What We Fit
Genuine He-Man dual controls, fitted properly
He-Man Dual Controls
Genuine He-Man pedals, supplied and fitted by an agent authorised since 1989 — every set carries the He-Man lifetime warranty, not the 12 months you'd get from a non-approved fitter.
Dual Control Installations
Fitted by qualified technicians and checked before we leave — brake and clutch controls set up properly for driving instructors, learners and adapted-vehicle drivers alike.
Mobile Dual Control Fitting
We come to you, anywhere across West London — a driveway is all we need. Book a slot and we'll have you fitted and tested without a trip to Chelmsford.
An authorised He-Man agent since 1989
Howes Controls has been a He-Man approved agent from the very start — not every fitter is. Approved agents are the only installers He-Man certify to carry their name, which is why a set fitted here comes with He-Man's lifetime warranty rather than the 12-month cover you'd get from an unapproved fitter.
- 1989Authorised agent since
- LifetimeHe-Man warranty on genuine sets
- FamilyRun, not a franchise
Why Howes Controls
Trusted with dual controls since 1989
Howes Controls has been a dual control specialist since 1989, trusted by driving instructors, learners and Motability customers to supply and fit controls that actually work when it matters — not just on the day they're fitted, but every lesson, every hire and every test after that. We were authorised by He-Man from the very beginning, which means every set we fit carries their full lifetime warranty, checked and signed off by a technician who has been doing this for decades.
Who we fit for
Most of our West London work falls into three groups: driving instructors adding a second or third car to their fleet, learners hiring a car ahead of a test, and drivers who need adapted controls fitted through the Motability scheme. The job is the same each time — a brake and clutch pedal that respond instantly, positioned correctly for that specific vehicle, and tested before we hand the keys back.
What "dual controls" actually means
A He-Man dual control kit duplicates the brake pedal, and the clutch on a manual car, onto the passenger side — giving an instructor or supervising driver the same stopping power as the person behind the wheel. On an automatic, it's a single extra brake pedal, since there's no clutch to duplicate. Every kit is designed to be fitted and removed without leaving a permanent mark on the vehicle, which matters if the car is leased, about to be sold, or only needs controls for a short hire.
Coming to you, or coming to us
We drive out to Chelsea, Hammersmith and the rest of West London with everything we need in the van — a driveway is genuinely all we ask for. Prefer to come to us instead? Our Chelmsford unit offers a discounted rate for anyone happy to make the trip.
How It Works
From call to road-test ready
Book your fitting
Call or message with your car and test date — we'll find a slot that works.
We come to you
A driveway is all the mobile fitter needs, anywhere in West London.
Fitted & tested
Genuine He-Man controls, checked and working before we leave.
Drive away confident
Ready for lessons, a test, or everyday driving with adapted controls.
Areas We Cover
Mobile fitting across West London
Also covering the rest of London, Hertfordshire, Essex and the South East — and a discounted rate if you'd rather come to our Chelmsford unit.
Common Questions
Before you book, here's what people usually ask.
If you're a driving instructor or hiring a car for a test, yes - DVSA rules require the vehicle to have a working dual brake, and clutch on a manual car. We fit and test everything well before test day, never as a last-minute job.
Most cars take under an hour once we're on site, whether that's your driveway or our Chelmsford unit. We test the brake and clutch response before we leave, so you're never left waiting on a follow-up visit.
Yes. He-Man dual controls are designed to be fitted and removed without leaving a permanent mark on the vehicle, which matters if the car is leased, about to be sold, or only needs controls for a short-term hire.
Both. Automatics only need a dual brake pedal since there's no clutch to duplicate - we've fitted everything from a Kia Stonic to a VW Polo automatic for customers who just need that second brake.
He-Man controls come with a lifetime warranty when fitted by an authorised agent, ourselves included since 1989. Non-approved fitters, or generic kits, typically carry 12 months at most.
Either works. We drive out across West London, Essex, Hertfordshire and the South East with everything on the van - a driveway is all we need - or you're welcome at our Chelmsford unit, where we offer a discounted rate.
What Our Customers Say
Real, verified Google reviews from customers across Essex and London.
Soon Lee
Mark came to fit the controls outside my house and did a great job. The price was competitive.
Mark Carleton
I've been using Howes for my last four cars. They are incredibly reliable.
Sunil Tamang, ASAR Driving School
Excellent service, prompt and professional. I had my dual control installed by Mark.
Kieran Clarke
He fitted my He-Man brake pedal to my automatic Kia Stonic and I have no complaints.