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  • 06-04-2018 9:18am
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    southie_anseo
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭


    Good morning folks

    I have a car reserved in Galway for Sunday and i am starting to question something, i have booked the car in my bfs name he has a full irish licence and i don't drive at all, thing is i have it paid with my card, i have the paid the excess reduction but i am wondering because its in his name and my card will there be a problem? the people i am hiring from have a bit of a reputation for being a bit :eek: at the last minute when hiring cars? Anyone know for sure?


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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,634 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    The rental crowd will know. Best to ask them.


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    #3
    Philb76
    Registered Users Posts: 555 ✭✭✭Philb76


    Some of the companies have an extra charge if its not the drivers card as above ask or check terms and conditions


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    delly
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 7,653 Mod ✭✭✭✭delly


    The majority of places won't allow a booking if the card name is different from the driver. Those who do allow it sometimes request two cards and a high deposit amount. You need to ask them in advance.


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    searay
    Registered Users Posts: 436 ✭✭searay


    Ass ing there is no cancellation charge, Best to cancel your reservation and get him to book.

    With the cheaper renters, If you turn up at a desk and they can say there's anything wrong and it's extra, it will be


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