Wedding Cars - Aug09 BF Cobra

muzzzza · 03-05-2009, 03:22 PM

I need some help...

I have been asked to use my Cobra for a weeding later in the year.
Not someone I know, but a friend of a relative.

First:
I've been asked what will I charge for this??
travel from Syd to Wollongong.
Do wedding trip, then photos then trip to reception then back to Sydney.
I'm expecting to spend most of the day

Also:
They want 2nd Cobra if possible. If not, a white BF GT. Anyone willing if price is Ok.

Thanks in advance for your help.

XRSIKS · 03-05-2009, 03:27 PM

Just some info i have, local mob here in canberra charge $130 a hour...

muzzzza · 03-05-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SNBXR

Just some info i have, local mob here in canberra charge $130 a hour...

Thanks, is that for a GT or similar type of car.

XRSIKS · 03-05-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by muzzzza

Thanks, is that for a GT or similar type of car.

The people i was looking at joining are a propper business, they had everythign from holdens, to Nissans, I was going to enter a GT, didnt end up buying it though :P

The bloke quoted $130, no matter what car it was *shrugs*.

Personally i think it's what you feel comfortable charging

Petrol....

Accomo , if you have to stay there...

any other costs you can think of, i would hit them up for :P but thats just me

WAR40T · 03-05-2009, 03:55 PM

ive done three weddings and i dont mind doin them, tank of BP ultimate usually does me.

**Peuty** · 03-05-2009, 04:03 PM

Fuel and a feed is all I would ask for.

ANGEL#3 · 03-05-2009, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muzzzza

I need some help...

I have been asked to use my Cobra for a weeding later in the year.
Not someone I know, but a friend of a relative.

First:
I've been asked what will I charge for this??
travel from Syd to Wollongong.
Do wedding trip, then photos then trip to reception then back to Sydney.
I'm expecting to spend most of the day

Also:
They want 2nd Cobra if possible. If not, a white BF GT. Anyone willing if price is Ok.

Thanks in advance for your help.

I did a friend’s wedding early march (mates rate) $150 + case of Jim Beam

Muzzzza for you travelling from Sydney I’ll be looking around the $350+

When's the wedding - date/place? I live in Wollongong and I'll be happy to help out.

PM me with more detail.

v8capri8 · 03-05-2009, 04:23 PM

i usually charge about 250-300 for a wedding as you have to factor in things like fuel, wear and tear of your car, your own labour time both in doing the job and cleaning the car before and after, tyres if you do a little show for them i would be charging that minimum especially if its in woolongong and you are in sydney
cheers nate

Bucknaked · 03-05-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SNBXR

The people i was looking at joining are a propper business, they had everythign from holdens, to Nissans, I was going to enter a GT, didnt end up buying it though :P

The bloke quoted $130, no matter what car it was *shrugs*.

Personally i think it's what you feel comfortable charging

Petrol....

Accomo , if you have to stay there...

any other costs you can think of, i would hit them up for :P but thats just me

Are you referring to Performance Wedding cars? They charge between $130 to $155 an hour.

The only thing you need to be mindful of is that unless you are accredited, if caught it can end up expensive. More than what your getting paid anyway.

XRSIKS · 03-05-2009, 04:35 PM

ah, yeah, ok when you look at it , big ripoff....

Personally i would just be excited if someone wanted to use my car at all :P looking at colour choice i made ha ha!

**Peuty** · 03-05-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by v8capri8

i usually charge about 250-300 for a wedding as you have to factor in things like fuel, wear and tear of your car, your own labour time both in doing the job and cleaning the car before and after, tyres if you do a little show for them i would be charging that minimum especially if its in woolongong and you are in sydney
cheers nate

Depends if it's a mates wedding or not. For a mate I would charge nothing at all, regardless of prep time etc.

Matty4 · 03-05-2009, 04:48 PM

If you're not really in it to make any money then I'd be happy with a tank of fuel, a feed and a bottle of your favourite. That's what my mate got from my sister when she used his car several years ago.

Maybe you could also ask for some professional shots of just the car by the wedding photographer while you're at it. A couple of hi-res ones that you could blow up would look good too..

Matty

v8capri8 · 03-05-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Peuty

Depends if it's a mates wedding or not. For a mate I would charge nothing at all, regardless of prep time etc.

absolulty i did a mates brothers about 1 month ago, spent the whole day before cleaning it, used 3/4s of a tank of premium, and pretty much killed a set of 255/35r18s and all i asked for was a case of beer. When its random people or a friend of a friend than it becomes a different story

Auslandau · 03-05-2009, 05:06 PM

When I have done weddings and dont know them I just charge a tank of petrol and $100 if its fairley local.

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ANGEL#3 · 03-05-2009, 05:11 PM

Would have to agree you have mates rates then friend of a friend rate and random rate.

Stefan · 03-05-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Are you referring to Performance Wedding cars? They charge between $130 to $155 an hour.

The only thing you need to be mindful of is that unless you are accredited, if caught it can end up expensive. More than what your getting paid anyway.

What do you mean get caught? Is driving for a wedding illegal?

Auslandau · 03-05-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Stefan

What do you mean get caught? Is driving for a wedding illegal?

Operating as a business for 'Wedding Cars' is without the appropriate license but doing the odd one for family and friends and charging for it, you would have no worries at all.

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**Peuty** · 03-05-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Stefan

What do you mean get caught? Is driving for a wedding illegal?

It's the same as a an unlicensed taxi if ya get what i mean.

muzzzza · 03-05-2009, 06:30 PM

Thanks for all the feedback Guys.

Like many of you have said, I would do for free if it was family or a tank of fuel for friends.

I don't know these people personally, but they must be Ok if they want to use a Ford. That's why I'm trying to work out how much to cover giving up my day & prep time too.

Cheers

smciner1 · 03-05-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Stefan

What do you mean get caught? Is driving for a wedding illegal?

Yep, to legally charge money for it you are required by Law to be registered as a Taxi.

JC · 03-05-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by smciner1

Yep, to legally charge money for it you are required by Law to be registered as a Taxi.

Yes, but if all you charge is for the tank of petrol (ie you didn't get paid, but they filled it up), and you have a separate charge for detailing the car, then I think you'd be OK. If you admitted to charging anything for carrying passengers, then you are in trouble unless you are licensed.

So I'd charge $80 per tank of fuel, and between $250 & $400 for "detailing" and go from there.

Bucknaked · 03-05-2009, 08:43 PM

The bottom line JC is you are not accredited to perform these types of services. It might be the case that your doing it for mates or that's the excuse your using, but you haven't gone through the accreditation process and thats where the problem lies. Police checks have not been done, medical has not been performed, the condition is not on your licence, and most importantly, your not covered under your insurance. If you have an accident, your insurance company can void your insurance. You injure the occupants of the car, they are going to take you to court. No insurance, are you prepared to lose the lot for a tank of fuel and some detailing payment. People think it won't happen to them, but imagine being involved in accident, you write your brand new GT off. Insurance finds out from an internet forum that you have provided a service illegally, and your not insured to do so, will you get paid? Prepared to take the risk? Your choice.

**Peuty** · 03-05-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

The bottom line JC is you are not accredited to perform these types of services. It might be the case that your doing it for mates or that's the excuse your using, but you haven't gone through the accreditation process and thats where the problem lies. Police checks have not been done, medical has not been performed, the condition is not on your licence, and most importantly, your not covered under your insurance. If you have an accident, your insurance company can void your insurance. You injure the occupants of the car, they are going to take you to court. No insurance, are you prepared to lose the lot for a tank of fuel and some detailing payment. People think it won't happen to them, but imagine being involved in accident, you write your brand new GT off. Insurance finds out from an internet forum that you have provided a service illegally, and your not insured to do so, will you get paid? Prepared to take the risk? Your choice.

But if it's simply an act of giving some mates a lift to their wedding, all that becomes irrelevant.

**Elks** · 03-05-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Peuty

Fuel and a feed is all I would ask for.

And a Bridesmaid

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Meg's GT's · 04-05-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

The bottom line JC is you are not accredited to perform these types of services. It might be the case that your doing it for mates or that's the excuse your using, but you haven't gone through the accreditation process and thats where the problem lies. Police checks have not been done, medical has not been performed, the condition is not on your licence, and most importantly, your not covered under your insurance. If you have an accident, your insurance company can void your insurance. You injure the occupants of the car, they are going to take you to court. No insurance, are you prepared to lose the lot for a tank of fuel and some detailing payment. People think it won't happen to them, but imagine being involved in accident, you write your brand new GT off. Insurance finds out from an internet forum that you have provided a service illegally, and your not insured to do so, will you get paid? Prepared to take the risk? Your choice.

We looked into this seriously when we first got the GT. Check with your insurance company as some will/do cover it with your normal insurance (for vehicle incidents) but the big killer is you must still have separate public liability cover for people and that can run into thousands.
The license and accreditation all was less than $200 but as I said it's the public liability that hurts.

XC COUPE · 04-05-2009, 03:09 PM

At formals time for schools here in the ACT and all the nice cars come out to play on a number of occasions ACT Police have been at these formals questioning the car owners and occupants if any payment of any kind has occurred in the transportation of people to the formals. Very much an issue with licensing and insurance.

Can't see a problem if your car was to feature in some professional photo shots on the day.

Think long and hard before committing, you know Murphy's law right?

Regards

Joe

Iggypoppin' · 05-05-2009, 12:47 AM

I taxied once on a Friday night, made about 80 dollars... Hehe just don't get caught. I'd be more worried about the cabbies coming after you for fare stealing.