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Chauffeur Cars Service at London Stansted airport

 

If you are travelling to or from London Stansted Airport, for business or pleasure, you may have considered, or even discounted the use of a chauffeur driven car. However, the reality is, transfers in luxury chauffeur driven cars are very competitively priced and considerably more Chauffeur Driven Jaguar XJ (LWB)comfortable than the majority of taxis or minicabs!

 

It is possible to use a chauffeur driven car for your transfer to and from London Stansted airport on a budget, or in style, the choice is yours. Similarly, there is a wide choice of companies providing chauffeur cars. One such company is Cars for Stars, an award winning company offering a wide range of chauffeur driven cars, as well as luxury people carriers and American stretched limousines. Cars for Stars is Licensed by the Public Carriage Office (PCO) on behalf of Transport for London, providing the comfort of knowing that the company and vehicles must conform to strict standards and regular checks in order that it can maintain its PCO Licence. Similarly, Cars for Stars experienced chauffeurs must pass a medical and, a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check before they can drive any of Cars for Stars chauffeur cars.

 

The Cars for Stars chauffeur car fleet is extensive and includes the highly competitive, yet stylish Chrysler 300 saloon, the all new Jaguar XJ, long wheel based saloon, Mercedes S Class or if you are moving more passengers, a luxurious Mercedes Viano people carrier, or perhaps a stretched limousine. In addition, Cars for Stars also offer luxury marques such as the Bentley Arnage, Rolls Royce Phantom and Maybach 62.

 

by October 19, 2007

Chauffeur Cars Services at Luton Airport

 

If you are travelling to or from London Luton Airport, for business or pleasure, you may have considered, or even discounted the use of a chauffeur driven car. However, the reality is, transfers in luxury chauffeur driven cars are very competitively priced and considerably more comfortable than the majority of taxis or minicabs!

 

It is possible to use a chauffeur driven car for your transfer to and from London Luton airport on a budget, or in style, the choice is yours. Similarly, there is a wide choice of companies providing chauffeur cars. One such company is Cars for Stars, an award winning company offering a wide range of chauffeur driven cars, as well as luxury people carriers and American stretched limousines. Cars for Stars is Licensed by the Public Carriage Office (PCO) on behalf of Transport for London, providing the comfort of knowing that the company and vehicles must conform to strict standards and regular checks in order that it can maintain its PCO Licence. Similarly, Cars for Stars experienced chauffeurs must pass a medical and, a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check before they can drive any of Cars for Stars chauffeur cars.

 

The Cars for Stars chauffeur car fleet is extensive and includes the highly competitive, yet stylish Chrysler 300 saloon, the all new Jaguar XJ, long wheel based saloon, Mercedes S Class or if you are moving more passengers, a luxurious Mercedes Viano people carrier, or perhaps a stretched limousine. In addition, Cars for Stars also offer luxury marques such as the Bentley Arnage, Rolls Royce Phantom and Maybach 62.

 

 

by October 19, 2007

Looking for a Chauffeur Driven Car

 

If you are looking for a chauffeur driven car, it is safe to assume that you will want one the has an established reputation for service and reliability. But what else?

 

No two companies offering chauffeur driven cars are alike and inevitably you will have to establish between what is hype and fact. A starting point is to ensure that the company is licensed. All companies operating chauffeur driven cars are required to be licensed for private hire with their local District Council, or in the case of London, with the Public Carriage Office (PCO). Similarly, all of the vehicles that are offered for hire or reward must be licensed by the relevant authority and, only licensed private hire drivers can drive a private hire vehicle. The requirement for licensing ensures that the chauffeurs are subjected to both a medical and a criminal records bureau check.

 

Another little know fact, but nonetheless, very relevant if your are seeking to hire an executive chauffeur driven car, is the question of the private hire plate. All private hire cars are required by law to have a private hire plate fixed back and front. If you are seeking to impress, then a yellow plate fixed to the back of your chauffeur driven Bentley Arnage is going to look a little out of place, however, the news is not all bad. Some suppliers of executive chauffeur driven cars have succeeded in gaining an exemption, meaning that they do not have to display the private hire plate. If this is important to you, then it is worth checking with your chauffeur services company first.

 

If you are a business or business traveller, then the choice of vehicles available to you may be a significant factor. Whilst it is important for your chauffeur car services company to have a reasonable number of ‘bread and butter’ executive cars available at short notice, it is also helpful if they have other models, such as people carriers, top of the range vehicles, including for example a Rolls Royce and, maybe even stretched limousines.

 

Standards are important and within the chauffeur industry, these will vary widely, depending entirely on the type of service the operator actually offers and the level of control over the delivery of this service. For example, many chauffeur companies employ owner drivers, in much the same way as a private hire “minicab” company would. The main difference is that the owner drivers have executive cars rather than the usual family cars used by minicab firms. This provides the chauffeur cars operator with scale and choice, but it can come at the expense of control, given the chauffeurs are effectively self-employed and the vehicles are not necessarily company owned and therefore, maintained or subjected to daily scrutiny. Nonetheless, this model does work and is quite commonplace.

 

Others may act as agents or brokers, offering chauffeur driven cars from third party chauffeur car hire services companies, with the agent billing the customer and then sub-contracting the work. This is a generally accepted and commonplace practice, provided a strict check is kept on the companies that are being sub-contracted to. That is often easier said than done. Once again, this may be the core business model of the chauffeur services company, it could just be used to supplement the peaks and troughs of the main business and offering more flexibility to their clients.

 

Company owned vehicles and employed chauffeurs are more rare and tend to be the smaller operations. What they may lack in scale, they tend to make back in terms of control over service, reliability and staff matters. Once again these companies will tend to use other companies to assist as and when necessary.

 

Some, but not all, executive chauffeur car service companies will offer account facilities. If this is important to a business, then it will need to go to the top of your list. However, most companies will charge a fairly significant premium for those wanting accounts facilities, perhaps as much as 10 to 15% representing the increased risk and affect on cash flow.

 

Cars for Stars Limited is a well established and experienced, award winning company providing chauffeur cars and limousines through an extensive branch network. Cars for Stars in London is licensed by the Public Carriage Office (PCO) for private hire. Other Cars for Stars branches are franchised and therefore licensed through their respective local authorities. All Cars for Stars offices are obliged to adhere to the high standards and service as the Group. The local authority licensing regime means that the businesses are subject to regular assessments and scrutiny to ensure that they comply with all of the regulations and standards, the vehicles are also subjected to bi-annual tests, in order that they can retain their private hire vehicle licence. In addition,  the chauffeurs must be licensed to drive these vehicles. For a chauffeur to obtain and maintain their licence they must be subjected to and pass a medical and will also be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check.

 

Cars for Stars offer a full complement of chauffeur driven cars and American limousines for hire and all of their vehicles are exempted from the requirement to affix a private hire plate to the vehicle. As a full service chauffeur cars company, Cars for Stars offer a range of services, which include business and leisure travel, tours, wedding cars, transfers to and from airports, long-term hires, tours, European travel via the Eurotunnel other forms of event transportation. The range of cars is extensive, but includes a choice of entry level chauffeur driven cars such as the Chrysler 300 and Mercedes E Class, executive, people carriers, 4×4’s,  long wheel base cars including the Jaguar XJ, Mercedes S Class and BMW 7 Series as well as the pre-requisite smattering of top marques which include the Bentley Arnage, Rolls Royce Phantom and Maybach 62. Limousines come in different shapes, sizes and colours. As a licensed provider, the maximum number of passengers that can be carried, irrespective of size is eight.

 

 

by October 17, 2007

A genuine, comfortable chauffeur driven Mercedes people carrier

 

Chauffeur driven Mercedes Viano people carrier available from Cars for StarsIf you have a number of people to transport and you want to travel in comfort, then there are very few choices available to you, apart from car derived people carriers or luxury coaches. The former tends to be uncomfortable because there is insufficient leg room to make the journey truly a pleasant experience and in all honesty, it is something of a compromise. Neither an estate car, nor a comfortable people carrier. The latter provides sufficient room, but few can be truly described as ‘luxury’ coaches.

 

No professional chauffeur car services company would want to entertain using a people carrier that does not provide the comfort, quite rightly, demanded by passengers and Cars for Stars does not believe that their customers should have to compromise. Therefore, Cars for Stars have introduced the top of the range Mercedes Ambiente people carrier to its fleet, this class leading vehicle offers armchair comfort for up to 5 passengers and can accommodate up to 7 passengers if the customer is prepared to accept the compromise that adding two additional passengers requires.

 

The Mercedes Viano (Ambiente model) used by Cars for Stars is the top of the range, chauffeur driven people carrier. It exudes quality and finish, providing comfortable accommodation for up to 4 passengers and the feel of a genuine people carrier that has actually been designed with the passengers in mind. A favourite amongst business people that need to work on the move, the Mercedes Viano people carrier, is also perfectly suited for transfers to and from airports. Some of the Mercedes Viano’s from Cars for Stars come complete with an upgraded in-car entertainment system which includes TV screens and DVD player. With an experienced, fully licensed chauffeur, Cars for Stars guests can benefit from a relaxing journey, reading the latest newspaper, working on their laptops and, if they choose, sipping chilled mineral water provided available from the onboard cooler box.

Interior of 7 seat Mercedes Viano chauffeur driven people carrier

Cars for Stars in London is licensed by the Public Carriage Office (PCO) for private hire and other Cars for Stars branches are licensed through their local authority. Therefore, the businesses are subject to regular assessments to ensure that they comply with all of the regulations, the vehicles must be subjected to regular and very stringent tests, in order that they can retain their private hire vehicle licence and of course the chauffeurs must also be licensed to drive these vehicles. For a chauffeur to obtain and maintain their licence they must be subjected to and pass a medical and will also be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check.

 

Cars for Stars also offer a wide range of other chauffeur driven cars and stretched limousines, for example the Jaguar XJ (LWB) saloon, Chrysler 300 saloon and Stretched limousines.

 

 

by October 9, 2007

The iconic chauffeur driven Bentley Arnage

 

Chauffeur driven Bentley Arnage available from Cars for StarsWhen is comes to deciding on which iconic car to use for a wedding, business travel or leisure trip, few people fail to include the Bentley Arnage. There are a limited number of marques can match the grace, style and comfort of a Bentley Arnage and whilst the modern derivative was designed to make it more of a drivers car, true connoisseurs would argue that it is a vehicle that just has to be chauffeur driven. The Bentley Arnage is without doubt, the most ‘in demand’ chauffeur driven, top of the range vehicle offered by London based based, chauffeur cars operator, Cars for Stars.

 

It goes without saying that the interior of the Bentley Arnage is in a class of its own, blending sumptuous leather, with wood, in a way that only the manufacturer of a true marquee could. There is ample room in the rear for passengers, who also benefit from drop down tables fitted into the rear of the front seats and of course, providing a truly ‘first class’ travel experience. The most common uses for the chauffeur driven Bentley Arnage is as a lead vehicle for weddings, airport transfers, VIP travel and the collection and transportation of guests of UK companies. One reason the Bentley Arnage is so popular, is that it is not ostentatious, instead it is elegant, classic and comfortable.Interior of a chauffeur driven Bentley Arnage available from award winning chauffeur service company, Cars for Stars

 

The Bentley Arnage available from Cars for Stars is provided with an experienced, fully licensed chauffeur and, Cars for Stars guests can benefit from a relaxing journey, reading the latest newspaper and, if they choose, sip chilled mineral water provided with our compliments. Those hiring the Bentley Arnage for their wedding can select their own choice or ribbons and bows and the bride to be will receive a bouquet of fresh flowers with the compliments of Cars for Stars. 

 

Cars for Stars in London is licensed by the Public Carriage Office (PCO) for private hire and other Cars for Stars branches are licensed through their local authority. Therefore, the businesses are subject to regular assessments to ensure that they comply with all of the regulations, the vehicles must be subjected to regular and very stringent tests, in order that they can retain their private hire vehicle licence and of course the chauffeurs must also be licensed to drive these vehicles. For a chauffeur to obtain and maintain their licence they must be subjected to and pass a medical and will also be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check.

Cars for Stars offer a range of other chauffeur driven cars including the Rolls Royce Phantom, Jaguar XJ (LWB) saloon, Mercedes S Class, Range Rover Vogue and BMW 7 series.

by October 9, 2007

Range Rover’s top the Chauffeur Cars league of choice

 

Chauffeur driven Range Rover Vogue available from Cars for Stars, UK based chauffeur services and limousine hire company.

 Not everyone wants a classic chauffeur driven car such as the Jaguar XJ (LWB), Mercedes S Class (LWB) or BMW 7 Series (LWB), they want something that is a little different, perhaps more business like or just a chauffeur driven vehicle that has presence. The Range Rover Vogue certainly meets all of these requirements and more. The top of the range chauffeur driven car has become one of the most popular choices for business travel, including airport transfers and long journeys.

 

The Range Rover Vogue provides first class travel at business class rates, which perhaps explains why it is so popular amongst business travellers, it also has the added benefit of a large boot area for luggage as well as a high seating position. Range Rover Vogue chauffeur driven cars are operated by award winning chauffeur car services company, Cars for Stars, who also offer alternative models such as the long wheel based Jaguar XJ, BMW 7 Series and the all New Mercedes S Class.Interior of a Cars for Stars chauffeur driven Range Rover Vogue

 

The Range Rover has stunning, classic looks and is arguably, one of the most practical and prestigious chauffeur driven cars available in the UK. Rear seat passengers can sit back and relax in the sumptuous leather seats surrounded by a stylish combination of wood and leather. There is also an iPod connection available for those that prefer to listen to their own music whilst on their travels.

 

As would be expected with an executive chauffeur driven car, the Range Rover Vogue Series comes complete with climate control. With an experienced, fully licensed chauffeur, Cars for Stars guests can benefit from a relaxing journey, reading the latest newspaper and, if they choose, sip chilled mineral water provided with our compliments.

 

Cars for Stars in London is licensed by the Public Carriage Office (PCO) for private hire and other Cars for Stars branches are licensed through their local authority. Therefore, the businesses are subject to regular assessments to ensure that they comply with all of the regulations, the vehicles must be subjected to regular and very stringent tests, in order that they can retain their private hire vehicle licence and of course the chauffeurs must also be licensed to drive these vehicles. For a chauffeur to obtain and maintain their licence they must be subjected to and pass a medical and will also be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check.

 

 

by October 9, 2007

Chauffeur driven heaven with a BMW 7 Series

7 Series BMW chauffeur driven car with a long wheel base.Whether you are looking for a chauffeur driven business class saloon or a prestigious vehicle for your leisure hire, you will undoubtedly demand a top of the range car, that is stylish and has a real presence without breaking the budget, the BMW 7 series certainly ticks all of the boxes. Better still, because it has an extended wheel base, there is no need to compromise on comfort either, this is a perfect executive class chauffeur driven car, providing first class travel, without the premium. BMW 7 Series (LWB) saloons are operated by award winning chauffeur car services company, Cars for Stars, who also offer alternative models such as the long wheel based Jaguar XJ, Range Rover Vogue and the all New Mercedes S Class.

 

The BMW 7 Series has stunning looks and is arguably, one of the most practical and prestigious chauffeur driven cars available in the UK. Rear seat passengers enjoy plenty of leg room provided by the extended wheel base (LWB), being able to relax in the sumptuous leather seats surrounded by a stylish combination of wood and leather.

 

View of the rear passenger area of a long wheel base BMW chauffeur driven car available from Cars for StarsAs would be expected with an executive chauffeur driven car, the BMW 7 Series comes complete with climate control. With an experienced, fully licensed chauffeur, Cars for Stars guests can benefit from a relaxing journey, reading the latest newspaper and, if they choose, sip chilled mineral water provided with our compliments. Because of the size of the rear doors and the amount of room available to rear seat passengers in the long wheel based version, the BMW 7 Series is increasing being requested as the lead wedding car for the bride to be, demonstrating what an all round winner this chauffeur driven car truly is.

 

Cars for Stars in London is licensed by the Public Carriage Office (PCO) for private hire and other Cars for Stars branches are licensed through their local authority. Therefore, the businesses are subject to regular assessments to ensure that they comply with all of the regulations, the vehicles must be subjected to regular and very stringent tests, in order that they can retain their private hire vehicle licence and of course the chauffeurs must also be licensed to drive these vehicles. For a chauffeur to obtain and maintain their licence they must be subjected to and pass a medical and will also be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check.

 

 

by October 9, 2007

Chauffeur Driven Mercedes S Class (LWB)

 

Chauffeur driven Mercedes S Class (LWB) saloonIf you are looking for a top of the range chauffeur driven car, which exudes style and class, without being too ‘flash’ then the all new Mercedes S Class certainly fits the bill. Better still, because it has an extended wheel base, there is no need to compromise on comfort either, this is a perfect executive class chauffeur driven car, providing first class travel, without the premium. The all new Mercedes S Class (LWB) saloons are operated by award winning chauffeur car services company, Cars for Stars, who also offer alternative models such as the long wheel based Jaguar XJ (LWB), Range Rover Vogue and BMW 7 Series (LWB).

 

The chauffeur driven Mercedes S Class has stunning looks and is arguably, one of the most practical and prestigious chauffeur driven cars available in the UK. Rear seat passengers enjoy plenty of leg room provided by the extended wheel base (LWB), being able to relax in the sumptuous leather seats surrounded by a stylish combination of wood and leather. In addition, depending on the vehicle provided, some of the Mercedes S Class cars also have a factory fitted in-car entertainment system consisting of headrest mounted TV screen and a Interior of a new Mercedes S Class, available from Cars for Stars chauffeur carsseparate DVD player.

 

As would be expected with an executive chauffeur driven car, the Mercedes S Class (LWB) comes complete with climate control. With an experienced, fully licensed chauffeur, Cars for Stars guests can benefit from a relaxing journey, reading the latest newspaper and, if they choose, sip chilled mineral water provided with our compliments. Because of the size of the rear doors and the amount of room available to rear seat passengers in the long wheel based version, the Mercedes S Class is increasing being requested as the lead wedding car for the bride to be, demonstrating what an all round winner this chauffeur driven car truly is.

 

Cars for Stars in London is licensed by the Public Carriage Office (PCO) for private hire and other Cars for Stars branches are licensed through their local authority. Therefore, the businesses are subject to regular assessments to ensure that they comply with all of the regulations, the vehicles must be subjected to regular and very stringent tests, in order that they can retain their private hire vehicle licence and of course the chauffeurs must also be licensed to drive these vehicles. For a chauffeur to obtain and maintain their licence they must be subjected to and pass a medical and will also be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check.

 

by October 9, 2007

Chauffeur Driven Rolls Royce Phantom

 Silver chauffeur driven Rolls Royce Phantom

If you are seeking something a little more exclusive for your business or leisure trips, you can be certain that the latest Rolls Royce Phantom provides that exclusivity, given the manufacturer has provided an assurance that they will not build more that 10,000 units of the latest version. Add to that, a price tag in excess of £250,000 and you can be reasonably sure that there will be very little competition for attention during your journey.

 

The Rolls Royce Phantom also has some novel features which set it apart from many other top marques. The rear passenger doors are hinged to the rear in a style referred to as ‘coach doors’ and the doors are operated by hydraulic motors with electronic locks to prevent them opening when the vehicle is in motion. The rear doors also feature pop-out umbrellas and with every detail taken care of,  fans are installed in the holding compartment to remove moisture when the umbrellas are stored. Another relatively unknown feature of the Rolls Royce Phantom is The ‘RR’ logos on each of the wheel hubs are on independent bezels to ensure that always remain upright while the wheel is turning. You also know that you are in good company when you consider that The Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong has purchased a fleet of 14 Extended Wheelbase Phantoms!Interior of chauffeur driven Rolls Royce Phantom

 

Of course the vehicle is just one part of the equation, because a Rolls Royce Phantom just has to be chauffeur driven. Cars for Stars is an award winning operator of chauffeur driven cars and stretched limousines with offices in London as well as other parts of the UK through an extensive franchised network. They offer a wide range of chauffeur driven cars, which includes the Rolls Royce Phantom as well as other top of the range vehicles, such as the  Maybach 62 and Bentley Arnage.

 

Cars for Stars in London is licensed by the Public Carriage Office (PCO) for private hire and other Cars for Stars branches are licensed through their local authority. Therefore, the businesses are subject to regular assessments to ensure that they comply with all of the regulations, the vehicles must be subjected to regular and very stringent tests, in order that they can retain their private hire vehicle licence and of course the chauffeurs must also be licensed to drive these vehicles. For a chauffeur to obtain and maintain their licence they must be subjected to and pass a medical and will also be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check

 

 

by October 5, 2007

Review of the Chrysler 300 executive chauffeur driven car

There are few chauffeur driven cars, that for the budget, have the same level of presence as the new Chrysler 300 chauffeur driven car. Operated by the UK based, award winning chauffeur car hire company, Cars for Stars, the Chrysler 300 has proven to be a firm favourite with business and leisure clients alike. The Chrysler 300 chauffeur car is often described as a “baby Bentley” because of its similarity, from the front, with the Bentley Flying Spur.

Apart from stunning looks, the diesel Chrysler 300, operated by Cars for Stars is both powerful and whisper quiet, in fact most passengers would be unable to tell the difference between a petrol and diesel. The interior retro styling is also in a class of its own, with an excellent combination of polished metal and wood finish. Above all, the Chrysler 300 offers ample room for rear seat passengers thanks to a deep foot well and, arguably offers more rear seat passenger room than any other car within its class and budget.

As would be expected for a quality chauffeur driven car, the Chrysler 300 comes complete with air conditioning and leather seats, providing comfort and style. The Chrysler 300 is the entry level chauffeur driven car operated by Cars for Stars, with competitive pricing, but requiring no compromise in terms of style, presence and comfort, which explains why it remains the most requested chauffeur driven car operated by Cars for Stars.

Cars for Stars is a UK based company operating chauffeur driven cars and limousine. Based in London, it offers national service through an extensive, branch network of franchised offices. All Cars for Stars franchises are fully licensed by their respective local authority, or in the case of London, by the Public Carriage Office (PCO), which means that the chauffeurs will have been subjected to a medical and criminal records bureau check and the chauffeur cars and limousines will be subjected to regular and vigorous tests.

by September 30, 2007
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