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Offline Peds and Lol

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« on: March 05, 2018, 13:05. »
We have hired from gold car for the last few times when in GA but had issues with them following the last rental. We have seen Flamenca Cars advertising. Has any one used them and if so any reviews or opinions thanks
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Offline Blue and white stripes

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« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2018, 14:57. »
Please post details of your 'issues' as it is always useful for other members who may be thinking of hiring a car..
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Offline Tony Gillam

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« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2018, 07:26. »
Over time I think were have all had issues with one or other of them. It's a bit pot luck really. I'm fortunate in that if I get this far south again for old times sake, it will be in my motorhome.
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Offline John H

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« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2018, 09:28. »
Whoever you use just take out their full insurance package, it’s not that expensive and takes all the hassle and worry out of it, I end up paying c.€100 a week all in, a bargain
If you use one of the agencies such as Do You Spain or Holiday Autos do not take out their insurance, the car hire companies will not recognise it.

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« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2018, 17:31. »
I too always take the full insurance to avoid hard sell hassle at the desk. I usually use goldcar but can never seem to get a car for less than 150€. I still think its worth the extra few bob for no surprises when you get home.
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« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2018, 10:36. »
There are some crazy deals about I’ve just hired from centauro for 8 days from next Tuesday for €8.89 plus €25 fuel charge fee so a total of €34 for a fiat 500 for 8 days . They ain’t getting rich on me
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« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2018, 14:02. »
Your post has made me check mine again Spurs, I was thinking their might be a cancellation and rebooking there.....I’ve got a base price of €105 for three weeks hire to pick up on Friday, today’s price for the same period is €727!!

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« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2018, 14:24. »
Wow just goes to show it’s all a timing issue just put mine into centauro again and it’s still the same price €8.89 pulse €25 fuel handling
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Offline David Sage

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« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2018, 20:50. »
We always use Xtra car hire. Easy pick up at Alacante, no extras and never had any problems.
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« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2018, 23:39. »
Used xtra car hire for the first time a few weeks back. Over all a good experience. Got a car with a non functioning ac though. Even though it was not needed because of the temperature I saw it as a good oppurtunity to test their support. Emailed them and soon enough I had a reply with an apology and a request to let the mechanic com and have a look and change the car if it was no easy fix. Declined the offer but it was a reassuring event if something would happen if we rent again with them.
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Offline John H

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« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2018, 13:35. »
Nice one Record, they gave me this beauty last night, a Renault Talisman, I’ve never heard of them, gorgeous car, full of kit, seats that massage you, heads up display the works.....€105 base cost for  21 days!!

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« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2018, 14:20. »
Nice.  Guess you’ll enjoy cruising with your window down and shades on. 


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« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2018, 23:16. »
Quote from: John H on March 06, 2018, 09:28.
Whoever you use just take out their full insurance package, it’s not that expensive and takes all the hassle and worry out of it, I end up paying c.€100 a week all in, a bargain
If you use one of the agencies such as Do You Spain or Holiday Autos do not take out their insurance, the car hire companies will not recognise it.

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John


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Hi John,
I will probably use Do You Spain for my hire car in June ,can you explain why I should not take out there ins; Should I not be using DYSpain ?
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Offline John H

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« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2018, 08:09. »
No problems with Do You Spain, they have some great deals, if you take out their fully comprehensive insurance the car hire companies will take a “charge” against your credit card and you will have to pay for any damage to the car at the end of the hire period and claim it back through Do You Spain’s insurers.....a pain in the but, lots of paperwork and hassle.....and will the claim get rejected?
If you take the insurance out directly with the hire company there are no such worries, no charges on your card, you just take the car back and that’s it, if someone had scratched it it’s not your problem!!
Hope this explains

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« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2018, 09:38. »
How much do they charge.  Doesnt it almost double the cost of the hire though?   


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