge to meet your requirements.

WHAT WE DO

Wheelchair Hoists & Cranes

Boot cranes, roof-mounted hoists and docking systems that safely stow and secure wheelchairs, including 2-way and 4-way electric cranes..

Hand Controls & Steering Aids

Custom hand controls, steering wheel spinners and indicator adaptations for drivers with limited hand, arm or leg function.

Left Foot Accelerators

For drivers who cannot safely use their right leg, we install left foot accelerators. Driving lessons are available from our qualified driving instructor.

Wheelchair Docking Systems

As power wheelchairs change, so do docking needs. We fit and adjust vehicle docking systems so your new chair locks in safely, every time.

Ute & 4WD Modifications

We modify utes and 4WDs for clients who want to keep hunting, fishing and getting into the back country, no two builds are the same.

Custom & Hard-to-Solve Modifications​

Vehicle transfers, shoulder injuries, short stature, limb limitations, if it's a driving or transport challenge, chances are we've solved it before. Talk to us about your situation.

Car Modifications

From steering aids to left foot accelerators, we adapt cars so drivers and passengers with a wide range of abilities can get where they need to go, safely, comfortably, and on their own terms.

Van Modifications

Wheelchair hoists, restraint set-ups, docking systems and full conversions for vans that need to work harder.

Motom

A three-wheeled adventure device built in-house, because getting outdoors shouldn't be off the table.

Explore All Modifications

GET OUTDOORS, WHATEVER YOUR ABILITY WITH MOTOM

The Motom is a three-wheeled adventure device built right here at Vehicle Adaptions, designed. Go off-road, and make memories with family. Just open road (or trail) ahead.

Because getting outdoors shouldn't be off the table. 

Learn About the Motom

WHY VEHICLE ADAPTIONS

The People Behind the Modifications
We're a close, friendly team who genuinely get to know our clients.

​We listen first, then we build.

Read Our Story

"Everything is very easy to use and has opened up a new range of possibilities for me. First time walking my dog on the beach in 30 years.”

- PHILLIP E.

Read More Client Stories

HOW IT WORKS ​

Your Journey to a Modified Vehicle

1.
Get in touch or get referred

Already spoken to a Transport Occupational Therapist? Great, bring us along. Not sure where to start? We can point you in the right direction.

2.
We talk through your options

Every client and every vehicle is different. We'll work with you (and your OT, if you have one) to figure out what will actually work for your life.

3.
Quote and funding support

 We'll put together a clear quote, and help you understand funding pathways like ACC, Enable NZ, or a Lotteries Grant where relevant.

4.
We build it,
​in-house

All modifications are designed and built by our own team, no outsourcing, no guesswork.

5.
Ongoing
​support

Once you're on the road, we're still here, for servicing, adjustments, or whatever comes up as your needs change.

Get Started Today

Start Your Journey Today​

Whatever your situation, new injury, ageing, or a lifelong disability, our team can talk you through your options and connect you with the right assessors and funders.

Contact the Vehicle Adaptions Team