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PostPosted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:39 am 
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How would anyone know he's got H&R insurance?

Does having a plate on a vehicle guarantee that the vehicle has H&R insurance?


only at the time of issue, or when checked by the LO

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:40 am 
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The Grange Hotel Limousine Service

We have partnered with York based limousine service Wharfe Chauffeurs to offer our guests a luxury mode of transport. Nic Bartle from Wharfe Chauffeurs will personally collect you from home or office and effortlessly transport you to the hotel.

Wharfe Chauffeurs primary vehicle is the long wheel based BMW7 Series. These limousines come with onboard TV, DVD and audio entertainment systems, are extremely spacious and offer passengers (capacity 4) an exceptionally comfortable journey. The company also offer luxury travel services for larger groups through their network of partners who operate Mercedes Vianos and Mercedes Sprinter Mini Coaches.

Wharfe Chauffeurs has experience in delivering a high quality service and their clients include royal family members.

Example prices:
York – Manchester (or vice versa) £140 Executive vehicle or £180 by Limousine
York – London (or vice versa) £220 Executive vehicle or £240 by Limousine

The prices rival first class train fares – for eg London – York £168/£336 single/return

If you would like further information on the service please do enquire by either calling us on Tel: 01904 644744 or by contacting Wharfe Chauffeurs direct on Tel: 01904 299896 or email info@wharfe-chauffeurs.co.uk.






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Nic Bartle (Wharfe Chauffeurs)

01904 299896

Limousine & executive travel service. Wharfe Chauffeurs offer clients a luxurious travel experience. We provide a professional service for both corporate and private clients.

Hello everyone,

I'm relatively new to 4 networking. I've a few breakfasts under my belt and a few more planned! Enjoyed all the meetings so far.

I've recently started a limousine travel service. Through a network of partners we provide travel services for individuals and groups. I'm hopeful that the service will appeal to business travellers who currently use the train or internal flights.



http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wharfe-Ch ... ts&fref=ts


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PostPosted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 11:23 am 
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I wonder if he owns a Beemer, wouldnt you use your own car for the photo's?

On his Facebook

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Edited to remove the LHD steering wheel....LOL

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:48 pm 
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Published on Thursday 20 January 2011 15:53

A FORMER Royal Marine, who helped guard the home of Britain's fleet of Trident nuclear submarines, hopes to win more work for his new chauffeur business as rising rail fares force travellers to use the road.

Nic Bartle, who spent four years in the commando infantry, has subsequently worked on jobs ranging from football ground and airport trips to driving and protection for the Saudi Royal Family.

Now Mr Bartle, 25, hopes to win contracts for Wharfe Chauffeurs as the above-inflation increase in rail fares tempts more business people to travel by road, particularly to London. The price of rail tickets rose by an average of 6.2 this month, while the Consumer Price Index inflation is at 3.3 per cent.

Mr Bartle said: "I hope to win work with the blue-chips as well as big hotels. I don't think the train offers enough value and comfort for the business traveller, and if you have two people travelling in a car, it would be cheaper than a train. It seems like a nice market, but it is a mass market we are looking at."

The entrepreneur believes the large professional services community in Yorkshire – Leeds is the largest legal centre outside London and the Big Four accountancy all firms have offices there – presents a major businesses opportunity.

He expects to turn over about 60,000 this year and hopes to raise this to 80,000 in 2012.

He has also taken clients to Manchester Airport, Leeds Airport and to football matches around the region.

Wharfe has two vehicles – Mr Bartle's BMW and a colleague's Mercedes – and also uses another Mercedes through Winns Travel, a family-run corporate and executive travel business in Sheffield.

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:06 am 
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York to London for £240? About 60p a mile. Nuff said!


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PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 11:35 am 
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York to London for £240? About 60p a mile. Nuff said!


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PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:21 pm 
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York to London for £240? About 60p a mile. Nuff said!


3 hours, £45 unlimited mileage in a 7 series....take me to Carlisle driver....fast as you can

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:40 pm 
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York to London for £240? About 60p a mile. Nuff said!


3 hours, £45 unlimited mileage in a 7 series....take me to Carlisle driver....fast as you can


3 hours York to London and back again?

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:58 pm 
200 miles, 400 miles round trip less fuel £75 leaves £165 out of £240...would you earn £165 in 6 hours of local Mushing???


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200 miles, 400 miles round trip less fuel £75 leaves £165 out of £240...


According to google it's 423 mi and 7 hours 26 mins

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would you earn £165 in 6 hours of local Mushing???


Oh yes.
Even more in 7 hours 26 mins :D

And I wouldn't need a suit or 60 grand's worth of motor either :lol:

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:00 am 
Glad for you :-| its that good in Aberdeen Gus, not many areas can you earn £240 in 6, or even 7.26 hrs. Although we see people doing Heathrow for £65- 200m round trip and 3-4hrs...its truly a race to the bottom... :cry:


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You asked if I could make £165 in 6 hours. Please don't shift the goal posts. :wink:

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:44 am 
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captain cab wrote:
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York to London for £240? About 60p a mile. Nuff said!


=D>

The chap is probably staying down in London all day and bringing the people back again.

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:51 pm 
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Wharfe Chauffeurs primary vehicle is the long wheel based BMW7 Series. These limousines come with onboard TV, DVD and audio entertainment systems, are extremely spacious and offer passengers (capacity 4) an exceptionally comfortable journey. The company also offer luxury travel services for larger groups through their network of partners who operate Mercedes Vianos and Mercedes Sprinter Mini Coaches.

He will also need an entertainment licence?


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PostPosted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:15 pm 
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mancityfan wrote:
Wharfe Chauffeurs primary vehicle is the long wheel based BMW7 Series. These limousines come with onboard TV, DVD and audio entertainment systems, are extremely spacious and offer passengers (capacity 4) an exceptionally comfortable journey. The company also offer luxury travel services for larger groups through their network of partners who operate Mercedes Vianos and Mercedes Sprinter Mini Coaches.

He will also need an entertainment licence?

Maybe even 2 or 3 of them. PPL, PRS and I can't think of the other one.

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