Biscuits Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Gutted I missed this.. just got so much on at the moment! +1... looks like it was another riot Can't believe you're not going this weekend too Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I nearly rear ended quite a few trolly dollies "In my dreams!!!" You would have rear ended most things if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Scott Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 +1... looks like it was another riot +2 Looking forward to the now famous TDK write up just to rub it in further that I couldn't make it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted May 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Am stacked at work but will get stuck into it shortly. Funniest moment was when some chap in Monaco tried to cut us up, my co-driver leaned out the window and in a mock French accent shouted "Ferk yoo! Yoo and your 5 brozzers make zer ferk wiz zer tortoise!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Scott Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Classic!!! Who was the said co-driver in question then??? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Just had a thought. Some poor sod is going to buy these cars in 6 months or a years time. My fiesta was brand new with only 150kms on the clock. It spent the next 400kms bouncing off the red line in 2nd gear. That car may need a litre of oil or two now and again. Not to mention a new wheel:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted May 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 http://www.tyresmoke.net/forum/general-cars/132451-nothing-handles-like-rental-monte-carlo-bust.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Just received an invoice from the hire car company for 450 quid for damages caused to the car. The fight begins to get that money back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Just received an invoice from the hire car company for 450 quid for damages caused to the car. The fight begins to get that money back. Ouch... hope you have a copy of the hire agreement with the "super no-excess cover" box checked ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbitt Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Ouch... hope you have a copy of the hire agreement with the "super no-excess cover" box checked ! This ^^^ Bloody 'ell mate.. i hope you get it sorted. Also remember that we never got a walk around with any staff member when given the keys which is a big no no. As per the email i got after complaining about my service with them it was confirmed that all cars must be checked prior to handing them over and as we know mine wasn't checked. What damage exactly have they billed you for? Here is an extract of the email i got from one of their customer service bods for what its worth. I can confirm that prior to any rental taking place, the Rental Station should carry out a series of checks to ensure that the vehicle is prepared for the rental. These checks are called ‘Ready for Rent’ checks, and involve the vehicle being cleaned, topped up with fuel and inspected for any new damage following the previous rental.When the hire is terminated, the Stations will record all new damage, however minor, on the Rental Agreement. This procedure ensures that we do not charge the wrong client for the cost of repairing the vehicle, should it become necessary to do so. I am very sorry that on this occasion this process was not followed by the Station and that you had to inform the Station of the damage to the vehicle, only for the Agents to keep you waiting before providing a different vehicle. Please rest assured that I have raised this matter with our colleagues in France to ensure that the right level of feedback is provided to the Station concerned. I can confirm that no charges have been billed for damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Even on the invoice it states the full insurance that I took out so they are being very stupid. Fizz that's going to be my second point that the damage must have already been there as no walk around. The invoice doesn't even state what the damage is. Of course I have no idea-) Fizz who was your point of contact? The French office or UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbitt Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 The day after we got back I got an email from europcar asking for feedback to which I sent them my full honest disappointed experience. You should have it... My paperwork stated specifically no damage when it had a massive graze on the rear wheel arch and an egg in the sidewall of the front tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Just got that email last night after the invoice. Maybe mine took longer to come through because of the damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Did you guys sort out the issue with the insurance? Found this link to a hire company in Italy... wonder if they do a "super-cover" for insurance too? www.pushstart.it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Yep. My account was credited the refund on Tuesday. Their description makes it sound like everything is totally covered but the way its worded means you could still be liable to pay excess to damaged glass and tyres. Got away with it on a technicality as none of us were given a walk around prior to driving off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbitt Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Rich you toe rag.. just remembered you had the in car camera etc. Fancy sending a copy this way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted June 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Toe rag ? :fecker: Yes, I'd started editing the footage, and got sidetracked. Will post it up when I get a mo, Turini is good, Cayolle is very good, but that gorge in the dark is awesome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 but that george in the dark is awesome ! I thought this was a driving holiday, not dogging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 An observation......... It's your fault (and the ambulance chasers) that my car insurance has gone up 40% So please give yourselves some self flagellation, and don't do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted June 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 My insurance has gone up too, that's one of the reasons I prefer to rag a rental instead of my own wheels, it's cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 My story will now be featured in September's PPC mag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 My story will now be featured in September's PPC mag Pick Pocket Chronicles ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Practical Performance Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbitt Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Excellent Rich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Pick Pocket Chronicles ? Peruvian Petroleum Collector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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