Good quality private hire - Aberdeen / St Andrews

[Kiltie]

Hi,

I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a one off (return) private hire job.

Looking for decent, newish and large car with experienced, polite and unobtrusive driver.

Job would be as follows.

• Collect Aberdeen (AB15) mid-morning Wednesday 12th June 2013.
• Two passengers with luggage - deliver to St Andrews (KY16 8PN).
• Luggage includes medical grade portable oxygen equipment with two or three pressurised bottles.
• Collect St Andrews for return journey early afternoon Saturday 15th June 2013.

Any pointers gratefully received.

Thanks,

Eric

[James B]

Eric,
I know just the folk. Aberdeen Chauffer (sp?) Drive. Speak to Bill or Linda (Linda's mobile [phone]). They do this work for me. You can even drop my company name (EnShip) in there.

[8bit]

http://www.vcdrive.co.uk/

I used the above for taking myself, best man and one other to my wedding a few weeks ago. That was just a short, one-way run from Cove to Pittodrie House but cost was very reasonable (compared to some of the other quotes I had). Not sure how they'd stack up for your requirements but worth giving them a shout. We ended up in a long-wheelbase Audi A8 which was very comfortable, the driver was very pleasant and professional.

[Corpulent Tosser]

Eric

What about the fellah you used to use at PC ?

Nice big comfy car as I recall.

[Kiltie]

Good shout - forgot about him.

When you home?

Cheers,

Eric

[Corpulent Tosser]

I travel one week tomorrow, home the next morning

[Kiltie]

[TWJPToyota]

Corpulent Tosser said:

I travel one week tomorrow, home the next morning

Unlucky Murray as we are having a test day at Boyndie next Wednesday.

[JohnS]

I have a Legacy estate that certainly fits the "big" part of the requirements. You could easily borrow it and drive yourself if you wanted?

[Corpulent Tosser]

TWJPToyota said:

Corpulent Tosser said:

I travel one week tomorrow, home the next morning

Unlucky Murray as we are having a test day at Boyndie next Wednesday.

Sorry to miss it I could do with the practice, but on the other hand I will have my going home head on by that time, and be getting wired into the beer in the KLM lounge

[Kiltie]

JohnS said:

I have a Legacy estate that certainly fits the "big" part of the requirements. You could easily borrow it and drive yourself if you wanted?

Thanks John but ... it's complicated ... I'll explain when I see you.

[eck c]

James B said:

Eric,
I know just the folk. Aberdeen Chauffer (sp?) Drive. Speak to Bill or Linda (Linda's mobile [phone]). They do this work for me. You can even drop my company name (EnShip) in there.

I concur with James as I often used Bill @ http://www.aberdeenchauffeurdrive.com/index.htm

[crmcatee]

I know it's too late - but I agree with 8 bit. Highly recommended.

Used them quite a few times and never had a problem. Even when the weather's been bad they'll use a Disco 4 to ensure you get where you're going. Can't recommend them enough.

8bit said:

http://www.vcdrive.co.uk/

I used the above for taking myself, best man and one other to my wedding a few weeks ago. That was just a short, one-way run from Cove to Pittodrie House but cost was very reasonable (compared to some of the other quotes I had). Not sure how they'd stack up for your requirements but worth giving them a shout. We ended up in a long-wheelbase Audi A8 which was very comfortable, the driver was very pleasant and professional.

[Kiltie]

Thanks to everyone for their input to this.

I went out for quotes to a number of the firms suggested.

In the end, the job was given to " Auto Verdi".

They were an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish and I'd recommend them without hesitation.

I like to see someone trying something a bit different. It's also really pleasing to see them making a proper effort and getting things right.

Well done to them and I wish them every success.

Cheers,

Eric

[Taxi350]

Hope this wasn't while the plates were suspended and they weren't meant to trade because of the advertising on private hire cars,

[Kiltie]

I don't know anything about that.

I got a great service for a good price, I was happy and I thought others here might be interested to hear of my experience.

That's all.

If you have an axe that's in need of grinding there are probably more appropriate avenues.

Cheers,

Eric

[Pauloamore]

:-)

[Kiltie]

Pauloamore said:

:-)

Was that directed at me?

If so ...









... yourself!

Edited by Kiltie on Wednesday 17th July 22:52

[crmcatee]

Interesting - what vehicle did you end up getting ?

I'd be interested to know what executive vehicles they provide that are seemingly environmentally friendly.

[Kiltie]

crmcatee said:

Interesting - what vehicle did you end up getting ?

I believe it was a Vauxhall Ampera.

crmcatee said:

I'd be interested to know what executive vehicles they provide that are seemingly environmentally friendly.

I don't think anyone said "executive" did they?