Own a London black taxi as a family
run-around or to promote your business!
What is the average fuel consumption for a taxi? Around
town they will do about 25-30 mpg. On a run they will average about 30-35
mpg.
What is the maximum number of passengers? Five in the rear
compartment. Although some people add a tip-up seat in the front luggage area.
If you want a seat in the front we can add another tip-up seat in the front for
£250.00.
Do taxis have seat belts? Yes, FX4's and FX4 Plus taxis
have 2 seat belts in the back. Fairway and Fairway Driver taxis have 3 seat
belts in the back. For the forward facing seats there are 2 over the shoulder
seat belts for the outside seats and a lap belt for the middle seat. There is a
seatbelt for the near-side tip-up seat but this is for use only for a
wheelchair. All drivers
seats have seat belts.
What sort of mileage will an old London taxi have clocked
up? This is a difficult one. Most odometers on these taxis stop on or
around 100,000 miles some are replaced some are not. There is no legal
requirement to keep a check on vehicle mileage in the UK.
Will you be able to take my old car in part exchange? No,
unfortunately we only buy and sell taxis.
What age are the oldest taxis that you sell? The oldest
taxis that we sell are usually from 1986 or 1987. Most of the taxis we sell
will be from 1992 to 1996.
Can you change the paperwork to make a taxi appear older than it
actually is? No, we will not get involved in that sort of thing.
Can we advertise our taxi on your site? No, we only list
our own taxis for sale on Elite London Taxis but you can advertise on our
advertising site at: www.taxi-mart.co.uk.
If the taxi has adverts on the sides what will the paint work be
like underneath? The sides will almost certainly need painting
afterwards as the adverts are ripped off and changed every 4 months or so.
Will it fit in my garage? The dimensions of an FX4 or
Fairway are: Height: 1.765m, Width: 1.750m, Length: 4.558m and Weight:
1.650kg.
How big is the boot (trunk)? Pretty small, just enough for
a set of golf clubs!
Do any taxis have a service history? Not generally
although some of the newer ones do.
