Things you need to know about Twisted

We created the Defender modification market 20 years ago. We’re not your ordinary Land Rover Defender specialist.

We offer our customers a taste of the anti-ordinary. This is why…

1. We operate a one-person, one-ramp, one-build way of working. Twisted customers benefit from one technician working on their Defender from start to finish. The master technician can spend hundreds or thousands of hours on a single car. It’s a labour of love, and our customers can rest assured that their vehicle is in the best hands. Nobody will know your Land Rover Defender like your Twisted technician, and they’ll be on hand if you ever need them.?

2. Every build starts with a ramp inspection. We won’t work on a Defender unless its core components are sound. Every vehicle undergoes a three-hour ramp inspection by one of our expert technicians before we touch it. After all, there’s no benefit in adding to a vehicle if it needs attention at the core.?

3. We keep you in the loop. When you choose a custom Land Rover with Twisted, it’s a joint effort. We help you design the vehicle of your dreams and keep you up to date on the build through regular meetings, calls and even the occasional WhatsApp message.?

4. We don’t see ourselves as modifiers. Yes, we modify a stock standard vehicle but we don't like the term 'modifier' because modification often means change for change’s sake. The work we carry out complements the classic Defender - makes it better. We would refuse to fit anything that didn't improve the vehicle.

5. We think Defender is a flawed car… and that’s why we love it. The Defender doesn’t make sense. We often smile as we think of the men and women on the line that built it over the years. Like humans, no two Defenders are the same. If you think about your favourite people, aren’t their quirks what you love most about them? Real things aren’t perfect. Defender isn’t perfect. We love it.

6. We sell an EV. The TVE is Twisted’s fully electric Defender. Developed exclusively by Twisted, the TVE retains all the Defender’s off-road functionality, including hand brake, hi/low box and diff lock. All the “EV” components are brand new, OEM standard parts and not salvaged from other cars.?

7. The company is owned by its staff. Twisted Automotive is part of the Twisted Group. In July 2022, we announced ownership of the businesses had been transferred to our 35 employees through an employee ownership trust (EOT). The deal means staff from Twisted Automotive and specialist dipping company, Hydrographics now collectively share full ownership of the business.

8. Our showroom in Thirsk is open to all. The Old Cinema is a beautiful place. Our doors are open and the kettle is on. With a shop, cafe and vehicles on display, you’ll be looked after. Our space encapsulates the essence of Twisted, so if you’re in Yorkshire, come and say hi.

9. We’re a family. That’s what our customers tell us. One long-standing customer recently said, “Owning a Twisted is not something to take lightly. It's a privilege. The simple joy a Twisted Defender gives the driver and the people you pass is more than a supercar offers. The passion within the Twisted team is a testament to its core value, ‘Twisted is one big family’. It's a family we want to be a part of forever.”

10. We service and repair vehicles. We do large-scale, big-budget commissions. We ALSO do repairs, servicing and detailing on non-Twisted Defender. There’s not much the Twisted workshop can’t do. Get in touch if you want to benefit from two decades of experience in all things Defender.?

Call on +44 (0)1845 574 990

Email on [email protected]