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Secondary Steering Controls

What are Secondary Steering Controls?

A Secondary Steering Control also known as wireless secondary controls can easily be attached to the steering wheel and enable drivers with restricted mobility to safely operate the vehicles secondary functions like the horn and indicators with the same hand you would use to steer.

Our Secondary Steering Control systems are supplied by UK market leaders, Lodgesons , who are the sole supplier to the AA/BSM and are the only steering product that feature a soft touch steering grip that increases driver comfort.

As there are a number of different Secondary steering control systems, each with their own unique level of functionality, we recommend you give us a call on 01325 389900 to talk through the options and decide what is best fit for you.

How do Secondary Steering Controls work?

Secondary Steering Controls are connected to the steering wheel and can be placed on either side depending on the needs of the driver. We supply and fit a number of different models with anywhere from 7 functions to 18 functions and each keypad comes with an illumination function for night-time use.

Secondary Steering Controls can be fitted with a steering ball hand grip or the new lollipop grip that provides a fantastic alternative to the standard steering ball. Both hand grips can be purchased separately as steering aids or with any of the R200 keypads. To learn more about Hand Controls please visit our hand control page.

The Secondary Controls can be easily installed and the lubricant free design means that no oil or grease will be left behind. The unique quick release system on the Lodgeson keypad also means that they can be removed from the steering wheel with little effort should someone else be driving your car.

Which Secondary Steering Control is right for me?

The range of Lodgeson R200 keypad controls is a flexible system allowing for anywhere from 7 to 18 programmable functions. We would recommend contacting our Darlington Workshop to discuss your requirements before deciding on the right model for you. We supply and install the following models:

R207

The R207 model looks great and is simple to use. This keypad allows for up to 7 functions that include:

  • Indicators
  • Lights – dip, main & flash
  • Horn
  • Hazards* (Where Possible)
  • Illumination function for night-time use

R210/R213

The R210/R213 models are our best-selling keypads, they allow for 10 and 13 functions and offer all the controls required by today’s driver. The R210/R213 models can operate:

  • Indicators
  • Lights – dip, main & flash
  • Horn
  • Hazards* (Where Possible)
  • Front wipers - intermittent, low & high speed
  • Front washers
  • Rear washer & wiper (R213 only)
  • Illumination function for night time use

R218

The R218 model provides drivers with the ultimate in vehicle controls, with every function required as well as 2 spare functions that can be programmed differently depending on your vehicle. The R218 can operate:

  • Indicators
  • Lights – dip, main & flash
  • Horn
  • Front wipers - intermittent, low & high speed
  • Front washers
  • Rear washer & wiper
  • Headlights on/off
  • Sidelights on/off
  • Front & rear fog lights
  • Hazards* (Where Possible)
  • Two spare functions (availability dependent on vehicle)
  • Illumination function for night time use

* Please note that not all functions (e.g. hazards) are available on all vehicles, to find out if your vehicle is compatible with this function please call our Darlington Workshop on 01325 389900.

How do I get Secondary Steering Controls?

From our workshop in Darlington we fit and install Secondary Steering Controls throughout the North East including Scarborough, Cumbria, Cleveland and Tyne-n-Wear.

We also offer a mobile service, as we appreciate how difficult it can be for our customers to bring their vehicles to us. In instances where it is not viable for us to do the work outside of our workshop, we will collect the car and deliver it back to you, all free of charge.

We are happy to provide a free no obligation demonstrations from our workshop in Darlington so you can see how the Secondary Steering Controls would work in your car. Just give us a call on 01325 389900 to arrange a time that is suitable for you. If you are a Motability customer, these systems are heavily subsidised by Motability. Call Martin Healy or Daniel Cook (Branch Manager) for more information on funding and grant providers.