Long Island Limo 101

Renting a limo can seem daunting because few people reserve luxury transportation on a regular basis. If you're feeling a little overwhelmed about getting a Long Island limo for Prom or your Wedding, performing some research can alleviate your confusions.  From car styles to driver ettiquette, we've focused on answering some of the most frequently-asked customer questions about renting a Long Island limo.

What Are My Long Island Limo Options?

Long Island limos aren't limited to black or white stretch vehicles. Luxury transportation can encompass a wide variety of vintage and modern vehicles, and there is a Long Island limo to fit every price range and budget. If you're looking to add some exquisite vintage flair to your wedding, the 1933 Presidential Packard will transport you to the era of flappers and art deco styling. Executive transportation can look towards a brand-new Lincoln Town Car. If you're looking to transport a large group for a bachelor party or wine tour, a mini-bus might be a better choice. There is a Long Island Limo available to fit every party size and aesthetic.

How Do I Choose a Reputable Long Island Limo Company?

If you're renting a limo, you probably can't afford to be late or roll up in a musty, old rig. The best tip for a smart consumer renting a Long Island limo is to ask lots of questions. A great limousine company will be happy to educate their customers about every aspect of their process, from screening, hiring and training their drivers to keeping the vehicles clean. If you're curious about any part of renting a Long Island limo, let your questions be heard. Don't make reservations online until you're sure you have found a Long Island limo service you can trust to transport you in style on your big day. If you want to make sure the Long Island limo company practices good business, inquire whether they're members of any national or local business alliances. Great companies provide sufficiently quality service to be members of organizations like the Better Business Alliance or the National Limousine Association.

When Kind of Events Are Best for a Long Island limo?

Many consumers have realized that luxury transportation is an affordable option for events 365 days a year. While most people rent limos for proms and weddings, being transported by a chauffer of a Long Island limo is a real option for any event possible. You can really impress your date by taking a Long Island Limo into the big city for a day on the town. Being transported by a professional driver is the easiest way to beat traffic and avoid the headache of public transportation. If you're hoping to reconnect with your foodie friends, using a Long Island limo for a wine or culinary tour of the region can allow everyone to indulge without worries of designated drivers or getting home safely. If you can think of an event where you'd rather not be behind the wheel, renting a Long Island limo will likely enhance the evening.

Even if you would rather not worry about bumps in your event or big day, your Long Island limo company should expect the unexpected. Great limo companies take the time to thoroughly train their drivers on geography, so they can get you around any unexpected traffic jams. When it comes to bumps in the journey, a great Long Island limo company hires professionals who can quickly come up with a creative solution.

Ask Questions Before You Book Your Wedding Limo

I can't think of a better place to get married in the tri-state area than on Long Island. The majestic countryside, wineries, and ocean views from The Hampton's can make your wedding day one to remember for a lifetime. 

The 2013 Lincoln MKT Has Arrived

Lincoln Mercury introduces the 2013 MKT Town Car (Its version of David). The MKT Town Car has a large task ahead of it. This vehicle not only has to live up to the standards of the now extinct town car that the industry and public once knew. MKT (David) has to change our minds and erase the Goliath of old from our memory banks.

In 2011 Lincoln Mercury discontinued “old reliable” due to diminishing sales and just a time for a change. I remember driving a passenger in my early days in the industry and he commented about what a great ride he just had, I laughed and told him that the vehicle had 330,000 miles on it. Of course he didn’t believe me until he glanced at the odometer. You could not kill those vehicles if you tried.        

Once the consumer’s come to grips with the new look and experience the inside they will find that this vehicle was built with them in mind. The new Lincoln MKT Town Car offers a higher roofline, more sophisticated seating, a spacious trunk plus, even easier passenger entry and exit.

Comfortable and productive work environment for driver and passengers enhanced by technologies including SYNC®, hands-free navigation, standard WiFi capability and a rear view camera system.

The MKT Town Car is available in two body styles – standard livery version with available all-wheel drive, and stretchable heavy-duty limo with standard all-wheel drive. Key technologies and features included in the MKT Town Car models include:

· Puddle lamps on the rear doors

· Map and newspaper pockets in the back of the front seats

· Vanity mirrors in the headliner with integrated task light

· Continuous rear floor mat for both foot wells

· Improved rear seating design

· Remote start

· Rear view camera

· Lincoln SYNC

· Voice activated navigation controls

· Second-row 110-volt electric plug and USB mobile phone charger

· Tri Zone EATC with Auxiliary HVAC unit

Additional Safety Features

Blind Information System: Uses radar sensors to alert the driver of any impending danger

Collision Warning System:  Designed to alert the driver of collision risks. If the risk of collision increases, the system will increase brake support to reduce collision speed.

Rverse Sensing System: Notifies the driver via a warning tone if there is an obstacle behind the vehicle.

The jury is still out with the owners of the major limousine companies. They are still shopping for the right replacement vehicle. Among the choices are Mercedes Benz, BMW, Hyundai, Chrysler, and Toyota. These choices include price point, EPA gas mileage estimates, Warranties, and the cost of repairs.

Recently Jim Powers President of All Star Limousine one of Long Island, New York’s largest Worldwide Companies decided to flip his whole fleet of Executive Town cars to the MKT Town Cars. His company has done there due diligence surveying their customer base and road testing the vehicles on the busy streets of New York.

New York City Airport Transfers

How to Arrange Executive Transportation

If you are planning a business trip to the Big Apple, using executive transportation from LaGuardia or JFK Airport is an excellent way to ensure a comfortable and reliable arrival. The last thing you want is to be stressed by the traffic, congestion, and getting lost prior to your big presentation. Some of the best ways you can arrange executive transportation will be examined here along with key points to ask your executive transportation provider.


Size and Type of the Vehicle
The size of the vehicle will depend upon the number of passengers in your party and the number of bags that will be transported for your New York airport transfer. The vehicle type should also match your desires, whether it's a town car, stretch limo or SUV. If you are an Executive Admin, you obviously don't want your boss picked up in a pink limousine from a retail only limousine service, so be sure you select a company that specializes in executive and corporate transportation. Note: Sedans and limousines have a standard size trunk and will hold more luggage than a typical sedan.  A 14 passenger Van only holds 10 passengers with luggage.

Safety Record
Not to overstate the obvious, but an excellent track record of the company and driver safety is an excellent point of reference to have. Style, comfort, and reliability are definitely important, but your safety is paramount. Note: Visit the FMCSA or USDOT website for safety records and current scores.

Reliability of Service
Particularly when it comes to New York airport transfers, an on-time pick up guarantee with door to door service from an executive is extremely important. The last thing a busy traveler needs to deal with is unnecessary delays, particularly with current airport security demands and New York City traffic. As you are vetting your companies of choice be sure to check the processes and technology they have in place to ensure a seamless service delivery.

The drivers employed by the service need to be well versed in getting you to and from your destinations in plenty of time, no matter what traffic situations they might encounter. Their driving ability is of primary importance, but they should also be courteous and knowledgeable about the many attractions and excellent restaurants New York City has to offer.

Things to Know at the time of Booking
So you know how many are in your party - when you call to book your reservation for executive transportation from LaGuardia International Airport, you will need to supply your flight arrival information (Airline / Flight # / Arrival Time). You'll also need to know how far you're going, and if you need to make any other stops along the way to your hotel, convention center or other final destination. The more information you can provide at the time of booking the better we can serve you.

Knowing your budget is important, but don't let price be the only deciding factor. The old adage "you get what you pay for" is certainly true. So do some comparison-shopping, but keep in mind the other suggestions about the transportation company's reputation and services as well.

Most importantly, you will need to know where to meet your chauffeur when you arrive at the airport.  Policies and procedures vary from airport to airport so be sure to ask your provider for exact instructions.

Downtown New York
Mid-Town Manhattan is about a 20-30 minute drive form LaGuardia International Airport depending on traffic conditions.  Once in Manhattan you will be at the epicenter of the city with major hotels such as the Mandarin, W Hotel, Ritz Carlton and venues like Madison Square Garden, Times Square and Rockefeller Center within walking distance. 

Asking questions about these simple topics should make your next visit to New York City stress free, at least from a ground transportation perspective.  If you have any additional questions please let us know as our client service representative’s are available 24 hrs a day to serve you in any of the 500+ cities we service worldwide.

There are some questions that come up regularly in planning stages of a wedding.. Everything from bdget, choosing a dress to selecting a venue and date is important to a bride. Don't forget about your transportation for the bride and groom, grandma and grandpa, and even the wedding guests.

Here we attempt to uncover some of the answers to three of those questions.

"Can I have liquor in the party bus?" 

• By law a limousine company cannot supply liquor inside of a bus. But the passenger put their own on board the day before the event.

"I want to be seen in an extra elegant chauffeur vehicle. But I don't want to rent a vintage wedding car."

• A nice choice can be to arrive in a black and white limousine pair. The bride arrives first in her white limo with her family. With the groom arriving behind them in his timeless black limousine. This type of pairing offers distinction while not breaking the bank. 

"I want to be seen in a vintage wedding car but my budget doesn't allow it."

• An easy solution for this is simply to arrive in a stretch limousine and depart in a vintage wedding car. Everyone is excited and taking pictures as you leave the wedding. Have the vintage wedding car there ready to take you away into the sunset.

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