Frequently Asked Questions
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General
Who drives my car?
A professional driver from the Prime Vale team. Your car stays with a single driver for the whole service.
Do my routes and details stay private?
Yes. Your routes and your information are never shared with third parties.
Do I have to leave my car at the venue?
No. With the private chauffeur service, our driver comes to you and you go home in your own car.
Can I reach you late at night?
Yes, we work 24/7. Late night rides home are at the heart of what we do.
How quickly can a driver reach me?
It depends on your location and availability at that moment. Share your location on WhatsApp and we will give you a clear time right away.
How early should I book?
The earlier you write, the easier the planning. For last minute requests, contact us anyway; we find a solution depending on availability.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate in Istanbul, Ankara, Çeşme and Bodrum. You can also send intercity transfer requests.
I have had a drink this evening. Can I still use the service?
Of course. You are not the one driving, our chauffeur is, so there is nothing to worry about; this is most of what we do anyway. He comes to your car, takes the wheel and drives you home in your own car. Your routes and your details are never shared with third parties.
How do you choose your drivers?
Our drivers do this as a profession and stay with the team; we do not work with day hires. Your car stays with a single driver for the whole service and is never handed over mid-job.
I would like a regular arrangement for my business. How does it work?
First we talk through what you need: which days, which hours, the expected number of cars. Then we prepare a working plan and a quote for your business. We work continuously with hotels, restaurants and event companies.
Why are there no prices on the website?
No two jobs are the same: duration, distance, time and number of people all change the price. Send your request and we will give you a clear quote for your job.
Valet Service
How many people are in the team?
It is planned by guest count and venue traffic. Include the date and estimated number of cars in your request and we will send the team plan with the quote.
Do you only work on event days?
No. We also work with restaurants and hotels every day on a regular basis. Both one-off events and regular contracts are welcome.
When should I book?
Writing as soon as the date is set makes planning easier. For last minute requests, contact us anyway; we find a solution depending on availability.
Where is my car parked and who keeps the key?
Your car is parked at the nearest suitable spot to the venue. Keys are held in one place with a numbered system, so which key belongs to which car and guest is known at all times. At departure the key is handed only to the person who left the car.
What if the venue has no car park of its own?
We see this during the site visit and plan the nearest suitable parking area in advance. If an external cost such as a parking fee comes up, it is discussed at the quote stage, never as a surprise afterwards.
Private Chauffeur
Where does the chauffeur meet me?
At any address you name: a restaurant, office, home or event venue. Sending your location on WhatsApp is enough.
Do you work late at night?
Yes, we work 24/7. Late night rides home are a big part of what we do.
Do you offer monthly or ongoing arrangements?
Yes. We build long-term plans for regular needs. Tell us what you need and we will quote accordingly.
How does your chauffeur reach me?
Our chauffeur makes his own way to the address you give; there is no second car following you. When you get in, he is already at the wheel and the trip is completed in your own car.
My car is a manual, or a large vehicle. Does that matter?
Our team works with different transmissions and body types. Even so, mention the make and model in your request and we will plan a driver used to that car.
What if my plans change or the evening runs long?
Just let us know and we update the plan together. Waiting time and extra stops are discussed at the quote stage; if the scope changes we tell you first, never as a surprise afterwards.
Do you drive intercity or on long trips?
Yes. If you are taking your own car on a long trip, our chauffeur travels the whole route with you. Send the departure and arrival points and whether it is one way or return, and we will plan accordingly.
Transfer
What if my flight is delayed?
Just send the new time on WhatsApp and we will update the plan together.
How many passengers can you take?
Include the passenger and luggage count in your request and we will plan the right vehicle.
Do you do intercity transfers?
Yes. Send the departure and arrival points and we will quote based on the route.
Where do we meet at the airport?
Your driver's name and phone number are sent to you before the transfer, and we agree on the meeting point together. When you come out of the terminal you know exactly who to call.
Car Concierge
Who pays the garage or inspection fee?
Those costs are yours; we take on following the job and moving the car. How they will be paid is agreed before we start, so nothing comes as a surprise.
What if the garage suggests extra work?
We call you. Nothing extra is approved without your consent; decisions about your car stay with you.
Can I get my car back the same day?
It depends on the job. Washing and inspection usually finish the same day; for servicing, once the garage gives a time we pass the exact hour on to you.
Weddings and Events
How large is the team?
It is planned by guest count, the layout of the entrance and the distance to the parking area. Send the date and the estimated number of cars, and we will include the team plan with the quote.
What happens when everyone leaves at once at the end?
That is where the real work is. Cars are moved to nearby spots in departure order, so when a guest reaches the door the car is already there. That is what shortens the wait.
How far in advance should I book?
Write as soon as the date is set; the calendar fills quickly in season. The venue name, date and estimated number of cars are enough to start planning.
Just write to us for a quote
Send the date, city and service. We will come back with a clear quote.