CLOCK MOBILITY FAMILY HISTORY
You likely know Clock Mobility as Michigan’s friendliest mobility dealer. However, the story of Clock Mobility spans 3 generations and over 70 years. What started as a traditional car dealership evolved into a beloved brand serving the needs of people with disabilities.
Growing Up in the Car Business
Don Clock, the founder of Clock Mobility, grew up in the car business. His father, Henry Clock (pictured here), operated a car dealership during the 1940s and 1950s. This meant Don was spending time in the dealership before he could even walk. Don quickly took to the car industry and worked as an assistant service manager and parts manager for Highland Chrysler from 1964 to 1979. It was at that job that Don was introduced to the world of wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions.
The Start of Something New
Don started Clock Mobility in 1979 in the bay of a busy Marathon gas station. In the beginning, he worked by himself, spending countless hours learning by trial and error to build custom vans. As his expertise grew, so did the community’s demand for his skills. Eventually, there was so much work to do that Don hired several employees (including Ron Mohr our General Manager) and moved the business out of the gas station and into its own building.
When interviewed in 1984 for a newspaper, Don said he started Clock Mobility because he enjoyed the challenge the work presented. “I like making something that turns out right and does the job.” Quality has always been part of the Clock Mobility DNA.
A specialized shop that converted vans specifically tailored to the needs of wheelchair users was unheard of at the time. There were surely many people who thought Don had lost his marbles. But that didn’t bother Don. His only goal was to assist wheelchair users in reclaiming their mobility so that they no longer had to depend on others for transportation.
An Industry is Created
Clock Mobility was among the first wheelchair-accessible van dealers in the United States for The Braun Corporation. Don had a personal relationship with Ralph Braun and served on various committees committed to inclusion and accessible transportation. Since the beginning, Don has been instrumental in shaping industry policies and instilling trust in the safety of wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
Clock Mobility Today
Over the decades, Clock Mobility grew from a one-man shop into a robust team spread across four Michigan locations. While the technology has changed from hand-built custom vans to the high-tech 2026 NextGen Traverse, the mission remains exactly the same.
Today, Clock Mobility is proud to be a second-generation, woman-owned business led by Dawn Lubben. As the daughter of Don and Pat Clock, Dawn grew up with the same “family-first” DNA that started in that Marathon gas station. Having served in various strategic roles within the company for years—most recently as Business Development Manager—Dawn took the reins as Company Owner after Don’s passing, and remains just as committed to leading Clock Mobility into the future.
Under Dawn’s leadership, Clock Mobility continues to expand its reach, serving not only Michigan residents but families throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Dawn is committed to honoring her father’s legacy of “quality products and prompt service at fair prices” while embracing the next generation of mobility innovation.
A True Family Business
Building a business like Clock takes sacrifice from the whole family. Dawn’s mother, Pat Clock, was indispensable in the company’s early success. Today, the family legacy continues through the team’s daily work, including Dawn’s brother, Don Clock Jr., who serves as a specialized technician at our Grand Rapids location.
WELCOME TO CLOCK MOBILITY FAMILY
We know a vehicle is more than just a piece of machinery to our customers, and we pride ourselves on delivering freedom and independence with every purchase. Let us help you find and finance the right vehicle so you can go wherever life’s roads take you!
We are a dealer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles for purchase, rent, service, and customization. We also provide home accessibility equipment, such as stairlifts and pickup truck modifications for wheelchairs. Everything to allow you to move autonomously, quickly, easily, and confidently.
Because we understand the unique needs of people with disabilities and the impact of having a wheelchair-accessible vehicle in their lives, we are committed to providing the right mobility solution, whether for purchase, rent, or adaptation of vehicles and homes.
This is reflected in the quality of our products and services and the support we offer to our clients, which includes 24h phone assistance, disability-friendly facilities, pick-up and delivery, full-service car/van/RV repair, and nationwide transportation.
In addition to our services and the vast inventory of used and new wheelchair-accessible vehicles, if you already own a van or pickup truck and want to make it wheelchair accessible, we provide customizations according to your needs.
THE CLOCK DIFFERENCE
At Clock Mobility, we believe physical challenges shouldn’t mean mobility limitations. We’ve dedicated ourselves to providing the resources and services that let you move quickly, easily and confidently. We provide products and services, such as wheelchair lifts, wheelchair van sales, wheelchair van rentals, hand controls and adaptive equipment. You can be confident in choosing Clock Mobility.
- Over 40 years experience in understanding the needs of the physically challenged
- State certified mechanics and conversion specialists trained to meet or exceed the highest standards
- State-of-the-art facilities that are easy to get to and easy to use
- Free estimates
- Pick-up and delivery available (Some Restrictions Apply)
- Full-service car/van/RV repair
- At-home statewide repair services available
- Nationwide transportation available
If you or a loved one is physically challenged, you’ll find that Clock Mobility’s driving solutions are unsurpassed.