fizz
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car hirewhen wanting to hire a car on hols, is it best to hire before you go or while your there? i cant decide what to do.
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fizz
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so noone hires a car then :?:
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Pam7
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This country or abroad Fizz? We normally hire a car when we go to Greece...and hire it there!   Don't know what I've been doing...but this is the first time I've seen the thread...sorry Fizz 
 Ah...now I know! I don't normally look in this forum
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laws1
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I would say it depends where you are going.
Where you off to Fizz :?:
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sancho proudfoot
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While I haven't hired a car abroad for a few years now, when I did so, I always hired after arrival, and (saddo that I am) checked the prices against the pre-booking price. Always it was better value; you could get (say) an open top 4 X 4 for the price the tour operator wanted for a Renault Clio.
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fizz
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thankyou for having a look at my post  im of to menorca in july
ive searched a few car hire places and as yet cant find one that delivers to the accomadation, i dont want it from the airport as we have a free transfere plus all the luggage too. so would prefere to have the car delivered to me, any thoughts?
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sunbear
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Renting can be a problem in peak periods with demand outstripping supply....if renting is crucial to your plans it might be something to consider.
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fizz
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yeah sunbear you may be right there, thanks.
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medot
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oooo fizz when we went to menorca...we hired out there but we stayed on a huge complex and they did it all there but we were new to it then so hadn't got a clue what to do,,,,...but when we went to corfu we did it here purely just to know it was sorted before we went.
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fizz
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thanks dotty, how was the driving in menorca?
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fwh
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I have posted this elsewhere but thought it might be of use to members on here.
The important thing to understand is what the terminology means. Many of the problems over car hire and insurance can be put down to language and country.
If you insure your own car Fully Comprehensive then that is exactly what it is. Everything is covered. The excess typically £100 is a voluntary contribution you agree and it helps to keep the cost down.
Typically the hire company may quote in this manner which I have pasted from a site.
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)*
Vehicle Theft Waiver*
Liability Insurance*
Premium Location/Airport Fee
VAT Local Tax
Road Fund Tax (RFT)
Unlimited Mileage
Break Down Assist
* Subject to deductible/excess
The important thing to take note off is the item in small print at the bottom.
Subject to deductible/excess
CDW is what it says If you have a bump then you are covered Sort off
Vehicle Theft Waiver If it is nicked then you are covered Sort off
Liability Insurance You are in theory covered if anyone is injured and makes a claim against you Sort off
SORT OFF What it means.
CDW may cover you but you may be liable for say the first £100 of a claim Just like the excess on your own car insurance.
Vehicle Theft Waiver Covers you if the car is stolen again there may be an excess but typically it does not cover your personal items in the car.
Liability Insurance Again there may be an excess covers you against claims by third parties BUT it may not cover members of your party who subsequently claim against you.
You can usually pay an additional premium that covers you for any excess. Insurance for your passengers can also be taken for payment of a premium. Remember that often they will be named on the policy so if you give a lift to someone then they may not be covered.
ALWAYS ask the question when you book/take delivery of the vehicle make sure that the relevant boxes are ticked on the agreement. Should there be a claim then what it says on the document will decide liability. If the box is not ticked then it is not covered.
People often start to add up all the additional premiums. Just like booking a cheap flight it is the add on items that make car hire offers seem expensive. Many people take a chance and decide not to pay them.
Ask yourself Do you feel lucky?
Always ensure that you inspect the vehicle with a representative of the hire company Before you drive off and when you return it. Many complaints arise because everyone is in a hurry.
Always pay by Credit Card - Should a problem arise then you can appeal to them - A Debit card does not give you the same cover.
Bookings can often be made through agents in the UK - If you do so then you have additional protection under UK law.
In all the years I have hired a car I have always taken the cover yet never had a claim. I will be hiring cars on my next holiday and will still be taking the cover - there is always a first time. But there are a lot of people who have not and are still paying for it Save yourself £50 and spend the rest of your life regretting it.
Sometimes booking through the TO can be an advantage. The one I use has a policy The firms they use have to quote a price that covers all these.
Finally you must remember, if you hire a car in another country then the agreement is subject to the laws of that country - what you think it means may not mean the same to them.
Hope the above is some help.
fwh
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