2 month car hire in UK - cheapest way?
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Presently in oz but we are thinking about returning to the UK at the end of the year for 2 months.
Now we need to get a car but car hire is coming in at around 1000 pounds.
So, what does the PH collective think the best (read economical) way is to get a car for 2 months?
Our thoughts so far are:
1. Rent a car (clio sized) for the 2 months = 1000 gbp.
or
2. Actually get FIL to buy a car from say PH classifieds or Auction before we arrive in UK for 1000 gbp or under that has 3-4 months MOT and Tax on it and then get him to sell after we leave. He knows his beans so happy to take this option.
The other thing is that we both have full NCD from the UK from last year which expires after 2 years lack of use in Feb 2009. Therefore if we re-insure before Feb 2009 it keeps it going. Insurance should only be 60 quid for the 2 months.
Then when it sold we might actually get say 800 quid back and its therefore only would only cost maybe max 500 quid with a bit of depreciation and if we have to stick some tax on.
As you can see Option 2 is by far the more fun but potentially more hassle.
Anyone have any thoughts on this or any other views/ideas?
Now we need to get a car but car hire is coming in at around 1000 pounds.
So, what does the PH collective think the best (read economical) way is to get a car for 2 months?
Our thoughts so far are:
1. Rent a car (clio sized) for the 2 months = 1000 gbp.
or
2. Actually get FIL to buy a car from say PH classifieds or Auction before we arrive in UK for 1000 gbp or under that has 3-4 months MOT and Tax on it and then get him to sell after we leave. He knows his beans so happy to take this option.
The other thing is that we both have full NCD from the UK from last year which expires after 2 years lack of use in Feb 2009. Therefore if we re-insure before Feb 2009 it keeps it going. Insurance should only be 60 quid for the 2 months.
Then when it sold we might actually get say 800 quid back and its therefore only would only cost maybe max 500 quid with a bit of depreciation and if we have to stick some tax on.
As you can see Option 2 is by far the more fun but potentially more hassle.
Anyone have any thoughts on this or any other views/ideas?
Alfahorn said:
Shaw Tarse said:
Before I clicked on this, I was thinking along the lines of buy a cheapo car & sell it!
if u wanna do it proper u duzznt regista de car in ur name so u dont pay 4 inshurunce an de speedin fines go2 sum1 els!
if u wanna do it proper u duzznt regista de car in ur name so u dont pay 4 inshurunce an de speedin fines go2 sum1 els!
Sub titles please!
Either go legal & rent a car
Or buy a shed, don't register or insure it ignore [-]speed[/-]safety cameras
Sorry Alfa if i int gud @txt spk i is old!:getmecoat:
Cheers for the response.
Sorry to bump it, but anyone have any other comments?
Any other advice?
I was thinking that if i do end up buying one i might do a mini PH Blog on the whole start to finish experience, costs etc. I'm still wondering if i can do it all for precisely zero cost and maybe even make a profit!
Sorry to bump it, but anyone have any other comments?
Any other advice?
I was thinking that if i do end up buying one i might do a mini PH Blog on the whole start to finish experience, costs etc. I'm still wondering if i can do it all for precisely zero cost and maybe even make a profit!
This company are quoting Vauxhall Corsas for £269 per 28 day period, therefore around £500 for 2 months. I wouldn't bother with the hassle of buying an old banger which will cost you tax, insurance etc when for £500 you can get a new car that won't break down and if it does you'll also have recovery service:
http://www.apexrental.co.uk/long_term_rental/cars/
http://www.apexrental.co.uk/long_term_rental/cars/
Silver993tt said:
This company are quoting Vauxhall Corsas for £269 per 28 day period, therefore around £500 for 2 months. I wouldn't bother with the hassle of buying an old banger which will cost you tax, insurance etc when for £500 you can get a new car that won't break down and if it does you'll also have recovery service:
http://www.apexrental.co.uk/long_term_rental/cars/
Thanks for that. I had a look but after VAT its actually 632 pounds with a mileage limit. Good option but slightly unsure. Thanks for that though.http://www.apexrental.co.uk/long_term_rental/cars/
justayellowbadge said:
Depends on how much money you have available.
Rather than <£1000 on buying a car, you may well get a better return spending more like £1500-£2000 on something a bit better.
Would be potentially more readily saleable at the end of the 2 months.
good point there and certainly agree. It would also make for a nicer car to use for 2 months. such as: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/427208.htm (used to have one - loved it)Rather than <£1000 on buying a car, you may well get a better return spending more like £1500-£2000 on something a bit better.
Would be potentially more readily saleable at the end of the 2 months.
However cash flow may out on this one. Its already costing $6800 for flights, which kind of creams us a bit.
Me and the FIL have bought cars at auction before so i sensed the potential for profit - but also a tad amount of hassle.
Thanks for the suggestions. Keep em coming....
ClassicWait until you find a good sub/circa £1000 MX-5, insure it using classic insurance (although that won't help retain your NCD, so may be more applicable to Colonial), enjoy a reliable and fun summer of motoring, sell it on and potentially turn a profit.
MX-5 - the answer to every PHers woes.
MX-5 - the answer to every PHers woes.
Wigeon Incognito said:
Wait until you find a good sub/circa £1000 MX-5, insure it using classic insurance (although that won't help retain your NCD, so may be more applicable to Colonial), enjoy a reliable and fun summer of motoring, sell it on and potentially turn a profit.
MX-5 - the answer to every PHers woes.
Hmmm. That makes remarkably good sense really. MX-5 - the answer to every PHers woes.
Colonial said:
TVR Moneypit said:
Buy = 
Rent =
How does UK insurance work out though for someone who is an Aust citizen? Rent =
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