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HIRING A LIMOUSINE FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY – HOW TO AVOID A DISASTER June 10, 2009

HIRING A LIMOUSINE FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY – HOW TO AVOID A DISASTER

With all your plans you have made for your wedding day the last thing you would want is for it all to fall apart because your wedding transport has broken down or not even turned up at all!

You can avoid any such problems by hiring through an accredited wedding car association (WCA) operator. A vehicle hired from a WCA member is your Guarantee of Quality Service, Value, Honesty & Helpful Advise. All members are bound by the WCA Code of Ethics which means a quality & risk free service for you.

TIPS ON HOW TO CHOOSE A WEDDING CAR

There is much more to a wedding car service than just a quick drive to the ceremony.

While you may be able to persuade friends to drop you off at the venue, utilizing the services of a Wedding Car Association member can reduce much of your wedding day stress.

When you begin to consider your transport, firstly think about what type of car & colour will suit the theme & style of your wedding & will also suit the venues that you have chosen. You will need to take into consideration any personal preferences your partner may have & then of course the practicalities for the day ( If a bride is wearing a full hooped dress, then maybe a two seater modern coupe is not the best choice! )

You will also need to have finalised on the make – up of your bridal party. The more bridesmaids & groomsmen you have, the more (or larger) cars you will need. Also you will need to have a reasonable understanding of the timeline for the day but actual times can be confirmed at a later stage.

QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING A TRANSPORT OPERATOR:

• Can I see the cars before I book?
• Do you have matching cars?
• Do you have a minimum booking time?
• Are the cars licenced by the Victorian Taxi Directorate (there should be current year sticker affixed to the windscreen)
• How many passengers is each car licenced to carry?
• Do all the cars have current Roadworthy certificates?
• Do all your drivers have Vic Roads Drivers Certificates?
• Will the cars I book be the one(s) that actually turn up on the day?
• What public liability insurance cover do you have?
• Do you have a contingency plan for mechanical failure?
• Are the cars Air Conditioned & heated?
• How much is the deposit?
• What happens if I cancel?
• When is the balance due & how can I pay?
• What is your policy if we go over time?
• Do you have a surcharge if we are outside the metropolitan region & do you charge travel time getting to the first pickup?
• Do you provide a late night collection service?
• What other services do you provide?
• Can you provide me with references or testimonials?

Are you a member of the Wedding Car Association & bound by the code of ethics?

As with most decisions you make there will always be a certain amount of risk involved. You can minimise this risk by asking yourself a few basic questions before making your choice.

• Do I feel comfortable with this operator & would I like them to be part of the biggest day of my life?
• Do the cars look like they are clean & well maintained?
• Does the business look reputable & will it still be here when my wedding comes around?

If the answer is to these questions is yes & you are satisfied with all of the responses you have been provided, then you should be able to trust your wedding to this operator.

Book you cars as early as you can to ensure you get the cars you want. Bookings are heavier during the September to April months & for the better operator, weekend time slots fill quickly.

RED CARPET LIMOUSINES

WWW.REDCARPETLIMOS.COM.AU

WWW.WEDDINGCARS.ORG.AU

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