Buying a car to use as a taxi. Recommendations?
I'm just going thought the process of becoming a taxi driver so as soon as I am licensed I will need to buy a car.
I'm looking at spending around £3500-£4000 on a car to start with. I have been looking at Mondeos, Vectras and also seven-seaters likes the C8 and 807, all with around 50k-75k miles on the clock.
I was wondering what you would recommend to use as a taxi for that money. I will be using the car part time for about a year just to get myself started, then when I go full time I will probably finance a new one.
I'm looking at spending around £3500-£4000 on a car to start with. I have been looking at Mondeos, Vectras and also seven-seaters likes the C8 and 807, all with around 50k-75k miles on the clock.
I was wondering what you would recommend to use as a taxi for that money. I will be using the car part time for about a year just to get myself started, then when I go full time I will probably finance a new one.
Asked on 12 January 2011 by nathpaulross
Answered by
Honest John
There may be a council rule about the age of the vehicle and it may have to have a spare wheel. So make sure you are aware of the council's specific requirements for a car that is to be used as a licensed cab.
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