Cardiff based company Limo Broker shortlisted for coveted Welsh business award, Fast Growth Fifty

July 11, 2011 By Kate Owen
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Limo Broker is delighted to announce its inclusion in the shortlist for the Fast Growth 50 business award which seeks to identify and reward the fastest growing businesses operating within Wales.

Leading limousine and luxury transport provider, Limo Broker, has been singled out as one of the fiftieth best performing businesses Wales.

The annual awards is now in its 13th year and culminates with a gala dinner and awards ceremony which will take place this year at Holland House Hotel on 16th September in Cardiff where the winner will be crowned.

The fastest growing Welsh firms will also be featured in a special supplement in the leading Welsh newspaper, Western Mail. All 50 of the shortlisted companies must be based in Wales, be an independent company and not privately held, and must have had sales of over a specified amount since 2008.

Limo Broker has become the UK’s largest provider of chauffeur driven limousine hire services since its launch six years ago. The company’s sales and web teams are based at the firm’s head quarters in Cardiff Bay, although Limo Broker offers limousine hire services throughout the UK and in selected parts of Ireland through its network of approved limo hire agents.

Much of Limo Broker’s success is down to its sophisticated use online marketing. The company has accumulated hundreds of websites including its main site, which rank number one for related keywords on all major search engines, as well as stacks of micro websites dedicated to specific areas and occasions.

Stay tuned for more information on Limo Broker the forthcoming Fast Growth 50 Awards.

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Prince demands chauffeur driven limo for 25 metre ride to the stage

July 7, 2011 By Carl Wheeler
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Pop singer Prince likes to travel in luxury it seems, even if he is travelling just 25 metres, after it was revealed that the US singer demanded a chauffeur driven limo to ferry him the short walk from his back stage dressing room to the performance area on Sunday night when he performed at the Hop Farm Music Festival.

The American hit maker left festival organiser flabbergasted with this list of demands which would have made even the biggest divas blush.

Prince reportedly asked for his dressing room to be made to his exact specified measurements, with backstage staff having to pull down and rebuild the space on several occasions as the room was too small or too big by a couple of inches. As well as being extremely specific about the dimensions of the dressing room, Prince also insisted that the area be decorated in purple, with all furniture and fittings in the colour purple as well.

Despite having a limousine to transport him the short walk from the dressing room to the stage, Prince arrived at the performance 35 minutes late. However when he did arrive, he gave the crowd a great show, keeping the festival-goers entertained with a two-and-a-half hour set. The singer initially requested to do a 3 hour set, however the festival organisers managed to reach a compromise with the star of 30 minutes less than he initially wanted.

As well a chauffeur driven limo and custom made dressing room, Prince’s rider also said that backstage staff were not allowed to look the star in the eye.

Prince’s headline appearance was his first UK festival appearance ever, and so a major coup for Hop Farm Festival which took place in the South East of England.

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£850 chauffeur driven limo ride paid for with stolen credit card

March 22, 2011 By Dez Rowley
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A man pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud while appearing at Warwick Crown Court this week after it was discovered that he’d used a stolen credit card to pay for a £850 chauffeur driven limo ride around Birmingham last September.

26-year-old George Awida, originally from Egypt, was found to have entered Britain illegally and was staying at a bed and breakfast in the West Midlands at the time of the incident. It later transpired that Awida had stolen the credit card details of Margaret Everall, who owned the B&B where the illegal immigrant was staying.

Limousine hire company, Royal Limos, alerted the police to Awida after he racked up a £850 limo trip on a credit card which he claimed belonged to his mother, and later tried to book a second limo hire ride, this time to Manchester.

The limo chauffeur also found a small amount of cannabis in the limousine after returning to the limo depot after chauffeuring Awida around the Birmingham city. The defendant also pleaded guilty to possession of a small amount of cannabis.

The limo hire firm reported how the defendant had told the chauffeur he was an American visiting the UK and that his father was an ambassador, adding that he felt nervous as he usually travelled with a bodyguard.

In court the 26-year-old Egyptian’s limo jaunt and stories of bodyguards were branded an “escapade of complete fantasy”.

Awida has sentenced to serve 70 days in prison, however the solicitor acting on behalf of the defendant pointed out that Awida had already spent over two months in custody on remand.

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P Diddy treats teenage son to Maybach Limo

February 1, 2011 By Dez Rowley
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Rap star and businessman P Diddy has treated his son 17-year-old son Justin to yet another luxury vehicle, this time a collector’s limousine which is estimated to be worth a massive £240,000.

The music maker hit the headlines last year when he gifted Justin with a £186,000 Maybach for his birthday. The extravagant party and lavish gift was shown in its full glory on an episode of MTV’s Sweet 16.

Now his generous daddy has presented him with yet another over the top present, the limousine version of the luxury car he received for his 16th birthday. Diddy explained that the limo gift was to reward his teen son for turning himself around as he’s now an honours student achieving good grades at school, something he wasn’t doing before.

The 41-year-old described the Maybach limousine as a “collector’s car” and the sort of vehicle his son will be able to use on special occasions. Despite the opulent gift of a state of the art limo, Diddy said his son’s tastes are simple and that he’s not impressed by expensive items (in which case, maybe you should take the limo back Diddy?!)

As well as making millions from his music, P Diddy also has his own chain of restaurants, plus a successful fragrance and clothing line, which is just as well as the rap star is father to 6 children, all of which will probably be expecting luxury cars once they hit driving age!

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The Limo Broker winners from the Transport Broker Awards revealed

January 31, 2011 By Trudi Johnson
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This weekend saw the third annual Transport Broker Awards take place at the prestigious St David’s Hotel and Spa in Cardiff Bay, and now Limo Broker News is delighted to bring you the full run down of the limo hire providers who triumphed at this year’s event.

The awards were split into two sections for Regional and National awards. Kicking off with the regional accolades, the first trophy of the night for Limo Broker agents was handed to Millennium, with Clyde Valley being named in second place for Agent of the Year in the North East and Scotland category.

Next up was the award for Agent of the Year for the North West. Lady Jayne took home the title this year for Limo Broker, with Limo Scene and Wedding Cars named in second place. Agent of the Year for the Midlands went to SV Limos, with Manns Limos coming in as runner up, while Agent of the Year for the South West, South East and London was named as Wild Stretch, with High Profile Limos in second place. Agent of the Year for Wales and the West Country was Elite Limos, followed by Awesome Limos in second place, and Agent of the Year for Ireland was Keith Limos, with 3D Limos as runner up.

Moving onto the National Limo Broker Awards, the gong for Best Fleet was awarded to Prestige Limos, and the best Customer Service award was presented to SV Limos. The award for Best Wedding Car/ Chauffeur Car was given to Manns Limos for their Phantom Ghost, while the Best Limousine accolade was handed to Prestige Limo for their one-of-a-kind Ferrari Limo. The big award of the night for Agent of the Year was won by Absolute Style Limos.

Exclusive photos from the awards ceremony will be published online within the coming week. This year’s event had a Las Vegas theme so the night took on a glamorous look with dancing show girls, roulette tables in the mini casino, and elaborate pink feather table decorations and DJs provided by Kudos Music.

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Juliette Lewis hospitalized following limo crash

October 8, 2010 By Trudi Johnson
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Actress turned singer Juliette Lewis was hospitalized on Wednesday night after a hit and run driver ploughed into the back of her chauffeur driven limo in California.

The Oscar nominated actress was reported to have pain in her head, back and legs following the smash and was taken to hospital as a precaution. The star was released some hours later having sustained only minor injuries. She’s now said to be resting at home and “a bit banged up and sore” according to her spokesperson.

The chauffeur driven limousines was hit from behind after a speeding car jumped a red light, crashing straight into the singer’s limo. The driver sped off from the scene, the car was later found abandoned close to where the accident took place.

The driver had fled the scene by the time police found the car, they are now carrying out investigations to try and trace the driver of the vehicle.

Juliette, who is the singer with the band The New Romantiques, was said to be on her way home from an event to promote her new movie Conviction which also stars Hilary Swank.

Although the 37-year-old actress walked away from the accident with only minor injuries, the same couldn’t be said for the limo which has reportedly been written off following the hit and run incident.

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New limo hire website launched, www.Limoz.co.uk

July 30, 2010 By Kate Owen
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An up and coming nationwide limo hire operator is celebrating the launch of its brand new, state of the art website, http://www.limoz.co.uk/.

Limoz.co.uk offers an enviable range of luxury limousines, classic wedding cars and party buses which are fully licensed and available for hire all over the UK. Offering the very latest models from top name motoring manufacturers such as Bentley, Rolls Royce and Mercedes, Limoz.co.uk is fast becoming one of the most recognisable names in the limo hire industry.

The brand new website for Limoz.co.uk will further enhance the company’s profile and enable the firm to connect with a wide range of potential clients. The bosses at limoz.co.uk invested in highly sought after five letter domain name, as shorter website address names have a proven track record for being highly effective as they are easier for customers to remember.

Through the website, customers can also stay in touch with limoz.co.uk by signing up to the company’s Facebook and Twitter pages. By becoming a friend of limoz.co.uk on Facebook or a follower on Twitter you’ll be the first to hear about any special offers and one off discounts, and also last minute bookings being offered by the company. There’s a certainly a great many benefits to staying in touch with this ambitious limo hire operator who is dedicated to offering its customers value for money.

Limoz.co.uk has expertise in the provision of chauffeur driven limousine hire for important occasions such as weddings, corporate events, birthdays, school proms and anniversaries. Priding themselves on their impeccable standard of customer care, you’ll be in very capable and professional hands when you book a ride with limoz.co.uk.
Whether you require limo hire for a hen do in Blackpool, a shopping trip in London, a ride to Manchester airport, or for a important business event in Edinburgh, or even a wedding in Cardiff, limoz.co.uk covers all of the major cities in the UK so they can provide you with a stylish, value for money limo hire trip regardless of where you are based.

All of the chauffeurs at limoz.co.uk have undergone rigorous training in both customer care and advanced driving so as to offer the very best service. Priding themselves on their punctuality and dedicated service, nothing is too much trouble for your suited and friendly chauffeur, so if you have any special requirements, they’ll be more than happy to assist you.

For more information on the top quality limousine hire service offered by limoz.co.uk, or to receive a free quote, please visit the following link http://www.limoz.co.uk/

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Limo hired by thief in US used as base from which to sell stolen goods

May 6, 2010 By Dez Rowley

Police arrested man in the US who hired a limo and left stolen weapons onboard

A thief in Dover, USA, hired a chauffeur driven limo so he could drive around the neighbourhood selling his stolen goods.

Police were alerted by the limo driver after the man left the limousine with various stolen items onboard. The man, named by police as Jason Lowell Greenberg, was picked up by the authorities at Dover train station after the tip-off from the chauffer.

Eagle Limousines, who provided the chauffeur driven limo, say they received the booking earlier that night. The car was then sent to the requested location to pick up the customer, Greenberg, who proceeded to load stolen items including a TV, shotguns, and rifles into the limo.

Greenberg then asked the chauffeur to drive him around the area while he attempted to sell the items. He was then taken to the limo company’s base where a second chauffeur agreed to buy the TV. The other items were then moved to another limo, and Greenberg asked to be driven to the train station.

Once at the station, Greenberg left the limo with the items still onboard. It was at this point that the chauffeur called the police.

Greenberg was arrested and the investigation is ongoing. Early reports indicate that the items were probably taken during two burglaries which took place earlier that day.

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US limo hire firm wins top business award

May 4, 2010 By Trudi Johnson
The mother and daughter team behind the award-winning limo company

The mother and daughter team behind the award-winning limo company

Less than two years after launching their limo hire company, mother and daughter team Pat Christofferson and Heidi Bunnell from Exeter in New Hampshire are celebrating after a receiving a top business award.

The family run limo firm, Reprise Limos, was named Business of the Year in the business service category at the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce recently.

This June will mark two years in business for Reprise Limos who say the company is going from strength to strength. While many firms have fallen by the wayside or struggled to get by during the economic downturn, Reprise Limos say business booming and have even reported a 75% increase in the company’s growth in the last 12 months.

Asked about their recipe for success, the mother and daughter partnership agree that their emphasis upon customer care and satisfaction is what makes them stand out from the crowd.

 Reprise Limos offer a range of services including corporate travel, concierge and hospitality service. Ms Bunnell says she takes a hands-on approach to her business and ensures that she personally drives each new client so as to check that all of their needs have been met.

In a traditionally male dominated industry, the women from Reprise Limos are making name for themselves and hope to build on their current success by developing their business further.

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Limo Broker contradicts gloomy industry survey by reporting the most successful year to date

January 12, 2010 By Dez Rowley
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In a recent survey conducted by top industry magazine and website, The Chauffeur.com, the results indicated that a hefty proportion of those involved in the limo hire business had noted a decline in custom during the difficult period of 2009, whereas agent brokers within the industry seemed unaffected by the slump. The survey sought to gain a snapshot of how the luxury transport business was fairing during the economic downturn, and how these businesses feel about the future of the industry.

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Out of all the limo hire operators interviewed by The Chauffeur Magazine as part of the survey, 62% said they had noticed a marked slowdown in their business over the last 12 months. 50% of those who had reported a decrease in business said that they estimated that the number of their bookings had dropped by 25%, but 40% said they’d noted a 50% drop in bookings received through 2009.

However broker agents within the industry tell a very different story, with many reporting a surge in business as more and more people choose to shop around to find cheap deals for limo hire. One of the UK’s leading limo hire brokers, Limo Broker Ltd, seemed to buck the trend in 2009 and reported one of their busiest years ever. This marked contrast in fortunes between the independent limo operators and the brokers, could raise a question mark over the future of the limo hire firms as the broker agents gain more power within the business.

Limo Broker is also displaying encouraging signs for the New Year. The enquiry rate has been extremely high during January and the company have reported an increase in wedding car and wedding limo hire bookings for the coming summer season. Limo Broker’s January sale promotion which saw hire prices heavily reduced has also helped boost bookings.

Other results from The Chauffeur website survey revealed that limo hire operators are looking towards the future with optimism as 46% of those questioned saying that they were planning to invest in a new vehicle for the fleet within the next year.

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