Car Customizations for the Physically Challenged

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December 17, 2011, 19:17 IST by

New age technologies are being ushered in everywhere in our day to day life. The automobile world is also experiencing various changes lately. These new changes are been incorporated for our betterment, comfort and luxury.

While we do take the joy and pleasure of all technological advancements, what about those who by some act of nature or other reason don’t live normal lives - how can they enjoy the same pleasure as we do?

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Today, we cover car modifications for physically challenged people - what are the changes done in cars to allow them to enjoy driving a car as much as others? We will help you understand the details of modifications that can be done in your vehicle to facilitate your driving experience without any compromise.

We thank Mr. Ramesh, an automobile modification expert for referring Mr. Shiva Prasad, who is a dealer in India for Kivi products. Kivi (Italy) is a company which excels in providing automobile solutions for the physically challenged. One can go through their homepage to get more information (http://www.kivi-mobilityfreedom.com/index.htm).

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Mr. Shiva Prasad, owner of Galaxy Systems, can also help you with kits and equipments needed by disabled persons for their regular activites like walking support wheel chairs etc.

He owns a Hyundai Verna petrol variant, which has been suitably modified for city use. His vehicle is fitted with the city clutch devices as well as K4 K5 unit.

Below is the extract of the interview with Mr. Shiva Prasad

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Question: First of all I would like to thank you for coming up with such a wonderful solution for the mobility of disabled persons. Please tell us about your motivation in getting in this business.

Answers: Mr. Shiva Shankar, I would also like to extend my thanks to the initiative by Cartradeindia.com for showing your interest in providing information about the products and facilities available for mobility freedom of disabled persons.

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Coming on to motivating factors, I myself suffer from Polio struck right leg and know the pains a person faces in moving from one place other. Using public transport Is the most difficult task for them due to the difficulty in getting in and out. They greatly depend upon their cars or individual transport systems such as modified scooters,etc. I have experienced so many of such difficulties; My company Galaxy Systems provides software solutions, networking solutions etc. I am quite happy with my business undertakings and working hard to take it to new heights.

It was my dream to help disabled persons in having a comfortable and independent transportation system. This dream also got support of other disabled but very enthusiastic people. We are dedicating our precious time for helping and upliftment of disabled persons. With lot of discussions and search done by our association, we came in contact with Kivi products from Italy supplying equipments and modification kits for disabled persons. We have setup main plant in Gujrat and I own the dealership in Bangalore.

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Question: Can you please tell us about the different products available with their specifications in detail?

Answer: The design of mechanisms is difficult but the usage is very simple. I would give the details of some of the specific products available along with an explanation of how it works.

City clutch

It is a mechanism that helps to operate a gear lever in manual transmission as good as in automatic transmission version car. Here a switch is placed on the gear lever knob. The connection given to the City Clutch electromechanical device placed under driver seat. The connection is then provided to the clutch pedal with the help of rods. As soon as the driver presses the switch, the mechanism exerts smooth pressure on the clutch pedal and manual drive is disconnected. After changing gears, as soon as the switch is left open the mechanism operated to pull back the clutch pedal to original position smoothly. The mechanism is so designed as to enable engaging and disengaging clutch as smooth as the one operated with normal legs.

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In case one does not want to use city clutch, there is a RED colored switch, which switches OFF the mechanism thus making it easy to engage and disengage.

K5 and K4 kits

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For both legs affected there are separate provisions for Clutch, Acceleration and Brakes.

For Acceleration, A separate ring (black in color) is fixed to the steering which is connected to the accelerator pedal through an electro mechanical device. By operating the ring with fingers the acceleration is as good as the one done with legs. There would be multiple options in this regard like as ring can be of pull up type where when the gas ring is pulled up for increasing speed and once left it   reduces acceleration. The other type is to pres ring down for acceleration and when left, it comes to original position as in normal operation.

Hand operated Brakes.

A separate brake pedal is provided on left side of steering wheel. The lever can be operated by moving towards dash board and left back for leaving brake application. Connection is given from the device to the brake pedal with the help of rods. Once the hand lever is operated, the movement is proportionately converted to pressing of brake pedal. Once lever is brought to original position, the brake pedal goes to original position.

The application of brake very simple, the driver should push the lever similar to as is done with leg in regular normal driving.

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In underside of hand brake lever, there are three buttons provided viz., Horn, Hill Holder and Economy switch.

The horn switch is to enable driver to use horn with just a press of button that too without leaving brake pedal

Hill holder switch is similar to a parking brake. By keeping the button pressed, the vehicle can be held firm from moving forward or backward when stopped in heavy traffic conditions with high gradients.

Economy switch helps to govern the speed of vehicle. Generally set up to 60KMPH. By operating this button, the speed of vehicle cannot go beyond 60KMPH or so. This feature helps for smooth and safe driving.

Other types of modification kits available include

Left foot operated accelerator and brake pedal

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In this, a separate kit is attached to the accelerator and brake pedal so that they are extended towards left. It enables the driver to use acceleration and brake application from left leg as people do with right leg in normal driving. For operating clutch pedal, city clutch mechanism as mentioned above can be used.

For below normal short people 

If the person’s height is below normal (i.e. getting leg on to pedal is difficult with normal seating)The extension rods are provided so as to enable the driver to use pedals with normal effort. It is shown in a photo attached.

Pull and Push Radial Hand control

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In this type of device, the brake and accelerator are smoothly handled by a support provided on a radial bar in proximity to the hand (the driver can handle the pull and push bar with hand rested firmly on the arm rest provided to the driver seat.)

Indicator control knob on steering

As the vehicle is provided with city clutch and hand operated brake pedals, there would be minimum constraints for handling the indicator switches and wiper controls switches. In order to overcome this difficulty, separate remote operated controls are provided on the steering wheel. Other unit is attached to the steering column. Operating the indicator buttons with fingers is sufficient to activate direction control mounted on steering column. It’s a separate kit independent from other kit.

Price matters

There are plenty of options that are available depending upon the type of modifications required; the approximate price range can be mentioned as below.

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The height adjustment kit price ranges at around Rs 16000, City clutch kit Rs 36000 and the K5 and K4 kit ranges to around Rs.55000 for made in India kit of the same manufacturer (plant located in Gujarat state). For imported kits, the price is in the range of Rs. 1.5 Lakh. Pull and push kit is an imported kit and can cost around Rs. 1.2Lakh.

The price mentioned are indicative and actual price can differ depending upon type of kit and accessories one looks for.

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One Important point to be noted is that all the kits are detachable/de- activatable kits. There won’t be any changes in normal functioning of car. For example switching off of the city clutch disconnects clutch operation provided on gear lever knob. Now it can be used in normal fashion with left foot operating clutch pedal and the left hand for changing gears. Similarly the hand operated brake controls, extensions provided for brake and acceleration pedals etc can be removed or activated easily.

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Question: Please tell us about the maintenance procedure of these equipments?

Answers: All the products are of very high quality and there won’t be any problem at least for two years or so. As the customers for this kind of products are very sensitive and it would be a great difficulty to overcome if any brake down occurs while away from city limits etc. Taking this as a major concern, the products are undertaken for repeated tough tests and hence customers can be highly confident of our products. However in case of any difficulty in usage, they can always call our service engineers.

Question: How about getting authorization from RTO?

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Answer: The standard procedures and rules and regulations have to be followed for a disabled person driving with modification kit. Some of the things can be mentioned as follow.

After fitting the modification kit, it would be mentioned in the RC book along with owner details. The disabled person himself has to be the owner at least as per RC book. As per law, nobody else can drive the car fitted with modification kit for disabled. Even the other family members are not allowed for the same.

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hough it looks like a harsh law imparted on the owners, there is particular concern behind the same. For example, the modifications would be done to suit ones requirements ,if a normal person also start using the same, he would be regularly disconnecting and systems, also chances of improper connections again is more(it could be unintentional ).This could lead to sever discomfort, stress on the disabled person when he is intending to use. The rule is simple, “Let the vehicle be driven by person who is supposed to use it without being caught in trouble due to negligence of others” However in case of emergency where the disabled person cannot drive, the connections can be disconnected and used by normal person as required. They would have to provide proper justification (with fee as applicable) if the Traffic Police checks.

Question: What are the benefits one can get from the government for such modifications?

Answer: The government gives reduction of 50% on the insurance of car. There would be exemption of road tax also. I am working hard in getting permission from government for 20% customs duty reduction on the imported kits. If the government permits same then there would be a considerable reduction on the price of the kits.

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Question: Any other regulations those are applicable for such modifications?

Answer:  Yes, The car modified for disabled inspite of whether its new or used one, once its mentioned as “for disabled” in RC book. The car cannot be sold for five years or at least till the person is living and fit enough to use the vehicle. It can be sold only after getting cancellation of permit done and paying tax as applicable for normal usage of car.

Question: Tell us about your other projects and undertakings for disabled

Answer:  With the intention of helping disabled people, I am continuing to do research on different equipments available for disabled persons (both in other parts of our country and in different countries).I am approaching the government officials with relevant supporting documents and method of implementation of the same. I am also working on getting maximum benefits from the government as desired by disabled people so as to live an independent and comfortable life.

Question: How can people contact you?

Answer: We have our branch office in Jain temple street V.V.Puram Bangalore -560004. It’s a hub for used cars and bikes in Bangalore. People can also contact me on Contact numbers 9448701111/ 9845056726 or mail me at cityclutchbangalore@gmail.com.  For people located in other states, I would provide contact numbers of our friends dealing with similar products in their respective state/region as required.

Conclusion

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With boom in automobile sector in India particularly with respect cars, there is a considerable demand for modification of cars for disabled people. We have made an attempt with sole intention of helping disabled people in getting relevant information on availability of different products which would certainly benefit them in getting freedom of mobility. We welcome people to share information of availability of similar products, manufacturer contacts etc.

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  • Hi Shiva................ First i would like thank you for making me a independent on my own in hyderabad. my dream was to drive a car, now it came true just because of you my friend. you are a very nice and supportive personality for all physically challenged persons. Your thoughts and innovative technology (CITY CLUTCH, Hand controls) are perfect for people of our community. I thank you from bottom of my heart every time I go for a drive with my family. I strongly recommend to all my community friends to believe and trust Mr. Sive prasad for solving their driving problem and hesitation. Please contact him with out hesitation and he will be there for you at any timeI would like Shara a personal experience that proves the honesty and punctuality of Mr. Siva Prasad. I sent my car to Mr. Siva Prasad at banglore for repair of city clutch. Two days later when I flew to banglore to attend a meeting, the car was ready to use and parked at hotel where I had to stay. He finished the work in time and personally checked my car safety. I enjoyed my banglore trip in my car because of him.

    September 29, 2012 by  Ramesh Golla

  • Please contact Mr Murlidhar on 9866212177 in Hyderabad.

    September 28, 2012 by  HIMANSHU CHITNIS

  • Me also in Hyderabad. Same problem for My Wife. We have NANO LX model. Shall we fit CITY CLUTCH for that?

    September 26, 2012 by  Bharadwaz

  • Mr.Sundar,Request you to please contact Mr.Senthil on 09841061319 in Chennai in connection with your requirement.

    September 25, 2012 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • Dear Sir,First off all, I want to thank you for all your guidance, encouragement and support which you have provided me.For about 33 years, I was depended on others for my mobility. But, with your modifications I am able to fly like a bird anywhere without any dependency.Especially, I want to mention about the way you guided me through the vehicle purchase. You gave me answers to all my silly questions. Thanks for this.I also need to mention about your team here (Fayaz, Murthy Sir); they gave me full support in understanding the products scope, benefits and functions.I really liked the way you provided the demo of the product. The way arranged the existing customer’s live feedback was awesome. Sir, what you have given me is a second life. I will remember you every day, every hour and every minute of my travel.I thank you for the service which you are doing for our community. Your encouragement, guidance, positive thinking attitude instills confidence in us. As a family, we will keep you in our prayers. For readers:-----------------If anyone wants to take a look at my car ( Ford Classic Diesel 2012 Model) and see Shiva Prasad’s Magic which made this differently abled person drive a car, please call me on +919880817124. RegardsKannan Shivalingam

    September 25, 2012 by  Kannan Shivalingam

  • I want to know who can able fix automatic transmission kit for my car Maruthi 800 in Chennai what will be the lowest cost or clutch & gear to be operated by hand attachment. Give me th price for both.Thank u

    September 18, 2012 by  K R Sundar

  • Mr.Srikanth,Presently we are deputing our technician to Hyderabad to conduct modification and in your father's case we suggest you to get install an external device called City Clutch which will enable him to drive the car without using his left foot to operate the clutch pedal. If you require more details please do mail to us at cityclutchbangalore@gmail.com

    September 12, 2012 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • sir, i am from hyderabad. my dad bought a brand new santro xing car, but he is facing a problem in pressing the clutch, as his leg was crushed in a accident long back. so, i request u to tell me the authorized person who can do the extra fitting to my car at hyderabad. please help me out........

    September 09, 2012 by  Srikanth

  • where can i get a left foot accelarator in delhi

    September 09, 2012 by  Zohaib Hussain

  • Mr.Halder,You can purchase any car of your choice that can be fitted with hand controls to suit your requirement. I am sorry to inform you that we don't have information about authorised firms / persons in Andhra Pradesh by the Transport Department to conduct modification of vehicels. But here in Karnataka our firm has been authorised to conduct modification from the Transport department and the vehicles modified and certified by us are being registered as Invalid Carriage vehicles with Road Tax exemption. In your case we suggest you to please approch the local registering authorities prior to purchasing the vehicle and discuss with the officials about your purchasing the vehicle and modification of the vehicle. so that you will not face any difficulties while registering the vehicle.

    September 06, 2012 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • Mr.Amit,Since you have problem with right leg and you are purchasing the automatic vehicle. Your vehicle needs to be fixed with Left Foot Accelerator so that you can operate both Accelerator and Brake with your Left Foot.

    September 06, 2012 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • Dear Sir,I am from hyderabad. I am a paraplegic patient- both legs affected. I want to buy a car (preferably diesel) and get it modified (totally hand controlled). Who are the authorized persons for modify the car? Because I am much worried about to get a license and the tax exemption, insurance exemption etc. Will the RTO in hyderabad (Pathancheru area) give the license and registration easily? What r the formalities? Pl help.

    September 05, 2012 by  RN HALDER

  • Dear Sir,I want to buy a new Small Hatchback Automatic variant, Since my right leg is partially affected with polio, I want to shift the controls to right leg, Please let me know the contact details and cost?

    August 16, 2012 by  Amit

  • Ofcourse sir you are eligible for all the exemptions and the Insurance is extended and continued for future also. Since you are in Ahmedabad you can contact Mr.Aravind Patel on 09825146978

    August 13, 2012 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • Madam,Please elobrate your requirement so that we suggest you a suitable device and also further details.

    August 13, 2012 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • I am using Maruti Alto since last one year. My height is 5 feet. When I drive a car for more than 2 hours time my right leg pains. I think it is because of the position of accelerator pedal. Before Maruti Alto I was using Maruti Van. After driving Maruti Van for 6 hours there was no right leg pain at all. I think it is because of accelerator pedal. So I want to modify the position of accelerator pedal of my car. Is anybody facing the same problem of leg pains while driving alto for longer time?

    August 08, 2012 by  Mehendale C.H.

  • It is good to here that it is possible for the disables to drive. I've 40% disability and want to know, am I eligible to get the mentioned tax and insurance benefits? R the insurance benefits extended for the future? Where can I buy your product in ahmedabad.

    August 05, 2012 by  Rajkumar

  • is there a dealer in delhi?

    July 21, 2012 by  Sangeeta

  • Mr.Manish,Since you are located in Ahmedabad, we suggest you to please contact Mr.Arvind Patel in this regard who will guide you rest of the things.

    July 07, 2012 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • Mr.VijendraOfcourse you can drive the car like any other normal person by installing an external device City Clutch into your choice of vehicle which will give you freedom from operating the clutch pedal from your left leg. You choose the vehicle of your like and get the device fitted and enjoy the drive...

    July 07, 2012 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • sir my self virendra singh i have my left leg affected i want to drive a car can i get a car and modified it according to my convenince? pls tel me

    July 07, 2012 by  Veer

  • It'll save you a lot of money on gas, that's one thing. It's a reliable car and will prabboly last you 20 years if you treat it right. If you're looking for just any car to get you from point A to point B without running into any problems, this is the right car for you.

    July 02, 2012 by  Nikola

  • Dear SirI have 50% disablity in right leg. I can not use right leg for break & accelerator. I have tried to learn car driving but no car driving school I know in Ahmedabad has trainer/car for teaching driving to person like me.I want to buy car with modifications necessary to enable me for driving.Request you to suggest:1. Which make/model of car is best suited for me? 2. Should I go for Manual/Auto transmission car?3. Is there any agency in Ahmedabad who can modify car?Request you to suggest

    June 22, 2012 by  Manish Parmar

  • Madam,Since you have problem with both leg your vehicle needs to be altered with hand control so that you can drive the car without using both your lower limbs.

    June 18, 2012 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • Mr.Shivaprasad Sir,i am from Mumbai. I am affected severely on both legs and use calliper for both leg. Now I am thinking for a alto STD vehicle. Please advise me modification,other cars suitable for me.

    June 17, 2012 by  Uma H Virola

  • Dear Mr.Raghav,We really appreciate your concern towards your father. Yes, ofcourse your WAGON R can be modified with Hand Controls which will enable your father to drive the car independently like any other normal person. Request you to please give us more description about the vehicle on our e-mail id cityclutchbangalore@gmail.com

    June 11, 2012 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • Can my wagnor lxi can be modified for my father as his both limbs are disable and he is retd. defence personnel. And how much I have to pay for such modification in father's car. Also we are in gurgaon haryana where i want to go for such modification.please tell full expenditure of kits and all modification required for both limbs disabled person. please replay fast required urgent modifiaction

    June 07, 2012 by  VIKAS RAGHAV

  • Madam,Please note that Maruti 800 can be fixed with Hand Control and by fixing hand controls you will be able to operate both brake and accelerator by your hands. Request you to please send us your detailed requirement so that we can forward to you the photographs of the hand controls we have already installed.

    June 07, 2012 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • Hi sir,I am Rasmi Ranjan Samal form Odisha, I m a Polio effect person I want to drive a car , can it possible to Modify a maruti 800 to Hand control car, Plz give to some advice for it , and How it possible it ..

    May 23, 2012 by  Rasmi Ranjan

  • hello sir, nice to see this msg..i have polio attack in left leg and can use only my right leg...please suggest me a place in chennai where a normal 2nd hand car can be modified to automatic...i am lady and prefer only a small car...please help me...

    May 22, 2012 by  Savithri S

  • We should say thanks to Shiva Prasad Sir as he is giving good encouragement, support to all Physically challenged persons. I got ShivPrasad and Bhaskar reference numbers when i was searching in the internet for alter my car. I talked to them and they provided good guidance to select the vehicle and alter the same considering my needs. Now I am in a position to travel from place to place without depending on any one and also protecting from bad climates while traveling. Today my dream came true and it helped me to lead my life happily like others. I am so thankful to Shivaprasad Sir. if anybody has any questions or looking for any suggestion regarding the same, they can reach me on nageshzp@gmail.com, I would happy to help you

    May 14, 2012 by  Nagesh

  • Yes you can also drive the vehicle like any other normal person independently. We can modify any car of your choice according to your requirement. For more details and demo please contact us on 9448701111 / 9845056726 or cityclutchbangalore@gmail.com

    May 08, 2012 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • In your case you need to have the Left Foot Accelerator fitted in your Skoda Fabia. Please send us your contact number and mail id so that we can send you official mail in this regard.

    May 08, 2012 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • Sir, I am affected severely on both legs. Now I am thinking for a vehicle. Please advise me about used cars, rates etc.

    May 07, 2012 by  Jessy T K

  • why has cartrade stopped publishing more of these ?? I used to enjoy reading these auto guide question a lot..

    April 26, 2012 by  Varun Thanawala

  • I really appreciate your efforts in modifying cars suitable for physically challenged people. My right leg is poli affetced. My left leg is perfectly alright.Right now I am using SKODA FABIA fitted with AutoClutch from Automate India, a pune based company. I finding difficult in pressing acceleration. Please suggest me some mechanism for left leg acceleration. Thankyou. Mallaiah, Khammam, Andhra Pradesh

    April 14, 2012 by  Mallaiah Mekala

  • nice article

    April 06, 2012 by  Mira

  • How much did it cost to get the WAGON R modified.

    March 15, 2012 by  Sandeep Mallya

  • i am from Trivandrum. can u pl send ur executive on advance payment of RS 10000. Balance will be settled on installation

    January 13, 2012 by  Sundaram

  • Mr.Kannan,First of all I would like to tell you that you can opt for any car of your choice whether it is manual / autotransmission and the same can be modified to fit your requirement. In general Autotransmission vehicles will cost around 20 to 25% more than the manual cars and also the mileage is also less compared to manual cars. In normal course many people are opting manual transmission cars and they will get it modified according to their necessity. Here in Karnataka there is no problem in obtaining Road Tax Exemption, registering the modified vehicle as "Invalid Carriage Vehicle", obtaining 50% exemption in Insurance and also the Driving License. Thanks & RegardsSHIVA PRASAD

    January 02, 2012 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • Hi All,This post is really confussing. i am from chennai, my both legs are affected. looking for a car, with insurance & license.please guys, advise which one is better (manual/automatic) + license + insurance.regards,Kannan

    December 29, 2011 by  Kannan

  • Dear Himanshu I have Wagon R manual fitted with hand controls and city clutch and i have been driving in our Crazy Bangalore Traffic without any problems and i have not faced any difficulties in zipping through the traffic and my friends feel i drive better in traffic then they do. Since you are customised to driving Automatic you may feel like it but i think its fun driving manual Transmission.

    December 29, 2011 by  Bhaskar G

  • Dear Shiva,Thanks. I have been in touch with Mr. Prasad and we are talking as I write this. I just wanted to add that in addition to the road-tax and insurance rebates an exemption is also available in the excise duty.Mr. Prasad is doing a good job but he's just quoted me a price for K5 and the brake lever to be installed on an automatic car that took my breath away No doubt one can drive a manual transmission car and save on the price of the automatic but i did drive a manual transmission car equipped with hand controls over the weekend and frankly I think one is taking a chance over there. One's hand leaves the brake/accelerator lever for a few seconds when one needs to change gears and that can be dicey in our traffic. This is my opinion of course and I must confess i have always driven an automatic only. Regards,Himanshu.

    December 27, 2011 by  Himanshu Mehta

  • Hi, Please contact Mr Shiva Prasad .He would help you in this regard.9448701111/ 9845056726 or mail at cityclutchbangalore@gmail.com.

    December 27, 2011 by  Shiva, CarTrade Expert

  • Dear all,I think putting in just a handcontrol won't work frankly. We live in a land where there are more laws that tell you what you can't do or shouldn't do than laws that ease your way.I need to replace my eight year old Zen. An automatic Honda City or an automatic i10 are cars that am considering very seriously. How should I go about this purchase so that am eligible for a 100% exemption on road tax and a 50% rebate on insurance, in addition to the warranties from Honda/Hyundai? I would also like to be able to avail of the exemption in central excise that is allowed to people with disabilities.This goes beyond money frankly cause I wouldn't be able to register or insure the car even if I bought one at full price unless it is certified as an 'invalid carriage'. Getting a car in my dad's name and insuring it in his name won't help cause I will be the one driving it - and the modifications, though simple enough, would render all warranties null and void.QED?

    December 26, 2011 by  Himanshu Mehta

  • Mr.Anand,Since you have problem with both your legs you need all the operations mounted on to hand. Why can't you purchase a normal car and get it altered, as the Auto Transmission vehicle will cost you more nearly around 1 Lac and the mileage will also reduce as the time runs. Please go through www.kivi.it and look out for the different kind of hand controls options. If you purchase new vehicle you will get 100% Road Tax exemption and 50% exemption in Insurance.

    December 22, 2011 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • Dear Shiva Prasad Sir,I am from chennai. My both legs are affected by polio. planning to purchase i10 automatic or AStar Automatic. Please advise, which car would be better and how much it will cost to fit hand controls?regards,Anand

    December 22, 2011 by  Anand

  • Shivaprasad Sir, Really you are doing the good job for disabled peoples.

    December 21, 2011 by  Kusuma K

  • Dear Mr.Kumaraguru,It is relevant to mention here that any car can be converted into semiautomatic by installing an external device. Since you have informed that you have affected with stroke on your left side portion, please inform us whether can you able to operate the gear and wiper switches, etc from your left hand. If you able to do so then your Indica Vista can be converted into semiautomatic for your requirement.

    December 21, 2011 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • Dear Mr.Kumaraguru,It is relevant to mention here that any car can be converted into semiautomatic by installing an external device. Since you have informed that you have affected with stroke on your left side portion, please inform us whether can you able to operate the gear and wiper switches, etc from your left hand. If you able to do so then your Indica Vista can be converted into semiautomatic for your requirement.

    December 21, 2011 by  SHIVA PRASAD

  • Hi,kumaragurunathan Auto clutch kit would be the best solution for your requirment.However if opting for new car then Hyundai i10AT version would certainly be a good selection and offer the required comfort and convenience.

    December 21, 2011 by  Shiva, CarTrade Expert

  • I really appreciate the efforts taken to get a modificationtools to enable physically challenged pIam a stroke patient with left side disability. Iown aIndica vista diesel car . can I get a conversion kit to suit my reqirements and also adviseme the approximate costforthe same. alternatively i am looking foa an auto transmission car like hyundai i10 AT MODEL. pLEASE SUGGEST ME WHICH WILL BE GOOD FFOR METHANKING YOU, KUMARAGURU

    December 20, 2011 by  Kumaragurunathan

  • I am really very curious & happy to write my feedback on CityClutch system provided by one Mr.Shivaprasad from B'lore. Really he's doing a great job for the disabled persons not only from our state but also from all over. I got this system just last year, till date I din't get any complaint on it even though I have traveled almost 9000 km from the date of fitting independently. I went to coastal region too with this system, but all its depends on how we maintain the originality of the system, smooth usage in changing gears as per normal drives only. I am very new to drive 4 wheeler, i have never tried to drive a car in my life & its a God gift through CityClutch for made me like very Experienced Driver like others. Now I can drive independently with lots of hopes on this system any no. of km.... Its all depends on the condition of your CAR & its performance. Finally I would like to give a message to all the disabled persons to make use of this system to become successful person, its really helps us to lead our life happily like others. I am also giving a good suggestion that instead of going for the Auto transmission cars by giving more rates than normal cars, the same features with extra mileage with good pick-up like normal cars... YOU PLS CHOOSE THIS SYSTEM & see the difference yourself.... Before finalizing, its better to have a personal talk with Mr.Shivaprasad at 9448701111/ 9845056726 or mail me at cityclutchbangalore@gmail.com

    December 20, 2011 by  S K Raghavendra

  • I appreciate and commend the disabled welfare activity taken up by Mr.Shiva Prasad. His services are aimed at providing facility to the needy disabled persons. It is known by all that the disabled persons can not move without the assistance of any device or anybody. Therefore the government should provide all facilities for this cause and give all exemptions for the disabled users as vehicle/ device is a part of their body, without which he /she can not move.The Govt. should encourage by suitably awarding him. I wish him all success in his endeavor. with best regards and wishes for his success. Amruth ReddyPresidentDifferently Abled Employees Welfare Association, AP, Hyderabad. Mob: 9951610757

    December 20, 2011 by  Amruth Reddy K

  • I am physicaly challenged and prefer an automatic vehicle. The only modification that i needed was the accelerator to be shifted to left Leg. I have used an Automatic Zen and got it modified earlier. They charged 4k to do a simple welding. First thing it didn't look good and secondly i have to spend 4k everytime i change my vehicle. After doing some search on internet, I met Shiv Prasad and saw the amazing product he had for disabled people. This product are one time investment and can be removed and re-used in any vehicle. The only problem is the Cost of this as Indian government has dead ears. They don't provide custom exemption for this products or encourage industries to get this manufactured in India.

    December 19, 2011 by  Vinod P

  • I Know ShivPrasad Sir personally, he is very enthusiastic person with lots of humor, He himself effected by Polio but he has lot positive attitude towards life. He provides lot of option in car, Which can be modified according to disability, i know it well because my Uncle itself is Physically challenged by both legs. My uncle is going to modify the car according to his easiness.Thanks and Regards,Santosh Pawar

    December 19, 2011 by  Santosh Pawar

  • I got ShivPrasad reference when i was searching in the internet. I talked to him. He provided his guidance to select the vehicle by considering my needs. I booked the vehicle (Wagon-R). I am short in nature. He helped me by altering the height (of A-B-C) without damaging the original design of Accelerator-Brake-Clutch in the car. I got it registered with the certificate provided by Shivprasad's Galaxy systems. Now i got the learners license and learing the driving. Many thanks to shivprasad who was guiding me all these time. He is a boon to physically challanged people who wants to drive the Car without depending on others.

    December 19, 2011 by  Siva

  • Shivaprasad is doing a great job. He helped me in choosing a right Car. He installed City Clutch in half a day and i was able to drive the Car. Initially RTO troubled me in registering the Vehicle (TAX Free), Shivprasad gave all the necessary documents and finally I got the registration done. I am so thank full to him. Now it is one year old. Now I do not have to depend upon others for my travel. I took my vehicle to my native (450 KM one way drive from Bangalore) everybody was surprised to see me driving all the way from Bangalore to My Native. Now I enjoy my driving in Hyundai i10 CAR. Thanks to Shivprasad.

    December 18, 2011 by  Balachandra Hegde

  • I have a Wagon R modified with cityclutch and hand controls by Mr. Shivaprasad and my live has changed ever since. I am really gratefull to him for making my dream of driving cars come true. Thanks sir

    December 18, 2011 by  Bhaskar G

  • Really Mr Shivaprasad has changed my life style, I am paraplegic, but now i can drive my own car with the help of city clutch and hand operated system, Thanks to Mr Shivaprasad and city clutch system

    December 18, 2011 by  Narendra Bhat

  • We have our branch office in Jain temple street V.V.Puram Bangalore -560004. It's a hub for used cars and bikes in Bangalore. People can also contact me on Contact numbers 9448701111/ 9845056726 or mail me at cityclutchbangalore@gmail.com. For people located in other states, I would provide contact numbers of our friends dealing with similar products in their respective state/region as required.

    December 17, 2011 by  Jay

  • I really appreciate this article which helps disabled people to be independent in their movement from place to place.... I sincerely wish that they have given contact address an numbers and how can they help people from other cities - such as Hyderabad. I have my daughter in law with similar disability and unable to find a good reliable company to deal with. Can they e-mail me at rvraman56@gmail.com ??

    December 17, 2011 by  Venkat
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