Not the Color You Pictured?

The quality of most limo service is about the same, right? Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. If you’re renting luxury transportation for the first or 101st time, you want to look great and be treated like royalty. Unfortunately, due to the fact there are over 9,000 limo companies in North America alone, quality of service can vary. We’ve outlined 6 of the most devastating limo disasters and some info on how you can avoid them:

Scenario #1: You’re Picked Up in a Junker

Imagine yourself, all dressed up in your gown or snapping pictures of your daughter right before her Prom. The limo pulls up to the door and…it’s older than you are. You don’t want to look like a you couldn’t afford luxury transportation! The Solution: Ask your limo company what year your car was manufactured. Commercial vehicles get a lot of use, so as a basic rule of thumb it should have been made in 2006 or 2007 at the oldest. If they’re not willing to let you know any information about year, make or model, it’s a good sign to talk to other vendors.

Scenario #2: Your Driver Is No Chauffeur

The Chauffeur doesn’t open the car door for you. When you ask a simple question, he’s rude. After a while, you get the feeling you’re paying limo prices for taxi cab service and you slink back into your seat. The Solution: Just listening to a potential limo company talk about their employees can be some wise insight into whether you’ll receive a driver or Chauffeur. How are these employees screened, hired and trained? Does the provider pride themselves on fielding professionals?

Scenario #3: You’re Hit With Sticker Shock

Your limo service meets every expectation, until you receive your credit card statement at the end of the month. The charge was 40% higher than you’d anticipated! You call the limo company and you’re subjected to a long list of fees that you had no idea you were responsible for, including gas and insurance. The Solution: Make sure you receive an all-inclusive quote from your limo company in writing, no exceptions.

Scenario #4: Stomach-Turning Interiors

Let’s be perfectly honest here: not everyone who rides in a limo was perfectly tidy or sober. That doesn’t mean you should have to endure a cab that smells bad or looks visibly dirty! The Solution: Just ask the Milwaukee limo provider whether they’ll be picking you up oin a clean car. They should definitely answer yes.

Scenario #5: Breakdowns

You’ve made it through the ceremony and reception. Your cake is cut, you’ve shaked a million hands and your cheeks hurt from all that smiling. You and your new Husband are on the way to the airport, and the tire on your limo blows out. Not only will you miss the flight to Mexico, since you’d booked a cruise your entire honeymoon is ruined. The Solution: Just ask your car company if they inspect their cars on a regular basis. Most mechanical disasters can be prevented with regular maintenance. Wisconsin’s premier executive transportation service, AJ Prestige offers luxury sedan service transportation in Madison, Milwaukee and surrounding areas. Wherever you are traveling for business or pleasure, we offer the best town cars, limos and SUVs tailored to your personal needs. Contact us for information on limo pricing, availability and travel logistics support.