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Some Frequently Asked Questions;

1)  Can we view the car 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? The car is available for viewing at the garage in Kington St Michael – simply click here to contact us to make an appointment.

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

Yes – and it will cut your costs dramatically compared with booking two cars. 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 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.

4)  How long can we have the car 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 car is only ever booked out for one wedding per day.

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

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

6)  Can you carry children in the back?

The new law that came into force on 18^th 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.

7)  What happens if the car breaks down?

The Rolls Royce is fully serviced, not just by a specialist mechanic, but also fastidiously  maintained by the owner who cherishes her like a baby and as a consequence the car is extremely reliable.

If, in the event of an accident or serious breakdown, the car is rendered unusable 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. Whilst we could offer to send another car (which unfortunately would not be a Rolls Royce anyway since it’s not the sort of car one keeps as a ‘spare’), the simple truth is that we may be as much as thirty miles away - when time is of the very essence!

We know you will agree, that the single most important thing is to get you, the bride to church on time. The tried and tested plan is to nominate a family member or neighbour, 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, 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.

8)  Do you accept Credit Cards?

Unfortunately we cannot. A non-returnable deposit of £50 is required to book the car 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.