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Need a replacement car for a week. D15 options?

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  • 03-03-2016 1:13am
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    positivenote
    Registered Users Posts: 2,334 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,
    my car is getting its transmission re-hauled and its going to be out of action for aweek or so. What are my options on getting a replacement car in the d15 area? ive never rented a car before?
    any advice welcomed re: insurance/cost etc...
    thanks


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    #2
    [Deleted User]
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    Arguscarhire.com

    Rented a seat Leon for a 5 day spell this time last year for under 100


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    Water John
    Registered Users Posts: 21,146 ✭✭✭✭Water John


    Head for the airport. Used to use a rental years ago for blocks of four days. I think it was Avis I found VG.
    I found one company were scamming with 'dents' to grab the deposit. Myself and OH stood at the desk for 2 hours one Saturday, not budging.


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    R.O.R
    Registered Users Posts: 12,675 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    Enterprise have a depot in Castleknock, pretty sure it's in Brady's

    Rates at this time of year should be fairly cheap for a week.


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    homer90
    Registered Users Posts: 2,073 ✭✭✭homer90


    R.O.R wrote: »
    Enterprise have a depot in Castleknock, pretty sure it's in Brady's

    Rates at this time of year should be fairly cheap for a week.

    Great to deal with ! Can pick you up if needed also.


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    veetwin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,003 ✭✭✭veetwin


    I've rented a lot of cars over the past few months as I was between cars. The best sites are www.autoeurope.ie and www.rentalcars.com. I've never found any value in going direct to the car hire company. Online rates through these brokers are always cheaper.

    What you get is a bit of a lottery but I've always managed to get a car for €6 -€8 per day including basic insurance. (excluding Christmas) They do try the hard sell on extra insurance but I always declined. They will however pre-authorise a hefty sum of your credit card in this case, typically €1200.

    Don't be tempted to take the "upgrade". It could end up doubling your cost for the joy of getting a diesel Focus! Check the car fully when taking it and agree on any damage with the rep. Take photos of any damage while still in their yard. Sharp practice in this respect is not unheard of and they might chance their arm hitting you for some damage already caused.


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    ironclaw
    Registered Users Posts: 8,004 ✭✭✭ironclaw


    Just be mindful its coming up to Paddy's weekend. You might have a premium for the tourists.


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    Water John
    Registered Users Posts: 21,146 ✭✭✭✭Water John


    Yes be careful, sometimes a near 'invisible dent' gets a number of roll outs.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,389 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I've taken to payin for the full insurance after I got caught on that particular scam.


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