No wheels on my wagon!

[Alan]

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!! :cwm23:

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.:NoNo:

[keithAngel]

pm sent

[RickyR]

Sorry to hear that, www.megatrain.com/uk/

[joebloggs]

back one day and complaining :doh

might help AL til you get some wheels :D

buy a weekly bus/tram/train pass

http://www.systemonetravelcards.co.uk/about-us/network-maps.php

http://www.systemonetravelcards.co.uk/pdf/Rail_Metrolink.pdf

[keithAngel]

Al your in Manc land cars are only a fiver each up there to order:rolleyes:

[johncar54]

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.

[johncar54]

Hi Alan,

I just did a search. I have no knowledge of the company, so not a recommendation !


http://www.travelsupermarket.com/community/forums/t/no-credit-card-car-hire-4928.aspx

[KeithD]

Al, forget the rental companies, speak to the local garages/car sales, they can usually rent you something a lot cheaper.

[dave63]

and I can't find a jeepney anywhere!!!
Al.:NoNo:
Why not start your own up. Kill two birds with one stone. A car (jeepney)and a job (driver)!! sorted:xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3: