16 Jul 2015 11:52 PM:

Drove to Benalmadena from Torre del Mar last month and wasn't aware of anything untoward.  

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14 Jun 2015 6:21 PM:

Thanks for the info.  I'll looking at that site next time we go over. 

Would still  be interested to hear the experience of any user of 'bemetcarehire'.  Believe a second driver can be added at no extra charge and a better fuel policy.  I was tempted this time but having a toddler accompanying us couldn't take a chance - better the devil you know than one you don't.

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14 Jun 2015 4:19 PM:

I agree Malagacar is a reputable company, one I have dealt with on many occasions over the last 6 or 7 years, however I do feel their advertising blurb is somewhat misleading these days. They claim to guarantee cheaper rates but the reality is you NEVER pay the amount printed on your online booking.  Yes they inform you of the half full/empty fuel policy so you are prepared for that, but what about the additional driver - that used to be free, now 11 days cost €40.  Then there's the additional insurance costing between €8 - €12 per day...  I used to take out a yearly plan which covered under body, cills etc., but if you refuse their 'full insurance' they deduct €1000 from your credit card for the duration of your hire.  Apparently this is refunded on return of the vehicle provided no damage has occurred during the hire.  

The car we hired a couple of weeks ago, whilst being mechanically sound, had dents and marks galore.  Thank goodness we did pay the additional insurance otherwise I bet money would have been deducted from the €1000 deposit even though it was taken back in exactly the same state as it was when we got it.  Obviously one should be vigilant checking the vehicle on pick up.  However the cars are parked in a confined space with not the best of lighting so by the time you've alighted the plane, collected bags, spotted the rep by the exit, walked round to the mini bus pickup point, waited for transport to drive you to the office, queued to get to the counter, finally been given the car keys and stowed away all the luggage before thoroughly checking the vehicle, it is easy to miss something.

In reality the vehicle which was quoted as costing €16,60 a day actually cost us (excluding fuel and additional driver) €24,60 a day that's almost 50% more than what was quoted online.

All in all we paid almost double the price quoted, sadly Malagacar appear to be on a par with other hire companies rather than superior.

 

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15 May 2015 2:55 PM:

Hi Promedia

I posted this message in another thread but reading your request thought this may be relevant here too as like you we are looking for a reliable hire company without all the 'add-ons'.

Has anyone heard of or actually used 'bmetcarhire'?  According to their website they charge a hire fee which allows up to four drivers and child seats at no extra cost.  

For many years we have used Malaga Car and have also recommended them to friends who have also used them numerous times.  They certainly did stand out from the crowd in terms of reasonable rates etc. DID  being the operative word!   The last time we hired from them was April this year and sadly it seems they are  going the way of the others.  Yes their fuel policy - half a tank - is better than paying for a full tank but can't say the same for the add-ons.   When we started visiting Spain over ten years ago we used to purchase an annual policy which covered windscreens etc rather than pay the €3/day the hire company charged.  Now the excess insurance is €12 per day and if you decline they take additional money from your credit card.  I believe this is refunded at the end of the hire but not sure how swiftly it is paid back.  

Also they now charge for all subsequent drivers whereas the second driver used to be free.

We are due to return to Spain this summer and this time will need to include a child's car seat and at least one additional driver - have no idea what that will all cost but it will probably be double the quoted price.

Mountie

 

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15 May 2015 1:49 AM:

Hi there,

Has anyone heard of or actually used 'bmetcarhire'?  According to their website they charge a hire fee which allows up to four drivers and child seats at no extra cost.  

For many years we have used Malaga Car and have also recommended them to friends who have also used them numerous times.  They certainly did stand out from the crowd in terms of reasonable rates etc. DID  being the operative word!   The last time we hired from them was April this year and sadly it seems they are  going the way of the others.  Yes their fuel policy - half a tank - is better than paying for a full tank but can't say the same for the add-ons.   When we started visiting Spain over ten years ago we used to purchase an annual policy which covered windscreens etc rather than pay the €3/day the hire company charged.  Now the excess insurance is €12 per day and if you decline they take additional money from your credit card.  I believe this is refunded at the end of the hire but not sure how swiftly it is paid back.  

Also they now charge for all subsequent drivers whereas the second driver used to be free.

We are due to return to Spain this summer and this time will need to include a car seat and at least one additional driver - have no idea what that will all cost but it will probably be double the quoted price.

Mountie

 

 

This message was last edited by mountie on 15/05/2015.
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