Long term rentals?
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beachball

Original Poster:

5 posts

191 months

Sunday 17th October 2010
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Hi,

I've been looking at leasing my next car rather than buying, but I've got a couple of CCJ's (satisfied) from 2008 and because of that, leasing in any form appears to be out.

Instead, I've recently discovered that some companies do long term rentals in blocks of 28 days (e.g. 6 x 28 days). One such company is "SimplyLease", although some of the big names like "Europcar" seem to offer a similar service.

The prices don't seem too bad, I just wondered if anybody has had any experience in this area, and could confirm that there is indeed no credit check required? In terms of paying, I can easily afford it (as I could a lease!) but my bad credit rating means anything involving a check is out...

Beachball

Rocksteadyeddie

7,971 posts

256 months

Sunday 17th October 2010
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Hmmm, are you sure you can afford it? A couple of CCJs suggests this may not be your strong suit...

Welcome to PH wavey

beachball

Original Poster:

5 posts

191 months

Sunday 17th October 2010
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I earn over 100k a year... just had a business deal go pear shaped in 2007. Back on my feet now!

dufusmuppet

937 posts

209 months

Sunday 17th October 2010
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If i earned that much then i would save up and buy a nice motor outright.

beachball

Original Poster:

5 posts

191 months

Sunday 17th October 2010
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Makes sense, but just started a new contract and need a car right away. No time to save!

Really looking to see if anyone has experience of long term rentals...

Laner

127 posts

284 months

Sunday 17th October 2010
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Try Flexxilease specialists in short term rentals.

jamoor

14,506 posts

244 months

Sunday 17th October 2010
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beachball said:
Makes sense, but just started a new contract and need a car right away. No time to save!

Really looking to see if anyone has experience of long term rentals...
Surely you have a few grand lying about to get a cheap set of wheels for a few months?

Sir Bagalot

7,080 posts

210 months

Sunday 17th October 2010
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beachball said:
Makes sense, but just started a new contract and need a car right away. No time to save!

Really looking to see if anyone has experience of long term rentals...
So let's get this right...

You earn 100K a year and have no savings;)
You have 3 postsredface

Rocksteadyeddie

7,971 posts

256 months

Sunday 17th October 2010
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Sir Bagalot said:
beachball said:
Makes sense, but just started a new contract and need a car right away. No time to save!

Really looking to see if anyone has experience of long term rentals...
So let's get this right...

You earn 100K a year and have no savings;)
You have 3 postsredface
I assume he is a director of multiple companies hehe

Sods Law

3,280 posts

254 months

Sunday 17th October 2010
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Sir Bagalot said:
beachball said:
Makes sense, but just started a new contract and need a car right away. No time to save!

Really looking to see if anyone has experience of long term rentals...
So let's get this right...

You earn 100K a year and have no savings;)
You have 3 postsredface
I reffer you to the gentlemans previous post regarding a business deal going bad... we dont know the details, it could be that he is still clearing ground and needs a presentable car for business?


I could say you only have 450 posts.... ?

why not help...................

To the op

Grosvenor provide us with long term rentals for our staff on probation. 3-6months, 308> E-class

Edited by Sods Law on Sunday 17th October 13:14

Deva Link

26,934 posts

274 months

Sunday 17th October 2010
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beachball said:
The prices don't seem too bad, I just wondered if anybody has had any experience in this area, and could confirm that there is indeed no credit check required? In terms of paying, I can easily afford it (as I could a lease!) but my bad credit rating means anything involving a check is out...
I would guess that it's just like normal car hire so as long as you can support the initial 28 days payment and deposit either with a hold on a credit card or full payment up front by debit card, then there shouldn't be any problem.