How much is a second hand London cab? 

Appreciate you watching glad you enjoyed it, Tom’s got a great channel!

That’s a very good point something to be aware of!

Your absolutely right! Thanks for watching

I heard great things about them!

Try eBay you may be able to pick one up there

His name is George Jackson working out of Kings Cross Taxis, great guy. If your really keen on getting hold of one I’ll email you his number. 👍

Thanks for watching 😊

@@Marktaxi well I won’t be driving my Skoda anymore as someone decided they didn’t like my front end so if you guys want to donate me a tx4 or similar would very much appreciate it as the guy who made the accident possible drove off before any details were exchange my insurance is done!

@@markburrows173 That’s serious bad luck sorry to hear buddy, he was probably uninsured!

@@Marktaxi that definitely came to mind. Police had no interest insurance is messed up out of pocket and no wheels.

George is legend the fairest guy in the taxi trade I’ve ever met. Thanks for watching

Couldn't agree more!

Basically it can be insured through all of the big brokers it’s just covered as a private use vehicle. Thanks for watching 👍

Ring cabsurance. My old TX2 costs £649 a year to imsure but the road tax is over £50 a month. Great for the job I now do after driving a cab for 39 years including a TXE which although is smooth and quiet is otherwise a very poor design.

Agreed! Times have very much moved on, thanks for watching 🙏🏻

They don’t make em like they used to! Thanks for watching

Yes insurance is no problem at all, obviously a lot will depend on no claims bonus etc. Engine is a 2.4 diesel in the tx4 thanks for watching

@Mark Monroe The 2.4 is in the TX2. The TX4 is a 2.5 litre which I believe the later ones were rated at 2.8. I sure I read that somewhere.

Too many pulleys belts and hoses, stuff just kept falling off mine!

Hi Julian! It’s 2.4 Diesel engine basically a transit engine., probably out in the open road 24 miles to the gallon, thanks for watching

TX2s and 1s have TRANSIT engines, some have Nissan. The TX4 have crysler engines

On the motorway I get about 33mpg which is a lot more than when it was a cab in London. Then it was 24/5 ish overall including drive in and out. I think the TX4 is a little less. I'm not sure however as I never drove A TX4.

I drive a TX2

@@tonythorpe396 still in service?

Kings Cross taxis Camely street or try eBay

Would love a pic of that one!

Hi Paul! No easy to sell they are old diesel engines and can’t pass any green air regs. Thanks for watching!

This would all be up to the local licensing authority but I doubt it as the vehicles would probably be to old. Thanks for watching 😊

Not in London that's for sure even if the cab was delicensed at a younger age. A delicensing system in London was offered some time ago for varying amounts depending on the age of the cab but that offer is finished now. Having said that it still can't be used as a private hire vehicle in the MET regardless of age. Outside of London I would doubt it very much because of the shape and that it would be misconstrued as a licensed hackney carriage instead of a PHV.

A lot of ‘extras’ come with an £800 taxi that will become apparent not so long after you’ve paid up and left the garage. Happy driving 🥴.

Not at all, all down to the individual and no claims bonus

They are a bit pricey, but not difficult.

George’s number is 07979 530041 he’s back in the garage on Monday as he’s on holiday at the moment. Thanks for watching!

That’s great Thankyou.....keep up the great content.

Flat out 70!

@@Marktaxi faster than my old Land Rover then!!!

I cruise at around 60mph in my TX2, sometimes it creaps up to 65 but to get the best mpg 55/60 is its optimum speed.

It’s always worth doing the badge. You will need to plan your time in the knowledge as it’s a big commitment

I'm younger than you and have give my badge in something I never thought I'd ever do. London is a nightmare city to try and get about in. The expenses of the job will astound you and you will have to work very hard in a very stressful environment. Find something else to do to top up your pension. I have and am a lot less stressed, I work when I want and have zero expenses.

I think it was around 450,000

True

Sure no problem

No relation I’m afraid

Agreed! Thanks for watching