Top Three questions to ask any Limo company you get a limo price from:

Top three questions you should ask any and all limo companies you show arround with. Educate your self about limo shopping. Remember: Not all limousine services are equal. Price should not be the only factor in your search. Lowest price means lowest service in most cases. Much like renting a car, different price points often mean different service levels. Have a realistic budget in mind before shopping but also know what type of experience you want.

1) Is your TCP number up to date? What is you TCP number?

This question alone will give you a sense if the limo company you are talking to is up to code and safe to rent a limo with. A TCP number is a TCP stands for  "Transportation Charter Party Carrier of Passengers". Its a license number that allows limo companies to operate. To have a tcp number means that california has said this limo company is Legally operating, its limos are safe and insured, its drivers are properlly trained and certified, and that this is a good limo company in the eyes of the state of California.

Some companies are able to offer the lowest prices in the market because they are not insured. Which means they can be the cheapest. However this is very dangerous and if your limo was to get checked while out on a service, you might not have a limo to ride back in!

So ask for a TCP number when shopping around. When you get a number, check it at this link:

Search the California Transportation List of Companies to find out if a company is licensed

If it is not up to date, dont rent a limo with that limousine company! Also make sure that the limo you get on the day of your service is the same one you were given over the phone. This is because some companies "sell limo jobs" to each other. So although you booked with a safe limo company, the one that it was "sold" to might not be a valid company.

Knowing a TCP number of the limo company you are dealing with could safe your limo service from being an experiance you dont want it to be!

At One Awesome Limousine we are proud to stand by our TCP number. It is 21054. We encourage you to look it up. We are proud to be a Legal and safe limo company.

 

2) Are you limousines insured? For how much? Can you show me proof?

The answer to this better be YES! Its the law! Limo companies are required by law to file evidence of one or more types of insurance coverage to secure and maintain active operating authority and registration. All limo companies are required to file evidence of liability coverage. Minimum limits vary by type of carrier and other factors but heres a MINIMUM required by law:

  • 7 passengers or less - $750,000
  • 8 through 15 passengers - $1,500,000
  • 16 passengers or more . . . . $5,000,000

If the limo companies answers are less than this. They may not be legal and it wouldnt be a big suprise if they didnt want to show you proof.

One Awesome limo is insured over the minimums required by law by MILLIONS! Your safety is our number one concern. Ask us for proof! We would love you show you! Your service will be a safe one with One Awesome Limousine.

 

3) Can I see the limousine I am booking in person before the day of my service?

 

This questions insures that the limo is not only the quality you expect but that the tcp numbers match the ones you were given over the phone. Also make sure that the limo you see is the one that arrives on the day of your service. If you limo job is "sold" to another limo company you make no longer be in safe hands!

Come see our limos in person! We want you to see the amazing quality of our limos. Not only are our limo services safe but the limos are in amazing shape with all the latest tech goodies. Visit our Orange county location!

 

Beware of the cheapest limo rate.

Its pretty simple really. The old saying of "you get what you pay for" is very evident in the limo industry. There are some stuff that have a higher risk of happening when you book with the cheapest rate:

  • Worst case scenerio: The limo never shows up. It happens that you went with a brand new limo company that hasnt been around and it went out of business.
  • You booked with an inexperianced limo company. They arrive late to pick you up. You arrive late to the prom (some proms wont even let you in after a certain time). Now not only is your prom limo service ruined, but so is your once in a life time prom.
  • The limo breaks down! You went with a limo that has the cheapest rate, which meant your getting an older limousine.You MIGHT have saved $50 or $100! But now your prom limo isn't coming at all...
  • Your limo driver shows up in jeans and a hawian t-shirt, when your party is dressed in suits, tuxedos, and formal dresses! Your whole party is embarrassed the whole night, but you saved a few bucks!
  • You were told you were getting a 10 passenger limo, and it was $150 cheaper. Well you did get a 12 passenger limo, but it was a beat up 8 year old 12 passenger limo. Not only will it be nasty, but that $150 you saved was actually only $12.50 per person when you split up the cost per person. Thats "getting what you paid" for in the limo industry.

At One Awesome Limo we want you to have a good tome during your prom limo service. We WANT YOU TO SHOP AROUND. But we want people to be educated about shopping around for a prom limo service. We promise to be an affordable, safe, and on time prom limousine service.

BEWARE OF THE CHEAP LIMO!

A saying in the limousine industry goes: "Would you hire the cheapest Surgeon?"

Beware of some of the following things that come associated with cheap limousines:

* The limo never shows up. It happens that you went with a brand new limo company that went out of business, or they just happen to be taking people's money!

* The limo breaks down! You went with an older limousine, but you saved $50 or $100! Now the limo isn't coming at all...

* Your limo driver shows up in jeans, a t-shirt, and tennis shoes, when your party is dressed in suits, tuxedos, and formal dresses! Your whole party is embarrassed the whole night, but you saved a few bucks!

* You were told you were getting a 10 passenger limo, and it was $100 cheaper. You paid for it, and a rusty 10 year old limo shows up right in front of everyone. Your embarrassed once again, and people are laughing about it the whole night! That $100 you saved was actually only $10 per person when you split up the cost, and you got what you paid for: a rusty 10 year old limo!

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