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I am an airport taxi driver serving people between the south coast and London's airports. I have seen a 2014 registered fully electric BYD vehicle called E6 which seems to be Chinese built. Do you have...
I need to purchase two vehicles for use in a new Private Hire business. I have been recruited for a 'bespoke' service which will provide work on a part time basis which suits our circumstances. Often trips...
I am looking at buying a Volvo V70 2.0d for taxi use. This comes under 160g for emmissions. What do you think of this in terms of economy and maintainance costs?
I am a taxi driver, currently running a 2004 Vectra 2.0l DTI (chain cam). What car purchased for £5,000 should be the best buy for taxi use. I am wary of dual mass fly wheel problems, and wonder if automatics...
I have had occasion to use Addison Lee mini cabs recently. They run a fleet of Ford Galaxys and the drivetrain seems to be particularly smooth. Do you know which particular drive train they use?
I'm still reviewing my options regarding the purchase of a used Toyota Prius (approximately two years old) for private use and work as a 'Private Hire' taxi. Unfortunately I can't afford the current model,...
I am looking at buying a new shape Ford Galaxy on your recommendation. My budget is £8-£10,000. We will do 10,000 miles a year and two separate 5-mile journeys a day. Some of those available at low prices...
I'm just going thought the process of becoming a taxi driver so as soon as I am licensed I will need to buy a car. I'm looking at spending around £3500-£4000 on a car to start with. I have been looking...
I've bought a Citroen Picasso 1.6HDI for taxi driving. I've been driving it for a week now and noticed that it seems to lack power when accelerating. I had it loaded with four passengers and luggage and...
I am thinking of buying a people carrier for my taxi trade. I have a choice between the Nissan Primastar or the Peugeot Expert Tepee
 

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