Frequently Asked Questions
We're available by phone at (205) 413-0480 or E-mail at classics@coatscars.com to answer any questions you might have. But if you're just looking for a quick answer to one that gets commonly asked, you'll probably find it right here!
"As a wedding planner of over 20 years, I have worked with numerous vendors all over the country -- and can honestly say that Coats Classic Cars' entire team and staff does an amazing job. Brides will experience over-the-top service with all of their chauffeurs, not to mention gorgeous, well-maintained vintage cars from their very large fleet of vehicles. CCC is an extremely professional and well-established business which will deliver above and beyond their promised service." -Anita Kanellis, AK Brides
"As a planner, Coats Classic Cars is my go-to company when my clients want a classic car for their event. CCC has the widest variety of choices of any other service in our area, and CCC provides the best all-around service. The drivers are very professional, always dressed appropriately, and very well trained for the service they provide. My clients are as special to Coats Classic Cars as they are to me." -Jackie Rowell, Jackie Rowell Events
"James and his team at Coats Classic Cars are the real deal...and so are their cars! To say that these guys are the epitome of professionalism is an understatement and they ALWAYS go above and beyond on the customer service level. If you are even remotely thinking of vintage and timeless/classic transportation for your wedding day (or any day for that matter) look no further than Coats." -Courtney Wolf, wedding planner, Invision Events
Vet your Vendors
Since 2007, we have been proud members of Alabama Wedding and Event Professionals. Think of ALWEP as an invitation-only "chamber of commerce" for the best vendors in our area. We were honored to preside over this organization for three years, and you'll find that many of those listed on this page are among our members.
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A. We have collections in Birmingham, AL, Huntsville, AL, Mississippi, the Western Carolinas, and Kansas City. Each of those locations has the ability to travel. Over our 25-year history, we've performed weddings and events in 11 different states! Naturally, traveling does cost a bit more. Selecting the collection closest to you, will ensure the lowest cost!
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A. We prefer to only accept one wedding per car, per day - yours! - and to keep things simple, we offer a flat-rate price for each car. Our wedding service provides you the car and chauffeur for up to 6 hours on site - and includes up to two complimentary local rides. Additional time or trips can be added. This allows you to use it for its most important benefit: as a timeless canvas for your photographer for daylight photos, rather than having to leave the dance floor to get them before departure! You’ll have the option of having your car on display for your guests to admire and enjoy, as a part of your wedding-day decor -- and your chauffeur will be standing by for departure when you're ready, rather than waiting for someone else’s car to complete their event. Finally, since the car is yours exclusively, it will never arrive with another wedding’s confetti, perfume, or footprints!
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A. Have you thought about offering that included second trip to your parents, grandparents, or other important guests? Not only is this a fun memory for them, but it's a great photo opportunity!
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A. While Weddings are our primary focus - and we are honored to be a part of each and every one! - our cars are also available for any other special occasion, such as Anniversaries, Birthdays, or Engagement Proposals. Additionally, we're available for Displays at Corporate and Special Events, Photo Shoots, and have been a part of dozens of video, TV & Film projects.
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A. Our company actually started in business by buying, selling, repairing, and restoring, over 25 years ago! Today, we do appraise collector cars; we occasionally buy and sell collector cars, and we also occasionally service/restore outside collector cars. Services for outside cars are only offered on a space- and time-permitting basis, as we stay very busy in our shop maintaining our own fleet. Visit our sister website coatscars.com, call us at 205-413-0480, or e-mail classics@CoatsCars.com for more information about Appraisals or Service.
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A. Absolutely! All of our vehicles are chauffeured, and the chauffeur is included in our price.
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A. All of our vehicles are chauffeured, so that you can relax and enjoy your event!
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A. Contrary to popular assumption, most classic cars did not come with air-conditioning! However, the majority of ours DO have air-conditioning, for your comfort. Check out the description for the car you're interested in -- it will always say.
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A. One of the most important differences between us and most others, is that our vehicles are supported by our own full-time Restoration and Maintenance team. Our company actually started as a restoration and repair business, over 25 years ago. Classic cars require frequent attention to ensure safety and reliability -- and each of ours are treated with rigorous pre- and post-event, monthly, and yearly inspections and scheduled services. Having the team to do this in-house helps to prevent unnecessary disruption of your event, as we are not beholden to the schedule of an outside repair shop.
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A. Another of the most important differences between us and virtually all hobbyists/car collectors, as well as many part-time "weekend businesses", is that we carry Commercial Public Auto Insurance coverage. Private car owners, your friend or family member with a classic car, and part-timers who "do this on the side" typically have standard personal auto or collector car insurance, which is null-and-void if they are driving for hire. We carry commercial insurance, for your protection, and ours!
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A. For Saturday events. it is common for our most popular cars to book a year or more out. That's not to say that we won't have something available if you call us closer to your date -- it just may not be your first-choice car! We recommend reaching out to us as soon as your date and wedding location is finalized. Remember, we only have one "Elizabeth", one "Catherine", etc. -- and when they're gone, they're gone!
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A. We ask for a 50% deposit to reserve your date and car. Since we will be holding the car for you and turning down all other requests, the deposit is non-refundable. The remaining half is due 30 days prior to your event date.
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A. Easy! Give us a call at 205-413-0480, shoot us a note to Classics@CoatsCars.com , or use our handy Contact Form! We'll reply back with a custom quote for your date and locations.
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