Preston Limo Hire Safety Information
When hiring a limousine, many people assume that because the limo industry is a typically upstanding and transparent one, that the safety and quality of the limousines and chauffeurs is assured.
However, there are many regulations which the limousines must adhere to and while most do, there are some in every industry who don’t so you need to know the regulations and what they mean so you can find out as much information about the limo you are hiring as possible.
GVWR – Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
The original components of the cars have a GVWR which states how much weight the car can support. When the cars are stretched, this does not increase unless the coachbuilder is using specially manufactured reinforced parts. If the stretched limo exceeds the originals car’s GVWR it can create serious safety issues and puts extra strain on internal components.
QVM – Qualified Vehicle Modifiers
Lincoln is one of the luxury car manufacturers who encourages their cars to be stretched to limousines. Therefore they have developed training courses to teach coachbuilders to be Lincoln QVM. These certified coachbuilders ensure the cars they create meet the safety and design requirements to keep the warranty intact. They are also the only ones who can extend Lincolns without voiding the warranty.
CMC – Cadillac Master Coachbuilders
Cadillac is the only other luxury car manufacturer who has developed training courses for coachbuilders to stretch their vehicles. These certified coachbuilders ensure the cars they create meet the safety and design requirements to keep the warranty intact. They are also the only ones who can extend Cadillacs without voiding the warranty.
While there are trained QVM and CMC, other coachbuilders follow the same or similar guidelines when stretching other brands of luxury cars, but if you would like more information on the above terms or other terms not listed with regards to limo hire, contact Limo Hire Preston now.
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