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Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Mar 24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,595
Posted By americanv8
Not so sure on the cheaper prices for signing up...

Not so sure on the cheaper prices for signing up mind, not logged in price for when we go is £758, price logged in £756.

Currently booked with Netflights at £684
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 1 Mar 24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,595
Posted By americanv8
Now dropped to £686 so cancelled original and...

Now dropped to £686 so cancelled original and rebooked again. Although i still dont have a refund from the 1st cancellation!
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Feb 24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,504
Posted By americanv8
Cash unless you want to be skimmed. Just go in...

Cash unless you want to be skimmed. Just go in and tell them $60 (or whatever) on Pump x. Go back & fillup then if you need any chance go back in.
Been done with skimmers twice, never again.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 26 Feb 24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,595
Posted By americanv8
Same here, when Netflights were £786, emailing...

Same here, when Netflights were £786, emailing DFCH came back with £853, then when pushed dropped to £825.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 25 Feb 24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,595
Posted By americanv8
Got this down to £746 now, Netflights dropped...

Got this down to £746 now, Netflights dropped their prices.

Cancelling the original booking was fun! filled in their cancellation form and got an email back saying "We understand you want to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Feb 24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 549
Posted By americanv8
The Bolt is an awful car, if you want a good...

The Bolt is an awful car, if you want a good electric experience without charging issues go for a Model 3/Y. Superchargers are plentiful, easy to use & always work.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Feb 24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,595
Posted By americanv8
Lowest i've been able to get so far is £786 for...

Lowest i've been able to get so far is £786 for Standard SUV/Alamo via Netflights for Melbourne pickup, 18/08 - 01/09
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Jan 24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,236
Posted By americanv8
Sensationalist headlines again, what they haven't...

Sensationalist headlines again, what they haven't said is Hertz are $16 Billion in debt, interest rates are high, demand across the motor industry is low & Tesla do not offer any fleet discounts. To...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 14 Jan 24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,236
Posted By americanv8
Completely true, and also completely true of most...

Completely true, and also completely true of most cars made in America. I had 2 UK RHD Mustangs, both built in Flat Rock, Michigan and the build quality was terrible on both.
Then i bought a Model...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Jan 24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,344
Posted By americanv8
MCO is definitely way cheaper than MLB

MCO is definitely way cheaper than MLB
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 8 Jan 24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,344
Posted By americanv8
What's a good price these days?

Just thinking, what does good look like nowadays for car rental (Standard SUV)?

December 21, 2 weeks with Hertz was $925 for a H4 (ended up with a BMW X1)
August 20, 2 weeks with Costco for Full...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Nov 23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,446
Posted By americanv8
I know right, its odd. None of the brokers have...

I know right, its odd. None of the brokers have Hertz listed for MLB, even for ICE
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 20 Nov 23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,446
Posted By americanv8
I thought the same, immediately he got it wrong...

I thought the same, immediately he got it wrong when he said you can't link the hire car to your app ... yes he corrected himself later in the video but the guy just seems like a desperate for...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Nov 23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,446
Posted By americanv8
Yeah i had thought about an Uber from MLB to MCO...

Yeah i had thought about an Uber from MLB to MCO as well, looks like its around about the same price as hiring a car. Just seems like such a faff, there is a Hertz at MLB as well, you'd think given...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Nov 23, 11:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,446
Posted By americanv8
Had the username since i joined in 2008. At the...

Had the username since i joined in 2008. At the time i was struggling to think of something and i had a 1970 Trans Am, since then i've had a Corvette and 2 Mustangs, the last of which gave way to the...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Nov 23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,446
Posted By americanv8
Show me the alternative fuelled option? When it...

Show me the alternative fuelled option? When it comes to cars there is a choice, I choose not to drive ICE.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 18 Nov 23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,446
Posted By americanv8
Crazy hire idea

I want a Model 3 (or Y) for our trip in August 24, i've owned one for 4 years here and the thought of going back to a fossil fuel car for 2 weeks is unbearable.

Hertz don't seem to hire Teslas...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Nov 23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,093
Posted By americanv8
I've owned a Model 3 for over 4 years now so...

I've owned a Model 3 for over 4 years now so would really prefer either a 3 or a Y for next year. Prices are insane though at the moment (for everything, i know it'll get cheaper closer to the time),...
Forum: Tickets 6 Nov 23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,801
Posted By americanv8
I use HolaFly eSim every time, used it in...

I use HolaFly eSim every time, used it in Florida, California & Mexico. Can't fault them.
Forum: Tickets 4 Nov 23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 17,559
Posted By americanv8
I suspect they'll be putting a small % discount...

I suspect they'll be putting a small % discount on, they increased their prices in the last week of October. In order to advertise something in a sale they have to have been on sale at the current...
Forum: Tickets 15 Oct 23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,698
Posted By americanv8
Used them many times in the past, even had...

Used them many times in the past, even had tickets delivered delivered from them whilst we've been out in Orlando (delivered to UPS shop). They're excellent, but not the cheapest right now
Forum: Tickets 15 Oct 23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,859
Posted By americanv8
You sure about that? 2024 14 Day Disney/Uni Combo...

You sure about that? 2024 14 Day Disney/Uni Combo at OAT is £849, OA is £819
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 27 Sep 23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,780
Posted By americanv8
Opening the boot also unlocks the charge port now...

Opening the boot also unlocks the charge port now if the rest of the car is locked, so open boot, retrieve cable & tap the port to open it.
Forum: Social Groups 24 Sep 23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 694
Views: 38,329
Posted By americanv8
You should and you will 🤣

You should and you will 🤣
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 24 Sep 23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,780
Posted By americanv8
It doesn’t, and it only lasts for 12 hours after...

It doesn’t, and it only lasts for 12 hours after the car was last driven then doesn’t activate.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Sep 23, 11:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,266
Posted By americanv8
Sadly AutoEurope don't have an option to collect...

Sadly AutoEurope don't have an option to collect at Melbourne Airport
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 23 Sep 23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,266
Posted By americanv8
It's funny a few times, it uses the cars ...

It's funny a few times, it uses the cars boombox/ped warning speaker.

If you have sentry on you can view the cars cameras remotely from the app and if there's someone hanging around it you can...
Forum: Social Groups 22 Sep 23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 694
Views: 38,329
Posted By americanv8
Booked for 18th August, TUI premium out of...

Booked for 18th August, TUI premium out of Glasgow (way cheaper than Newcastle), 3 bed apartment at Vista Cay again (love that place). Feel absolutely violated by the near 8k price tag though. Went...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Sep 23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,780
Posted By americanv8
Tap the charge icon on the nav when you’re in...

Tap the charge icon on the nav when you’re in park, it’s the circle with the lightning bolt inside it. It’ll be on the right hand side of the screen (for a LHD car, RHD car it’ll be on the left side...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 17 Sep 23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,780
Posted By americanv8
I’ve had a SR (now RWD) and I currently have a...

I’ve had a SR (now RWD) and I currently have a LR. Wife’s EV only has a 200 mile range, so I bought the LR to make sure we had range for trips. I much prefer the LR, it’s AWD, better sound system and...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Sep 23, 11:46 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,780
Posted By americanv8
Regen braking will take a little while to get...

Regen braking will take a little while to get used to, i can't drive any other way now. It's just comes natural.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 16 Sep 23, 11:42 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,780
Posted By americanv8
I've had a Tesla for 4 years here, i don't want...

I've had a Tesla for 4 years here, i don't want to go back to driving dinosaurs but 2 weeks next August is coming up at over £2000! *gulp*
Forum: General Trip Planning 19 Mar 23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By americanv8
Update to this, been into a TUI store and they...

Update to this, been into a TUI store and they said they’re not trained on anything to do with passports, so use gov.uk advice and their own 6 month thing is just a recommendation.
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Mar 23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By americanv8
But the .gov website also says just above that...

But the .gov website also says just above that "Check with your travel provider to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet their requirements"
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Mar 23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By americanv8
Mexico passport rules ... help

Not sure if anyone can shed any light on this, i'm confused.

We're not going to Mexico until August, my sons passport runs out in January 2024, just after his 16th birthday.

- The TUI app seems...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 2 Feb 23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,960
Posted By americanv8
Try the peanut butter cold brew coffee! (if you...

Try the peanut butter cold brew coffee! (if you like coffee, otherwise probably dont :spin:)
Forum: General Trip Planning 1 Jan 23, 11:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 903
Posted By americanv8
Mexico excursions?

Decided to give Florida a miss for a little while, at least until Disney have washed Chapek out of their hair ;)

Never been to Mexico before so we've booked 2 weeks in Playa del Carmen (Riu...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 19 Nov 22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 889
Posted By americanv8
Unlike in the USA the French get paid a good...

Unlike in the USA the French get paid a good working/living wage, Disney include a service charge therefore tipping isn't required.
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 13 Nov 22, 04:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,872
Posted By americanv8
I nearly passed out on our first morning, the...

I nearly passed out on our first morning, the hotel had free breakfast but we decided a nice treat at iHop instead. $98 after tip :erm: and that was just for 4 standard breakfasts, 2 juices & 2...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 13 Nov 22, 12:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,872
Posted By americanv8
We were there in August, its so laid back,...

We were there in August, its so laid back, absolutely loved it.

Prices everywhere are mega though, really took us by surprise (Exchange rate didn't help)
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