Safer New Hummer

There are many regulatory bodies which are worried about the new super stretch limousines as while they look amazing and are great fun to ride in, there are many coach builders out there who do not follow safety or manufacturing guidelines when stretching vehicles.

Mitch Millett is the boss at the UK Hummer importer Bauer Millett and he says that he sees many Hummer stretch limousines which have simply been ‘cut and shut’. Millett says that of the approximately 50 Hummers currently in the UK, around 15 have been through his workshop with transmission and wheel problems.

The stretching of a vehicle is done after manufacture and while there is nothing wrong with creating a stretch limousine, there are often no other changes made to the vehicle making it dangerous and un-roadworthy.

One of the newest hummers to hit the UK streets is the Gargoyle Hummer and it should not just be turning heads because of its blue flame paintwork and luxurious interior, Millett also loves the Gargoyle Hummer as it has been specially manufactured to be used as a stretch limousine and party bus and he is confident about not seeing it in his workshop anytime soon.

However, the existing Hummers on our roads aren’t so lucky. Because all vehicles are built with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) specifying how much weight it is safe for the vehicle to carry, when vehicles are stretched, the GVWR is often exceeded.

For continued safety in stretch limousines, manufacturers can safely exceed the GVWR if they make other adjustments to the vehicles as well, however many don’t bother. In turn, the extra weight, length and size of a stretched vehicle affects the steering, the braking and the impact points of a car. Therefore the stretching must be done by a qualified coach builder, working to the original manufacturer’s specifications for safety and quality.

So while you may not be able to wait to slide into a new hummer, ask about the stretching process and manufacturing guidelines for your safety.

For more information about safe stretch hummers available for hire in your area, contact Hummer Limo Hire now.