Don’t Get Taken for a Ride: Choose the Best Limo Service
Whether you want your best mate’s stag party to be one for the books, your child’s prom to be magical or your own adventure to see your favourite artist in concert to be stress-free, hiring a limo is a smart move. If you ensure you have selected the best company for your needs. Price is important, to be sure, but also consider the following:
- Do your homework. It takes much more than a car and a driving license to be a professional. Great companies will also have great online reviews and ratings, customer testimonials and positive, buzzy word of mouth. There is a reason consumers trust their online peers over brand adverts – people tend to be very truthful about their experiences. Tap into this invaluable resource.
- Create a shortlist and see your options in person. As you research, make a list of three or four companies that meet your criteria and have stellar ratings. These you will call and, if possible, visit in person. Check out the fleet, particularly the vehicle(s) in which you are most interested in hiring. Ensure they meet your standards in terms of appearance, cleanliness etc. While you’re there, enquire how long the company has been in business. A substantial track record can be important.
- Dot your i’s and cross your t’s. Check to see that the company has the proper licensing and certifications. Are drivers trained and how? If they are going to be driving a stretched limo, do they have the requisite operating license? Ask for verification. Do the vehicles have Certificates of Fitness (for those built before 2011) or Individual Vehicle Approval (for those built after). You cannot be too careful when your life and that of others is at stake.