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David Copeland
This is a private driving service, ideal for clients who are comfortable travelling in their own vehicle.
I arrive at your home or place of business in my own car approximately 10 minutes before the agreed departure time.
This allows time to familiarise myself with your vehicle, adjust seating and mirrors, and ensure everything is ready before we set off.
From that point on, you simply relax and enjoy the journey.
See FAQs for more details.
A Private Chauffeur
Door-to-door driving, arrive calm, collected, and on time.
I started my driving career as a driving instructor in 2004.
I worked for West Mercia Police as part of the driving school team for 8 years, teaching hundreds of officers to standard level emergency response duties.
I am a fully qualified Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Driving Instructor, holding a Grade A at my most recent standards check. (ADI no 276272)
Consistently awarded GOLD by the RoSPA Advanced Drivers Association (since 2002 - most recently tested in October 2023).
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20+
years behind the wheel
Your
Car
100s
Police Officers
trained / assessed
Be driven safely in your OWN vehicle.
Corporate Transportation
This is a service I offer where I would drive your corporate car. For a visiting colleague, client or customer, perhaps to the airport or to site visits.
Available on an hourly basis, and flexible as to location (excluding Central London).
Chauffeur Service
Your car. I do the driving.
Door-to-door driving that lets you arrive calm, refreshed, and on time.
This could be a journey to relax or get a little work done. Alternatively you might want to go out for dinner and a show (perhaps with a drink....)
This service is particularly useful to individuals who perhaps don't enjoy driving long distances, or on motorways, but still wish to be in their own vehicles.
We can discuss the route, the logistics and the schedule.
Service Area
Service Area: I am based in Withington, Herefordshire.
I usually work on the basis that the clock starts from when I leave Withington.
Fuel costs: The distance from Withington to your car is calculated at 45p per mile from there. Similarly on return.
If I need to fill up your car (for example on an empty return from an airport drop off) I will add the fuel costs to the invoice.
My hourly rate is £30 per hour during the day.
Between the hours of 11.30pm and 7am, this rate is 1.5 - so £45 per hour.
Please note: I no longer take bookings into London (including Central London) due to traffic and restrictions.
Professional driving in your own vehicle, without the stress.
TESTIMONIALS
Client Stories
"The drive David gave today was of the absolute benchmark GOLD standard. I am aware of David's background as a police standard car driving instructor, who, although not carrying out those duties now, has lost none of the edge and qualities required to instruct to that standard and above, and to have knowledge of the Highway Code and Roadcraft, to quote parts in sections in the drive commentary. It is always a pleasure to examine this member and to award a Gold pass of the highest standard. HP
Thank you for being such a wonderful chauffeur in every way. You are the smoothest driver I have ever known and your gentle right foot is very easy on the petrol consumption. Your courtesy and care of me and my guests is so thoughtful. You look after us so well. With very best wishes, T.B.
Excellent service, reliable, punctual, and a very good driver - recommended! B.M.