Archive for the ‘Limousines’ Category
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 |
Limousines brighten up any occasion and bring about an element of class to the entire event be it a wedding, prom night, bachelor party or just about anything. But if the limousine is in bad shape or the services provided by the company are not good, then it can spoil the mood.
Since the market is flooded with numerous limo rental companies, it becomes imperative to do some research to ensure that you choose the right limousine rental company so that everything goes smoothly.Here are few important things that you must pay attention to while deciding to choose a limo company:
Huge collection of limos
Make sure the company has a huge variety of limos to offer on rent. More variety means you would get more options to choose from. Just having a huge fleet of limos is not enough too. Find out whether the company owns the latest collection of limos such as brand new 2007 models of Lincoln limo etc.
If the company has just 10 or 15 year old rusty Cadillac to offer, then it is best to approach another company. You should thoroughly check out what are the options available to you before you decide to hire a limo from a particular company. If you are seeking to rent a limo from companies in big cities like San Francisco, Chicago, Boston etc., you are likely to find a company offering a wide variety of limos to choose from.
Check out reliability
The quality of a company can be judged by the level of professionalism it displays while providing its limo services. Choose a company which has a good standing in the market and which can fulfill all your needs.
Punctuality, cleanliness of vehicles, conduct of the chauffeurs, etc. matter a lot. And only a reliable and competent company can ensure all these things. Check out from your friends who have rented a limo before and ask them whether the company was reliable and professional and whether they were arrived on time to pick up. If you are booking online, check out the testimonials.
Limo Drivers
The man behind the wheel is crucial. After all, your safety depends upon them. Whether you want to hire a limo for your daughter for her prom night or you are hiring for a business purpose or for airport transfers, limo drivers are the ones who would escort you and your group. Hence make sure the company you choose provides experienced, well trained and well-behaved limo drivers. In addition, the chauffeurs should be also well-dressed in formal attire.
Pay extra for superior services
Don’t give in to the temptation of hiring a limo from a company which offers limos for sale at cheap rates. You might be happy that you have hired a limo at a much cheaper price but imagine what would be the horror if a 1990 stained limo model arrives at your doorstep. Sure you would not like this to happen. Remember if you pay well, you would get good quality services. After all if you are paying so much to hire a limo, then why not hire a good shining limo from a good, reputed company, even if you have to pay a little extra.
Enquire about Discounts
If you are hiring more than one vehicle for the occasion, don’t forget to enquire about discounts as many companies offer discounts if you hire multiple vehicles from them.
Make enquiries regarding extra charges and alcoholic beverages
Find out how much extra money is charged in case you run late or you require limo for a longer time. Do gather this information beforehand. Usually companies provide fully equipped bars in their limos. Find out whether you are allowed to bring your alcoholic beverages in the vehicle.
Insurance
Another important thing to consider is insurance. Find out whether the company is fully licensed and insured. Company’s insurance should cover the vehicle as well as the passengers. If you are looking for limo services from big cities like Hummer limo, Ford limo, Mercedes limo etc then finding a reputed and reliable limo.If you want your money worth, then keep these things in mind, do your research thoroughly and select the company which is known for high-level customer satisfaction and guarantees top-notch services.
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Friday, November 21st, 2008 |
Choosing the right limousine is often an important factor to many people, so it’s a good thing there are a wide variety to choose from. When looking for the limo that suits your tastes, remember to ask yourself questions such as how many or few passengers will be riding with you, what kind of ambiance you prefer, what your budget is and any other questions you might have.
While there are numerous types of limousines for sale available, four of the most popular are the Ford Excursion stretch limo, the Party Bus or Land Yacht, the 2006 Chrysler 300 stretch limo and the H2 Hummer stretch limo. Outlined below are the main qualities that make these four types of limos high in demand.
Ford Excursion Stretch Limo
The Ford Excursion stretch limo can be as much as 140 ft. long with a far larger capacity for passengers than a standard limousine. Most limo service companies ensure that it comes with full amenities, including a high-end sound system full bar and several LCD color TV’s. These are standard amenities; others may be more luxurious depending on the company. It is one of the only SUV’s manufactured as a stretch limousine.
The Party Bus
Also called a “land yacht,” this luxurious vehicle was created to address the issue of too many people; unlike a normal limousine, which often seats up to 10 people, the Party Bus can hold as many as 22. Like the Ford Excursion, the Party Bus usually has a decked-out interior that may often be a little more playful, complete with the color LCD TV’s, one of which is often a big screen, and a full bar.
2006 Chrysler 300 Stretch Limo
The 2006 Chrysler 300 stretch limousine is a streamlined, elegant limo that is quite luxurious. It has the standard amenities, including bar and plush leather interior. It sits up to 10 people and thus is one of the smaller models of stretch limos. The Chrysler Limousine and is guaranteed to turn heads
H2 Hummer Limo
The H2 Hummer stretch limo is guaranteed to get attention. This is a spacious, decked-out limousine that seats up to eighteen people easily. It is an ideal limo for long trips especially because of how spacious and comfortable it is. Expect the interior of any one you rent to be completely outfitted with the latest in big screen and color LCD TV’s, DVD and surround system, full bar and more.
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Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 |
So what’s the difference between a limousine hire and a taxi? In short, I defy anybody not to mention “luxury” in a limousine hire description but, the price of luxury is coming down. Quite honestly it is a personal statement that the passenger wants more than just getting from A to B. They want to get from A to B in confident style, turn heads and enjoy a smooth ride.
People have been transported in vehicles since the age of the Egyptian Pharoahs. Private hire is nothing new so the only things that have changed have been the transport medium and the level of luxury. When the first horse taxi started I’m sure there was a guy who knew that people would pay more to ride a better looking horse. When all the taxis were good-looking horses there undoubtedly was a guy who offered additionally a crushed leather saddle and a free drink. It is the nature of the best to be better than the average. From pony and traps to the latest state-of-the-art vehicles, passengers have always looked for more bang for their buck. In the last 20 years the limousine hire culture has had to redefine itself from the image of the stretch black Cadillac limousine to meet two specifically growing markets.
The first market was commerce. People don’t fly business class because it gets them to their destination quicker. People fly business class because when they arrive they are ready to go, with a right frame of mind, energised etc. It’s the same with car travel. A limousine won’t get you there any quicker but businessmen who regularly used limousines will tell you that business starts with the journey. A safe, secure, smooth and non-distracting ride is what they are demanding.
The second and newer market to evolve was tourism. Gone are the days when the package holiday tied you in to an airport transfer via a 52 seater coach. People now are much more likely to “add-on” a limousine transfer as they’ve saved money on the flight or have a great accommodation deal. The image of cigarette burned leopard-skin covered seats still strikes fear into me and so, I imagine, others that have suffered enough less-than-clean taxis will want to invest a bit extra in the airport transfer or for in-city transport using a hotel or private limousine hire service. Safe, secure, clean and spacious are now standard features, not optional extras.
Of course, crushed leather saddles and free drinks are the norm now so look out for continuous improvements in limousine hire. Certainly Limousine companies are facing a real challenge to provide to everyone the opportunity to hire a limousine. The challenge is transforming the old concept of a limousine as bespoke transport only for the rich and famous into a professional and stylish transport service available to everyone for not much more than the cost of a leopard-skin taxi.
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Friday, July 4th, 2008 |
ebruary 3, 2005 Hummers are a rare species outside of the United States apart from, of course, in Iraq or Afghanistan. One of the defacto symbols of America’s military dominance, the brand has a presence and values just like its best-known ambassador, Arnold Schwarzenneger - high-ticket, high-testosterone and a superstructure so muscular it really is bulletproof (the car, not Arnie). Naturally, the Hummer soon became a target for limousine manufacturers and stretched Hummers are not exactly rare in the United States these days - but there are few as long or spectacular as this one.
Travelling parties can be fun, but let’s face it, the stretch limo offers an entirely different ambience to that of a ToyotaToyota Mini-bus and sometimes you want to keep the troops together.
APLUS Limousines in San Diego offers this stretch limo Hummer for between US$150 and $280 a day depending on the day and what’s on in town that day and whether you’re rich and/or famous and … you know the score.
The vehicle is 31 feet long and seats 18 people - ideal for large travelling parties that don’t wish to feel like they’re in a school bus, or famous people with large entourages.
It has 4 televisions, a DVD player, a 1400 watt Kenwood sound system, lr show, changing color neon lights, and glass-topped, pull out trays all-round.
The vehicle began life as a H2 Hummer and is equipped with the same engine as a stock H2 Hummer. We’d guess it gets somewhere between three miles per gallon and three gallons per mile.The runner-up in our ongoing, mine’s-bigger-than-yours competition can be found here
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