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colport27

2006-10-16 06:47:18

Well this time next week we should be on the way to stansted (if anything else doesnt go wrong).
For the last 5 years we have always had car hire on arrival at Palma airport, a slight change this year now means we require a credit card to hire a car (previously used debit cards). Despite the fact we applied for cards about a month ago, we have the card numbers etc, but as yet no cards. Phoned friday and were told it could be a further 7 working days.....guess we will have to wait until next saturday, if nothing arrives in the post, cancel the car booking (and get a taxi on arrival).
On top of this, there is now a threat of a baggage handlers strike on the 23rd, the day we are due to go...........so if anyone is walking around Magaluf/Palma Nova and see a young family of four that appear to wearing the same clothes everyday..........

Well fingers crossed all will change and come good in the next 7 days.
Shaz n Col

pargaluvva

2006-10-19 18:02:36

Which company do you use for the car ? We used Carjet last year and I'm sure someone in the queue paid with cash (after a bit of persuasion :wink:).
Have a great time. Gx

msc1977

2006-10-19 18:20:40

Hi - we made a booking with Carjet inline earlier this week and it must state about 20 times before you confirm your booking that you MUST have a c/card, even if you have paid on line with a debit card - very bizarre but if there website is anything to go by you will need LOTS of persuasion!!!! sorry

colport27

2006-10-19 19:15:48

We have always used Carjet, and even in June this year payment by Debit card was not a problem. Since then though rules appear to have changed a little.
Thanks for the comment Parga (one phone call from wifey to Carjet at Palma Airport today........problem sorted :wink:

).
As for the other problem, the threatened baggage handlers strike, again another phone call to the airline and we are told that none of their flights are involved..........????
So hopefully come this time monday night.........the hire car will be parked outside the hotel, our suitcases will be with us and we will be enjoying some long awaited San Miguel.

jan400

2006-10-19 20:45:44

Carjet isn't a hire company they're just booking agents so it's not them you have to convince.

Usually you can pay anyway you want but they still want a credit card imprint as security (in case you steal the car I suppose).

I'm not exactly sure why a debit card isn't acceptable but i think it's something to do with the fact that you can cancel a payment by debit card after you've authorised it or the bank can refuse to honour the transaction due to lack of funds.

A credit card payment is immediately secure because it's the credit card company who pay the car hire company and then you owe the money to the credit card company.

Not sure if this makes sense but maybe someone else will know more than me!!

julie matthews

2006-10-19 21:03:26

just came back from mallorca used carjet but it was europa they sent us to they excepted our debit card to pay for the petrol never asked for a credit card.

msc1977

2006-10-20 05:48:03

thats all great news colpoert - have a fabulous time - save some of the nice weather for us - we fly out 30th!!! :fly

colport27

2006-10-20 18:07:07

Well thats work over and done with, two days left to get organised..........roll on Monday. :lol:

pipefitter

2006-10-20 19:07:41

Car hire

Have used my debit card at Record car rentals for the passed 5-6 times,without any problems.The only difference I can see is I always take out their additional insurance at 4 euros a day extra.Or maybe its Im a loyal returning customer,without any accidents??

colport27

2006-10-20 20:04:01

Pipefitter.....have you hired a car since july-august??? We have never had any problems before using a debit card but apparently this new rule has come in since we last hired in June.
The only additional insurance you can get with carjet/Europa is for tyres, in case of blow out etc, everything else is covered (except breakage of glass, or loss of keys).
We tend to take out the tyre cover (about 7 euros for the week i believe) just to be on the safe side.
72 hours from now, ice cold San Miguel will be in easy reach..yipppeeeeee

pipefitter

2006-10-21 07:35:06

Car hire

Coleport27,I used Record 2weeks ago at Palma airport.I produced my card and was asked if I had another,I said no,so they accepted my debit card,on the basis I took their extra cover for tyres windscreen etc.

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