Getting a hold of other users

Lesman · Member

Getting a hold of other users

Michele Erdvig · Host

Les,

Jojo was on the forum some time ago. I think that when you clicked on the name it took you to the old EzBoard site which then asked you to register. That will no longer work since I have switched forums to ActiveBoard.

As for Dan Dooley, I have heard mixed reviews of them. I suggest you ask for a new car, check it out thoroughly before driving off and if you don't like it go back and request another one. Be sure your tires are good, the windshield has no nicks or cracks, etc.

Michele

CowboyCraic · Guru

Having seen the after math of a Dan Dooley rental, when a friend of mine rented from them, I have made it a point to not rent from Dan Dooley. Make sure you go over your vehicle with a fine tooth comb and wary eye before driving off the lot. Make sure that they document precisely what the fuel level is before you drive off. Further more, read all of the fine print. If you are journeying into Northern Ireland, make that clear and make sure they don't ave an extra charge. That was where my friend got hit. She drove up to Belfast and the Antrim Coast. They found a receipt while cleaning out her car and tacked on extra fees. It is why I almost exclusively use auto-europe.

Slan Go Foill,

Bit Devine

Cowboy Craic

Susan in Wi · Member

Hi Les,

We have used Dan Dooley on 6 different trips since 2000 and have never had a problem, the last time in July 2006. Prior to that we used various rentals -Thrifty, Budget, Sixt, and some others I cannot remember. We are very happy with DD.

We go back and forth between the North and Republic as my husband's fam is from Co. Armagh and Co. Donegal and never pay extra. After I get the quote I mention we will be going into the North and the quote does not change. We do a thorough documentation when we pick up the car and return it with a full tank of petrol, so that is credited back on our credit card.

We have always pre-booked and have been able to waive the CDW with our Master Card. The rate at Dan Dooley might be a little higher than some but since I am able to call their 800 number and book by phone I always know exactly what type of car we are gettiing and what the insurance coverage is. I like that fact that I can talk to a person so there are no surprises! And the phone rate always has jibbed with the rate on the website.

Susan In Wi

-- Edited by Susan in Wi at 23:56, 2006-11-24

-- Edited by Susan in Wi at 23:56, 2006-11-24

Lesman · Member

Susan,

Thanks so much for the positive feedback. I usually go over the cars even here in the US. Hopefully these people will have mercy on me. I carry all paperwork with me. I won't be going into Northern area, so not worried. I saw someowhere on thier website that they don't charge for going into Northern Ireland like other car rentals do.

Thanks again!!

Les Anderson

Susan in Wi · Member

Have a great trip, Les!

Susan In Wi

youngka · Guru

Les,

Also be sure it has a jack and tool that will fit your brand of car. Our rental had neither ---- two different cars, luckily stopped to help us out that had the tools that fit our Opal.

Have a very nice trip!

youngka