How To Rent A Limo For Prom

Find a reliable limo company. Ask older siblings or upperclassmen for recommendations on a limo company that offers good service at a decent price. The last thing you want is for your prom night to turn sour because someone isn't practicing good business.

Call different companies to compare costs. If you're working on a limited budget because you're paying for it out of your own pocket, you want to shop around. Limo rental prices vary based on size, length and type of vehicle, so be sure to learn how much each type of limo costs for a certain amount of time.

Consider splitting the cost with friends. Sharing your limo lets you save money and gives you the opportunity to spend prom with a wider array of friends, making the evening that much more fun.



Know how you're going to pay for the limo before you arrange a time and date. Make sure you know how much it's going to cost and where the money is going to come from. Don't make reservations without knowing for sure how you'll pay for the limo. This only leads to stress on prom night, which takes away from the fun.



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HIstory of Exotic Luxury Cars

MASERATI: LAP GODS OF THE 20TH CENTURY, LUXURY EXOTICS LEADERS INTHE EARLY 21ST CENTURY

Best known today for their Maserati Quattroporte, the Maserati Granturismo, and their latest drop top GranCabrio luxury sports car models, the company's limits on production numbers and hand built quality keep the company marque name in the classification exotics.

10 FAST FACTS ABOUT MASERATI HISTORY

1. "Maserati" is a well respected Italian luxury car company; as an exotic sports car manufacturer, the brand dates back to the earliest years of European auto and motorsports history.
2. As a family business, the Maserati brothers were all involved with the early development and production of their automobiles from the beginning of the 20th century.
3. The Maserati brothers names were Alfieri, Bindo, Carlo, Ettore, and Ernesto, and early emphasis [in motorsports history] was placed on racing cars and touring cars.
4. The brothers came together to found the Maserati company  on December 1, 1914, in Bologna, Italy -- but business was interrupted by WWI; one of the first Maserati race cars, driven by Alfieri Maserati, is rumored to have won the Grand Prix class division in the 1926 Targa Florio race over the Sicilian mountains (the same year the marque was more officially open for business).
5. The brand emblem (Maserati logo) is a trident; folklore says was conceived by a man named Mario (who was an artist and friend of the brothers). Typically, the emblems are now seen in variations of true red, white, and navy blue colors or silver -- but fans agree the early branding using the Maserati logo of the trident has made an indelible mark in the history of the car company (representing the company's history of creating cars for racing, touring, and luxury purposes).
6. In 1937, the Maserati brothers who were still alive sold their shares in the company to the Adolfo Orsi family.
7. In 1940, the Orsi family relocated the company headquarters to their hometown of Modena; the company's headquarters in Europe is located in Modena, Italy. [2010]
8. During WWII, Maserati stopped making cars and opted to produce components for the Italian war effort; only a few fans know that during this time period, Maserati worked to construct a V16 towncar for Italian dictator Benito Mussolini before their competitor Ferry Porsche of Volkswagen built one for Adolf Hitler.
9. Maserati (as a company) has been owned by the Italian car conglomerate Fiat S.p.A. since 1993.
10. Inside Fiat Group, Maserati was originally affiliated with Ferrari S.p.A..; it has now become part of the exotic sports car group that includes Alfa Romeo and lesser power but still popular European sports cars like Fiat.

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Tips on how to rent a Limo

Getting the right limo often depends on the type of occasion, number of people, number of hours you'll need and how far you're going. Most companies will need to know if this is for a wedding, concert, prom, birthday party or maybe an anniversary - and they often specialize in certain events to deliver the best possible experience. The more details you can provide, the better the value and service you'll receive.

1. Consider the type of event.
2. Prepare the details of what you are looking for. Most companies charge by the hour, so it is important to decide how many hours you will need.
3. Determine how many people will be participating before you call.

4. Decide on vehicle types. Here are all the types of vehicles available:

• Sedans (mostly Town cars but sometimes Mercedes or Specialty Sedans)
• 6 Passenger Limousine (Seats 4 comfortably)
• 8 Passenger Limousine (Seats 6 comfortably)
• 10 Passenger Limousine (Seats 8 comfortably)
• 12 Passenger Limousine (Seats 10 comfortably)
• 14-22 SUV Limousine (Typically a Navigator, Escalade, or Excursion)
• 18-20 Passenger Hummer
• Small Shuttle Bus (22-35 Passengers)
• Coach Bus (45-55 Passengers)
• Small Limo Bus (14-22 Passengers)
• Coach Limo Bus (28-35 Passengers)
• Classic Cars (Rolls Royce, etc).

5.Get the right ride: Often times, the right vehicle can make all the difference - a stretch Hummer for your next bachelor party or a classic antique for riding off in style from the wedding. Ensure the vehicle you're getting has the space, features and look for your next event. Try to book a vehicle that has room for at least one to two more people than are in your party. Some companies provide music (radio or satellite radio), so ask in advance or be prepared to take your iPod or a mix CD with enough music to last the whole ride. Also ask about features like the seating arrangement and luggage capacity for large group vehicles. Not sure which is the best ride for you? Check out our Limo Pricing Guide for vehicle details.

6. Packages: A package is often the best choice for special occasions like weddings, concerts, prom, sporting events or other ride types with a predictable start and end time. Packages will generally provide a set number of hours in a vehicle that fits your party size and event for a fixed, all-inclusive price. Some companies offer packages for every type of service and most give substantial "bulk rate" price breaks.

7.Reserve early - especially for big events: Start searching well before you need your limo. For wedding limos, some people book 12-18 months in advance. Other events, like proms, are best to book a limo a few months in advance. In general, it is best to start looking 3-4 weeks before your event. After you've selected the right limo service provider, get confirmation in writing. For special occasions, it's generally a good idea to contact your limo service provider a week before the event, just to ensure everything is confirmed. It is best to call 2-4 weeks in advance of the reservation. Now, do some research. Google "Vehicle Type, Your City" for example, "8-passenger limousine, San Francisco,CA." Then look at the company websites to confirm the companies have your desired vehicle. Look in the phone book and decide on an additional few companies.

8.Call companies and listen to how each company deals with your phone call. On your special night, it is important that the company is responsive to your requests. Call each name on the list and get quotes from each. Be sure to ask for rates including gratuity, cancellation fees, how much for an extra hour and their TCP number (State license to be a licensed transport). Ask what the vehicles come with (alcohol, music, passes to clubs, etc.).

9.Call 2-4 days before your event to confirm your reservation and request the driver's cell phone number. Be sure to verify that the routing is correct and that there is a driver scheduled. Be sure to ask if they are going to farm out your run.(A "Farm-out" means that they are selling your reservation to another company at a profit). If they tell you of their intention to farm out, either tell them not to do so, or ask for details of the other company so that you can satisfy yourself of their reliability.

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