Andy Lothian has been a partner in Ace Taxis Perth, the oldest cab firm in the Scottish city, for the last 5 years. With a mixed fleet of over 30 vehicles, Andy is always looking for good value for money when it comes to buying cabs for his drivers.
When he decided earlier this year that it was time to replace one of his cars, Cab Direct, the UK’s leading taxi specialist, was Andy’s first port of call. He explains: “We’ve got a really mixed fleet at Ace, including saloons, MPVs and a good number of wheelchair accessible taxis.
“I’ve had great deals over the years from Cab Direct and I’ve always found them to be both reliable and trustworthy. I’ve got fairly old-fashioned views when it comes to doing business and I value a good working relationship so when I was looking for something new, there was only one place I was going.”
Peugeot Partner Fits the Bill
Andy continues: “When I initially called in to Cab Direct my intention was to buy a used car – maybe a saloon or an estate. But Wes, the sales rep I deal with, told me about the Peugeot Partner which is available, brand new, from just £11,495 on the road.”
“When considering the additional benefits of having a new cab, in terms of the warranty and efficiency, it was a no brainer. The Partner represents great value for money.”
Unrivalled Value
Where the Partner’s concerned, a low price tag doesn’t mean low specification. Standard features include height adjustable driver’s seat with armrests, radio/MP3 compatible CD player with remote controls and electric front windows. The Partner also offers plenty of space and numerous storage compartments – handy for all your bit and bobs.
Throw Peugeot’s economical Euro 5 diesel engine into the mix – returning up to 58.9 miles per gallon on the combined cycle – and you have the best value taxi on the market.
Andy comments: “It’s one of the company drivers, Michael McLean, who’s going to be using the Partner mostly and he absolutely loves it. He’s full of praise about the comfort and visibility up front. The fuel efficiency is amazing too.”
Bags of Space
Andy continues: “Another big plus point of the Partner is the space in the back. We do a lot of work in and around the local supermarkets and it’s a real pain if you don’t have the boot space. But the Partner is ideal – neither Michael nor myself can find fault with the cab.”