AKFS Ltd: Specialist Vehicle Manufacturing with Over 30 Years of Expertise
AKFS Ltd. specialises in manufacturing after-market vehicles for various industries, including minibuses, grounds maintenance vehicles, car transporters, recovery vehicles, and plant hire vehicles. With over 30 years of experience and bases in Clay Cross, Derbyshire, and Andover, Hampshire, we serve customers nationwide, providing high-quality, tailored vehicle solutions.
Our History and Ethos
Founded in 2002, AKFS Ltd. offers bespoke vehicle bodywork, specializing in Low Floor vehicle solutions built without compromise. In 2015, a merger with Advanced Minibus Ltd. and KFS Special Vehicles formed Advanced KFS Special Vehicles Ltd, combining expertise to deliver durable, high-quality, customisable vehicles.
ServicesOur Products
We manufacture specialist vehicles for sectors such as:
- Traffic Management & Highways
- Minibuses & People Movers
- Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping
- Car Transportation
- Recovery & Rescue
- Plant Hire Distribution
- Recycling
- Specialist Conversions
Customer Base
We serve single operators, national companies, local authorities, and multi-national organisations across the UK. Our vehicles are built on major motor manufacturers’ base vehicles and supplied to industries like Lease & Hire, Local Authority, Education, Fleet, and Charity.
Warranty and Accreditations
All AKFS conversions come with a 3-year parts and labour warranty, matching the OEM factory warranty. We are accredited converters for:
- Volkswagen Group
- Stellantis (Fiat, Citroen, Peugeot, Vauxhall)
- Iveco (Gold Status)
- Renault UK
- MAN TGE
- Ford (pending)
- Maxus (pending)
Locations
- Head Office: Clay Cross, Derbyshire (30,000 sq. ft. factory on an 85,000 sq. ft. site)
- Andover, Hampshire (10,000 sq. ft. facility with offsite secure vehicle storage)
- Service Partner: K&I Ltd in Dalkeith, Scotland
- AL-Ko Vehicle Technologies in the Republic of Ireland
Why Choose AKFS Ltd?
With extensive experience and a commitment to quality, AKFS Ltd. ensures our customers get the right vehicle for any task, offering excellent return on investment and tailored solutions for every need.