point of sale ..... point of sale .. SEPTEMBER SALES BOOST


FOR LONDON TAXI COMPANY


The London Taxi Com- pany saw the trade vote with its feet last month, with the Brew- ery Road dealership experiencing a 27 per cent increase in sales, month on month. The company stopped producing Euro IV TX4s at the end of September, and the Midlands manufacturer expects to see the trend con- tinue, with savvy drivers in the market for a new TX4 taking advantage of the £3,000 cost saving before the launch of Euro 5.


General Manager, Mark Brown said: “We’re obviously over the moon to start to


see the increase in sales, especially because our used taxi sales reflect this increase too. “We are keen for driv- ers to take advantage of the £3,000 cost saving with Euro IV TX4, however, now that we have stopped production, it starts to become a case of ‘first come, first served’ on finite and diminishing stock. “We are determined to


support the trade through the changes and challenges of 2012. Whether they are in the market because of the MAQS, or simply want to ensure that they have the best vehicle possi- ble in the run-up for the Olympics.


”This is our best value TX range and lowest priced Automatic for more than a decade. We’ve reviewed our part-exchange rates to


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The London Taxi Com- pany has launched a new set of trade adver- tising, highlighting selected vehicles with- in their used stock and encouraging cus- tomers to go to the company’s website to view the UK’s largest catalogue of London Taxis.


Mark Brown, General Manager at the Brew- ery Road, Islington dealership said: “This is a bit of a test for us, so we’re really encour- aged by the response we’ve had so far. The key for us was getting the message out to the trade that we have the


best range of used London Taxis in the UK, plus of course, with the MAQs taking effect in January, that there is another option to renting. “We’re not naïve – there will be drivers who can afford to make the leap to new, and we’re now seeing a steady depletion of our remaining Euro IV stock, as savvy drivers make sure they get their new TX4 without paying the £3,000 on- cost for Euro 5.


“The drivers who do not want to stretch to a new cab need to know that it will soon no


longer be possible to bring used taxis in from outside London. Renting isn’t the only, or even the most sen- sible, long term option. We have used stock at our dealer- ships up and down the country, which we can bring down to Brewery Road, so we’d urge customers to keep checking www.london-taxis.co.uk as we can bring their vehicle to them!” The London Taxi Com- pany recently an- nounced a review of all Used London Taxi pric- ing, as well as better than ever part- exchange rates. More recently, the TX4 man- ufacturer launched a free valuation service available at www.london-taxis.co.uk along with images and details of approxi- mately 200 used London Taxis from across their UK net- work.


See our advert on page 16.


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ensure they are strong. Like our cur- rent trade advert says ‘It costs nothing to find out what your taxi is worth… in fact it could cost you thou- sands not to.’ Three thousand to be exact!” For more information on Euro IV TX4, avail- able on the road from £29,995, visit any of The London Taxi Com- pany’s dealerships in London, Coventry, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh or Glas- gow, or alternatively, visit www.london-taxis.co.uk and request your FREE valuation online.


See our advert on page 16.


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METRO CABFINDER BOOKING APP PROVING POPULAR


We love it, say cus- tomers. And we love it too, say cab operators. And what they love is Metro CabFinder, the most effective and friendliest cab booking app for smartphones. Customers love it because they can book a taxi or cab anywhere in the UK with the only app that provides more than just a list of cab companies. Metro CabFinder is the only cab and taxi app that guarantees access to registered council approved and licensed companies and calls can be included in your customers’ call plan. Cab operators love it because not only does Metro CabFinder bring them extra work and thus extra revenue but customers can also save their preferred companies. Terry Walsh of London Radio Cars Passenger Services says: “I recommend the Metro Cabfinder app and have found it to be a very useful tool,


mobile and web are def- initely the way forward.” What Terry says is backed up by what actual customers say about the app: “Thanks for making our life eas- ier with this cool app.” “This is the best app on the market, I’ll always use the service.” “The only cab finder app I use because it’s the best.”


“Really good app. Has got me home from some very sticky situa- tions!!”


“This is a great free app that I find useful when in different towns/cities. Im able to find local cab compa- nies that are reliable.” “It’s a great app, I rec- ommend it to everyone.”


And by joining Trans- port Innovation and UGO you will join the thousands of cab oper- ators across the country who have found work- ing with Transport Innovation to be both easy and profitable. Frank Sims of Blue Line


Taxis, Newcastle says: ”We have two contracts with Transport Innova- tion and both are running well. Communi- cating with Transport Innovation is easy and is definitely a two way conversation.”


John Spencer of A2B Cars, Nottingham says “I have always found the staff very helpful; dealing with Transport Innovation is great and we’re more than happy to recommend them.” Perhaps reaction to UGO and the Metro Cabfinder app is best summed up by Andrew Barry of Funky Kabs, Merthyr Tydfil who says: “Transport Innovation is a very innovative compa- ny with excellent support systems that give you access to exceptional contracts and come highly commended.” You can find out more about Metro CabFinder, Transport Innovation and UGO by calling 020 8478 8790. See our advert on page 21.


PHTM NOVEMBER 2011


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