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Prestige Cars - Try Before You Buy!

2010-03-06T04:26:00.000-08:00

Prestige cars offer the ultimate driving experience. They're exhilarating, powerful, stylish and they're fun. A prestige car can offer the perfect accessory to your personality or showpiece and it's great for showing off with too!

With so many sports and luxury models to choose from it's almost a challenge to find the right one for you.

The worst thing you can do is invest such a large amount of money on a brand new prestige sports car, only to find out it's a mismatch. For one reason or another you're just not suited to it or the car's not suited to you. It can happen and it's a large investment to go wrong.

So what can you do to make sure your chosen luxury car is your best match before actually committing to buy? Sometimes a car model just doesn't fit your requirements or it's not suitable for your lifestyle and daily use. Ok, you could get a second car but that involves buying another car.

One perfect solution is to hire a prestige car for a few days or maybe the week. That way you can give the car a thorough test drive to see if it's really for you. It's also a great chance to use the car in your daily lifestyle and see if it will be suitable in the long term.

No commitment

Other than the hiring fee, there's no long term commitment and certainly no large costs associated with buying very expensive prestige cars. You're free to experience the model to its full potential and see what is has to offer. Some cars look great in the showroom and on paper, but when used daily, it might not be what you thought it was.

Why take the risk on such a large financial decision? You can still fully experience the car you're thinking of buying but with one key difference; if you don't like it you don't keep it. If, after a few days with the car, you want to crush it; you know it's not the car for you.

Try different models

The great thing about hiring a prestige car is that you can try different models. You might find that your chosen car isn't what you thought it was cracked up to be. No worries, try a different model. Look for features that the unsuccessful candidate wasn't able to offer you and learn from your previous hire.

You can always sit in a few different models in the show room before you decide which one to hire for the weekend. Have a thorough look around the vehicle and take care to look at the fine details each model has to offer.

Once you think you might have a perfect match; give it a good spin. Take it away for a few days and see how you get on with it. If, at the end of the weekend, you're feeling satisfied and happy with the car; you have a perfect match.

Driving the car of your dreams is more affordable than you thought

2010-03-04T04:16:00.000-08:00

Driving a prestige car is a truly unique experience. It provides you with a sense of power, beauty and exhilaration all at once. However, for many of us, we will never be able to own a prestige car due to their high price tag. But what do we do with that dream of driving the car we've always wanted?

Thanks to Rapid Drive you can now own your dream car, for a few days at least! This gives you the opportunity to know how it feels to drive such a fine piece of mechanical beauty. Many businesses will often hire prestige cars for business trips and to impress clients.

Imagine how impressed a client would be if they were collected from the airport in the latest Porsche or Ferrari? How about being chauffeur driven to and from your special wedding day in a Lamborghini; wowing your friends and family. Or perhaps you just want to know how it feels to drive such a beautiful work of art.

Prestige car hire is easier than ever!

There was once a time when hiring such a priceless vehicle was, quite simply, a dream. Something that you couldn't realistically afford unless you won the lottery. But with modern car hire you're able to finally live your dream, and for as long or as short as you like. You can hire a prestige car for the day, the weekend, or even the whole week.

To make your hire experience even more convenient for you, why not have your new sports model delivered to you? It's easy to have your prestige car delivered to an airport, special venue or anywhere you want to pick it up from.

Do you have a certain car in mind?

If you have a certain model that you've always wanted to drive, why not find out if it's available to hire? You don't need a reason to hire a car for a few days. If you're saving for a small weekend getaway; you could hire the car of your dreams instead.

Let yourself finally live your dream and allow the kid inside of you to come out! Driving your dream provides a totally unique experience that might just leave you completely speechless. If you've worked hard; you deserve a small break and a little reward.

Give the perfect surprise gift

Just imagine the look on your partners face when you hand her or him the keys to an Aston Martin DB9! Such elegance and class will be thoroughly appreciated by any car enthusiast. A gift that will truly be remembered for years to come and certainly never forgotten.

You could book the prestige car for the weekend and take a romantic trip away. Escape from everyday life for a few days and get to know your luxury sports model. Don't be shy, such fine works of art feel truly inspiring to drive and will leave you feeling quite satisfied.

Driving the car of your dreams is more affordable than you thought with Rapid Drive!

Aston Martin DB9 - Fifth Gear video

2010-02-18T03:52:00.000-08:00

We came across this great Aston Martin DB9 video over on YouTube this morning, and wanted to share it with you.

Although we're obviously great fans of this fab car, sometimes the written word just isn't enough!

If after seeing that, you can't wait to be driving one of your own for a weekend, contact us for a quote!

Girls Like Cars Too! Give Your Valentine The Treat of a Weekend's Car Hire

2010-02-05T03:57:00.000-08:00

Prestige car hire of sports and luxury cars is often associated with males. However, girls like cars too! Boy racers are often competing alongside their female competitors. For Valentine's Day, if your partner loves cars, why not hire a prestige car for the day? It's a totally unique gift and an unforgettable experience.

If your valentine loves cars, let her live the dream. It really is an exhilarating experience and pumps adrenaline round your body. A modern sports car will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds. You get an amazing buzz; it really is a totally unique experience.

Giving gifts on Valentine's Day to your partner brings an overwhelming sense of joy to the occasion. Instead of giving the obvious gifts such as flowers or chocolates; think outside the box. Give something completely original that's unforgettable. Your partner will remember it for years to come.

In this article we'll look at the benefits of car hire and why you should treat your girlfriend, wife or Valentine to a treat they'll just love! Car hire isn't that expensive and it's also a great way of trying out a car. Maybe you're looking to buy a Porsche Boxster one day, or maybe you'll never have the money. Whatever your reason; you'll be sure to have a great experience driving a supercar for the day.

When you look into cars there are certain makes and models which are geared more towards the female car fans; the Porsche Boxster, Audi TT, Mini's, BMW Z4's etc. Why are these cars marketed with women in mind? Because women love cars too! A good girl's car looks fashionable, drives well, offers a lot of power and is often a little bit smaller.

For your special weekend's car hire, why not go away somewhere special? Book a fancy hotel complete with Jacuzzi and Spa. Spoil yourself and treat your partner. Spend some quality time with each other and take time to just unwind. Enjoy a sensual massage or simply take time away.

Make the most of the prestige car for the whole weekend. Go for a long journey; get to know your new car. After all, it's yours for the weekend!

Take your new hire car on a stunning drive. A lot of the roads around Scotland are stunning and beautiful. Most of the highland roads are often deserted too. What better scenery to enjoy your Valentines gift with? Most sports cars will have small cargo space onboard to carry a bottle of wine and maybe a small picnic or some chocolates.

Once you've experienced the awesome power of the sports car and pumped the adrenaline through your body; pull over for a bit. Give your body a chance to calm down and enjoy the mini picnic.

So, however you choose to impress your partner this Valentine; make sure she feels special. If she loves cars; she'll love a prestige car hire for the weekend.

Why not call us now on 0800 9776054 to get yours?

5 Staff Incentives That Will Make You Boss Of The Year

2010-02-05T03:55:00.000-08:00

If you're looking to become boss of the year, have you thought about staff incentives? By offering your staff something in return for their hard work, the whole team will be more productive. Used by top managers and leaders throughout history; it's a tested and proven method to increase staff productivity.

For example: you could offer target incentives. This is extremely effective in sales environments where a certain number of sales must be met in a certain period such as a week or month. At the end of that period anyone whom reaches the target is rewarded with a prize.

In this article we'll look at 5 incentives you could offer your staff to improve their efficiently and also make you a well respected and appreciated boss too.

1 - Organise a trip for top performers
Those within your team that give the best performance could be rewarded with a trip away. Think about what your team members would really like; if you manage a fairly young team it could be something like a trip to a theme park. Other ideas might be; a trip abroad, a wine tasting trip or even a racing car experience.

2 - Pay bonus
Although a very obvious choice for an incentive; pay bonuses are extremely effective. Besides, we all need money to survive. If you offer your team members the chance to gain extra cash by reaching set targets or performing very highly, you may see productivity increase significantly.

3 - Hire an Aston Martin
Why not pay for your top performer to hire an Aston Martin for the day? Providing the top performer is a car lover and would appreciate it; it could be a massive incentive for staff. Your staff will soon respect you if you're offering something as priceless as this.

4 - Pre-paid holiday
Offer an all inclusive holiday either to a group of top performers, or just one or two. We all want time off work, it allows us to relax, unwind and recharge our batteries. What better way to encourage your staff to work that little bit harder than with an incentive of sun, sand and time away from work.

5 - Extra holiday time
Another really simple incentive; we all want a break from work from time to time. Offering top performers an extra few days or even a week or two will encourage almost all team members to work harder. As long as you plan out each team member's holiday, there's no reason why they can't all take extra time off at some point.

Whatever incentives you choose to offer your staff; choose something that's right for them. A trip to a theme park probably wouldn't be appreciated by everyone in your team. Give some thought to what makes your team members tick. What makes them happy and how could you reward their hard work? By offering such incentives you could very quickly be their boss of the year.

What would incentivise YOU to perform better at work?

Which Prestige Car Should You Hire?

2010-02-05T03:48:00.000-08:00

What better way to impress others than with a prestige car for that special event? Whether it's a corporate event, a wedding or even just to massage your ego. Sports cars will pump adrenaline through your body and are extremely exhilarating to drive.

If you want to hire a sports car it's important to know which car will fit your purpose. Yes, the awesome power from a Ferrari 360 will be very exciting, but would you be better off with the seating capacity of a Mercedes S500? For example: If you're trying to impress an important business prospect or client; a Mercedes may portray that professional class you're looking for whilst allowing everyone to enjoy the ride.

In this article we'll look at 3 popular sports cars that will provide you with a different type of ride. Each car is a prestige car, but in its own class.

Audi R8

Audi's most renowned supercar; the R8 was introduced by Audi in 2006. It uses Audi's Quattro permanent four-wheel drive system and it was derived from Lamborghini's Gallardo. The R8 is a 4.2 litre, 2-door sports car, available in coupe or convertible. With a 6-speed gear-box the car can reach 60mph in just 3.9 seconds.

A car like this is stylish, elegant and a real head turner. This is a 2-seater sports car, so probably not suitable for a business trip. Although, if you really want to impress a client; this car will do the job beautifully.

Mercedes S500

If you're looking for a business car, this may have exactly what you want. Ranked as the best selling luxury flagship sedan in the world; The S-Class series often features some of Mercedes latest and most innovative technologies. The S500 features technologies such as improved safety systems, interior features and drivetrain.

The series of S-Class models is derived from the German work "Sonderclass", meaning "special class". Mercedes have produced a car which is in a class of its own, or in the automotive world; a specially outfitted car. Typically a 4-door saloon car with up to 7 speed transmission and up to 6 litre engine offering 612 horse power.

Aston Martin DB9

Launched in 2004; Aston Martin's DB9 is a high-performance, luxury car designed for long-distance comfort. The DB9 features 514 break horse power, 0 to 60 mph in only 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 186 mph. Traditionally available in a 2-seater coupe or convertible option.

The DB9 is a typically British car with a real element of class. Let your prospect or client feel extremely special by driving them around in this car. Or why not let them drive the car?

These are just 3 models of cars from 3 different manufacturers to give you an idea of what sort of car is available to hire. However, when it comes to hiring a prestige car; there really is no shortage of choice.

With our specialist Airport and UK delivery service from our London branch, call us today and reserve your dream vehicle from the leading Prestige Car Hire specialists – Rapid Drive Prestige Car Hire!

The Perfect Valentine's Weekend

2010-02-05T03:43:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to impress your partner with a very special gift. If you're single, why not surprise someone you like with a gift they're not expecting? One of the best gifts you can give for Valentines is a relaxing weekend away. It allows both you and your partner to enjoy valuable time together.

It's important to really impress your partner or secret Valentine with something unique and very special. After all; flowers might just get a bit boring every year. Why not give you partner something they will remember for a long time. You'll be so pleased when you see the smile on their face light up.

In this article we'll look at how the perfect Valentines weekend can really impress your partner. Even if you've been together for a few years or even a few decades; it's a unique and very romantic way to spend the weekend together. It's also incredibly beneficial for your health to unwind and relax. Taking time to "get away from it all" is very important.

Just imagine; booking into a posh hotel with a bottle of champagne, a Jacuzzi and spa. It's the perfect excuse to unwind and relax. Forget about all the stresses of work and instead; just chill out. Treat you and your partner to a sensual massage. Not only will it start the relaxing weekend; it's also great for your skin. You'll feel refreshed and soothed in no time.

One way of making the Valentines weekend that little bit extra special would be with a prestige car. Why turn up to the luxurious hotel in an old banger? Picture this; you turn up in a luxurious Aston Martin with the exact look of class you want. The hotel staff will treat you with complete respect and you'll feel like royalty!

Why not live out the ultimate James Bond experience in style with your partner? It would be a bit expensive to buy a brand new prestige car or even get a second hand one just for the weekend. So why not hire a prestige car? You could hire it for just one day, for the weekend or even the entire week.

As a gift for a loved one it would be totally priceless. They won't ever forget the experience and it's a very unique gift to give. If you know what specific make or model of car your partner loves why not treat them to it for a day? It could be their ultimate dream to drive a Lamborghini for the day and you can offer them this totally amazing gift experience.

So, if you're looking to really impress that special someone this Valentine's Day; consider a luxurious hotel, complete with Champagne, Jacuzzi and Spa. Then, polish the whole experience off with a prestige car hire.

It's not as expensive as you may think to hire a prestige sports car for a day, or even a couple of days. Your partner certainly won't ever forget the experience. Why not contact us for a quote now?

OK, so you're not P Diddy - but you can be cool to your son too!

2010-01-26T05:50:00.000-08:00

Recent rumours tell us that good old P Diddy purchased a £220k car for his son - even though the lad doesn't even have a driving licence! Now all the news stories quote the boy as saying he's 'ecstatic' - well of course he is! He just got given a £220k car!

OK, so you might not be able to run to a £220k car for your son's birthday present, but with one of our prestige car hire packages you could still make him ecstatic and give him the birthday of his dream!

Whether it's an Aston Martin, Audi or Bentley, or Lambourghini, Maserati or Lotus, a day out in one of our cars will make him feel like a celebrity in his own right - designer suits and shades optional!

See our fleet and prices, and drop us a line!

What's NOT to like about the Aston Martin DB9?

2010-01-18T06:10:00.000-08:00

Jeremy Clarkson said: "If you want a “perfect” car, you simply have to have an Aston Martin DB9."

Frank Lampard loved his.

Even Jordan had one!

And with vital statistics such as these, what's NOT to like:

Model: Aston Martin DB9
Engine type: V12, 5935cc
Power: 450bhp @ 6000rpm
Torque: 420lb ft @ 5000rpm
Transmission: Six-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive
Suspension: Independent coil springs, double wishbones, anti-roll bar
Tyres: (front) 235/40 ZR 19 (rear) 275/35 ZR 19
Fuel: 17.1mpg (combined)
Acceleration: 0-60mph: 4.9sec
Top speed: 186mph-plus
Price: £103,000

Now we understand that not everyone can afford this fantastic motor, and not everyone would want to pay the ongoing insurance, but image what it would be like if you could hire one for a day, a weekend, a week?

Well you can! And it doesn't cost as much as you might think!

The Aston Martin DB9 is a thoroughbred sports car with GT levels of comfort and refinement. Combining Aston Martin's unique character with an uncompromising design philosophy, the DB9 was borne out of a synthesis of traditional craftsmanship, high-tech manufacturing, modern components and use of the finest materials. The DB9 is both a full-blooded sports car and a hugely capable grand tourer. It offers a supreme combination of driver involvement, character, luxury and refinement.

At Rapid Drive PCH Ltd, we're currently offering the below prices on our Aston Martin DB9 hire, so why not give us a call now on 0800 977 6054 to reserve yours?

DB9 Coupe Hire

Daily Rate:	£495
48-Hour Midweek Special:	£720
Minimum 2-Day Weekend:	£900
3-Day Weekend:	£1350
4 Days +:	£375

DB9 Volante Hire

Daily Rate:	£495
48-Hour Midweek Special:	£720
Minimum 2-Day Weekend:	£900
3-Day Weekend:	£1350
4 Days +:	£375

2 Typical gifts for men - and one that's out of this world!

2010-01-14T06:53:00.000-08:00

If you're a bloke, the great thing about Birthdays is you get one every year.

If you're a woman, the worst thing about Birthdays is that your bloke gets one every year.

And once you've exhausted socks, smellies, music, DVDs and the usual dull presents, what can you buy that's different?

Well whether your man is pretending he's grown up, or happy to admit that he's still a kid at heart, here are 3 great gifts, and one that's out of this world!

Man's birthday gift #1 - The modern take on the Rubik's cube

Retro gifts are all the rage, and what could be more retro than the good old Rubik's Cube? But not just any old Rubik's cube, this one has been given a modern day makeover that has to be seen to be believed!

Gone are those infuriating little segments that have to be twisted first this way and then that; replaced instead by a series of buttons that automatically move one [or more] illuminated colour[s] in the direction selected.

Get yours now for just £39.95 from http://www.boysstuff.co.uk/product.asp?id=15409&random=101406277&cid=38&subcat=&scid=

Man's birthday gift #2 - A tour of Twickenham

If your man is a rugby fan then forget buying him the replica kit - go one better and send him to the iconic home of England Rugby - Twickers.

The Twickenham Tour takes you to the Royal Box, hospitality suites, medical room, players’ tunnel and includes a breathtaking view of the arena from the top of the stand.

With tickets starting from £14 for adults, you could take the whole family for under £100!

Find out more at http://www.rfu.com/TwickenhamStadium/StadiumTours

Man's birthday gift #3 - An Aston Martin for a Day

What guy hasn't wanted to drive an Aston Martin at some point in his life? Whether he harks back to the films of James Bond, or just loves the sleek curves, astonishing performance and exhilaration, make your man's day by hiring him an Aston Martin for the day.

Pure driving indulgence at it's highest, most supreme level, it's a gift he'll never forget.

Find out more and book yours now at http://www.rapiddrive.co.uk/gift-ideas.php

Of course, some gifts cost more than others, and might only be suitable for a special birthday - but you can guarantee he'll remember them more than the Old Spice you bought him last year ;)

What memorable presents have YOU bought for your man's birthday?

Prestige Car Rental - Why Hire?

2009-12-15T15:14:00.000-08:00

Using a car rental is a fine option for many urban dwellers instead of buying a car - I would like to discuss why this option may appear seem expensive, but really after some valid thoughts it's actually a very good option for people living in cities. Many people living in large cities find car rental much more affordable and much less hassle than buying a car, using the rental on an as-needed basis.

Although the monthly payment of a purchased Prestige car can be about the same as two weeks of a car rental, a rental is rarely needed more than a couple of days here and there. Also, a rental does not need to be parked every day of the month, which in some areas of certain cities can be a real challenge. It is important to note that a rental in the UK includes insurance. This is something you will have to pay on a yearly basis for a purchased car. Considering overall cost of these options, a rental is all-inclusive in terms of cost.

For variety, a rental gives you the flexibility to get a different rental for different uses. You might want an Aston Martin for that special occasion, birthday, anniversary or an alternative gift idea to a loved one. Or you may want a Ferrari hire, Lamborghini hire or just something different for that trip. For the more executive occasion, a Range Rover Sport or BMW model may be more appropriate for your function and possibly your budget.

Then there's the depreciation factor of a vehicle, another hassle for only the rental company and not the hirer.

For the cost, the hassle factor, the convenience and the flexibility, a rental in certain circumstances can be a preferred option to purchasing a car.

Kindest regards, and thanks for reading.

Tristen Watson

Director

Rapid Drive PCH Ltd