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Why QVM/CMC ?

THINGS EVERY LIMOUSINE BUYER SHOULD KNOW

The Limousine Industry Manufacturer Organization

KEY POINTS

If a coachbuilder does not strictly adhere to the guidelines established by Lincoln and Cadillac, the buyers warranty on components affected by the stretch will be void.

The public is often misled on the passenger capacity of 120-inch stretches. According to the Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR) established by Lincoln and Cadillac, a 120-inch stretch can only have a passenger capacity of seven or eight, depending on the materials used in the build process. Exceeding the GVWR affects the driveability of a limousine, creating a significant safety hazard in many cases.

An operator who tries to avoid paying the Gas Guzzler Tax through a legal loophole could find the IRS knocking on his/her door. As thousands before you have found out, if you try to burn the IRS you will inevitably lose.

Product Liability Insurance protects limousine owners, passengers, drivers and their families in the event of a tragic accident. Every member of the Limousine Industry Manufacturers Organization (LIMO) carries a minimum of $1 million in Product Liability Insurance.

When GVWR is ignored, integral components wear out much faster.

Crash testing is not the only criteria for determining safety in limousines. Non-certified coachbuilders who ignore federal standards and weight ratings often build vehicles that will not stop or steer safely and effectively.

By working directly with Lincoln and Cadillac, LIMO members create safer, more dependable products for limousine buyers and the public.

IS YOUR WARRANTY INTACT

If a limousine is not built by an authorized participant in either the Lincoln Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) or Cadillac Master Coachbuilder (CMC) program, the end user will have trouble with his/her warranty.

To demonstrate how strongly Lincoln feels about its QVM program, the company・s base and emissions warranties are void, and its extended service plans are ineligible on vehicles not converted by a certified coachbuilder. According to Cadillac, if a limousine is out of compliance with the CMC program, ： the warranty is void on all aspects of the vehicle that were altered by the second stage manufacturer.； This includes components that are simply affected by the conversion, including brakes, suspension, electrical and all supporting components. Even the warranty on the engine could be rendered invalid because the engine was not designed to perform under the stress of the additional weight.

On the other hand, Cadillac and Lincoln both offer standard extended warranties on limousines built under the guidelines they have established. Lincoln・s standard warranty for QVM limousines is 3 years/100,000 miles; this can be extended to 3 years/150,000 miles or 6 years/100,000 miles for a small fee. Cadillac・s standard warranty on CMC limousines is 3 years/150,000 miles.

THE REAL PASSENGER CAPACITY

Operators and the public are often misinformed about the actual passenger capacity of limousines. In order for Lincoln or Cadillac limousines to meet federal guidelines and abide by the standards set up in the QVM/CMC programs, their GVWR・s must not exceed established limits. That means a limousine stretched 120 inches will only be able to accommodate up to seven or eight passengers, depending on the materials used in the build process.