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I used to be a taxi driver. I had a fare one day last year - a mother and child. The child did the usual thing kids do and tried to get away with not wearing a seat belt. I stopped the car and asked the...
I'm a London taxi driver. My cab is a 2006 TX 2 that's done about 234,000 miles on the original engine. Recently, the oil pressure warning light has started to flicker when the engine has warmed up, more...
I want to buy a Skoda Octavia for a taxi. I'm looking at the DSG in the 1.6 TDI or 2.0 TDI. Which would you recommend in terms of reliability as I would be covering in excess of 20,000 miles per year (mainly...
I'm a taxi driver and I was reversed into in a supermarket. There was damage to the back door/panel and the wheel. I was given a hire car as I needed to work and my car was considered unroadworthy. But...
I'm planning to buy two new cars on HP to hire out to minicab/Uber drivers but I'm not sure if this is allowed. If it is, can you please advice on what type of insurance to take to cover the drivers and...
What's the best diesel car for a minicab?
I'm buying a 2006 petrol KIA Cerato 1.6. Can you let me know the mpg on all local stop and start driving as it will be a taxi?
I am planning to buy used (one year old) car to start my private hire job; however, I can't choose between the Toyota Avensis and Prius. Which is more reliable?
I'm looking for a new taxi for myself. Either a 2012 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI or Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI. Which one is better and economical?
I am a looking to buy an MPV that would be used as a taxi. I would prefer an automatic. I would be using the extra seats quite often so ideally the extra seats would be suitable for adults. I would also...
 

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