This week at AMS Auto, we completed 4 adaptive driving equipment installations for customers throughout the McHenry County area. From electronic hand controls to wheelchair lifts, here’s how we helped local drivers regain their independence on the road.
This Week’s Installation Summary
| Installation Type | Vehicle | Location | Duration | Key Challenge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand Controls + Wheelchair Lift | 2025 Honda Odyssey | Naperville, IL | 2 days | Custom wheelchair adapter |
| Left Foot Accelerator | 2025 Mercedes GLE AMG | Inverness, IL | 16 hours | Subwoofer clearance |
| Electronic Hand Controls | 2023 GMC Canyon | Mundelein, IL | 12 hours | Custom mounting bracket |
| Wheelchair Docking System | 2021 Honda Odyssey VM | McHenry, IL | 2 days | Dual-position compatibility |
Installation #1: Hand Controls + Wheelchair Lift | 2025 Honda Odyssey, Naperville
The Challenge: Customer needed complete independence – driving with hand controls while storing their manual wheelchair through the driver’s door.
Our Solution: We installed a Veigel eClassic electronic hand control system with an Adapt Solutions Speedy Lift positioned behind the driver’s seat. The biggest challenge? Creating a custom wheelchair lift adapter for the customer’s specific wheelchair model.
Installation Details:
- Duration: 2 days
- Custom Work: Fabricated specialized lift adapter
- Technical Challenge: Precise positioning for dual access to driver seat and wheelchair storage
Result: Customer achieved complete independence and drives confidently with their new hand control system.
Installation #2: Left Foot Accelerator | 2025 Mercedes GLE AMG, Inverness
The Challenge: Installing adaptive equipment in a luxury vehicle with a factory subwoofer occupying the driver footwell.
Our Solution: We chose the MPS Mechanical Left Foot Accelerator over electronic options due to space constraints. Our team fabricated a custom protective bracket to safeguard the vehicle’s electronic modules while accommodating the subwoofer system.
Installation Details:
- Duration: 16 hours
- Custom Work: Protective bracket fabrication
- Technical Challenge: Working around luxury vehicle electronics and audio systems
Result: Customer successfully adapted to left foot driving in their new luxury vehicle.
Installation #3: Electronic Hand Controls | 2023 GMC Canyon, Mundelein
The Challenge: Adapting a pickup truck’s interior for hand control operation while maintaining rugged functionality.
Our Solution: The Veigel eClassic electronic hand control required a custom mounting bracket specific to the GMC Canyon’s interior layout. Our fabrication ensured secure mounting without compromising the truck’s durability.
Installation Details:
- Duration: 12 hours
- Custom Work: Truck-specific mounting bracket
- Technical Challenge: Maintaining vehicle integrity in work truck environment
Result: Two weeks later, customer drives independently and confidently in his adapted truck.
Installation #4: Wheelchair Docking System | 2021 Honda Odyssey VM, McHenry
The Challenge: Converting from transfer seat to wheelchair driving, with multiple driver capability required.
Our Solution: We installed the Veigel eConnect push-right angle hand control with a Q’Straint QLK-170 docking system. The complex part was engineering the driver seat base to work in both driver and passenger positions for alternate drivers.
Installation Details:
- Duration: 2 days
- Custom Work: Dual-position seat base engineering
- Technical Challenge: Ensuring functionality when seat moves between positions
Result: Experienced customer drove home confidently in her new adaptive van setup.
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Why Choose AMS Auto for Your Installation?
- Certified Technicians – Factory-trained installation experts
- Custom Solutions – We fabricate when standard won’t work
- Quality Equipment – Premium brands with proven reliability
- Local Expertise – Serving McHenry County for [X] years
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Every installation we complete helps another driver regain their independence. If you’re in Crystal Lake, Woodstock, or surrounding McHenry County areas and need adaptive equipment:
Call AMS Auto at 815-527-7297
