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10th March 2010 #1Respected Member
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No wheels on my wagon!
A fruitless day trying to rent a car!!
It appears that now all of the rental firms require a security deposit via a credit card or a debit card.
I don't have any credit cards and my new debit card will be 10 days in coming.
I therefore can't get wheels and am stuck here in SE Manchester!!
BTW - before you ask - I am not a millionaire and so can't afford to use trains - buses are yukky - and I can't find a jeepney anywhere!!!
Al.
Pressed rat and warthog closed down their shop!
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pm sent
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Sorry to hear that, www.megatrain.com/uk/
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back one day and complaining
might help AL til you get some wheels
buy a weekly bus/tram/train pass
http://www.systemonetravelcards.co.u...twork-maps.php
http://www.systemonetravelcards.co.u..._Metrolink.pdf
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Al your in Manc land cars are only a fiver each up there to order
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When I go to UK I usually rent a car from a company in Gatwick. They have oldish cars which have a fair few scratches and minor dents. The good news is they don't care if another minor scratch appears and they don't require a Credit Card.
When I flew into Heathrow I had great difficulty in renting a car without a Credit card, a debit card was not accepted (As of course, unlike a credit card, they could not claim for damage on a debit card).
I applied for a credit card from Nationwide whilst I as there. The problem was that it was cancelled shorty after issue as I did not live in UK. An email to their CEO got it reinstated.
So, it this case I would suggest you shop around at the cheaper end of the car hire market.
Good luck.
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Hi Alan,
I just did a search. I have no knowledge of the company, so not a recommendation !
http://www.travelsupermarket.com/com...hire-4928.aspx
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Al, forget the rental companies, speak to the local garages/car sales, they can usually rent you something a lot cheaper.
Keith Driscoll - Administrator
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Why not start your own up. Kill two birds with one stone. A car (jeepney)and a job (driver)!! sorted
Originally Posted by Alan
and I can't find a jeepney anywhere!!!
Al.
:Yesterday was history.Tomorrow is a mystery.Today is a gift.This is why it is called"The present!"
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