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On route to Heathrow recently I was unfortunate enough to pick up a puncture. Fortunately I was able to change the wheel and still get to Terminal 3 in time to pick up my clients who’d just flown in from the US.
I have since been surfing the internet in search of a couple of new tyres. My car is a Mercedes Viano and, as I have now found out, uses reinforced tyres. I found a company that only sells on-line and as such are able to offer very competitive prices and they come to you, fantastic, or so I thought. I ordered the tyres on-line typing in all the information requested and arranged for fitting the following day.
To cut a long story short when you order on-line this company neglects to ask for one very important piece of information and that’s the load index. It’s a vital bit of info that simply wasn’t asked for when I ordered my tyres. I need a load index of 102 the tyres that arrived were only 98’s. Fortunately this was pointed out to me by the fitter before he put them on.
I now have the correct tyres on the car, which for me is doubly important because of my line of work.
So next time you order tyres on line make sure you’re getting the right ones.
Guilf
Stanwick Chauffeur
Sunday, 11 May 2008
Sunday, 30 March 2008
The Apprentice – You’re Hired!
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I watched the first episode of the new series of The Apprentice last night. I’d rather have been out working but we didn’t have much on. The show is a great concept and has been syndicated in other countries due to its popularity.
For those of you that haven’t seen it, there are 12 young high flying entrepreneurs and executives competing to be Sir Alan Sugar’s apprentice. Each week Sir Alan splits them into two groups and sets them a task. Each group selects a Project Leader and sets about beating the other group. One person from the losing group is fired each week until the last person standing gets the job.
As a contestant you need to keep your head down in the early stages. I know from watching previous series that you make yourself a target if you’re too outspoken in the early rounds. For this reason you generally find that the contestants are reluctant to take on the role of Project Leader in the early rounds.
I’m particularly interested in the cars they use when out and about on their tasks. They’re nice cars; I think they’re a Chrysler but would like to know the exact make and model if anyone knows. They look like a good executive car with a high spec and would be ideal for my business. I also wonder who provides the cars and the drivers. I assume it’s a blue chip London based company, I wonder if they’ve got any vacancies
So, while the would-be apprentices get fired one by one each week, I’d love to get hired.
Guilf – Stanwick Chauffeur
I watched the first episode of the new series of The Apprentice last night. I’d rather have been out working but we didn’t have much on. The show is a great concept and has been syndicated in other countries due to its popularity.
For those of you that haven’t seen it, there are 12 young high flying entrepreneurs and executives competing to be Sir Alan Sugar’s apprentice. Each week Sir Alan splits them into two groups and sets them a task. Each group selects a Project Leader and sets about beating the other group. One person from the losing group is fired each week until the last person standing gets the job.
As a contestant you need to keep your head down in the early stages. I know from watching previous series that you make yourself a target if you’re too outspoken in the early rounds. For this reason you generally find that the contestants are reluctant to take on the role of Project Leader in the early rounds.
I’m particularly interested in the cars they use when out and about on their tasks. They’re nice cars; I think they’re a Chrysler but would like to know the exact make and model if anyone knows. They look like a good executive car with a high spec and would be ideal for my business. I also wonder who provides the cars and the drivers. I assume it’s a blue chip London based company, I wonder if they’ve got any vacancies
So, while the would-be apprentices get fired one by one each week, I’d love to get hired.
Guilf – Stanwick Chauffeur
Friday, 21 March 2008
F1 is back – Great!
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The new F1 Season got off to a good start last weekend with a win for our Lewis. It’s great to have it back even if it had become a bit processional over recent years. I think this season will be better. Although Lewis looks to be strong and is quickest again in Malaysia, there are a number of other drivers and teams that are well placed to challenge.
You may not know this but the home of the British Grand Prix, Silverstone, is in Northamptonshire. I’m kept very busy over the four days that the tour is in town. Many local businesses entertain their clients at the Grand Prix so I’m busy driving between the circuit and neighbouring towns. I’m pleased to say the traffic flow has improved over the years. Race day is still a bit hairy bur under the circumstances things move reasonably well.
Did you know that Silverstone was not the only major race track in Northamptonshire? The keener race goers among you will know that Rockingham and, for the dragsters, Santa Pod are also both located in Northamptonshire.
Guilf
Stanwick Chauffeur
The new F1 Season got off to a good start last weekend with a win for our Lewis. It’s great to have it back even if it had become a bit processional over recent years. I think this season will be better. Although Lewis looks to be strong and is quickest again in Malaysia, there are a number of other drivers and teams that are well placed to challenge.
You may not know this but the home of the British Grand Prix, Silverstone, is in Northamptonshire. I’m kept very busy over the four days that the tour is in town. Many local businesses entertain their clients at the Grand Prix so I’m busy driving between the circuit and neighbouring towns. I’m pleased to say the traffic flow has improved over the years. Race day is still a bit hairy bur under the circumstances things move reasonably well.
Did you know that Silverstone was not the only major race track in Northamptonshire? The keener race goers among you will know that Rockingham and, for the dragsters, Santa Pod are also both located in Northamptonshire.
Guilf
Stanwick Chauffeur
Friday, 14 March 2008
London Heathrow Terminal 5
Heathrow Airports new Terminal was officially opened today (Friday 14 March) by the Queen providing much needed extra passenger capacity at Europe’s busiest Airport. The £4.5bn project has not been without its controversy particular concern being raised by environmental groups. BAA has always claimed that there will be no increase in the number of flights. I’ve seen the new building up close during my frequent trips to the airport through my Northampton chauffeur cars and Milton Keynes chauffeur cars business.
The building is quite stunning and is a state of the art facility bringing Heathrow right up to date. Once operational, attention will turn to Terminal 1 which is in much need of modernisation.
Some interesting facts relating to Terminal 5:
Construction began: September 2002
60,000 people have worked a total of 100 million man hours to build
Aircraft stands: 60 by 2010
Car park spaces: 3,800
Self service check-in kiosks: 96
Standard check-in desks: 54
Security lanes: 20
Bags processed per hour: 12,000
Lifts: 192
Escalators: 105
Retail units: 112
The first passengers are due to use the Terminal in a fortnight’s time. Let’s hope that my Northamptonshire airport taxi transfer service and Cambridgeshire airport taxi transfer service can benefit.
Guilf
Stanwick Chauffeur Driven Car Hire
The building is quite stunning and is a state of the art facility bringing Heathrow right up to date. Once operational, attention will turn to Terminal 1 which is in much need of modernisation.
Some interesting facts relating to Terminal 5:
Construction began: September 2002
60,000 people have worked a total of 100 million man hours to build
Aircraft stands: 60 by 2010
Car park spaces: 3,800
Self service check-in kiosks: 96
Standard check-in desks: 54
Security lanes: 20
Bags processed per hour: 12,000
Lifts: 192
Escalators: 105
Retail units: 112
The first passengers are due to use the Terminal in a fortnight’s time. Let’s hope that my Northamptonshire airport taxi transfer service and Cambridgeshire airport taxi transfer service can benefit.
Guilf
Stanwick Chauffeur Driven Car Hire
Thursday, 6 March 2008
London - Sporting and Business Capital
I had some pretty happy Chelsea fans in the Viano last night. Chelsea have progressed to the quarter finals of the Champions League along with Manchester Utd and Arsenal. If Liverpool capitalise on their 2 goal advantage over Inter Milan next week that will leave all 4 Premier League clubs in the last 8.
I offer chauffeured travel services Bedfordshire and chauffeured travel services Northamptonshire and as such my work often involves taking migrant football fans down to the Capital to see their teams. Many people have moved out of London to the neighbouring counties but still maintain their allegiance to their football team.
In addition to visits to the Capitals football clubs I also find that my Northamptonshire Chauffeur Service and Buckinghamshire Chauffeur Service also takes me to the home of Rugby, Twickenham, and a number of other iconic sporting venues such as Wembley and Wimbledon.
My Business Travel Milton Keynes and Business Travel Northampton services also regularly take me into London. Again, businesses move out of London to reduce costs but still need to do business in and maintain a presence in one of the World’s largest commercial centres.
I offer chauffeured travel services Bedfordshire and chauffeured travel services Northamptonshire and as such my work often involves taking migrant football fans down to the Capital to see their teams. Many people have moved out of London to the neighbouring counties but still maintain their allegiance to their football team.
In addition to visits to the Capitals football clubs I also find that my Northamptonshire Chauffeur Service and Buckinghamshire Chauffeur Service also takes me to the home of Rugby, Twickenham, and a number of other iconic sporting venues such as Wembley and Wimbledon.
My Business Travel Milton Keynes and Business Travel Northampton services also regularly take me into London. Again, businesses move out of London to reduce costs but still need to do business in and maintain a presence in one of the World’s largest commercial centres.
Thursday, 28 February 2008
Mercedes Viano
I drive a Mercedes Viano as part of my chauffeur driven car hire Northamptonshire business. My Viano has four individual seats in the back and a pull out table.
When I set up my chauffeur car service Northamptonshire I had in mind that I would get most of my business from the executive business travel Northamptonshire market.
As it has transpired, most of my business has come from Northamptonshire airport transfers to London Heathrow and other major airports. As such I receive calls from a lot of customers wanting a vehicle to take 6or more people. So, at the moment I am turning away business as I can only accommodate 5. What I need is a bench seat which would then enable me to carry 6 passengers.
To that end, does anybody know of any places to pick up Viano bench seats without paying dealership prices?
Mark
Northamptonshire chauffeur driven car hire
When I set up my chauffeur car service Northamptonshire I had in mind that I would get most of my business from the executive business travel Northamptonshire market.
As it has transpired, most of my business has come from Northamptonshire airport transfers to London Heathrow and other major airports. As such I receive calls from a lot of customers wanting a vehicle to take 6or more people. So, at the moment I am turning away business as I can only accommodate 5. What I need is a bench seat which would then enable me to carry 6 passengers.
To that end, does anybody know of any places to pick up Viano bench seats without paying dealership prices?
Mark
Northamptonshire chauffeur driven car hire
Thursday, 21 February 2008
Free Parking Around London Heathrow
I'm new to this business having been operating XEC-UK for about 3 months now.
Most of my Northamptonshire Chauffeured Vehicle Service work has taken me to the UK's major airports. I find most of my work is Executive Chauffeur Driven Car Hire in London.
As such most of my Airport Transfers from Northamptonshire take me to London Heathrow. I tend to arrive at the airport in plenty of time and in order to avoid punitive parking costs am always looking to park up outside the terminals. I'll talk about the road congestion and exorbitant parking charges in future blogs.
Anyway, this may not be news to the experienced drivers among us but I've found a good spot to park up for a couple of hours free of charge. It's near T4 and it's the 'ON The Run' service station. No charge for parking, you can use the loo and grab a coffee while you wait - ideal!
Does anybody know of any other good free parking spots around the UK's airports?
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