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I am looking to set up as a private hire driver but have very little knowledge when it comes to cars. Any recommendation please and the reasons why?
Which is the best 7 or 8 seater for use as a taxi?
Which small-medium sized car would you recommend as a local taxi? Hybrids are expensive so I'm thinking a petrol, with no DMF and chain driven. Better if it is non-turbo too but that isn't a deal breaker...
Can you advise me of the best make and model of 6 to 8 seater minibus that is economical to be used as a taxi and for airport runs?
I currently drive a diesel Toyota Verso as a tax. Would I be better off with with a hybrid Toyota Auris Estate? I do lots of short runs and about three or four motorway runs per week. I do roughly 25,000...
My husband owns his own taxi and a customer is claiming they received whiplash in his taxi as a result of him braking hard. He has received a solicitors letter which now states they are claiming because...
I bought a car from a major dealership and informed them it would be used as a taxi. I told them I needed to book the car in for its taxi test in five days, which they said was fine and that the car would...
My 2007 Skoda Superb, which I use drive as a taxi, was hit by a car. It's damaged near the back door and rear panel near the sill. The sill is badly dented, but the door closes and locks. It probably needs...
I'm worried the value of diesels will plummet, but can't find an affordable alternative. I'm considering a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and feel I get a lot of car for the money, but I have no idea what...
Do you have any advice on buying a 2013 Citroen Dispatch Combi? It's done 45,000 miles. Are they expensive to repair?
 

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