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New Limos in Phoenix

Monday, August 1st, 2011

New Limos in Phoenix

Platinum Ride Limousines has been busy upgrading their fleet. We boast about having the newest fleet in town and we back it up by adding 3 of the newest limos in the Phoenix area.

2011 Chrysler 300 Stretch with Lambo doors!

2011 Chrysler 300 Limo in Phoenix

2011 Chrysler 300 Limo in Phoenix

2011 “G6” Party Bus seats up to 30 passengers!

2011 G6 Party Bus

2011 G6 Party Bus

2011 Lincoln Stretch Limousine!

There is no doubt we have the newest and the best. Platinum Rides has always been a leader in the valley. We understand that clients expect a new, clean fleet of well, maintained vehicles. In addition to this, they expect professional chauffeurs ready to serve.

Offering a great price for the best vehicles is the way we make our clients coming back time and time again.

What do you think about  our new additions?

Have any suggestions for our next vehicle?

Signing off,

Frankie

Quinceaneras not just a birthday!

Saturday, June 25th, 2011

Platinum Ride Limos has been servicing Quniceaneras, or Qunices for short, for 10 years now. Since the day we started our limo company they have been a very important part of our business success.

Party Bus for Quinceaneras

Party Bus for Quinceaneras

A Quince is when a Hispanic girl turns 15 years old. Similar to a Sweet 16 birthday it really does carry a lot more meaning and tradition. This tradition dates back to the Aztecs around 500 B.C. It is a religious celebration for the family and their daughter who is turning 15. The day is focused on her maturity and the responsibilities that come along with this big day.

The day of the Quince is long and filled with a traditional mass and special Quinceanera church service. After this there is a choreographed dance for the Quince and her Chambalanes & Damas. These are the boys and girls chosen to participate in the Quince ceremony. The entire party is dressed in carefully chosen tuxedos and dresses much like a wedding. The Quinceaneras dress is very extravagant and yes that usually translates into very expensive. LOL. The dance is performed at the reception hall or salon as they are called. In between the church services and the reception the Quince and her party go to several locations for professional pictures and videos.

After those pictures are done this is the time Quince’s look forward to. It’s time for her and her friends to cruise the town in style in a limousine or party bus! The radio goes up and the friends and family chosen to stand up can let loose a little before the reception. Loud music and dancing are what she wants and that’s exactly what she gets on the day of her Quinceanera.

This is a once in a lifetime event and no expense is spared. If you aren’t familiar you might ask yourself how can the parents afford such an extravagant party? Another great part of the Quince tradition is the entire family pitches in taking some of the burden off of the parents. They are called Padrinos & Madrinas. Somebody will pay for the DJ, some will pay for the reception hall, some the Quinceanera limousine or party bus, you get the picture.

As I stated earlier Quinceanera’s have always been a big part of what we do at Platinum Rides for a couple of reasons first, Quinceanera Parties aren’t seasonal, they go on all year long and that is good during the Summer months in Arizona when everybody scrambles to get out of our heat we still have those events booking. The second reason is I just think it is a tremendous tradition for family. It is a family celebration and being Italian I can certainly appreciate anything that brings family together to celebrate. In the end no matter how good or bad things get in this crazy world family and friends are what make it all worth while. I can’t tell you how may times we have given a little better deal to a family after they brought us food to our office to sweeten the deal. You may laugh but it’s true, we get invited to a lot of the Quinceanera’s as well. That too me is the best compliment a client can give us. After coming down to our office and all of us just talking about this big family event and not only do they trust us with their daughter’s Quince they invite us to the event as well. Treating us like friends after only knowing us for a short while. That is special to us and I can’t tell you how many bad days I have had when a family coming down to the office to book a limousine for a Quince has just made my day!

Signing off,

Frankie

Why Party Bus & Limo Rates are Higher for Prom Dates

Friday, April 1st, 2011

Limo & Party Bus rentals in Phoenix are much higher for Saturdays in April and May. There are a few reasons why:

  1. It is high wedding season in Arizona and most weddings are on Saturdays.
  2. Because it is high wedding season there are also a ton more bachelor & bachelorette parties.
  3. It is also High Prom Season and most of those Proms are on Saturdays.
  4. We normally sell out on Saturdays any time of year.

Basically, we have 4 times the amount of clients all planning their events on Saturdays. One thing we always do here when taking calls for potential reservations is try to get an idea of your plans. What is the event? What times are you looking for? How many guests will you have? All of these things will help us to make good suggestions for you.

If it is your Prom and it is on a Saturday during this season there isn’t a whole lot we can do about the pricing. The rate will only go up the longer you wait. As availability goes down throughout the valley price will inevitably go up. I did write my previous blog  with suggestions and tips to not get ripped off on your prom limo. Click here to read this blog.

Joey & Farressa's Wedding

If you are planning a Bachelor or Bachelorette Party in Scottsdale we always suggest moving your event date to a Friday or even Thursday. This cuts the price in half or sometimes more. Most people respond by moving the date. We also make this suggestion to our regular clients who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries or any other event that can be moved.

Every industry has busy seasons and slow seasons. Pricing fluxuates the same way, up when busy and down when slow. Some parents get upset and accuse limo companies of gouging kids for every last dollar. What we explain to those parents is that the prices are higher not because it is their son or daughters prom but instead because of the date their prom falls on. Some schools plan their proms on Fridays and in that case the kids get rates that are more comparable to normal rates. It’s their prom but it’s on a Friday not a Saturday.

Vica versa, in July when the valley empties out and retreats to anywhere cooler than here, our rates drop dramatically trying to earn the same business that every other limo company is with half the potential clients.

The number one thing we all try to stress to people is that we are a hard working company. We all have one goal here and that is to do a great job for each and every guest of Platinum Ride Limos & Party Buses.

Signing Off,

Frankie

Insight Bowl, Fiesta Bowl & BCS Championship transportation

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

These next few weeks are very exciting in Arizona because we are again in the spotlight!The whole nation will get to see how we live in December and January when it is a balmy 72 degrees.

another beautiful Arizona dayWe are getting a lot of calls from these bowl game participants fans and they are ready to party in the desert. They have all heard about those strict DUI laws and are looking for transportation to the games and related events. Limos and party buses are booking up quickly and I wanted to at least relay some info to some of you who may be looking to rent a limousine in Phoenix or a party bus in Scottsdale or if you want to rent a party bus to the Fiesta Bowl to tailgate in.

 

I wrote a blog last year warning clients about limo and party bus companies in Arizona who were not in compliance with local city, state or federal laws. These companies don’t carry the proper insurance, they are running unsafe vehicles but when you cut all those corners you can offer great prices to clients. Well, I wrote the blog the day after last years Fiesta Bowl explaining a major issue that occurred at the game.

 

The name of the blog was “Fiesta Bowl Surprise” and what had happened was after dropping off clients at the game DOT officers had a commercial vehicle enforcement stop for almost every party bus, limo, van, etc. at the game. Needless to say, I believe it was 11 vehicles impounded and 1 driver arrested. All of those clients were now stranded at the game and my phone started ringing off the hook with desperate people with large groups needing a ride home. It was a really unfortunate situation because everyone that we work with as well as ourselves were sold out.

 

Those great deals didn’t turn out to be so great. Please heed my warning, and look into whomever you choose for limo service while in Phoenix, Scottsdale, etc.

 

Platinum Ride Limousines has an excellent reputation with all of the regulatory departments in our state and we work very hard not only to be compliant but to make other operators aware of new state and city laws.

 

We are a longtime member of our local Arizona Limousine Association, the National Limousine Association. My brother Joe and I have held several board positions on the Arizona Limousine Association as well. Platinum Rides has also been rated as a “TOP 10” limousine company for several years now. In addition to this, we have an A rating with the BBB.

 

I hope you all have a wonderful stay in our great state and wish you a happy holiday.

 

Signing off,

 

Frankie

Did you want the cheapest limo?

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

If you want the cheapest limo or party bus I can get you the number to several companies in town that are cheaper than Platinum Ride Limos & Party Buses.

 

Platinum's Chrysler 300

Platinum's Chrysler 300

Does it surprise you that I say that?

 

We tell clients all the time that we know we aren’t the cheapest limousine company in town. In today’s economy you can imagine that it is a cut throat market. There are guys out there quoting prices that are ridiculously cheap and the truth is it’s too good to be true. The fact is they know by the time you figure it out it’ll be too late. They will be there to pick you up and you will have your guests and there won’t be anything you can do about the 20 year old, smoking, clanking party bus that arrived for your big night out.

 

At this point you concede the mistake you have made and make the best of it right? That’s until it breaks down on the freeway and now you’re all dressed up with no place to go. Now you are stuck in a crappy 20 year old puke-wagon waiting for a tow truck. What a nightmare right!

 

Unfortunately, it happens don’t let it happen to you.

 

Here are some suggestions that will help:

 

  • Ask the year, make and model of the vehicle (they might say it’s a new conversion which isn’t the answer, you want to know the year of the limo or party bus)
  • Ask to view the vehicle at their office location (a reputable company should have viewing hours for potential clients)(pics on a website always look good)
  • Pay with a credit card (if they demand cash that’s a RED FLAG)
  • Look for reviews online (past clients will tell you about their experience and shed some light on the reputation of that company)

 

Platinum Ride Limos & Party Buses has been in business for almost 10 years now and is family owned and operated. We have the newest fleet of limousines and party buses in the valley. We have also been rated as a “TOP 10 OPERATOR” for the entire time we’ve been in business. “A” rating with the BBB and no bad reviews online. We have an excellent reputation for providing great service.

 

Party Bus in Arizona

Party Bus in Arizona

Party Bus Interior

Party Bus Interior

I want you to know that we intend to earn your trust and respect. We’re gonna do a great job for you.

 

Signing off,

Frankie

Brother Where Art Thou?

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

It is another hot July and that is when the mass exodus out of Phoenix begins. My brother Joey and I are stuck here running the limo biz.

 

Are you still stuck here too? Maybe you are boycotting California and staying in town? LOL

 

If you are looking for a great deal on a limo rental or party bus rental, now is the time to call Platinum Ride Limos & Party Buses. Our summer rates for limos rentals in Arizona and party bus rentals in Arizona are the lowest they will be all year.

 

If you are going to a concert, or hitting the clubs in Scottsdale get your group together and all pitch in for a limo night on the town.

 

Have a Stay-cation, enjoy all the great venues we have right here in town. We have great restaurants, clubs, and venues that also have great deals for all us locals.

 

 

We look forward to serving you and remember people that no matter who you are and what you do to live thrive and survive, there are still some things that make us all the same, you, me, them everybody, everybody!

(Movie: Blues Brothers)Blues Brothers

 

Signing off, Frankie