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GREAT OFFERS ON STAND 1 FROM WESTMINSTER
With over 40,000 taxi policies nationwide, Westminster Insur- ance is probably the biggest taxi insurer in the UK and this year we are proudly spon- soring The Private Hire & Taxi Exhibition. Visit us on stand 1 to receive a free goodie bag, some great offers on your insurance and much more. We look
forward to seeing you there! For more information about Westminster Insurance please see our website or contact us on 0845 373 1336
www.mywestminsterinsurance.co.uk See our advert on page 53.
NEW TOYOTA AVENSIS IS A HIT IN EAST SUSSEX
The new Toyota Aven- sis has proved a big hit with the UK taxi indus- try, carrying on from the success of its fore- runners. It combines reliability and prestige with comfort and drive- ability. One happy Cab Direct customer, Mr John Collins from Hast- ings, East Sussex, couldn’t be happier with his new Avensis. John has been a cab- bie for 35 years and is the boss of Phoenix Taxis in Hastings. The company operates a mixed fleet but Mr Collins is full of praise for his latest cab. He says: “The Avensis has more room inside than our other cabs and pro- vides a more comfortable ride as well. The reliability of the range has always been fantastic and I have every faith that my new car will be just as good.”
John says that he views the Toyota Aven- sis as the ideal vehicle for today’s hard-work- ing cabbie. He comments: “The car is a comfortable place to be for long periods of time and although it’s a fair size, it handles real- ly well and is exciting to drive too.”
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“There’s plenty of room in the back for luggage which means passen- gers have a smooth journey. The company does a lot of airport runs, so passenger comfort is crucial to us.” The new Avensis has a well equipped, luxuri- ous and spacious cabin, taking comfort and practicality to new levels. The entry-level Avensis T2 has a mag- nificent package of standard equipment including air-condition- ing, electric windows, power assisted steer- ing and a MP3-compatible radio/CD audio system featuring 6-speakers. Higher spec models include extras such as alloy wheels, digital cli- mate control, automatic wipers and headlights and full map touch-screen sat nav with Bluetooth connec- tivity.
All Avensis
models also come equipped with seven airbags as standard for added safety – ideal when you spend so many hours on the road.
John especially praises the fuel economy of the Avensis. He says: “Fuel costs are a real concern at the moment, so the extra
economy that the Avensis gives is espe- cially welcome right now. It’s a big plus.” The great news for cab- bies is that Cab Direct has negotiated a great deal with Toyota to bring this superb vehi- cle to the taxi trade for just £65.95 weekly + VAT.
Plus, this March
only, Cab Direct is offering £500 cashback with all new Avensis orders. So, there’s never been a better time to buy!
John and his business partner, Roger Coates, have a long-standing relationship with Cab Direct, having pur- chased the majority of the Phoenix Taxi fleet through the taxi spe- cialists. John comments: “It’s reas- suring to be able to build up a relationship with a company. We’ve been dealing with Cab Direct for some time now and we both feel confident that they can help us get the vehicle that we want at the right price.” For more information on the Toyota Avensis call Cab Direct free on 0800 916 3058 or email info@cabdi-
rect.com
See our adverts throughout the paper.
SCUDO CONVERSIONS AT FANTASTIC PRICES
Scotcab has procured 50 new Fiat Scudos to convert to fully Euro- pean M1 tested taxis at prices you would not believe. They are selling these at fleet sale prices, you can order 1 or 10….the price is the same. You can place £500 deposit to reserve yoru vehicle, so phone and book yours with
Sharon now for an “11 plate, delivery April, May or June.
Why buy a second hand vehicle with 100,000 miles on the clock when you can have a new one ! Prices start at £18,595 inc VAT, ex works. Phone Sharon on 01560 600100. See our advert on page 57.
THE FUTURE’S GREEN FOR SOVEREIGN AUTOMOTIVE
Sovereign Automotive has seized an oppor- tunity to improve its carbon footprint by choosing to expand its private hire fleet with eco-efficient vehicles hand picked for their green credentials. The first ‘eco friendly’ addition to the Sover- eign stable is the new Skoda Superb, a criti- cally acclaimed saloon hatchback which boasts one of the low- est CO2 emission levels in its class as well as one of the highest fuel economies.
The Skoda Superb Greenline which comes with the small- er 1.6l diesel engine, remarkably matches the performance of its 1.9l predecessor. Offering up to 65mpg and category B levels of carbon emissions (114g/km), Sover- eign’s new range of Skoda Suberbs offer an enticing balance of green credentials and high level perform- ance.
Steve Bilham, opera- tions director for Sovereign Automotive said “We are looking forward to building our fleet and working with partners who share our environmental phi- losophy.
The new
Skodas will be a fan- tastic addition to our fleet and we are proud
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to be able to make a positive contribution to the environment by offering customers a vehicle with a very low carbon emission.” Skoda dealer Robert Eardley of Robert Eardley & Son com- mented “We have a longstanding relation- ship with the directors of Sovereign Automo- tive and we are pleased to help with their expanding fleet. The new generation of Skodas and the Superbs in particular, offer outstanding green credentials cou- pled with high performance, making them the ideal choice for private hire vehi- cles.”
Tackling these envi- ronmental issues requires a combined effort and Steve believes it is the responsibility of com- panies in the licensed car industry to do their bit. “Our cars cover high mileage and therefore efficiency should be of para- mount importance. Most importantly, the fuel economies of this vehicle will bring finan- cial benefits to our customers too.” For further infor- mation, please contact Sovereign Automotive on 020 8661 1111 or visit
www.sauto.co.uk See our advert on page 30.
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