Our hearse features in Classics monthly Jan 2010 page 16 NEC car show.

Coventry Evening Telegraph article click here Funeral service Oct 09

Richard Hammomnd's blog  Mirror    Daily Mirror news article click here

Birmingham Mail article Oct 09  click here

Volkszone Vzi  click here

Birmingham Post article click here

Daily Telegraph picture of the day Oct 1st 09 click here 

During October 2009 Clare Brookes and Michelle Orton were interviewed on BBC WM radio and BBC Coventry & Warwickshire radio about our unique Volkswagen Funeral service.

VW Camper and Commercial Magazine issue 36 July / Aug 08 features 6 pages about our Hearse and our 21 window Samba, our thanks to David Eccles.

ROCKY HORROR SHOW CREATOR PRESENTS FANTASTIC FUNERALS, CRAZY COFFINS, WEIRD WILLS AND UNEXPLAINED DEATHS IN A SERIES TO DIE FOR….

Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O'Brien returns to our tv screens this summer, searching for strange, unusual and alternative death-related tales. Richard O'Brien's Dead Strange will see the actor and broadcaster investigating bizarre and unexplained deaths, weird wills and fantastic funerals - past, present or future. The late night series starts airing on ITV Westcountry in July 08 and Richard is looking to hear from anyone with an interesting tale to tell….

Perhaps you've been left something unusual in a will, are making outlandish plans for your own funeral, or maybe you just collect stuff that's death-related. Perhaps you are in a business offering new, alternative and even quirky ways of dealing with death and would like to tell your story.

From Volkswagen Camper-van like hearses, ashes being turned into diamonds and glass to the historical stories like the mystery of Jay’s Grave on Dartmoor, the faked death of the artist,Robert Lenkiewicz and the 1920’s surfing pioneers practicing on coffin lids, the series aims to take a different look at all things connected to the one thing guaranteed to hit us all.

 "In TV terms, death is the last great taboo", says series producer Jeremy Hibbard of Modbury-based production company Televisionary. "But this is very much a celebration of death and it's lighter side where sometimes truth is stranger than fiction." "Of course every death is a tragedy, but sometimes those who've gone leave us with puzzles or even something to smile at and there'll be plenty of people out there who are already planning ahead for when they go."     

 If you've got a tale to tell Richard O'Brien wants to hear from you. He can be contacted via the production company at deadstrange@televisionary.co.uk. or speak to Gemma Selley on 01548 831593

The Hoosiers

OUR ASSOCIATE PETES PRIDE AND JOY ROSIE INVOLVED WITH THE NEW GOODBYE MR A VIDEO FOR THE HOOSIERS, RELEASED OCT 07.

We are featured in the May 2005 edition of VWm Magazine. Peter Rosenthal finds out about Beetle Drive UK's services and our road to success.

Our Beetle Cabriolet 'Demis' at a photo shoot for a well known Lager advert in St Albans. Keep your eye out for adverts for this 'Refreshingly Expensive' Lager company! 3 Italian Job Mini's at bottom of the street!

Did you see Billy and Honeys wedding cars on Eastenders 06? This is our Steve Arnold and 'Honey' the Newbie outside the Queen Vic. Honey also had a part in the Childrens BBC programme, Desporados.

We cater for TV and film companies, if you require any of our cars for filming or still shoots contact Clare or Michelle to discuss your requirements. I'm sorry we can not offer our cars for collecting clients etc as this is classed as taxi hire and we are unable to provide that type of service.

Shabbers Red Saloon Beetle supplied for TV advert May 2007.

CHILDREN IN NEED 2004.

BEETLE DRIVE UK's VW Limo featured on  BBC Children In Need appeal. Shown on Friday 19th November 2004. Click here for more Acorns Childrens hospice always need funds to keep the hospice open, please help support them for the amazing work that they do for life limited children.

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Beetle Drive UK are featured in an article in the December 2004 edition of LETS TALK BUSINESS TODAY. We talk to Sherrilyn Brighton the Managing Editor about how Beetle Drive began, our success and our plans for the future.   The article follows the recent Acorn Children's Hospice day out which will also be featured in this edition. You can find Let's Talk Business Today's web site here, and will be able to read our article next month.

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Claire and Paul Dowdigan's wedding was featured on BBC's This is My Family, 14th September 2004.  Both Claire and Paul are deaf and have recently had a baby, Reese who is also deaf. The documentary was about the couple and their family's and their wanting for a deaf baby.

Quentin Wilson with his son took a great interest in the limousine. Mr Wilson informed us that this car is one of only  6-8 that exist in the world!

We will also be happy for our vehicles to be used for promotional occasions. You could use the vehicles to promote your business or a new product as these cars grab attention! As seen on Channel 4.

Herbie and Big Ron in London promoting Herbie Fully Loaded.

  Beetle Drive UK were asked to head the world record attempt of the most VW vans together at Rockingham race course in 2005, Mark, Big Ron and Edna headed to procession of VW vans around the oval track. This was seen on Channel 4.

The world record Beetle and VW Camper cramming attempt. Our limo managed 38 people before I called time on the attempt but our friend 'Chimpy' managed to cram 48 people into his poor 1970 Bay.

I must have been mad, this is International  Challenges world record Camper cramming in progress and yes I did have to put my head in but didn't fancy someones toe in my eye! 48 people crammed inside making this a new world record!! See more pictures on International Challenges web site.

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