Škoda wins £2.5million deal to supply taxis in Ireland
February 1, 2010 by Karl Peskett
In Australia, Škoda may not be rewriting the record books as far as sales go, but is steadily earning a loyal set of passionate fans. In our first steer of the Superb, we said “it’s any wonder half the limousine companies in Australia don’t purchase a large fleet of these cars.” Well, that’s exactly what’s happened overseas.
Having been established for many more years, Škoda’s reputation for reliability has been a key factor in scoring a deal to supply Škoda Superbs to Value Cabs in Northern Ireland.
Worth £2.5million to the Škoda dealer in question, John Mulholland Motors Ltd, the deal will see 140 Superb sedans and wagons added to the fleet of Value Cabs. JMM has been supplying Škodas to Value Cabs for the past six years.
Chris McCausland, Managing Director of Value Cabs stated “As Belfast’s number one taxi company, the Škoda Superb was the obvious choice – the build quality is renowned and most importantly they are extremely economical and ultra-reliable vehicles.”
After our road tests of the Superb, we’ve no doubt that passengers will also find them, ahem, superb…
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In my opinion Skoda has a reputation problem in Australia, with people who refuse to open their eyes……HOWEVER….. if they hold in there with continued good quality products then in e few years time they will have won enough people over to justify their presence here. Only the stubbornly ignorant will continue to knock them in a few years time!!!
Just because someone doesn’t like the looks, size or type of car doesn’t make them ignorant. I for one hate the styling but love the Value equation of Skoda’s.
Damn, we can no longer poke fun at the Irish – they’re smarter than Aussies.
Much better value and more premium than the Statesmans and Caprices that are currently used by Aussie limo services and premium taxis. If I’d pay for one of those options, I’d want it to be actually luxurious, for the amount of money I’m paying for.
I would’ve definitely jumped at one if the 3.6 engine was offered here in New Zealand along with slightly better kit. I’ll be waiting for the wagon this April to see just how much more practical it is…