The Importance Of A Reliable Antique Vehicle
On your wedding day you want everything to be absolutely perfect, and justifiably so, you have been planning this day for years and spending all types of money so that everything goes off without a hitch. Transportation on the day of your wedding is not something that should be overlooked. Many people put off booking their transportation until the very end of the planning process, to some degree this makes sense as the logistics of your day may not be fully fleshed out until you get closer, on the other hand you need to make sure that you get to where you need to be that day on time and without hassle.
Traditionally the your wedding day transportation involves what is known as a lead car, or a vehicle that the bride and her father will take to the ceremony and then the newly weds will take from the ceremony to the reception. Often times this is an antique vehicle, possibly a Rolls Royce or another type of high-end vintage car. These vehicles can be beautiful and charming and can add a completely different element to your special day. They can also be dangerous and unreliable and can cause a major issue on your wedding day if the company you are renting it from is not reputable or reliable.
Most of these antiques are at least 50 years old, some are much older, All Star Limousine carries a very rare 1933 Presidential Packard that is over 80 years old. These vehicles have countless miles on them and, if the company is successful, they are going out often. What this means is that these vehicles need constant attention and care and if that care is not received then mechanical issues are inevitable. The engines and electrical systems in these cars absolutely must be redone; this is because they no longer make the original parts for these vehicles and that makes doing preventative maintenance on them impossible. If you are not doing preventative maintenance on these vehicles then you are doing reactionary maintenance only when problems occur and that is simply not good.
If you want an antique lead car on your wedding day make sure you ask these questions. Are the engine and electrical systems redone in these vehicles? Is preventative maintenance performed on them routinely? What condition are they in? What happens in the event of a mechanical failure? Does this vehicle go out more then once in a day? How long has the company been in business? Make sure you go and visualy inspect the car, and do not price shop your antique vehicle because this service is a classic example of you get what you pay for. Ask these questions, gauge the answers given and then go online and read reviews about the company.
Ultimately the addition of an antique lead car on your day can be a magical touch. Just be careful when making the reservation, do your homework on the company and be smart about it. Ask the right questions and go and see the vehicle. Make the right choice when it comes to making a decision about your lead car.
All Star Limousine is a Long Island, New York based company with an extensive global reach; we provide expert Wedding, Special Event and Executive Travel services throughout the Tri-State area and the world. We have over 30 years of experience in the travel industry; our attention to detail, 2014 top-of-the-line vehicles and professional trained Chauffeurs set us apart from the rest!