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USAThe limo industry is not immune to such scams. There are ‘legit’ limo companies that entice clients to hire their ‘services’ but the clients end up being scammed out of their hard earned money. If you are one of many who rely on limo services for special occasions and business trips, there are ways you can do to avoid being scammed.
The best way to find information about particular limo company is to read limo reviews from its customers. However, there are two problems with that. First, reviews of limousine companies are scattered all over dozens of websites, like Yelp, Tripadvisor, YelloPages (YP) and even wedding wire and TheKnot.com and so on and so on. On limoscanner.com we combine all the customer reviewes of particular limo company in one place. This way, you can get the objective point of view, even if the limo company will try to hide negative reviews.
Second, some positive reviews are left by request of the limo companies' management or negative reviews by competitors. By being able to compare reviews from different sources, you can separate real reviews from fake ones.
Do a Fact Check
Because the Internet is where you can get the most information, be they true or not, exhaust your resources in fact checking the limo company you are aiming to hire. The first thing to look at is the website. Does it have its own domain or is it a hosted website. Most, if not all, legit limo companies have their own domain names, usually the company’s name. If the site is hosted, it can be a red flag. Another thing to check is the address provided. Use Google maps to look for the address. The Street View feature is a great way of checking the company’s address. You will see if there really is a fleet of cars on the garage, or if it is just a vacant lot. If you live nearby, you can also drive by the address to see for yourself. There are also limousine associations for legitimate companies such as limoscanner.com. You can check it and see if your intended company is a member or otherwise.
Also, limoscanner.com will display the actual photos of the vehicles that are owned by the limousine companies. The generic and fake pictures will be deleted or blocked by our moderators.
If the Offer’s too Good to Be True, It Probably Is
Limo companies offer discounts and special rates to Internet users to entice them to hire their services. These discounts and promos are a good marketing ploy, but if the offers are too good to be true, they probably are. Be wary of very big discounts that appear like the company will no longer profit from the services; they may be scams to get you to pay for the reservation and then run with your money. A discount of 5% to 10% on the services is realistic; more than that and you have to evaluate if the offer is legit or otherwise.
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We go an extra mile to provide our visitors with only verified and trusted vendors. Only limo companies with perfect reputation will receive our limoscanner approval Check mark. Such companies as Luxor Limo - NYC in New York. Or Commonwealth Limo Service in Boston.
Booking a limo service online will save you a lot of hassle. You won’t have to go out of the house to book a service. But if you can and if possible, try to go to a physical office to get a service reserved or booked. This way you can be sure that the company won’t run away with your money. And check the fleet of vehicles on their garage; if their website is full of brand new and modern vehicles and the photos look like they are lifted from stock photo websites, run and never look back. It pays to be aware of the services that you are booking to avoid being scammed.
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Chevrolet Suburban
The Suburban offers the complete package; plenty of space to stretch out, store your luggage and enjoy a quiet piece of tranquility thanks to an acoustic-laminated windshield and inlaid doors with triple seals to help reduce wind and exterior noise in the cabin. With a strong, efficient EcoTec3 V8 engine generating 355 horsepower, this solid, oversized SUV has the power to get you wherever you need to go. Passengers: Five passengers very comfortably. Can accommodate a 6th person in front passenger seat, or 7th if rear seat installed. Luggage: Fits up to 10 average size bags. *No luggage space if rear seat is installed. Cargo Area = 39 cu ft
Cities:
Boston, MA; New York, NY
Mercedes Metris
Too many passengers to fit in an SUV? Too few to need a larger van like a Sprinter or Transit? Meet the Mercedes Metris Passenger Van – the newest addition to our fleet of luxurious rides. With seating for up to seven passengers, and ideal for five or six, the Metris combines industry leading style, safety and smooth handling that you’d expect from a Mercedes with plenty of leg and head room to spare. Passengers: Five passengers very comfortably. Can accommodate a 7th person in front passenger seat. Luggage: Fits up to 6 average size bags. Cargo Area = 39 cu ft
Cities:
Boston, MA; New York, NY
Luxury Ford Transit Black Van with Wheel Chair Lift
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WheelChair Accessible Van
Cities:
New York, NY; Newark, NJ
Ford Transit Van
The new Ford Transits are the latest upgrade for Ford Passenger Vans. Comfortably accommodating up to 14 adults, with spacious headroom, the Transit features lots of power thanks to a 3.7L Ti-VCT V6. This van is a versitile, dependable ride. Passengers: Thirteen 13 passengers very comfortably. Can accommodate a 14th person in front passenger seat. Luggage: The Transit Van does not include room for luggage at full passenger capacity. Rows of seats are removable should space for luggage be needed. Ask us about specific needs to suit your purpose.
Cities:
Boston, MA; New York, NY
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