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Giovanni Vullo joins The Taxi Shop as Coachworks Director to head up the rapidly-expanding vehicle conversions side of the business. We asked Gio about the firm’s latest news and how he fits into the future. “I was with Mobility Networks for three years, becoming an expert in mobility adaptations for vehicles using ramps, lifts, steps and many other
products. During this time I focused mainly on export sales, travelling to Italy every week, so a lot of time away from home. When the chance came to join Rob Breuilly at The Taxi Shop I could see the potential and how I could fit in. “I bring keys skills and knowledge around wheelchair accessible products, contacts and experience with the relevant understanding of legislation and homologation. I understand the marketplace for vehicles used by people with disabilities. “At The Taxi Shop my aim is to grow our reputation for quality, reliability and friendly service, all matched with top class conversions. We are striving to become market leaders based on workmanship, dependability and customer service.
Applying quality standards “As part of a whole series of internal management improvements we are in the process of completing ISO 9001 status, an important quality standard. ISO 9001 recognises our commitment to continually monitor, manage and improve the quality of our vehicles and services. It is based on seven quality management principles, which include having a strong customer focus, the involvement of top management, and a drive for continual improvement. With ISO 9001 we will become a better business and customers will see that we invest in quality.
Supply chain is crucial “We are converting a number of different vehicles including Renault Trafics, Vauxhall Vivaros, Ford Customs, VW Transporters and Mercedes Vitos. Part of my work is building relationships with the leading industry suppliers and partners for conversions. “We will only use the best suppliers and each must have the highest industry certification. We stand by all our parts and the craftsmanship that goes into the vehicles.
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www.safesystemscctv.co.uk our focus and our objective, indeed our business model, is creating protection for everyone. That includes drivers and passengers since all are members of the public. Your protection created Safe
Systems, not the other way around. So how do we make that protection affordable? We have spent four years finding the right funding sources, you now have two options. Option one, you pay 20 per cent deposit, then choose your funding options up to 12 months, the finance company pays us direct, and you’re good to go without the initial large outlay. Option two, you choose the level of deposit, you can take out finance for more than just the installation if you have a need, and you can pay anything up to five years, reducing the amount you pay each month. Then of course for those earning enough to pay tax, it is a business expense and is therefore tax deductable, offsetting the cost by a further 20 per cent. Then of course we encourage local authorities to apply for funding from sources such as community safety partnerships, IPCC, local Street Safe sources and any others they have in their own areas, further offsetting the costs.
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On the tools and in the garage “When we start a job, everything is stripped back to the bare metal, we start from a blank canvas. We then build up the vehicle interior based on a clear understanding of what the customer wants and what the vehicle is to be used for. We will often put in completely new seats, deluxe deep-foam, very comfortable with the best covers. All parts have to be the best standard and it is all tested, of course. We don’t fit basic ply floors as do many others in the trade; we use a lightweight composite floor in all our conversions. Our floor is made of XPS, polymer foam encased in ply each side and then the vinyl is suction-vacuumed on top, so it doesn’t peel, even if you scratch it. In the winter these special floors retain an ambient temperature inside. We believe our methods are unique. “Our top coachbuilder Ash with his team is personally doing the conversions and we have a brilliant auto electrician on board. This side of our business—converting minibuses to hackney and wheelchair standard— will expand a lot over the next weeks and months.
A bright future “As quickly as we convert a vehicle, we sell it. We will soon have the time down to two or three days for a conversion where it used to be weeks. “We know there are other firms out there doing this type of work and we relish the competition: it is good for the trade. First and foremost we aim to be the best that we can be at this work. We are already experts—the test centre told us ours were amongst the best conversions they had ever seen—and with the new systems and people in-house we are raising our game further.”
Reach Giovanni Vullo on 01525 717695 email
gio@thetaxishop.com, visit
www.thetaxishop.com or see our advert on page 33, 35 and 37.
Added to that, we have worked with insurance companies and have three currently who will offer discounts for those with our system installed. Add to all that, the simplest of facts that in the event of false allegations, it will cost you far more than the cost of the installation to obtain legal support in any interview under caution, licensing committee hearings, and / or court hearings. With all of that in mind, and the reports we are seeing in each month’s edition of PHTMalong with locally of attacks, drivers accused of anything from inappropriate conversations to rape, the question really does need to be asked….. What are you waiting for? At an average of £10pw, it’s less than smoking; for those with children, it’s much less than the cost of after school club!! We are waiting to protect you, we work tirelessly with most local authorities and are approved by over 68 of them, including TfL, Glasgow, Rotherham, nine out of ten Greater Manchester authorities, Rossendale, Southampton, Aberdeen, Gateshead, Milton Keynes, the list is far too extensive to put in here without boring you. So get in touch today, let’s see how we can protect you.
For more information ring us on 01706 551 212, visit our website
www.safesystemscctv.co.uk or see our advert on page 83.
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