Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2021 11:48am
Sorry but dont see it as bad mouthing, just my honest opinion based on not only my experience but friends and family too along with many forum posts.
I agree with you to a certain point on getting their own insurance for potentially hassle free, but its the rental companies who offer options to have or not to have their own insurance, they then should not fabricate damage or fuel not full when taken back, ie take your photos, that goes for all of them.
I have used Goldcar on a few occasions along with family and friends and had problems 99% of the time, only producing photos to counteract their claims have they backed down.
Seems like they try it on especially with new clients! probably like others
Ive also used Firefly with only one issue, Centauro with no issues, so i have got to follow my own experience as i with others hire cars around six times year.
I have always had my own insurance policy and have saved a fortune on not obtaining full insurance with the hire company, so has my wife, as we often hire two cars.
If they wish to hire me a car in winter months for ten Euros that's their problem not mine but don't try to gain ill gained extras after
I suppose its like a lot of things you need to read and know the small print.
Bit like Ryanair, i have never had an issue with them as i know the rules ie boarding passes sitting people apart etc.
At the end of the day they are there to make money but don't do it underhanded, that's when the bad names start coming.
When you say don't base information on a forum? is that not what this brilliant forum is all about, hopefully honest, factual information? to help each other
Its all on the individual to make a decision.