The story of Steering Developments and SD Motion — a privately-run business that's been quietly shaping UK mobility for over forty years.
Steering Developments is founded with a focus on bespoke vehicle hand-controls — built to give drivers with disabilities real freedom on the road.
Demand grows quickly. The team expands into full vehicle conversions — wheelchair-accessible vehicles, transfer plates and custom seating solutions.
We move into a purpose-built facility, doubling our workshop space and bringing design, build and aftercare under one roof.
Quality processes are formalised across the business — a commitment to consistency that still defines every system we build today.
We launch our own wheelchair power-assist range, partnering with Yamaha to bring reliable, UK-built drive systems to manual wheelchair users.
Through the pandemic, the team keeps installing, servicing and supporting — proving that local manufacturing and personal aftercare really matter.
Now a team of 19, we continue to design, build and fit mobility solutions across the UK — with the same core values we started with.
We're still designing, still building, still answering the phone ourselves. Come and meet the team — or book a free demo to try SD Motion for yourself.