13 Aug 2018 2:52 PM:

Place: Calle de Lorca 116

Sale to include: 

Yamaha Docking Station, 8 x 40 Binoculars, 300w hand held blender, Dexter 810w (cable powered) elecric drill, extension cables + various "bibs & bobs" inc indoor & outdoor games.

 

Community thread: GARDEN SALE: SAT 18 AUGUST 08:00 -10:00 & 18:00:20:00

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16 Feb 2016 6:06 PM:

Because of the wide range of products the "go to" DIY store for many people is Leroy Merlin. There are branches @ Cartagena, Murcia and ( I think) La Zenia. Eroski in the Dos Mares shopping centre is not bad for "bits and bobs". For builders merchants (excellent value), there is one off the RM 19 between San Javier and Balsicas, and one (Martin's?) on the F30 in Los Alcazares (between the motorway and the town centre). As with most towns there is a ferreteria in Balsicas. Quality products, but you will probably need to speak Spanish if you can't see what you want.

Community thread: Any DIY material suppliers close to Sierra Golf Resort Balsicas?

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31 Jan 2016 5:02 PM:

Unless you have paid for the Firefly "Supercover" insurance, I suspect you will only be covered for the standard items eg 3rd party, CDW (Collision Waver Damage) & Theft Protection - look closely at the Firefly web site. Particularly for multiple trips I think you will find that taking out specialist (annual) "excess" car hire Insurance back in the UK (for a very nominal fee) is cheaper than taking out say the Firefly "Supercover". We use" insurance4carhire.com" but there will be others.

Community thread: Car Hire

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28 Jan 2016 11:30 AM:

Have used Centauro in the past - very good but possibly a tad expensive even with their loyalty scheme. Tend to use Do You Spain now which seems to be very competitive and allows you to "untick" any supplier you do not want to use.We would always avoid Goldcar and the cheaper "local" to Alicante ones - check where the pick point is if using a cheap Alicante supplier; they can be away from the airport!! The Do You Spain web site also allows you to decide whether you want to return with an empty or full tank. We always chose the latter.

In our experience all suppliers will take a card imprint to cover excess insurance and petrol, but that is not something to fret about, especially if, for a very nominal cost, you take out an annual insurance policy back in the UK to cover any uninsured losses - never ever take out the cover offered by the supplier, you will pay through the nose. We have never had an issue with having the cost of the full tank returned - good idea though to take a photo of the speedo when you return the car. Also take photos of any bodywork blemishes when you pick up your car, and make sure they have been noted on the documentation you walk away with. We use Insurance 4 car hire to cover the excess insurance, but there are others that may be as good and competitive. If you take out this type of insurance (strongly recommended), make sure you advise the staff at the car pick up office that you have your own insurance to cover any excess insurance, and make certain they do not ("unwittingly" ?!) slip this extra cover into the paperwork you sign. Exceptionally admitted, but it has been known! Happy hiring!

Community thread: Car Hire

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27 Oct 2015 10:03 AM:

I have been given to understand that a burglary that needs reporting to the police (eg for an insurance claim), must either be done by the owner in person (with a translator present if the owner does not speak Spanish), or by the owner's lawyer, who must have an appropropriate power of attorney. The inference is that the burglary cannot be reported by say a key holder who is not a qualified lawyer etc. Is this correct?

 

Forum thread: Reporting Burglaries to the Police

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