Surely, you have already seen a stretch limo either on the street while waiting for a cab or on the small screen in the comforts of your home. But did its early beginnings ever cross your mind? As an automobile enthusiast, I have always been mesmerized by the limousine’s beauty and elegance. If only I was a millionaire, I could have bought one of my own. But unfortunately, I’m just an average Joe trying to get through each day with my average income generating job.

My level of income didn’t stop me from pursuing my interest which is all about automobiles, especially the luxurious limousines. I’d spend my free time reading books, magazines, and even researching on the internet for any topics concerning limousines. I wanted to know how they all started and how they were built. In all technological advancements, there has to be the early beginnings of how they were developed.

The word “limousine” was actually derived from the Limousine region in France. The shepherds settled there use over-sized, hooded garments to protect themselves from the extreme cold weather conditions. The early automobiles have open and exposed front seats for the driver while the rear portion where the passengers sat is completely covered. The drivers then adapted and utilized the garments in the automobiles used by the shepherds thus calling the completely covered automobiles as “Limousine.”

The golden age of automobiles in the early 1900s has captivated people’s hearts because of the elegant and daring designs of the limousines. People with royal blood, movie stars, and industry big shots are the only ones who enjoyed the privilege of riding these luxury cars. The others could simply feast on watching them pass by.

The very first stretch limousine was built in Forth Smith, Arkansas in the United States. Coach builder named Armbruster is the creator of the first stretch limo in 1928. They were used to transport famous “big band” leaders and orchestras in the past, together with their musical instruments and other equipments used in their performance, across the country. The early stretch limos were called “big band buses” during those times.

In 1974, the first six-door funeral limousines were built on Cadillac chassis. After that, Lincoln limousines joined the fad of stretch limos because it was one of the most popular choices for limousine service as well as for funeral service. Stretch limousines during those times were only deemed to transport people from one place to another using larger cars and nothing more.

The development of the limousine industry in the 60s and 70s is so astounding that it has become increasingly popular with the rich and famous including Presidents and movie stars. Because of this, more and more coachbuilders began trading and adapting the idea of stretching limousines.

Nowadays, stretch limousines can be found anywhere and they’re made from any automobile brand. Luxury vehicles are often converted to the popular stretch limousines we now know of. Luxury vehicles like Audi, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac, Chrysler, Ford, Holden, Hummer, Infinity, Jaguar, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes Benz, and Rolls Royce have been professionally engineered and extended to become stretch limos. Sometimes even the local sedans like Corvette and VW Bug are stretched to accommodate up to ten passengers. Stretched Hummers can even hold up to 20 passengers in one ride. Porsche, Ferrari, and other sports cars are now being converted to stretch limousines as well. As you can see, stretch limos are innovating our way of life because they make our transportation even easier but it also comes at a great cost.

When you think about it, have you ever wondered how these vehicle giants are made? Actually, it’s not that pretty simple. The initial step in making a stretch limo is to buy a brand new vehicle and then remove everything from it including its interior, engine, lights, everything. The body frame of the vehicle is the only thing that should remain after removing everything.

The next step would be cutting the vehicle’s body frame in half in order to stretch it to its new size. The lengthening of the frame is the most important aspect of stretching a vehicle because the new frame must have a good foundation on order to make it safe. Once the new frame has been made-up, the builders will start customizing new body panels. Everything inside the new stretched vehicle will be custom made using steel, plastic, and fiberglass to match the original look of the vehicle before the stretching process began.

After recreating the basic vehicle, they must now add the special amenities we expected from stretch limos. Flat screen televisions, surround sound stereo systems, interior open bar, a cabin full of custom upholstery and other comfort features they wanted to make available are fully furnished.

Stretch limousines are certainly works of art because of the rigorous process they undergo. To ensure its safety, it will be road tested by quality control officers before shipping it out to the limo service provider who ordered it. By then, we can enjoy the opportunity of renting it from them in order to experience the same luxury and comfort which used to be exclusive privileges of the rich and famous in the past eras.

Stretch limos can make you fulfill a dramatic entrance to a party, a wedding, prom, business convention, awards, or simply make your night on the town more interesting. Not only that, limousine service providers can also give you a five star quality treatment while riding their stretch limos on the road because of their professional chauffeurs who will take you to your desired destination.

Today’s stretch limos are sleeker and more equipped than ever before. Newer technologies are now making way into the amenities of each stretch limo that can transport more and more people. Some of the newly styled limos come with mini discos complete with laser lights and large speakers while others could even spare some room for a mini pool.

The latest trend of hiring these newly styled stretched limousines is having a bachelor or bachelorette party inside the limo while driving around the city. In the near future, more spacious and luxurious limousines are bound to be developed and engineered to perfection. When that time comes, limousines may become mobile offices for corporate managers, commercial restaurants or bars on the move, and a whole lot more.

Surely, you have already seen a stretch limo either on the street while waiting for a cab or on the small screen in the comforts of your home. But did its early beginnings ever cross your mind? As an automobile enthusiast, I have always been mesmerized by the limousine’s beauty and elegance. If only I was a millionaire, I could have bought one of my own. But unfortunately, I’m just an average Joe trying to get through each day with my average income generating job.

My level of income didn’t stop me from pursuing my interest which is all about automobiles, especially the luxurious limousines. I’d spend my free time reading books, magazines, and even researching on the internet for any topics concerning limousines. I wanted to know how they all started and how they were built. In all technological advancements, there has to be the early beginnings of how they were developed.

The word “limousine” was actually derived from the Limousine region in France. The shepherds settled there use over-sized, hooded garments to protect themselves from the extreme cold weather conditions. The early automobiles have open and exposed front seats for the driver while the rear portion where the passengers sat is completely covered. The drivers then adapted and utilized the garments in the automobiles used by the shepherds thus calling the completely covered automobiles as “Limousine.”

The golden age of automobiles in the early 1900s has captivated people’s hearts because of the elegant and daring designs of the limousines. People with royal blood, movie stars, and industry big shots are the only ones who enjoyed the privilege of riding these luxury cars. The others could simply feast on watching them pass by.

The very first stretch limousine was built in Forth Smith, Arkansas in the United States. Coach builder named Armbruster is the creator of the first stretch limo in 1928. They were used to transport famous “big band” leaders and orchestras in the past, together with their musical instruments and other equipments used in their performance, across the country. The early stretch limos were called “big band buses” during those times.

In 1974, the first six-door funeral limousines were built on Cadillac chassis. After that, Lincoln limousines joined the fad of stretch limos because it was one of the most popular choices for limousine service as well as for funeral service. Stretch limousines during those times were only deemed to transport people from one place to another using larger cars and nothing more.

The development of the limousine industry in the 60s and 70s is so astounding that it has become increasingly popular with the rich and famous including Presidents and movie stars. Because of this, more and more coachbuilders began trading and adapting the idea of stretching limousines.

Nowadays, stretch limousines can be found anywhere and they’re made from any automobile brand. Luxury vehicles are often converted to the popular stretch limousines we now know of. Luxury vehicles like Audi, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac, Chrysler, Ford, Holden, Hummer, Infinity, Jaguar, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes Benz, and Rolls Royce have been professionally engineered and extended to become stretch limos. Sometimes even the local sedans like Corvette and VW Bug are stretched to accommodate up to ten passengers. Stretched Hummers can even hold up to 20 passengers in one ride. Porsche, Ferrari, and other sports cars are now being converted to stretch limousines as well. As you can see, stretch limos are innovating our way of life because they make our transportation even easier but it also comes at a great cost.

When you think about it, have you ever wondered how these vehicle giants are made? Actually, it’s not that pretty simple. The initial step in making a stretch limo is to buy a brand new vehicle and then remove everything from it including its interior, engine, lights, everything. The body frame of the vehicle is the only thing that should remain after removing everything.

The next step would be cutting the vehicle’s body frame in half in order to stretch it to its new size. The lengthening of the frame is the most important aspect of stretching a vehicle because the new frame must have a good foundation on order to make it safe. Once the new frame has been made-up, the builders will start customizing new body panels. Everything inside the new stretched vehicle will be custom made using steel, plastic, and fiberglass to match the original look of the vehicle before the stretching process began.

After recreating the basic vehicle, they must now add the special amenities we expected from stretch limos. Flat screen televisions, surround sound stereo systems, interior open bar, a cabin full of custom upholstery and other comfort features they wanted to make available are fully furnished.

Stretch limousines are certainly works of art because of the rigorous process they undergo. To ensure its safety, it will be road tested by quality control officers before shipping it out to the limo service provider who ordered it. By then, we can enjoy the opportunity of renting it from them in order to experience the same luxury and comfort which used to be exclusive privileges of the rich and famous in the past eras.

Stretch limos can make you fulfill a dramatic entrance to a party, a wedding, prom, business convention, awards, or simply make your night on the town more interesting. Not only that, limousine service providers can also give you a five star quality treatment while riding their stretch limos on the road because of their professional chauffeurs who will take you to your desired destination.

Today’s stretch limos are sleeker and more equipped than ever before. Newer technologies are now making way into the amenities of each stretch limo that can transport more and more people. Some of the newly styled limos come with mini discos complete with laser lights and large speakers while others could even spare some room for a mini pool.

The latest trend of hiring these newly styled stretched limousines is having a bachelor or bachelorette party inside the limo while driving around the city. In the near future, more spacious and luxurious limousines are bound to be developed and engineered to perfection. When that time comes, limousines may become mobile offices for corporate managers, commercial restaurants or bars on the move, and a whole lot more.

There are a few things to consider when you are opting to ride a limousine rental. Most often, a lot of customers tend to forget to check on a few things about the limousines they’re hiring. First thing’s first, you need to look at the various limousine models that the company owns. Don’t rely on the photos presented in their brochures, catalogs, and other advertisements found elsewhere. The nice limousine photos might seem to be realistic but the actual limo that picks you up looks like it came from the junkyard. This unfortunate event happened to me several times and I was so frustrated about it.

When checking out the limousines, don’t simply look, you have to pay attention even to the smallest details. Is the exterior and interior clean? Who would want to ride in a dirty and smelly limo, right? Check the door jams and other corners of the limo that are often overlooked by the quickie type of rapid cleaning.

If the chauffeurs or limo drivers are around, check them out as well. Are they properly groomed and do they pass the expectations of every client? By merely looking at their personal hygiene and the aura surrounding them, you can instantly pinpoint if they have the driving skills you can trust. Always remember that when you’re riding a limousine, you are entrusting your life to the driver.

Not all limousine service providers are created the same. There are some known limousine companies that implement a standard tip rate. Can you live with that company rule? In addition, you should ask the company if you are still obligated to pay even if the driver shows up late or fails to follow directions accordingly or when the limousine you hired shows up dirty.

Some say finding a quality limousine rental is difficult. Well, the whole process would only be complicated if you don’t know what you’re doing. In any given situation, you need to know the qualities that you should be looking for.

You need to plan ahead of time to avoid any problems later on with the limousine rental you hired, especially if you are going to an important event. One of the guideline questions you need to ask yourself is how many people will be traveling with you during the event? Knowing the exact number of people for the ride will help you decide on the limo model to rent later on.

A limousine service can be very expensive to an individual who is earning an average income but you can definitely find the limousine company that offers the lowest prices if you look hard enough. You can call the different limo service companies in your vicinity and inquire on the prices they offer or check out their online websites for any information. It’s always a good idea to list down what you have researched so far. You can compare the prices later when deciding which limo service provider to hire. If you are renting more than one limo, you might want to haggle a bit in order for the limousine companies to lower down their rates.

Always choose the limousine model that best suits your preference as well as the event you plan to use it on. If you have a big group riding a limousine, consider renting a stretch limo that can accommodate everyone with so much room to spare in order for everyone to feel comfortable during the ride.

You might also want to look further into the extra benefits that come along with the limousine service provided by the company. Take time to read about insurance coverage, chauffeur, additional rates on extra hours and mileage, discounts, flowers and wine, entertainment system, and so much more. You can always take advantage of the other services if you wanted to accentuate the limousine experience.

Now that you know what to check out in a high quality limousine rental, have you decided on which model to rent? You should be able to have a peace of mind knowing that you have made the right decision. Enjoying the luxurious and elegant ride is the only thing you have in mind after that.

If you hired a limousine service for a corporate event, your boss will surely be delighted with all the preparations you’ve done for all your business guests. The most appropriate limo model for this kind of event is one that has a complete open bar inside, easy access to in car phones, and other entertainment features.

Limousine rental for a wedding car should be the most dramatic of all, the white limousine. If you’re a bride, you’d want to look your best even when getting out of the limo. So it’s best to choose a limo that has the right height and has enough room for newlyweds. You can even opt to choose the popular vintage limousines if you like to experience the grandeur of the past eras.

Impressing a loved one with a limo is probably one of the most popular purposes for a limousine rental. You can take advantage of the romantic limousines with a mini pool and complimentary flowers and wine. Who knows? She might say the big “yes” on your wedding proposal inside the limo.

A party can also be held inside a limo equipped with a mini disco complete with laser lights and large speakers. Your guests will surely never forget their first party inside a limousine rental. The complete open bar will provide you with several liquor choices so that you can drink for hours without having to worry about driving back home.

The kind of event doesn’t really matter as long as you have chosen the right limo for it. The luxurious, comfortable, and elegant vehicles will surely highlight the event as long as you have thoroughly followed the guidelines listed here in finding the best limousine service you need. Your guests will look forward in another event you organized because they all know that you have everything under control.

Limos in Ireland are one of the favorite travel companions of tourists, high flying business men and women, movie stars, and other travelers. Irish people are known for their hospitality and friendliness. Double these qualities with a great and top notch limousine service, then you’ll definitely have the time of your life.

There are a lot of people visiting the country of Ireland for vacation and scenic tourist destinations, business conventions, honeymoons, and other times for family reunions. Most of them are new to the place thus explaining the unfamiliarity with the country’s main roads and streets. Experienced travelers can always rent a car to drive around the city and the country sides of Ireland but what about those who are inexperienced?

When you want to make the most of your limited stay, I suggest you travel in style with the Irish by renting one of the limos in Ireland. There are a lot of ways to ensure that you are hiring the best limousine service provider. Sometimes the easiest way to know whether a limousine company offers high quality service is through closely examining simple details that directly point to efficient service quality.

Don’t always search for a cheap limousine service because most of the time, they do not provide the kind of service you expected. Always take into consideration that these companies have invested millions in their limos, they will certainly charge their customers with a price that will ensure a return of investment on their part. Sometimes the cheapest prices come with great risks such as engine malfunction, insufficient driving skills, unclean limousines, and other embarrassing scenarios.

Don’t get it all wrong though. A high quality limo service doesn’t have to be very expensive. You just have to look harder in order to find great limos in Ireland without paying a high price. Often times, those with years of experience in providing limousine services are those who have competent prices at the same time top notch service qualities.

You will instantly know the way a limousine service company operates by how responsive they are as well as the level of professionalism of their approach. If you have completed an online inquiry form, how long does it take for each company to respond to your query? Did they understand the requirements you have mentioned and if so, is the quotation presented to you professional enough or just a one liner message?

If you opted to call the company, how did the conversation with the limousine operator go? Is your call answered by a person or an answering machine? Did he or she answer with a friendly and professional tone? Did they answer all of your questions or did they avoid answering a few?

There are a lot of limousine companies in Ireland but not all of them offer the same kind of service. If you were provided with a substandard level of customer service when you were inquiring about each company’s price quotations, just think about the kind of limousine service they provide their customers. An ideal service provider deals with their customers with a five star quality treatment from start to finish. So if you were treated like royalty from the beginning, expect a top notch limousine service from that particular company.

The look of a company’s website can also determine the kind of service they provide their customers. Always look for a professional limousine operator in Ireland that has a fixed phone line number, a physical address, and a full company name. If a website only has a mobile phone, a PO Box number, no physical address, and does not provide complete details about the company, you should beware and avoid these limousine companies. Chances are they might be scammers or unlicensed by the Ireland government.

Does the company website include photos of their limousine fleet or do they have generic images of limousines? One way of telling whether the photos of the limousines are real or not is by closely looking at the plate number indicated or at the place where it was taken. If an Ireland limo company has a photo of a limousine registered in a US plate number or if they have a photo taken in another country, then it is not one of theirs. You might also want to ask the operators if there are any advertisement posters or stickers on their vehicles. You sure don’t want to ride in a limousine filled with promotional stickers, do you? It will be so embarrassing not knowing about it especially if you’re traveling with important business partners.

The reputable service providers only have chauffeurs and not just ordinary limousine drivers. Chauffeurs are more knowledgeable about directions, popular tourist destinations, restaurants, bars, and other places travelers frequently visit. They are very friendly and courteous as well. They open limousine doors for you and even hold an umbrella for your convenience when it is raining.

They are great driving companions especially when you are an inexperienced traveler. Chauffeurs always make sure that their clients are well served. They clean the interior and exterior of the limousine ahead of time, completely fill the limousine amenities such as complimentary food and drinks, provide newspapers, magazines, entertainment systems, and other things that will ensure a comfortable and luxurious ride for their customers.

You might also want to ask the frequency of maintenance done on each limousine. Nothing is more embarrassing than having an engine break down in the middle of the road. You should expect well maintained limos from reputable service providers. Often times, a cheap hire really does result in a cheap service.

Once you have done your research on the various limousine companies in Ireland, its time to compare each one’s quality of service. Always go with the best so that you don’t have to worry about anything especially on the date of event you reserved the limousine for.

You might have reserved it for your wedding day, a business convention or conference, a guided tour of Ireland, airport and hotel pick up, a special occasion, and any other important events you deemed limousine worthy. The most important thing is to enjoy your ride.

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about chauffeur service? You would probably say driving a luxury car or limo. But is this the only thing that matters in this kind of profession? The answer is a big no because there are a lot more characteristics in a chauffeur than driving alone.

When finding the best chauffeur service, do you know the qualities you should be looking for in the first place? The most important quality in a chauffeur service is professional training because it takes more than a driving skill to pilot limousines, stretch SUVs, modified sports cars, and party busses. They undergo a more rigorous training than limo drivers.

How can you differentiate a limo driver from a professional chauffeur? It’s pretty simple really. A limo driver can be likened to a chambermaid while a chauffeur is likened to a butler. This can only mean that chauffeurs are far more efficient than limo drivers when it comes to customer service just like a butler to a chambermaid.

Limo drivers are simply there to drive you to your chosen destination. On the other hand, a chauffeur often offers suggestions on places to go when asked by his undecided passengers and he can run an errand for them as well. His knowledge about the different restaurants, bars, hotels, and other establishments makes him a wonderful driving companion when you are unfamiliar with the new place.

In Ireland for example, chauffeurs undergo on-going training, familiarization trips as well as information updates because they are deemed to be members of the association of Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland. Why hire another tourist guide when you can have it all if you rent a chauffeur driven limousine.

Chauffeurs also have the basic knowledge in automobile repairs so in case the limo you rented is experiencing minor problems, he can attend to the problem instantly. If in case the situation is worse, he will call for a backup limo to come and pick you up. As long as you hire a chauffeur service, you never have to worry about a thing.

In any given situation, chauffeurs are expected to treat their clients well. More surprisingly, they do more than just that. They are actually very courteous and very reliable. They open doors for their clients, hold umbrellas for them when it’s raining, treat them with utmost courtesy, help them with any concerns, provide assistance when the clients are unsure where to go next, and so much more. Chauffeurs will do everything they can to keep their customers happy.

When you do decide to hire a limo for a special occasion or anything for that matter, a chauffeur will surely make things even more perfect. This is probably one of the reasons why the rich and famous celebrities as well as the high flying business men and women frequently use chauffeur services. A high quality chauffeur service keeps business men and women stress free even in a heavy traffic situation at the same time they can even work with ease because of the level of comfort they enjoy inside the limousine.

Most celebrities use chauffeur-driven limousines for protection from the annoying paparazzi. They wanted their public lives kept private once in awhile because of the too much spotlight they are put under. Other celebrities take advantage of this service to avoid risking their driver’s license if they do decide to drink heavily. The reason for this is that there are a lot of celebrities known for drink driving incidents and accidents that ended up in a court case.

Of course, chauffeur services are not exclusive to the rich and famous, everyone can enjoy this level of sophistication when they want to travel in style. It is often misconceived that chauffeur service providers charge expensive rates. In reality, it is actually a luxury you can afford because of the reasonable hourly rate. The price you pay is quite similar to the money you spend on a taxi ride.

Renting a limo with a chauffeur is not only limited to special occasions such as weddings, proms, business conventions, and a few others more but also popularly used in shopping trips, day and night outs with friends and family, and airport transfers.

If you are an inexperienced traveler, you can take the opportunity of hiring this service to explore new places you haven’t been to. Chauffeurs are great tour guides, especially if you are a tourist in a new country, because they know every wonderful place in their territory and they communicate well by the use of the English language. The fact that the most beautiful tourist spots are those not listed in traveling brochures is actually true. Why settle for a paid but incomplete tour guiding services when you can have it all in a chauffeur service.

The greatest thing about chauffeurs is that they are registered and inspected by local authorities, fully licensed, and has undergone security check so that every traveler can have a peace of mind. They have the unique blend of driving and social skills. Because of this, you can expect a luxurious, comfortable, and safe travel as well as arriving at your destination feeling refreshed and relaxed.

Chauffeurs have excellent etiquette skills aside from their friendly and cheerful nature. A typical workday for a chauffeur includes inspection of the vehicle for cleanliness. Whenever needed, they vacuum the interior and wash the exterior body of the vehicle. They also check the fuel and oil levels and makes sure everything is working properly, from the lights to tires, brakes, and windshield wipers. They stock up the supplies inside the limo such as the open bar and the refrigerator to ensure a more pleasurable ride for their passengers. Other chauffeurs provide newspapers, magazines, music, complimentary drinks, flat screen televisions, and in car telephones so that their clients can have everything within their reach.

Whatever purposes you have, you will never go wrong with a hired chauffeur-driven limo service. More often, the services provided by chauffeurs far exceeds the expectations of their passengers. Because of this, they receive more and more clients looking forward in experiencing the same luxury that the rich and famous frequently enjoy.