HOW LONG IS THE HIRE FOR?
There is no time limit, but we find most hires in our home region are for between three and four hours.

HOW FAR DO YOU TRAVEL?
We are happy to quote for weddings in all parts of the country but the further we have to travel the less competitive we tend to be compared with local operators because we have to allow for travelling time and fuel and make a small charge for wear and tear on the vehicle. Nonetheless, we have supplied our chauffeured classic cars for weddings all over North, South, West and East Yorkshire and in various parts of Derbyshire, Cheshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester, all at very reasonable rates.

ARE THERE ANY EXTRA COSTS?
No. VAT is included in our prices and once we have agreed a quote we do not make additional charges.

DO YOU PROVIDE CARS FOR CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS?
Yes, absolutely. We treat all couples with the same care and professionalism and we are a gay and lesbian friendly company.

CAN WE VIEW THE CARS?
Certainly. Just call a day or so beforehand to make an arrangement.

DO YOU OWN THE CARS?
Yes. We own all the cars on our self drive and chauffeured fleet.

ARE THE CARS THE ACTUAL ONES ON YOUR WEBSITE?
Yes. The cars pictured on the site are the same ones we are offering for hire.

HOW DO YOU WORK OUT THE ROUTE AND SCHEDULE THE JOURNEYS?
We drive the route beforehand to anticipate any problems and work out the timings. Then we liaise with the customer to set pick up times.

WHAT TIME WILL YOU ARRIVE?
Early! We will always arrive in plenty of time so the bridal party can relax knowing we are ready for them. This also allows plenty of time for photographers to capture the moment as the bride leaves with her escort.

CAN WE TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS AT ANY TIME DURING THE HIRE?
We will build in time to accommodate photography at all venues according to your requirements and we are also happy to stop off on the way to the reception.

DO THE CARS DO MORE THAN ONE WEDDING A DAY?
No. They are cleaned and prepared for just one wedding in a day and there is never any time pressure at the beginning or end of a hire because of another commitment.

ARE THEY IN AS GOOD A CONDITION AS THEY APPEAR ON THE WEBSITE?
If anything, they will be better. It is our policy to improve the cars whenever we can and this is an ongoing process.

WHAT IS A CLASSIC CAR?
Please see the Why choose a classic car? page on the site for a definition of classic and other types of historic vehicle.

HOW ARE THE CARS DECORATED?
The cars are decorated with ribbons and bows in white or in an alternative colour of your choice and with silk flowers chosen to tone in with the colour scheme of the wedding.

WHAT DO THE DRIVERS WEAR?
Smart suits and ties. Chauffeur's gloves and cap can be worn by request.

WILL MY DRESS FIT IN THE CAR?
Yes. There may not be quite as much room in our 1960s Jaguars as a huge 1950s limousine but we have accommodated gowns of all shapes and sizes without any problems. There is a simple technique for getting in and out easily wearing a big dress and our driver will be on hand to help.

DO I NEED TWO CARS?
Probably not, but read on! We are usually happy to make more than one trip in order to take bridesmaids and other members of the bridal party to the ceremony as well as the bride and her escort, but a pair of cars can be practical over larger distances and will certainly create an impression! Our 1960s Jaguar saloons look fantastic together and the silver Jaguar Mk II with our silver Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is another impressive combination. To make it a tempting proposition, a very generous discount is offered if you hire more than one vehicle.

DO YOU SUPPLY CHAMPAGNE?
Good quality champagne can be supplied at cost if you want to share an intimate drink together on the way to the reception, or for a toast if you choose to stop off for photographs after the ceremony.

DO YOU CARRY UMBRELLAS IN CASE IT RAINS ON OUR BIG DAY?
Yes. And they were essential equipment throughout much of 2007!

HOW DO YOU ENSURE THE CARS ARE RELIABLE?
The worst thing for the reliability of any car is for it to stand idle for any length of time or to just potter about making short journeys. Our cars are regularly hired out to self drive customers and they get plenty of exercise on all kinds of roads from byways to motorways which keeps them in fine fettle. And we spend thousands of pounds every year keeping them in first class mechanical order.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU BREAK DOWN?
This is a painful question all wedding car suppliers should face openly and honestly. Even modern vehicles can break down or suffer a puncture at the most inopportune moments and sudden and severe traffic congestion, perhaps caused by a serious accident, can affect arrival times no matter how much leeway has been allowed. We have not yet had to deal with such a disaster but we are not so complacent as to think it will never happen.

WHAT INSURANCE COVER DO YOU HAVE?
Another vitally important question. We have a specialist professional motor insurance policy through our membership of the Historic and Classic Car Hirers' Guild which gives us fully comprehensive cover for all our vehicles on both chauffeur driven and self drive hires. This includes personal injury cover for all occupants.