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Originally posted by Newryrep Newryrep wrote:

Originally posted by Trap junior Trap junior wrote:

Alamo and Europcar are dodgy coonts

Used Alamo in the states a few times they were fine 


In the States its different.  There is none of that excess sh*te.  Its covered automatically.  The only thing you arent covered for is windshield, tyres and loss of keys
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This thread has to be one of the worst threads in the history of Internet forums. “I took 74 pictures and saved €14” “the Internet company who no one ever heard of & didn’t have an office were amazingly out to rip me off” 
The only semi interesting post was someone referencing Icebhoy losing his car 
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Originally posted by 9fingers 9fingers wrote:

This thread has to be one of the worst threads in the history of Internet forums. “I took 74 pictures and saved €14” “the Internet company who no one ever heard of & didn’t have an office were amazingly out to rip me off” 
The only semi interesting post was someone referencing Icebhoy losing his car 


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Hiring Car in Malaga next week, All the depositis seem to be > €1000. Is this normal?

Any tips?
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It's a trick to get you to pay the stupid excess insurance. Don't. Just get your excess insurance separately.

It's only a block on the credit card. Once the car is returned fine, it's unblocked. And if you have any issues, you can claim the money back from the separate excess insurance. It's a bit more hassle but it saves you about €50.
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Originally posted by SuperDave84 SuperDave84 wrote:

It's a trick to get you to pay the stupid excess insurance. Don't. Just get your excess insurance separately.

It's only a block on the credit card. Once the car is returned fine, it's unblocked. And if you have any issues, you can claim the money back from the separate excess insurance. It's a bit more hassle but it saves you about €50.

Thanks Dave

think Ill also go for a know company like hertz or europacar
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Originally posted by OohAah... OohAah... wrote:

Originally posted by SuperDave84 SuperDave84 wrote:

It's a trick to get you to pay the stupid excess insurance. Don't. Just get your excess insurance separately.

It's only a block on the credit card. Once the car is returned fine, it's unblocked. And if you have any issues, you can claim the money back from the separate excess insurance. It's a bit more hassle but it saves you about €50.

Thanks Dave

think Ill also go for a know company like hertz or europacar

Jayzus gonna sound like I need spoon feeding, but will rental care companies always accept other insurance policys to waive the excess?
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The options are this, basically

1) pay the rental car company €x for car hire & also give them a deposit of €1,500 or whatever on your credit card, but pay another company €y for excess insurance

or

2) pay the rental car company €x for car hire & also pay them €z for their own super cover excess insurance

Then, if you have an accident or damage the car, the position is this:

Under 1), the car hire company charge your credit card the full amount of the excess or the cost of the damage, then you make a claim against the company you got the excess insurance from, and they reimburse you the full amount that the car hire company charged you - it's a bit more paperwork and hassle from your end, but the important thing is that you are completely covered

Under 2), the car hire company take the hit and there's no extra hassle for you, but you pay handsomely for the privilege - the difference between €y and €z is somewhere in the region of €50 to €70 for a weeks hire.

And, remember, if nothing goes wrong, you've saved the €50 to €70, and had the same level of cover the whole time.

The usual rules of very close inspection, particularly of alloy wheels, apply either way.
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Originally posted by SuperDave84 SuperDave84 wrote:

The options are this, basically

1) pay the rental car company €x for car hire & also give them a deposit of €1,500 or whatever on your credit card, but pay another company €y for excess insurance

or

2) pay the rental car company €x for car hire & also pay them €z for their own super cover excess insurance

Then, if you have an accident or damage the car, the position is this:

Under 1), the car hire company charge your credit card the full amount of the excess or the cost of the damage, then you make a claim against the company you got the excess insurance from, and they reimburse you the full amount that the car hire company charged you - it's a bit more paperwork and hassle from your end, but the important thing is that you are completely covered

Under 2), the car hire company take the hit and there's no extra hassle for you, but you pay handsomely for the privilege - the difference between €y and €z is somewhere in the region of €50 to €70 for a weeks hire.

And, remember, if nothing goes wrong, you've saved the €50 to €70, and had the same level of cover the whole time.

The usual rules of very close inspection, particularly of alloy wheels, apply either way.

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Originally posted by GB 1HughJarse GB 1HughJarse wrote:

Originally posted by colemanY2K colemanY2K wrote:

No need for the hysteria ffs. Just read the t&c's. booking through those 3rd party websites can be dodge...best to go direct.




I went direct through Budget/Avis.
They would be considered a marquee brand.
They tried to pull a fast one.

Next question?

and I assume you had 3rd party insurance? If so whatever fast one they pull/pulled will be covered by your policy as long as you follow the process.

I rented another car at Heathrow at the weekend from easirent without the slightest issue. £20 for 3 days Clap
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Here's what to do before leaving the car rental place.  Any scratches or dents not already notes on paper will be blamed on you so inspect like a hoor beforehand.




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Anyone on here have experience with interrent in Faro? 
Just booked with them and they were way cheaper than anybody else....red flag but going to risk it
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Originally posted by kimbap kimbap wrote:

Anyone on here have experience with interrent in Faro? 
Just booked with them and they were way cheaper than anybody else....red flag but going to risk it
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Got stung in Italy.

First they gave me a car I'd not ordered and then had to pay an extra 35 because it was diesel.

Then when I dropped it back there was sand on the seat - 38e cleaning fee.

The more I argued the more into detail he looked.

A tiny little mark on the bonnet then cost me another 300e.


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Originally posted by horsebox horsebox wrote:

Got stung in Italy.

First they gave me a car I'd not ordered and then had to pay an extra 35 because it was diesel.

Then when I dropped it back there was sand on the seat - 38e cleaning fee.

The more I argued the more into detail he looked.

A tiny little mark on the bonnet then cost me another 300e.




Did you have insurance?
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Should always pay for the full insurance before you leave the garage. It's your own fault, for the sake of 80 euro its a good investment.
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Originally posted by horsebox horsebox wrote:

Got stung in Italy.

First they gave me a car I'd not ordered and then had to pay an extra 35 because it was diesel.

Then when I dropped it back there was sand on the seat - 38e cleaning fee.

The more I argued the more into detail he looked.

A tiny little mark on the bonnet then cost me another 300e.


Jaysus.. just say no. Ive hired cars mostly in Engerland,but also Spain and Cyprus.Never had an issue. Just tell the **** the car is in sh*t when you get it. I actually scribbled all over the inspection paperwork one time in Majorca. That **** knew he was not getting a red cent. Surprised at you HB being taken for a mug
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Originally posted by FatFreddyMax FatFreddyMax wrote:

Should always pay for the full insurance before you leave the garage. It's your own fault, for the sake of 80 euro its a good investment.


You're so wrong. Get the excess cover separately and it's far, far cheaper.
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