22 Questions You Need To Ask About Private Car Services

Ask any one what they think of when they think of a chauffeur and they're going to come back with answers varying from the smartly dressed unobtrusive driver for lord of the manor, or for the Member of Parliament going about his business. Or maybe they will think of the chauffeur "Parker" in Thunderbirds, who provided an exemplary service to Lady Penelope. Others may state that chauffeurs are nothing but smartly dressed taxi drivers, which in a way they may be. However they are world-class taxi drivers who offer a bespoke and personalised service, which must meet the needs and desires of each client. After all no two people are identical and the chauffeur service must recognise this and aim to please, going above and beyond the call of duty.

So the question that should be asked when thinking about employing a chauffeur is; how do I find this angel of the road and ensure that I don't find yourself with a cowboy, no better than ringing up my local dodgy taxi company? Not that all local taxi businesses are dodgy, or cowboys for that matter.

As with most things, it really is best to learn what you want what should be provided in the service and of course the price of the service. Noting at this point that you don't always get what you pay for.

What do you want should be relatively simple, as the hired chauffeur might be needed for a wedding, business meeting, party, or any special event needing a touch of class or sparkle. This is important as the vehicle required and the additional extras need to be clearly conveyed to the chauffeur hire company.

The next item, what should be provided in the service, looks at the attributes which an excellent chauffeur should have and include having perfect etiquette, in that the full report chauffeur should refer to you as sir or madam and should open and close doors for you at all times. She or he, when you will get female chauffeurs, should be correctly attired, generally thought to be the best quality black suit, with white shirt, black tie and of-course polished shoes. He must have a full and clean drivers licence and must always abide through the highway code, with no exceptions.

To go that extra mile a good chauffeur should be able to offer advice on the local area and in effect be a tour guide if you wish and in having good local knowledge, be able to deliver you safely and also on time. The chauffeur can even provide any light refreshments or snacks that you may want and should request if you want this service.

Very importantly the chauffeur has to be professional and respectful regularly and provide discretion and confidentiality. The chauffeur is a reflection of you and must behave with dignity regularly.

If you have not hired the chauffeur before the difficulty may be in obtaining a quality service that delivers the expectations discussed above. Word of mouth is usually the very best method of ensuring this, asking advice from friends or relatives to view should they can recommend a chauffeur. Failing that, look up the businesses Facebook page and study the reviews left by previous customers, follow this up with a phone call to a selection of chauffeur companies within the local area, asking what they provide and explaining your requirements. Careful consideration will deliver you a perfect chauffeur for the perfect occasion.