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Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can we view the cars before booking?

Of course - in fact we actively encourage it. And when it comes to choosing a wedding car, it simply has to be a vintage Rolls Royce, doesn’t it? All cars are available for viewing in Chippenham – simply click here to contact us to make an appointment.

2) Can we use the same Rolls Royce to take the bridesmaids to church first?

Yes – and it will cut your costs dramatically compared with booking two cars elsewhere. The cost of hiring your Rolls Royce is based on the standard price below that covers the first 55 miles travelled in total, from the time it leaves base to the time it returns. If you are local it may therefore cost you absolutely nothing to include a trip to church for the bridesmaids and mum. And even if you need to exceed the 55 miles, each additional mile is only charged at £1.

3) How much will it cost to hire?

We charge a very competitive flat fee of £360 for the Rolls Royce which, to reiterate, covers up to the first 55 miles of total travel and thereafter just £1 per mile. There is no VAT to pay. The Grooms cars are £155 for either the Aston Martin or the Lotus Esprit Turbo which also covers up to the first 55 miles of total travel and thereafter just £1 per mile. There is also no VAT to pay.

4) How long can we have the Rolls Royce for?

Our tariff is based on a normal church wedding taking around three hours and we expect to be with you for about four hours in total to cover the church photographs and additional time outside the reception for your guests and photographer to take pictures when you arrive. Please don’t worry about it – if you have a special request, for example stopping on the way to the reception for photos by the lake, we’ll bend over backwards to help. The cars are only ever booked out for one wedding per day.

5) What’s the normal procedure with the Grooms’ car?

The Aston or Lotus will arrive at the specified address to collect the groom 30 minutes earlier than the time you specify. The groom will then be driven to the church, where he and the car can be photographed together before the service. The car will then normally depart before the bride arrives but if you have any special requests please just ask us and we will try to accommodate them.

6) How far in advance do we need to book?

There is no specific time limit - you simply have a better chance of securing the cars you really want if you book absolutely as soon as you can.

7) Can you carry children in the back of the Rolls Royce?

The new law that came into force on 18th September 2006, specifically states that children under three years old must be carried in a baby seat properly secured with a seat belt. As vintage cars do not have seat belts fitted it would be illegal to carry a child under three years old and the driver would be legally responsible. However, children over the age of three are permitted to travel in the rear without child seats or boosters where no seat belts are fitted.

8) What happens if a car breaks down?

All our vehicles are fastidiously maintained by the owner who cherishes them like a baby and as a consequence they have proven to be extremely reliable. If, in the event of an accident or serious breakdown, a car is rendered unserviceable before your wedding day, we will endeavour to find you a similar replacement or offer you a full refund. However, it always pays to be prepared for breakdowns that might happen on the day, so we advise a very simple and fool-proof back up plan for you to implement yourselves. We know you will agree, that the single most important thing is to get both the groom and the bride to church on time. The plan therefore, is to nominate a family member or friend, with a mobile phone, who can act as your rescue car in the unlikely event of a breakdown, either on the way to you or on the way to church. It will give you great peace of mind to know that, whatever happens, both of you will get to church on time – and that any breakdowns are extremely rare. Whilst we cannot accept responsibility for such an unforeseen event, it goes without saying, that should such an unlikely accident or breakdown occur, all your money would be refunded without delay.

9) Do you accept Credit Cards?

Unfortunately we cannot. A non-returnable deposit of £50 is required to book any of the cars and this will be confirmed in writing as soon as the cheque is cleared. The balance is payable please at least twenty one days before the wedding. Cheques or cash are acceptable for both.