28 Feb 2012 1:28 PM:

I'm using easyoption for the first time in April. I'd booked through DoYouSpain originally but then our insurance company (Easy Cover) went into car rentals - not a natural transition but they spotted a gap in the market and the general annoyance at being ripped off that no doubt we've all felt over the years.

I reckon it will save me nearly 50% - headline price via DYS was 85€ but then by time I had a car seat for my daughter, put an extra driver on the insurance and of course the fuel (was supposed to be a Focus or equivalent) which for a full tank would've been over 100€ given fuel is very expensive at the minute AND they charge a premium price.

Instead Easy Option quoted me c130 €, no extra insurance charges, free car seat and they meet you soon as through arrivals, so no massive queues at the rental desk; they say that most people are in their car and on their way in about 5 mins. Best of all, take the car back as you find it re fuel (its normally got 1/4 tank).

The cherry on the cake is that because I have buildings and contents insurance I get an extra 10% discount so I'll pay 117€ all in. Friends, familiy, etc can also get the same discount.

I really hope that they live up to my expectations as I get fed up with starting my visits to Spain feeling annoyed at being kept waiting and feeling ripped off!

Ian

Community thread: Has anyone used Dickmanns Car Rental

--------------------------------------

08 Feb 2007 2:14 PM:

Can confirm that our valuation was approx 146,000 if my memory serves.

Ian

Community thread: Mortgage valuations

--------------------------------------

08 Feb 2007 2:11 PM:

Just to echo Bill's post - please keep us posted as this is something we need to be aware of!

Ian

Community thread: Solar Panels ( the law )

--------------------------------------

08 Feb 2007 2:08 PM:

Hi John & Deb,

Did you find somewhere? If not, check out our website - www.dreamhillstwo.co.uk

Ian

 

Community thread: Glad i found this Site!!

--------------------------------------

08 Feb 2007 2:07 PM:

Hi Everyone,

Good luck to all of those who are due to complete soon, hope it goes well! I know it has been covered in another topic but keep an eye on the snagging - we completed just prior to Xmas, submitted our list on Jan 2nd and despite being told it would probably be done within 2 weeks, nearly 6 weeks later nothing!

Thankfully our things weren't major and the apartment is more than liveable but nevertheless still frustrating that's for sure. My in-laws are going over tomorrow and I'm hoping they will make some progress with the Builders but they are faced with having to try and deal directly with the Builders although our solicitor is also going to try.

If anybody thinks they need somewhere to stay when over then our apartment is available - visit www.dreamhillstwo.co.uk for dates, etc.

All the best

Ian

Community thread: Long let 2 villas Alhaurin de la Torre, 19/10/08 to 19/04/08, 500€ each

--------------------------------------