If youre looking for chauffeur hire then its probably safe to assume that youll want a company that has an established reputation. But what else should you look for?
Well, no two companies will ever offer a chauffeur service that is alike and its up to you to establish who the right company for your needs is. A starting point is to always ensure the company you deal with is licensed. This is a legal requirement. All companies operating chauffeur driven cars are by law required to be licensed for private hire with their local district council. Also, all of the vehicles that are offered for hire must be licensed by the relevant authority and, of course only licensed private hire drivers can drive a private hire vehicle. The requirement for licensing means that chauffeurs have to undertake both a medical and criminal records bureau check. This is something we believe should be enforced to the letter of the law.
Of course it will depend on the type of traveller you are as to the type of vehicle youll require. Meaning the choice of vehicle may be a significant factor in you choosing the company you decide to employ. While chauffeur hire companies should have a reasonable number of bread and butter executive cars available 24/7, they should also have top of the range vehicles available such as a Rolls Royce and a stretched limousine and should be able to match your needs at all times.
Standards are always extremely important within the chauffeur industry and invariably these will vary widely depending entirely upon the type of service the company actually offers and the type of clientele the company attracts.
What always sets chauffeurs apart from other paid drivers is the depth of their experience. Taxi drivers might know how to get to a particular club or restaurant, but a good chauffeur knows what kind of food is on the menu, how good the wine is - and might even be able to recommend a better place if you ask him.
In this respect, the chauffeur is practically doing the work of a PA for his clients as well as driving them around. This 'above and beyond' approach is a hallmark of the profession and all chauffeurs have a very high standard they will adhere to, no matter what the situation involves.
A chauffeur hire company will always strive to stay ahead of the rest of his competitors and will be confident in the service they offer.
In some cases companies such as ours employ ex-police officers who are trained with specialist driving skills and who have experience in dealing with VIPs. We can cover any situation that is required, with experienced drivers who will never be fazed by anything a situation throws at them.
Ultimately, starting or finishing a night out with a chauffeur hire car can make a great night out into an amazing night out. No matter what, your experience is all that matters to us!
