128 PRIVATE HIRE AND TAXI MONTHLY
MAY 2009 point ofsale.....point ofsale .....
A SUPERB EFFORT SKODA ARE UPBEAT ABOUT THEIR FLAGSHIP SALOON
There is a danger in grim times such as these to get sucked in by the doomand gloom brigade. But while the pes- simists are currently having a field day, there are still pockets of opti- mism left within the automotive industry. Skoda, for example, are over the moon with the performance of their flagship
Superb
Saloon. The executive express easily beat its sales target for the first couple of months of the year and Skoda have subsequently increased the fleet sales forecast for the model to 2000 vehicles this year – more than 40 per cent higher then they had initially hoped for. The fact of the matter is that the Superb is fast
owning this stunning saloon. Powered by a Volkswa- gen developed 1.9 litre turbo diesel engine offering 105 horsepow- er, it can travel up to 67 miles on a single gallon on the open road. With many businesses trying to reduce costs at every turn of a coin, this Superb can certain- ly play an important part
in minimis ing
John Grimason of Glasgow, taking delivery of his brand new Skoda Superb S model at The Taxi Centre
becoming the preferred choice of operators and users looking for luxury at a reasonable
cost. What’s more, the recent launch of the GreenLine edition is expected
to fuel
ELECTRONIC CIGAR ETTES SET TO LIGHT UP THE UK
VIP is a manufacturer of Electronic Cigarette s. Our products give a smoking experience without the tobacco and tar found in real cigarettes. They look and taste like real ciga- rettes. Electronic Cigarettes can be used in taxis, bars restaurants etc, they allow the user to ‘smoke’
in public
places, avoiding the smoking ban. There is a saving of 70 per cent against real cigarettes. An e-cigarette consists of a battery, vapouriser, and a cartridge cham- ber that holds a small amount of nicotine and water. When you draw on a VIP electronic cigarette a smokers cravings are satisfied due to the taste of tobacco, the smoke like vapour emitted, the actual holding of a cigarette, the glow at the end and an intake of nicotine so it can be used as an
alternative to a ciga- rette. The process of drawing on the VIP operates a micro switch which heats up an element within the atomiser to produce a realistic looking 'smoke' which is in fact just a com- pletely harmless water vapor with no harmful chemicals
and
vapourises into the air within a few seconds, so you will have no smell on your clothes or indeed in your car or home! The renewable car- tridges are available in four strengths, Nor- mal, Medium, Low and no nicotine and are normally dispatched within 48 hours of ordering, usually the same day. A cartr idge will last approximately
the
same time as 12-14 normal cigarettes so you will also save aprox 70 per cent of your costs as a bonus.
Overview 70 per cent Cheaper than real cigarettes No carcinogenic/can- cerous toxins A healthier alternative Proven to work with smokers Legal to smoke in pub- lic areas No lighting, no burning, no tar and no real smoke. No cancerous substances (during the burning of tobacco there are approx 4000 cancerous
sub-
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DON’T FORGET THE SHOW 27-28 MAY
demand further, as growing numbers of motorists switch on to the many benefits of
transport bills. But it is not just the fleet boys who are recognis- ing the benefits of the Superb, because family guys are also making the switch. Built to the same exacting stan- dards as a Volkswagen or an Audi, this excep- tionally
spacious
saloon comes with a much lower price tag. As well as boasting one
of the classiest cabins around, it also has so much rear legroom that it would make many other cars in its class blush with embarrass- ment. Better yet, the Superb is also good to drive and boasts impeccable road manners. Most people will drive a Superb all day long and love it, especially taxi drivers. Skoda have worked hard in recent years to transform their image, and now they are right- ly reaping the rewards.
For further informa- tion please call Allan McGinness, Sales Director of The Taxi Centre on 0141 847 6999. See our adverts on pages 63, 65 and 67.
CAB SAFE SPECI AL PROMOTION AT SHOW
Calling all private hire and saloon type hack- ney carriage taxi drivers: Come visit us at the Ricoh Arena Coventry on 27th-28th May and you could win a free security screen by enter- ing our free prize draw. Cab Safe will be raffling
a security screen worth over £700 which will be purpose built for your vehicle. All names will be entered into the draw from Wednesday morn- ing up until 2.30pm on Thursday 28th May. The draw will take place at
the Ricoh Arena at 3.00pm . All private hire and saloon type hackney carriage vehicle drivers are eligible to enter the competition. For further informa- tion see our advert on page 86.
PERSONAL ACCIDENT
SCHEME WELL RECEIVED BY TAXI DRIVERS
Since details of a new scheme to protect the income of taxi drivers was first reported in ‘Point of Sale’ in Febru- ary, Wilsons Insurance Group have received a great response from drivers throughout the UK. The most common reaction is that this type of cover is difficult to obtain, or is too expensive. Many drivers have commented that not enough is being done to protect the financial position
of self-
employed taxi drivers follo wing
personal
accidents or sickness, and find the introduc- tion of such a scheme
to be most welcome. Improvements have beenmade to the cover following
feedback
from clients. The amount of benefits has increased, and the maximum weekly ben- efit payable has been increased to 100 per cent of average net earnings (after tax and NI contributions). The scheme not only cov- ers
occupational
injuries, but provides 24/7 cover, including most common sports... in fact
two recent
claims have been paid in respect of football injuries.
Premiums
start from £8.78 per month for accident
cover, and can be paid by direct debit. Sick- ness cover can be added for an extra pre- mium. Weekly benefits up to £800 can be arranged. There is no form filling required, and instant cover can be arranged by tele- phone.
For further details, contact Leon Hood and his team, at Wilsons Insurance Group on 0161-874- 7979. For further information on serv- ices offered to Taxi drivers by Wilsons Insurance Group, see adverts on pages 32, 42 and 64
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