Conference terri::cars_uk

    
    A problem.
    
    	I'm only 19yrs and I need a decent size car to take on my holiday
    in August.The problem is that i'm 2 yrs below the age at which most
    hire companies allow hire(21 yrs min).I've tried loads of companies,but
    drawn a blank.One company said they'd give me a car if my insurance
    company would give me cover,but for 7 days in a 1.4i Astra they want
    150quid,so I told them to get on their bike.
    
    		Any suggestions
    
    	Andy..Of-all-the-problems-in-the-world-today-i'm-2-years-to-young.
    

    Hertz used to rent to under 21s. Don't forget that Digital has an
    agreement with Avis -- available for personal as well as business rental. 
    You might find that the Digital agreement covers under 21s.
    
    John

    
    No they didn't. I tried all well known hire companies a few years back
    to try and get a hire car and none of them were interested (clean
    license, reference from Digital).
    
    -Tony

    According to VTX travel under the Car Rental Introduction heading, "The
    age requirement for employees who rent vehicles from Avis is eighteen
    (18) years of age.  If your a DEC employee you should be able to get a
    rental for business or personal use.
    Try again, this time be a little more forcefull/also check with your
    local AVIS/DEC rep, they may be able to help out.
    good luck
    JP

Remember that personal use under the AVIS/DEC agreement does not included any
kind of insurance (over here anyway). Check it carefully. And get written
confirmation that it is OK.

I booked a hire car (group A) through AVIS/DEC and turned up at Aberdeen airport
expecting a little fiesta, they only had a sierra xr4i left so naturally i said
i'd take that... "how old are you sir?"... "err 19"... "i'm sorry but we can't
hire out to you blah blah blah"... left me in Aberdeen on a Saturday afternoon
(everythings closed!!!!) with no transport... a very sticky situation! ;-)

Perhaps an International Driving Permit?

Do they include space for endorsements?

_Richard

The AA know how to get these permits,  I think you need a photo as well as your
normal license.

It is a old dodge to get one of these in advance so that you can drive abroad
even if you get banned at home!

I remember that one of these was advisable in Europe before all this license
harmonisation rubbish,  however I think they are still advisable for USA.

Regards,

_Richard

BTW:

When you license is clean,  perhaps it could get destroyed? in the washing 
machine,  and then you could get a clean duplicate!!!

    RE 14 --
    
    Once your DR10 (or any other suspension) has officially become history
    (10 years for DR, 3 years for others I think) PLUS ONE YEAR, you can
    apply to Swansea for a clean duplicate. They make a nominal charge.
    
    RE International Drivers' Permits - the AA not only "know how to get
    these", they can issue them, on the spot. Turn up to an AA office (e.g.
    in Reading at the Broad Street Mall) with a passport photo, your normal
    license and a fee (I forget how much) and there you are. I'd phone them
    first to check.
    
    RE earlier reply --
    
    I *think* that personal use of an AVIS car on the DEC-deal in the U.S.
    includes Collision Damage Waiver (just as well, as it's normally quite
    an expensive add-on, and is VITAL in the U.S because without it you're
    liable up to the full value of the car. This is except in a couple of
    states where they've made this illegal).
    
    This was definitely the case in August last year, when I rented an AVIS
    car from Boston-Logan for a couple of weeks' personal use on the
    DEC-deal. Much cheaper than any other supplier too. But I would check
    to make sure the deal on CDW hasn't changed.
    
    D.