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Chauffeur warns of travellers’ cheques scam

October 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

A self-employed chauffeur from Aberdeen has come forward to warn other drivers about a fake travellers’ cheques scam which would have cost his bank thousands of pounds.

David Craig advertises his chauffeur services on online, and was contacted by a potential customer via the driving site. Using the name Kelvin Moore, the man stated he would like to employ Mr Craig as his chauffeur while he was visiting Aberdeen for research purposes from Nigeria.

The customer then offered to pay the 66-year-old chauffeur an advance payment of £300 and sent over three travellers’ cheques, worth €1,500. However Mr Craig became suspicious when the customer then asked for him to cash the cheques at a Western Union branch, take out his share for his chauffeur services, and transfer the rest of the money back to him to pay for “airport fees.”

Suspecting there was something amiss, the chauffeur took the cheques to the bank where they discovered they were indeed fake. However the bank believe the cheques stood a high chance of being cashed at a Western Union branch, and should this have happened, the bank would have been thousands of pounds out of pocket.

The chauffeur from Aberdeen decided to come forward with his story to warn other chauffeur who could well find themselves in a similar position.

The incident has been reported to the police. They believe Mr Craig could be one of thousands of people in the UK who are targeted by Nigerian gangs to have money sent out to them through the use of forged cheques.

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Luxurious limo hire offers available for city breaks in Edinburgh

October 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Whether you’re planning a night out to celebrate a hen or stag party, a shopping spree with friends, or a weekend away with a loved one, Edinburgh is a great city to visit as it has a raft of superb attractions to offer with something to suit every occasion.

Cars for Stars is offering a range of low cost deals on limo hire in Edinburgh so now you can see all the beautiful Scottish capital has to offer from the comfort of your own chauffeur driven limousine.

With a wide range of top of the range limousines to choose from, including sleek black Lincoln Town Cars, pink hummer limos, and the elegant Rolls Royce Phantom, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding the right limo for your big event.

Cars for Stars is offering affordable limo hire all over the Edinburgh area, so whether you require a chauffeur driven limo to transport you to your wedding in Newhaven, a birthday bash in Dalkeith, an anniversary celebration in Craigleith, or a corporate event in Livingston, or a function in Musselburgh, you won’t find a better deal anywhere else.

If you’re visiting Edinburgh for the very first time you’ll be amazed by the number of great things there are to see and do in the city. If you’re looking for a great night out, check out the many bars at clubs in the Grassmarket or Cowgate area of the city. For a shopping spree to remember, head to Princes Street, and to get a taste of Edinburgh’s rich history take a stroll down the Royal Mile and visit the majestic Edinburgh Castle.

With the largest fleet of top class limos to choose from for your special occasion in Edinburgh, all of which are available at unbeatable rates, you won’t fail to have a limo hire trip to remember when you enlist the expert services of Cars for Stars. Get in touch now to receive a free quote.

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Advantage car hire reveals US expansion plans

October 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Advantage rent-a-car has revealed their US expansion plans for the first time. The budget car rental company, which is owned by the larger and better known vehicle rental firm Hertz, is planning to open outlets in 4 different locations in the US in the coming months.

All of the new car hire branches will be conveniently located close to airports. The first batch of new outlets are planned for Milwaukee, Louisville, Boston and Dallas.

Advantage plan to continue their development plans throughout following year by opening new car rental bases in 6 different locations across the country including two in Las Vegas, one in Tampa, Charlotte, Providence and Raleigh Durham which will bring the company’s total number of branches in the US to 44.

The bosses at Advantage believe the car rental firm is growing in popularity as it offers an affordable car hire service targeting customers with a small to moderate budget for car hire. Advantage also benefits from a strong online presence which is especially important as recent statistics have revealed that the majority of car rental customers now make reservations online.

Advantage rent-a-car has shown encouraging growth in recent times as it now boasts car rental outlets across the US, and also in the UK and selected parts of Europe.

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The Chauffeur-Lite service is a growing trend in Orange County

September 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The new Chauffeur-Lite service is proving a big hit with by social customers and  business clientele in Orange County in the US.

The yourcarourdriver.com service offers private hire customers in the South California area the opportunity to acquire chauffeur driven transportation at a fraction of the cost. The service works in much the same way as a taxi, whereby on-call chauffeurs await a call and travel to customer’s collection point, but they are then chauffeured in their own vehicle as opposed to a limo owned by the company.

The practice enables yourcarourdriver.com to offer ultra low rates for chauffeur hire services with rates starting from $30 per hour for a driver, although a minimum hire period of 3 hours does apply on most nights.

The chauffeur programme is certainly proving popular with the people of Orange County as yourcarourdriver.com has reportedly doubled its revenue in the last 12 months. Chauffeur-Lite offers a more affordable private hire option compared to the traditional chauffeur and limo hire package which is particularly appealing during this time of economic uncertainty.

Yourcarourdriver.com also believes a tightening on drink drive laws have also a knock-on effect on their business as fewer people are tempted to risk driving after a glass or two of wine, and so instead, opt for the sensible option of a chauffeur on their nights out.

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Rise in car hire bookings

September 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment

According to recent statistics collected by carrentals.co.uk the last 12 months has seen an increase in the number of people taking out car hire services. The news is particularly encouraging as the car rental industry was braced for a difficult year in light of the current economic downturn.

The study used figures taken from the peak summer holiday season, namely July and August 2009 and 2010. The results showed that despite a 9% rise in the cost of car hire during this period, more people chose to hire a rental vehicle when compared to the previous year.

The rise in car hire rates has been caused partly by the banks. With banks feeling reluctant to lend to businesses, some car hire companies are struggling with funding which has pushed up the cost of hire for rental customers.

The tourism industry was bracing itself for a tough couple of years as the credit crunch and the after affects continued to be felt across the UK and Europe. However research has found that people have not stopped taking vacations, but they have changed the way they holiday. Fewer holidaymakers are choosing to fly to their destination, many instead opting for travel by ferry or car hire in order to cut down costs.

The Managing Director at carrentals.co.uk says that the importance of finding an affordable deal on car hire has never been greater which means price comparison websites are becoming increasingly popular as holidaymakers attempt to hunt down the cheapest deal possible for travel.

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Cars for Stars targets the executive chauffeur hire market

September 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Cars for Stars is aiming to tackle the executive chauffeur hire business head on with the introduction of a network of highly trained chauffeurs and a fleet of newly released vehicles from luxurious car manufacturers.

Since coming under new management this summer, the new team at Cars for Stars have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to revamp the company by recruiting award-winning chauffeurs to join the company, performing a complete overhaul of the firm’s online services, and sourcing the very latest top quality vehicles so as to offer clients the very best chauffeur cars.

Cars for Stars has its sights firmly set on the high end of the chauffeur hire market. With a highly trained team of professional chauffeurs, sales operatives and customer services staff in place, plus the addition of a fleet of impeccable chauffeur vehicles, Cars for Stars is ready to take the industry by storm.

Demand for service is already growing, and Cars for Stars are continually on the lookout for outstanding chauffeurs and luxury transport provider to join their team. If you would like to discuss the business opportunities on offer at Cars for Stars, please get in touch by completing the enquiry form on the following link http://carsforstars.co.uk/contact.htm

As a nationwide operator, Cars for Stars offers top class chauffeur driven car hire services all over the UK. Whether you require a luxurious chauffeur driven car to transport you to a red carpet event in London, a corporate function in Edinburgh, to transport important clients in Manchester, or for transfer to Heathrow airport, Cars for Stars can offer a service which is nothing short of flawless.

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Car hire bidding war hots up

September 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The battle to take over car hire firm Dollar Thrifty is hotting up between the two main contenders, rivals Avis and Hertz.

Hertz have announced that they’ve upped their offer to take over the US car rental firm to $1.43 billion in cash and shares, which works out at $50 per share. Hertz are believed to be the favoured bidder with Dollar Thrifty as they are offering a $45 million breakup fee should the deal fail, something which Avis cannot afford to match.

Last week Avis made their most recent bid for the company which was $1.3 billion, which has now been topped by Hertz with their $1.43 billion bid.

Negotiations began in April after Hertz made an offer of $41 per share to the smaller company. At this point Avis waded in with a higher bid of $47 per share, which was later rejected.

Hertz is the largest player in the global car hire market but at present, the majority of their sales come from business client customers. Dollar Thrifty, on the other hand, is a key player in the lower end area of the market. Taking over Dollar Thrifty would enable Hertz to take a share of the domestic leisure market, an area which Hertz is keen to enhance its presence across the world.

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Complaints over FA spending on chauffeur driven limos for players

September 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The Football Association will this week reveal its accounts after complaints have been made in regard to spending on luxurious chauffeur driven cars for players, while backroom staff and non-playing employees are being forced to make spending cuts.

FA councillors have voiced objections to the use of chauffeur driven limousines for junior England players. Football players from the under 16 squad up, and including women’s team players, are all provided with cars and drivers to transport them to and from games, according to the FA councillors.

FA staff argue that money is being wasted unnecessarily as each player is allocated a car and chauffeur each, even when players are being transported from the same area.

The main gripe of the FA  backroom staff is that they’ve been forced to make cut backs across the board to save money, however the players have remained completely unaffected by the spending cuts. Although they agree the senior England Squad need to receive the highest level of care, they protest over the same use of luxury transport for junior teams.

A spokesperson for the FA has defended the use of chauffeur driven car hire for England players, explaining that the organisation has a duty of care to ensure that all footballers are returned back to their clubs as quickly and safely as possible after carrying out England duty. They added that car sharing is in practice wherever possible.

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Jaguar XJ picks up top chauffeur award

September 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Jaguar will be celebrating this month after their new XJ model picked up the 2010 Car of the Year Award from Professional Driver Magazine.

The luxury car was voted the best new chauffeur car of 2010 by a panel of over 30 judges made up of experts from the chauffeur industry and also motoring journalists.

The 3.0 litre V6 Diesel long base model was rated very highly across a wide range of categories. The sections range from rating the rear-seat comfort and leg room of a vehicle, to its exterior and interior appearance and also its driving performance, all of which are vital to the success of any chauffeur car.

The Jaguar XJ was singled out by the judging panel as the winner with its “beautiful and distinctive interior and outstanding driving dynamics” being highlighted in the judges’ comments.

Other highlights of the Jaguar XJ noted by judging panel included the vehicle’s high specification technology which includes a split touchscreen feature which allows passengers to watch TV or a DVD while the chauffeur follows on screen navigation at the same time.

Car manufacturer Jaguar also offers an added benefit to professional drivers who choose one of their models as all registered private hire drivers who purchase a Jaguar model are automatically eligible to join The Jaguar Chauffeur Programme. This entitles members to added benefits such as a like-for-like replacement vehicle in the case of a breakdown while the vehicle is still under warranty, plus  tailored hire and reward insure service and also a year’s free membership to the Quintessentially Jaguar Concierge service.

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Birmingham Limo Hire Company taken over by Cars for Stars

September 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment

A leading Birmingham based limousine hire company is the latest to join the Cars for Stars brand. www.thebiglimo.co.uk Has been providing the Birmingham and Wet Midlands area with luxurious chauffeur driven limo hire for many years, and now with its new partnership with expert luxury transport operator Cars for Stars, the future looks very promising for this ambitious company.

The Big Limo Company are specialists in the provision of larger than life limos such as the colossal hummers and deluxe party buses. If you’re searching for transportation to ensure you stand out from the crowd during your next special event in the Birmingham area, look no further than The Big Limo Company to ensure your occasion is especially memorable.

Cars for Stars is one of the UK’s fastest growing limo hire and luxury car hire providers in the UK and recently came under new ownership. The new bosses at Cars for Stars have made significant changes to the company since taking over, one of which has been the recruitment of leading local limo hire providers who have come onboard as part of the new look Cars for Stars team.

As a West Midlands based firm, www.thebiglimo.co.uk is able to provide top quality limo hire all over the Birmingham area so if you need a pink hummer limo for your school prom in West Bromwich, a black sleek Lincoln Town Car for your stag do in Dudley, a white Rolls Royce Phantom for your wedding in Wolverhampton, or the unique Ferrari Limo for a birthday bash in Oldbury, The Big Limo Company can offer you a service which is nothing short of perfection.

For more information on the unbeatable deals available on limo hire in the Birmingham area from the latest Cars for Stars recruit, please visit the following link www.thebiglimo.co.uk

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