autoeurope

[Steve Wright]

I'm trying to book a car with automatic transimission for pickup in central Barcelona for 4 days' use along the cost, etc in Catalonia.

 

The best deal seems to be through AutoEurope....but I want to check first to see if anyone on the list has any horror stories about them.

 

Please share thumbs up thumbs down and alternate suggestions (again, I don't want to pick up at the airport and I MUST have automatic transmission).

 

 

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[Stewart Fishburne]

Steve

 

I've used AutoEurope many times in Spain and elsewhere in Europe without any problems. I'm not sure, but are they a 'broker' and your final rental may be with one of the more recognised names?

 

Stewart

 

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[Dr Alfonso Gonzalez]

I have been using AutoEurope for several years now....before I would
check the rental car companies, as customary, and would end up with
Hertz, Avis, Budget, and National, and one Atesa (the Spanish company).
But, AutoEurope (it will be a EuropeCar in Madrid) has recently been the
least expensive and they always had a diesel (though they couldn't
promise it). Checked also with PepeCar and, if well ahead of pickup,
there were a bit cheaper, but had no agencies outside of Madrid and
Barcelona? So, that didn't seem like a good idea, if I had a problem. I
have had no problems with AutoEurope, but all companies seem fine until
you have a problem and then it counts.
I have never picked up AutoEurope at the airport, always at Atocha
railway station because I usually spend a day or two in Madrid before
travelling.
You are going to pay dearly for automatic transmission. Rental
alone should be 50-100% greater (also the car will be larger than the
mini/sub-compacts that I rent--sometimes even they are too big for
Spanish cities & parking). Then you will pay extra for fuel, which
makes US/Canada prices seem like a bargain.
Let us know how it works out......

Alfonso

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[edw martinez]

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[Steve Wright]

If so, I'm looking for former? member Rowan Fookes if anyone knows how to find her.

Steve Wright
2330 SW 13 ST Miami, FL 33145
305/776-3231 mobile    305/285-4830 fax

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[Roger Warwick]

She's still a member, so presumably she'll reply to you directly.

Roger.

[Alfonso Gonzalez]

Roger.....hope all is going well with you and the group. Apparently
very little activity....I plan to be going this year to Spain about the
end of the summer for my usual time of 1-1/2 months and looking forward
to it.
I may (finally) be obtaining Spanish citizenship (via my parents)
and would like to know some info if you are able to provide it....the
consulate in Miami is somewhat vague about this and am not sure how much
of the details they know. They are even vague about identification
numbers (Carnet de Identificacion, NIF, Seguro Social, etc)
My concern is obtaining medical/health coverage while I am there (as
you know, it is expensive from here in the US/Canada) and some have
indicated that I might be able to obtain a small pension (I am a
senior). Any info you can pass on would be helpful.
I leave tomorrow on a trip and won't return until about the
12th-15th. Thanks for all your help


Alfonso Gonzalez

[Roger Warwick]

Hi Alfonso,

Congratulations - that's great. Does that mean you'll be coming to Spain to live permanently?

If you obtain Spanish citizenship, then I imagine all bureaucratic processes will be greatly facilitated. As a Spanish citizen, you will need to apply for a Document Nacional de Identidad, or DNI. You should read through all the documentation on the Ministerio de Interior website for information on how to obtain this:

http://www.mir.es/SGACAVT/

Once you have your DNI, then you'll need to apply for a Social Security number. Information on the Seguridad Social site ...

http://www.seg-social.es/Internet_1/TramitesyGestiones/index.htm

I suppose that will automatically give you access to the public health service. There are also private health services, the most popular of which is Sanitas. For around 60 euros per month you can get quite decent coverage. More info on their website.

Not sure about getting a pension. I believe you have to be making social security payments for a certain time before you earn the right to any kind of pension, but it's best to check that out with Seguridad Social once you have a number.

Hope that helps a little.

Roger.

2009/7/3 Alfonso Gonzalez <gonz...@ucalgary.ca>