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Car hire credit card
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:05 am
by Meg
I am hiring a car from Shetty's car hire however he asked me if i have a credit card, I don't and think it is too late to try and get one as I am arriving next Thursday, do you know whether this is a neccessity? I have asked him but he has not replied.
Thanks!
Re: Car hire credit card
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:36 am
by Steve Wooler
Hi Meg
Most car rental services take an imprint of your credit card to cover the security/insurance deposit, but then destroy it when the vehicle is returned undamaged. Without a card, you will need to leave a large cash deposit. I'm not sure how much that is.
I know Sheppy was on holiday last week and don't know if he's back yet. I would send him a reminder.
Re: Car hire credit card
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:40 am
by Meg
Many thanks Steve, you are extremely helpful!
Re: Car hire credit card
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:44 am
by Meg
I would be able to take one of my parents credit cards, or would this not be allowed?
Re: Car hire credit card
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:45 am
by Steve Wooler
Hi Meg
No - very risky!!!!!
Re: Car hire credit card
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:47 am
by Meg
Hee hee ah ok, they'll probabably be relieved that it isn't an option anyway!
Re: Car hire credit card
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:01 pm
by David Watkins
Meg,do yu have a debit card from your current account......?if it is a visa debit card it will be accepted.BUT remember to budget your acount accordingly,
David
Re: Car hire credit card
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:41 pm
by Meg
I do have a visa debit card! Should I check with Whatty before booking a car or shall I just assume that this will be okay? Thanks for letting me know!