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Written by Gavin Burnham
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Thursday, 06 May 2010 07:07 |
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Not so long ago the choice of Kent wedding cars and Kent car supplier was limited, you had the yellow pages and word of mouth recommendation from a friend for the supplier in Kent. The cars were limited to vintage and classic models usually operated by the owner and car enthusiast from his home in town. The Kent car journey involved a local pickup, a short ride to the church, then on to the reception around the corner, how times have changed.
by GavinBurnham
Not so long ago the choice of Kent wedding cars and Kent car supplier was limited, you had the yellow pages and word of mouth recommendation from a friend for the supplier in Kent. The cars were limited to vintage and classic models usually operated by the owner and car enthusiast from his home in town. The Kent car journey involved a local pickup, a short ride to the church, then on to the reception around the corner, how times have changed.
Recent changes in the law, social trends and new technology has given the bride and groom far more choice for their Kent location of the service and reception. Fewer couples are married in church now, many couples are opting for something different, getting married in any one of a variety of Kent venues such as a barn, or a castle, a hotel, a manor house, a pub or a Kent venue with a theme, whichever is their dream Kent location. The ceremony and the reception are very often at the same location, and these venues are open for business throughout the week and all year round.
It will be vitally important to choose a Kent wedding car supplier who understands the changing customer requirements and is able to offer the reliable service that meets the demands of todays Kent wedding transfers. Has the car supplier changed with the times, will they be able to meet the new customer demands, will the wedding car be able to meet the new customer demands.
It was fine when the choice was a classic or vintage car from a home wedding car operator, who only had to travel a couple of miles. Today the cars are expected to travel further distances than ever, be able to cope with the density of todays town traffic and motorway speeds. It is more important than ever to make sure the wedding car will be able to make the journey.
A modern classic Rolls Royce Silver Shadow cost many thousands of pounds when new with servicing bills to match. The wedding car maybe older now, but the high servicing costs of these cars for the small car supplier has not changed. The classic car parked on the drive all year round will probably make the short trip around town in Kent but the longer journey will show up an under maintained car.
The Kent wedding car suppliers meeting the new demands are generally the larger companies with their own selection of cars. They can afford to keep them together in a large garage to be viewed at anytime, be out of the weather elements and keep them in good condition and well maintained. They will operate their business all year round and be available during working hours and throughout the week. They will regularly use the cars on longer Kent wedding transfers and operate them throughout the year, this is well known to improve the reliability of older cars. The larger business will have conducted more Kent weddings, be more likely to know the Kent church or Kent venue and know the route and that the car is reliable for the distance.
In conclusion look for a well established full-time professional Kent company because this will be the company that is still in business when the wedding day comes round. There are many Kent hobbyist wedding car owners out there that do not operate as a proper business.
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