Customer Reviews

Genuine reviews from satisfied customer that have had power steering fitted to their camper vans and other vehicles by me.

'Chris has just fitted his eps system to my 1991 ducato based hymer camp. The hymer has been transformed and is now far easier to manoeuvre and drive in general. If anyone is thinking of having this work carried out, I can only say go ahead, especially if you have any mobility related problems that makes power steer a necessity rather than a luxury.'

'Chris has just fitted the conversion to my non power steering 1993 Talbot Express Harmony 1.9D. I dropped it off with Chris down in Stratford 2 days ago and collected it this morning. What can I say! Chris did an excellent job and the van is now a joy to drive. It feels so different to manoeuvre and is so easy to reverse into and out of tight spots.'

'Chris is a really nice bloke and took me to and from the railway station so I could travel home. He also lets you ‘try before you buy’ with his fathers conversion. I can confirm the conversion is so quiet that I never notice it. Its worth a cheap train journey to visit Chris and take a look at his fathers conversion before you buy. I got a cheap off peak return to Stratford from Crewe for only £23.75! Cheers Col'

'Thanks for the excellent job on my steering yesterday 12/7/12 drove 100+ miles today feels like a new van please thank your mechanic for whom nothing was to much trouble, I would recommend it to anyone.'

'Excellent service, unbelievable difference to my ’91 ducato, highly recommended.'

'Had mine done today (1991 talbot kontiki 2.5 td ) well pleased,the young mechanic that fitted it did a great job and was a nice bloke,I stayed over night in the van at chris`s place and went to the pub for a drink and some food (its hell of a walk,only joking it 2 min away) its a bit expensive in Stratford-upon-Avon, I paid 3.70 for a pint of cider (its only £2.70/£3.20 in BATH ).I had to go back to the van and hit the bottle of vodka I had took with me, so I very slept well, many thanks chris for arranging for it to be fitted .chris.'

'Today (23rd August) Chris completed a modification on the steering of my 1979 Sherpa Highwayman campervan. You cannot believe the transformation, what was one of the heaviest steering I’ve ever encountered has been transformed into fingertip control, even at 1 mile per hour. It is faultless. I can highly recommend this system if your ride has difficult heavy steering. Its brilliant.Thanks again Chris, I’m very happy. Dave Wallace'

'Reached Stratford 2nd September mid evening. Spent a great day there, whilst Chris Hart was fitting power steering to Camilla (& getting my tyre repaired!). I cannot tell you what a difference this has made! The drive home was amazing and the van is now so easy to manoeuvre! If anyone is finding their steering hard going, GO & GET IT DONE! It really is worth the money.I was reluctant to take the van anywhere before, but now I can’t wait to get going again! Chris is a really genuine guy, and very helpful, nothing is too much trouble.'

'I had a little visit to Anne Hathaway’s cottage (just around the corner), while Tony and Chris sorted out the power steering. Must say we are very pleased with the result and i even managed to reverse her for the first time, so i’m well chuffed. Tony did the after fitting test drive (i wont be sitting in the back again with him driving lol) and he was impressed, so much so that i thought he’d be driving home, but no such luck lol. Anybody wanting power (assisted) steering, wont go wrong getting Chris to fit it. Chris didn’t do 100% or even 110% but 210% in everything he did. If our car didn’t already have power steering, I’d be back down getting it put on. So stop thinking about it and get it done and enjoy your traveling even more. Oh nearly forgot, The Bell is only a short distance away and the food there is absolutely wonderful, so much that we went back for an extended lunch (as it was laughingly referred to when we got back).'

'I’ve had an awesome drive back from Chris Hart’s power steering conversions, Stratford-upon-Avon. I can’t believe how much better my Talbot drives, it’s like a new van it’s so light to drive now you can go round a roundabout steering with just the palm of your hand while changing gear with the other . Chris did the conversion in 4 hours and what a top job he made I’m lost for words how good he is a top professional job so if your thinking of having it done go ahead you won’t regret it, it’s the best £600 I’ve spent in years.'

'Arrived 13th September, 11.30 a.m. with our 1991 Talbot Express Auto-Sleeper. We were welcomed by Chris, a polite and pleasant guy, who instilled us with confidence. We went off to explore Stratford and returned early evening. By 5 pm, the Power Steering was complete. This was an excellent, efficient job by Chris and I can highly recommend to anyone who may have doubts. Give them a call. Power Steering is a must – what a difference. Amazing. So easy to drive and manoeuvre. Thanks Chris. With regards. Peter Lovell'

'Today (15/10/12) I paid a visit to Chris Hart in Stratford-upon-Avon & collected the Electric Power Steering. Me being me I set to the second I got home & fitted it. What a difference it’s fantastic. A Big thank you to Chris, the fitting instructions are brilliant & easy to follow, it only took about 3 hours to do, but I did already have the steering column & pedal box removed. It was a pleasure to meet you Chris Thanks again Derek'

'Hi Chris, Safely back home and what an amazing drive! The missus was right – I drove 96 miles home with a huge silly grin plastered across my face! I would never have believed the difference to the camper, and so responsive – the tight roundabouts I wrestled my way round on the way to your place, I sailed effortlessly round on the way home. Have already been on the phone to a couple of friends and recommended your service. Worth every penny, and more – just wish I’d heard about you before. Many thanks for a brilliant job.'

'Just wanted to let you know how happy we are with the power steering conversion you did on my daughters van. It has totally transformed it and is now a pleasure to drive and park! Many thanks for fitting us in at such short notice and accommodating us so willingly. Thanks again and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you. Kind regards Jean'

'Chris, I have to report a wonderful drive home to London with my new Power Steering after you converted my van. I picked up my camper yesterday from Midland Springs after they had fitted heavy duty rear springs to my ’92 Talbot Express/Elddis Autoquest 320 and, together with your power steering conversion the Motorhome is absolutely transformed. Thanks again for taking it there for me. You have done a really clever neat job and it is so quiet as well – you would not know it was anything other than a standard fitting. I usually have a smile on my face when I am driving the Talbot but it has stepped up a notch! To say I am delighted with your work would be an understatement. Kind regards, Ian'

'Just wanted to add that I’ve just had this done to my 92 Talbot Express/Autoquest, what a joy to drive now. Chris must be used to the silly grins he gets off people when they first get back in! Thanks again Chris, go ahead convert the world of Talbot to power steering! Mike'

'Had power steering converted by chris on a 1990 Talbot Express Elddis 300s I never thought it was possible to make such a big difference I would tell anyone to get it done , We pitched up overnight and we were made so welcome. Thanks again Chris it was money well spent.'

'Just to let you know that our son Steve has just fitted the powered steering conversion kit we purchased from you, he said the fitting instructions were easy to follow and it was easy to fit in. Excellent the best money we have spent. Regards Paul Chelmsford, Essex'

'Just to let you know that driving my Mk 1 Trafic with your epas conversion was a revelation. I drove back to Somerset with a silly grin on my face, like your other customers, although I had to remember not to manhandle the van around the dozens of roundabouts en route. Your service was impeccable and the few hours we spent waiting for the job to be done was well spent in enjoying Stratford, in spite of the weather. For the first time since we have owned the van, my wife is willing [nay, eager] to drive it. I’ll certainly be recommending you to others in the fraternity of ancient Trafic owners! Mike'

'Chris recently fitted a power – assisted conversion to my 1985 Renault Trafic T1000 Campervan, including a free upgrade a few weeks later. The difference has to be felt to be appreciated. No longer the shoulder – wrenching parking and heaving the van around roundabouts!! The van could now be driven by ‘ The fairer sex’ – if she wanted to !! He made a very neat job of fitting the unit and is to be congratulated on a tidy and aesthetically pleasing conversion which does just what I wanted it to do. I am shortly about to embark on a continental trip, which will include small roads and mountain passes and I am sure that, with the lighter touch required, I shall not be as tired after each day’s journey. I have found that being able to return to ‘unassisted’ steering at the flick of a switch, for motorway driving, means that the system is not over-sensitive at speed. A big ‘Thank you Chris’, Yours Faithfully, Jim Hoddell'

'Hi Chris Received power steering yesterday tues 31st july fitted them today wed test drive was all that you mentioned in your advert it was like a new van Well all i can say is if there is anyone considering getting power steering fitted to there van i can definitely recommend your conversion both for value and price thanks Chris Jim Carle'

'I just want you to know how delighted we are with the PAS we now have on our Talbot Motorhome thanks to you. My drive from you back up to the north of Scotland and home was a breeze and even after 14 hours I could have just carried on and on………. Handy having a bed behind as I was able to stop whenever I got tired and have a nap.'

'We wanted to thank you so much for all your help and kindness when you fitted our power steering, We are so thrilled with it, it has made a world of difference, we are going out every other week-end to different meets, sometimes in farmers fields, no problem parking even for me, We have highly recommended you to everyone we know, a friend is very interested in Saltash, and I have passed your flyers round, Many many thanks once again, Margaret and Mel'

'You fitted your electric power steering kit to my Talbot Autohomes Camelot motorhome last year and I was blown away with the difference. Before I found parking the vehicle in a tight spot or doing a three point turn took exceptional effort with both hands to turn the steering wheel. Since your modification I can turn the wheel with one finger… the improvement is amazing… but more so because you also fitted a switch so that on motorways I could choose to turn the power assistance off. In practice I found it worked well engaged all the time. I drove the motor home almost 5000 miles around Europe over a two month holiday break including mountain passes and winding roads. I had absolutely no issues with the steering and it made driving a joy. I was especially impressed with the quality of the installation and the speed, literally while we waited while shopping in town, so that we could drive away straight after. I highly recommend Chris’s work and the reasonable charge for the same. Best regards Geoff and Sally Tanner'

'Thanks Chris, she drives like new:-) Fitted the kit today. Took about 3 hours. What a difference. I am over the moon. Would recommend to anyone who finds the campervan heavy at low speeds. Thanks for a great service. Dave'

'It is wonderful, we drove to Yorkshire and it was great. When we arrived home we usually stay a night in a lay-by and come in in the morning so we have daylight and I am fresher, as I said to you I have to parallel park onto our drive. Well not this time drove from Yorkshire to Inverness, it was not nice weather foggy so was looking forward to getting home after 3 weeks, putting her on the drive was easy compared to the usual pa lava. Afternoon Chris, i would like to thank you for the top job that you done for me with the power steering.It is like a different van now and is such a joy to drive.I got home and reversed it on the drive way ( no problem anymore) Best 600 pounds i have ever spent !!!!!!!! Thanks again Peter.'

'Thanks so much The steering is great Will be happy to pass your details around Thanks again great job Ray Hi Chris I received the power steering late Friday afternoon and I finished fitting it Saturday morning, overall it took me three hours. I was really impressed how easy it was to install using your instructions. I have now been out into the country using the back roads on a test drive. I found the steering to be absolutely brilliant – it required no effort at all to turn the wheel. And to return home without any strain to my arms or shoulders is a real blessing. I would have no hesitation in recommending this to anyone else and would like to thank you for all your help and assistance, this is worth every penny. Kind regards. Wayne.'

'You did the conversion on my Swift Kontiki about a month ago. Can’t tell you how amazed i am at the difference.It drives like a dream and is so much better on tight manoeuvres. Absolutely the best investment i have made since buying the motorhome. When i came to pick it up i said i was expecting great things and you handed me the keys and gave me a wry smile. It is brilliant and i have no problems in driving round town and parking anywhere.Thanks a lot ,I will put your name forward to anyone who is interested. Best regards Dave.'

'Had to put pen to paper as it were, as the van was fantastic to drive back home today, it’s like it’s a completely different motorhome, really can’t believe just how good it is now, it’s made me want to hang on to it for a loooooong time. All the best John'

'Thanks chris , what a difference now a pleasure to drive , best regards graham.'

'Chris fitted E P A S system to my 1990 mercedes 208d m/h, for any owner of an older m/h with limited h.p and can not afford to lose h.p via hyd pump this has to be the answer Had system fitted 14/3/15 and could not believe the difference from the moment I backed down the yard and into opening all being done with one hand which before would require both hands and a lot of pulling. A further test came on the way home as i passed through milton keynes which is famous for all its roundabouts what a breeze being able to change while on the roundabout so far very impressed thanks a lot chris regards michael w'

'Hi Chris what a cracking job on the renault trafic power steering great service and your taking us morrisons for breakfast and tea £600 pound well spent would recommend thanks mr mrs pritchard cheers Hi Chris just a thank you for fitting power steering to my motorhome it has certainly made a big difference to driving especially getting in to my driveway excellent job would recommend it to any one to have it fitted , And thank you for letting us park up for the weekend we enjoyed our time in Stratford upon Avon . Kind regards Derek and Valerie'

'Dear Chris You fitted a power steering system to my Talbot Express 2 years ago. This has been such a great boon and I can never thank you enough for your brilliant work. Best regards Tessa McCarthy'

'I just wanted to let you know how delighted i am with the EPAS you fitted to my camper yesterday. I drove home with a big grin on my face the whole way. Manoeuvring around town and parking are now stress free, rather than something to be dreaded. I will certainly be recommending your service to my friends who are still struggling and complaining.'

'Hi Chris just back after a lovely weekend I cant thank you enough for the job that you’ve done on my camper it is pleasure to drive it now and iv booked it in to have the glow plugs done thanks to you I will be spreading the word up in Scotland about you many many thanks brian Just to say thank you very much for doing the Power steering. It works like a charm and feels like it is gliding along. I have reported the success on the Facebook page and also uploaded the flyers that you gave me. Again thanks very much Tony'