We booked with Jim to take our group to several wineries. He was very easy to communicate with, offered great suggestions and kept in contact up to our scheduled pickup time. He was prompt, and never made us wait to be picked up. Also appreciated he had no problem with us adding a little time that day. I highly recommend his service. Our group is already planning another trip soon and will definitely book with Jim! read more

Jim was absolutely fantastic for our trip to the airport. He was quick to respond, kept in touch the day before and was prompt on his arrival! He also was such a great person to chat with during our drive! He's earned our top request when in town! Thanks again, Jim! read more

We contacted, "Jim" the owner / driver about driving us around to a few Temecula based wineries but our experience wasn't so Cozzi. We made plans with this driver and two days later a few friends who originally couldn't join us, were able to swing tickets to our wine-makers dinner making our group larger and now we needed a limo or larger vehicle for our group. Promptly we contacted Jim / private driver by phone leaving a voicemail and text message expressing that we had a change of plans; would contact him in the future and apologized for any inconvenience. [See the photo]. NOTE: we cancelled six days in advance. What happened next was beyond unprofessional. This is one angry dude: women beware. He sent multiple text messages, one stating that [not verbatim] "Since you can't afford a Temecula wine tasting tour".... [LOL, I just got back from New York and Canada]. Mr. Cozzi went on angry; " maybe you should go drink wine ...blah, blah, blah" [some nonsense]. Another Text: " Lose my number ", "you are a pain in the aXX" "you're a total waste of time, I don't value your business", "don't bother contacting me again". Very angry indeed. But worst than that text my friend's message some thing politically charged about being, "a snowflake" [Isn't that a term invented by some extremists? or politically charged] Very unprofessional, very angry and volatile. Be careful of any business that only accepts cash. Our plans were tentative, and our communication to cancel was not based on any certain contract solidified by a deposit, because you can't send a CASH deposit via e-pmt. Overall, this is an example of a very unprofessionally run, micro business. Poor etiquette. A real estate friend of mine and his partner are celebrating and planning to do a wine tour of Temecula after a small gathering at their new estate in De Luz and I had recommended this private driver. Unfortunately, after receiving these damning texts, my friends cancelled hiring Jim. The silver lining is that we had an awesome time in Temecula and enjoyed the beautiful views and an awesome dinner at "Leoness Cellars". Their brut champagne [sparkling wine] is excellent! Keep a few things in mind: [1] In the span of five + hours, just as in other visits to Temecula, there were no [none] CHP in the back country. Jim tried to hard sell me that the cops are everywhere up there. Why be tethered to a driver when you can easily drive yourself ?Enjoy a few leisurely paced days touring the unique wineries here. Jim's response below is a manufactured, complete lie. Final Note: in Jim's response, he originally stated that I must be competition, but then edited it lying that he "rejected this guy". The truth is in the displayed, rude and unhinged text message I have posted, which shows that in fact, we did have to cancel. This was due to having more people join. We simply told him that we had a change of plans, he never knew why until this review was posted. read more

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Jim was the best private driver we had. Not only did he take us to all of our locations, but he also arranged dinner reservations at the Great Oak Restaurant, golf reservations at the Journey Golf Course, and a sunset horseback riding tour through the wine country. He even planned out a whole tour of the wineries in the area. All around, it was an unforgettable time, and he was great to be around. Thank you for the memories, Jim! read more

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We just did a Temecula wine tour with Jim and we had a blast! He was on time, polite, very safe, friendly, and just the kind of human being this world needs more of. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great driver, and someone who will care about you like family, even though you just met him. 100 stars if I could give them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

Jim is a fantastic driver with a beautiful vehicle. He drove my elderly parents and took great care to ensure they enjoyed themselves! I highly recommend Jim for anyone in need of a professional driver. He is local to the area for anyone looking from out of town. This is very helpful to find the special spots in Temecula! read more

Jim is your best way to go wine tasting in Temecula! In addition to my friend and I feeling very safe and comfortable in his beautiful car, we had a ton of fun chatting and learning about the area. He even had some tasting coupons for us which can really save you money. We love Jim and will 100% hire him again for our next adventure. He's a real treat! read more

Couldn't be happier with our experience with Jim! Extremely knowledgeable with all the wineries in Temecula. He gave us his insights to match what we were wanting to do while visiting Temecula...couldn't be happier! Extremely friendly, funny, and accommodating...highly recommend Jim!! read more

Jim is amazing. hosted us for the entire weekend in Temecula. Amazing service. Great fun. Don't waste your time and money on the tour buses, use Jim as your driver for the weekend and you will have an amazing time. read more

Jim was awesome! We were up in the Fallbrook area for a wedding and booked Jim as our driver for the evening. He was responsive and showed up on time for each part of the round trip transportation. He was so friendly and knowledgeable about the surrounding areas. His car was safe and clean and he was a great driver. Would definitely recommend him if you are looking for a friendly, reliable and trustworthy driver! I left my sunglasses in his car and by the time I realized I was already back home. He offered to go out of his way to mail them back to me! Those types of gestures go a long way and we will definitely be using Jim's services next time we are up in the area! read more

I called Jim to have us pick a friend and I up to go wine tasting. I texted him a couple times the day before...no response. I texted him the day of... no response.. Was looking forward to having a nice time wine tasting and not driving... but didn't work out that way. I would say he isn"t dependable. read more

Personable, friendly and professional driver. Terrific experience. I used Jim for a family trip and would trust him driving them anytime. I've already scheduled Jim for additional trips. read more

Jim was absolutely amazing. We got married on Friday and needed someone reliable to be there for our grand exit. He consistently stayed in contact with us he is so personal and lovely. My husband and him hit it off amazing the car was insane, he surprised us with a lovely bottle of champagne to celebrate our wedding. He truly went above and beyond. If you want someone who treats you so well and is reliable please reach out to Jim! Would 100% use again and recommend!!! read more

First class professional service with a skilled driver that knows SoCal well. Jim keeps his car in impeccable condition both in running and in cleanliness. You can always trust that vehicle will be safe and comfortable. He is a super engaging guy who will talk with you if you like or let you to take a snooze if you had a rough day. I have been riding with Jim for a few years, probably 100+ rides, and he has never once been late for a pick up. Always get's me where I am going on time and safe. He has also gone out of his way to get me at SAN airport when I came home a day or two before scheduled on business trips. Ride with Jim, you wont be sorry! read more

Jim was the best private driver. He took us to several amazing wineries and put up with our shenanigans!!! Such a great time! Thank you Jim!!! read more

Jim is by far the best driver for the job. - Great Communication - Fair Price - On time - Great Car He truly made my ride to the airport easy and safe. He represents 5 star service hands down. Highly recommend. read more

Jim is incredible, he is knowledgeable, flexible, a listener as well as networked in to the local community & businesses for that personal touch, comfort you don't get being new to the area from all the many people & businesses he knows very well. Most important of all, he is a safe, responsible & trusting driver. We will definitely use him again. Thanks Jim you made all the difference in our stay. read more

Jim! Wow what a fantastic driver and person. We hired Jim as our getaway driver for our wedding and he was truly wonderful. He showed up in a timely manner and was very fairly priced considering we had him come get us deep in the canyon. The car was clean and comfortable and we really enjoyed our conversations with him! He was so incredibly kind that our experience was such a highlight of our day. If you want a dependable driver who is sincere and professional, please do yourself a favor and hire him! read more

Used Jim for the first time. Good communication, professional, safe and on time. I will call for sure in the future!

Jim was great! He took my Mom and I around for wine tasting in Temecula. He was friendly, prompt, and a great communicator. He also helped us choose which wineries to go to during the day. Definitely recommend! read more

Jim was so nice, professional, and helpful. Car was clean, he knew everything about the area too. We all really liked him, and felt very safe riding with him driving. Will definitely book with him whenever I visit Temecula. read more

Such a nice experience with Jim. Not only was his vehicle extra clean, his knowledge about the wineries was great!! He's a great conversationalist and will connect you with people from the wineries. I've done wine tours and it was not worth the money! Use Jim and get a more personalized wine tour experience! Thanks Jim .... I'll be back!! read more

I would definitely recommend Jim. He listens to the customer and takes you where you want to go. We wanted to see the smaller wineries with less crowds and he knew all the places. He always checked in on us and he was good company. Nice clean, smoke free car and good prices. We'll definitely use him again on our next visit. read more

We hired Jim to take us around to Temecula wineries. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the wineries. He even had a few two for one tastings that we used. I would highly recommend Jim to those looking for great service with a friendly driver! read more

Jim was top notch! Very communicative and met us at the hotel on time. He had great suggestions for wineries. I know the area well, but alot has changed since the pandemic and he was current on the best places. It was my birthday and while we were eating lunch he went and bought little cakes and surprised us with them! Over the top! My friend left her credit card at the last winery and he went and picked it up while we enjoyed the winery we were at. I highly recommend Jim. Forget the big bus tours, this is the way to enjoy winetasting safely and have fun. Jim is terrific! read more

I found JIm "Your Private Driver" on Yelp and booked him for transportation for our wedding on June 4th. He was very communicative and confirmed our rides the day before. He arrived on time and was very friendly and courteous. He has a lovely black Mercedes Benz E-300 which was perfect for the occasion. HIs rates are extremely reasonable. I also want to thank him for waiting with us after our wedding at 11:00 p.m.. I had to book another transportation bus for our children and their friends. That bus was over 45 minutes late, but Jim was so kind to wait with us so we could make sure our kids made it home safe too. We highly recommend Jim and will use him again. read more

Jim was amazing!! Hired him to be our get away driver for our wedding and couldn't have been happier! Picked us up and he was so friendly and welcoming, even got us a wedding present. Would definitely recommend to anyone who needs a driver for an event or winery guide and will be hiring him again next time we are down in the area. Thanks again!!! read more

I am so thankful to have found Jim and his service. My plans changed at the last minute and his flexibility to accommodate my much earlier departure was appreciated. Upon my return, after a 20-hour flight, I was close to comatose and Jim got me home quickly and safely. I wholeheartedly recommend his transportation service. read more

Great service. I needed an early morning pick-up... Jim showed up a bit early (fantastic), his car was clean and new, and he's an excellent/safe driver (he used to drive cars professionally as a race car driver). Highly recommend Jim. I will use his service again for sure. read more

This was our second trip with Jim. He did not disappoint! He was just as communicative, responsive, and professional as he was the first time. He made our journey home after a long flight easy for us. My hubby and I would not hesitate to use Jim's service at Your Private Driver again. Would highly recommend! read more

Jim was fantastic!! He was on time, super professional and had great recommendations. Will definitely refer all on my friends

Jim, thank you for making sure we hit all of our spots. We had a great time with you! I would recommend Jim to anyone looking for a personal driver. read more

We're incredibly grateful for finding Jim for our trip to Temecula. He had wonderful suggestions for different wineries, and was easy to reach and prompt whenever we wanted to switch locations. He even found a beautiful place to stop and help us take some gorgeous pictures. Highly recommend! read more

Jim is the best! My family has hired Jim for driving services 8+ times over the past few months and he's been great. His black Mercedes is always spotless (which is much appreciated during COVID), he's reliable, responsive, always on time and provides first class service. He'd be great to hire for a fun wine tasting trip or a fun night out at the casino. Thank you Jim. read more

Jim was prompt, friendly, and professional. Pricing was reasonable and the car was clean and comfortable. Also had some great suggestions for things to do in Temecula read more

Jim was professional, helpful and definitely had his finger on the pulse of Temecula. We depended on him to get us to our destinations and he provided us with great ideas and tips... read more

I'll be more specific. He was hired on 11/5 for a wedding on 12/17. There were several communications between and affirmations of planning on doing the job. On 12/16, at 10:36pm on a Friday night he cancelled leaving us completely in the lurch. That was after he was at our house before 12 noon on the 16th. Why not cancel then when we had a slight chance of recovery???? No he waited until late at night. Not a way to run a business or serve the public!!!! NOTE: Yelp has not deemed my review unreliable. What's amazing is Yelp allows all the name calling and pervasive lying coming from the vendor. Our private road is not dangerous, washed out or without GPS. The things stated about the house are only laughable since it's so ridiculous. My review is accurate and warranted. Please use another driver! read more

Jim provides excellent transportation services is a cozy and clean luxury car. He is very comfortable to ride with and we have the best conversations. He is so kind and considerate. He has met so many of my friends and they also love him. Makes me feel safe and a little spoiled. Even makes special accommodations for my XL service dog when I need him. Although I really don't want to share him because I love having him so often. It's an absolute must in Central Wine Country. No other transportation to wineries and around town as reliable as Jim. read more

Jim was so easy to work with. He was communicative and so kind. We booked him for a day of wine tasting. He was funny, kind, caring and made great suggestions. In past I've had drivers and it can be hard to coordinate with them, not with Jim. He was always ready for us and we didn't waste any time looking for him. He really went out of his way to ensure we had a great day. I would book Jim a million times over and would not hesitate to recommend him to any family or friend. read more

Jim made our day so much better than it would have been without him. He introduced us to new wineries, showed us some places we wouldn't have known to check out otherwise, and was so quick to pick us up when we're ready to move on to the next place. We were able to go right inside without struggling with parking or meeting up with our party. He is easy to communicate with and has so many interesting stories! We can't wait to do Temecula again with him soon! Thank you, Jim!! read more