PH'er Car rental

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Mobster Raks

Original Poster:

1,868 posts

258 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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To all fellow Ph'rs

I'm looking to find someone who is willing to hire out their P&J for a day, and was wondering if anyone knew of anyone who does this.

I would obviously pay for insurance for the day in question and can agree rates.
(Rental companies are a ripoff )

Any advice also on a proposed contract would be useful too !

Ta, Raks

Jonny5

3,526 posts

275 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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2 hopes mate

Chim_Girl

6,268 posts

260 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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Jonny5 said:
2 hopes mate


and Bob Hope isn't one of them?

Mobster Raks

Original Poster:

1,868 posts

258 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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did i miss something !??!

craigw

12,248 posts

283 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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just fairly unlikely I'd say matey.

Even if someone charged you say 750 quid a day to be marginally cheaper than a rental company, if something went wrong or the car came back needing a new clutch or tyres then that would cost far more than the rental.

Also, just for me personally, i wouldnt do it. Sorry.

anniesdad

14,589 posts

239 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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There a couple of PH'ers who hire their cars out aren't they? 2 Murci's spring to mind.

Mobster Raks

Original Poster:

1,868 posts

258 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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ahhh, I forget the mechanical aspect of it ...

Anybody got good contacts within the rental side of things who could organise some 'sensible' rates ?!?!

hobo

5,772 posts

247 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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simonspider's Murci is available for hire (obviously he drives it).

Have a look on his profile for the name of his website.

Also has a 355 IIRC.

mr_tony

6,329 posts

270 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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Interesting idea, but I'd ahve to agree with craig on this one.

A small scratch on the bodywork and you're looking at a whole pile of hassle for lending out you P+J and probably a loss into the bargain!

Hire companies charge the amount they do for a reason I guess!!

anniesdad

14,589 posts

239 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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GI Jnr also has a Murci/360 for hire IIRC.

Re: Insurance - not sure you could insure a private individuals car on your own insurance for the day, would you not have to go on the owner's own insurance policy? If so, this may be a problem for the owner. It's my understanding that it's easier to insure a hire car on your own insurance. Just a thought.

>> Edited by anniesdad on Tuesday 8th February 10:39

Mobster Raks

Original Poster:

1,868 posts

258 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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So, anyone with any contacts or point me in the right direction ?!?!

mr_tony

6,329 posts

270 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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anniesdad said:
Re: Insurance - not sure you could insure a private individuals car on your own insurance for the day, would you not have to go on the owner's own insurance policy?


This is as far as I'm aware the case - you would need to supply owner your details and get yourself temporarily added to their insurance. Then if you do bend their motor then it's their insurance thats f**ked - again not an ideal proposition!

Mobster Raks

Original Poster:

1,868 posts

258 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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mr_tony said:

anniesdad said:
Re: Insurance - not sure you could insure a private individuals car on your own insurance for the day, would you not have to go on the owner's own insurance policy?


This is as far as I'm aware the case - you would need to supply owner your details and get yourself temporarily added to their insurance. Then if you do bend their motor then it's their insurance thats f**ked - again not an ideal proposition!


totally agreed - didn't see the point of what would happen if it did get wrapped round a post. c'est la vie.

but come on people, someone must have a contact ?!?!

anniesdad

14,589 posts

239 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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Mobster Raks said:
So, anyone with any contacts or point me in the right direction ?!?!


I've got some hire company contacts but not personal hirer contacts. But you don't want to pay hire company prices. What is it you want to hire? Anything?

Mobster Raks

Original Poster:

1,868 posts

258 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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anything mildly entertaining on English roads !!

after giving up the MR, i think i may dabble like this now and then 'till I've saved up to get something alongside the saloon

v12v8

1,153 posts

252 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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Mobster, I know the guys at Legends quite well. They seem better than most (IMHO): www.hirealegend.com/

If you would like any further help, email me.

regards,

Mobster Raks

Original Poster:

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258 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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v12v8 said:
Mobster, I know the guys at Legends quite well. They seem better than most (IMHO): www.hirealegend.com/

If you would like any further help, email me.

regards,


Seem like a nice bunch - although I'm 23 !

Plus, I've seen slightly cheaper rates elsewhere - just nothing that interesting !

Arrrrrrgggghhhh !

Mobster Raks

Original Poster:

1,868 posts

258 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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just found www.prestigecarhire.co.uk on the net.

had few dealings with them when the MR was off the road, really good chap I was in contact him.

might give him a bell...

>> Edited by Mobster Raks on Tuesday 8th February 11:45

Jonny5

3,526 posts

275 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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At 23, there's little chance you'll be able hire exotica. Minimum insurance age is 30 in the majority of cases. I don't want to come over as condescending, i'm the same age as you. Let us know how you go

nightmare

5,197 posts

285 months

Tuesday 8th February 2005
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Im happy to loan out the elise, but sadly cannot lend the diablo - modifications mean no chance

Personally I wouldn't be bothered about the things that have concnerned others on here - though I would make a definite 'personal judgement' with regards whoever was considerng borrowing it. I see no reason why you SHOULD knacker exotica any more than anything else (in fact you're likely to be so careful with someone elses toy that damage would be LESS likely)....unless the person is a total tool - and I hope I'd have spotted that before lending it!