Hi
Used Plus car again this year, competitive price and good service. We booked on line before we left and they met us in the car park opposite the arrival area we paid there and then and away we went then dropped the car back at the same spot at the appointed time. well pleased. They would also have met us at the apartment as per last year but then then take you to their office opposite the airport to do the paperwork. This from Coletta took about hour. we then left the car at the reception for them to pick up....all with no fuss. Will certainly seek their prices for next year.
Yes, I've used them before, and I noticed this year many more Pluscar rentals on the roads. They certainly seem to have increased their share of the market which is good for customers, as some of the others are responding with increasing competitiveness. You need to be careful with some of the rental companies who are hiding their true costs behind a low 'initial' quote, unlike PlusCar who, so far, have resisted the temptation to make extra money out of fuel. insurance etc.
Used plus car this September €160.00 for two weeks in a Hyundai i10, great value for the money, did 450kms, would highly reccommend, having used all the other rental companies over the years
Have used Plus Car for the past 2 years 5 or 6 times a year. Found them cheap easy to do business with never a problem and so easy to return cant recomend them enough
Quote from: nacnud on October 09, 2012, 14:30:45 PM
Have used Plus Car for the past 2 years 5 or 6 times a year. Found them cheap easy to do business with never a problem and so easy to return cant recomend them enough
What e said. ;D
Just got back from my first trip to the island. On basis of recommendations here, I used Plus Car for a 10 day hire. Excellent, timely, hassle-free handover at the airport. Paid €110 for a Hyundai i10 or similar, but they actually gave me a Nissan Note which was much bigger. So nice to avoid the insurance excess scams and the "pay for a tank and bring it back empty" scams! I'd certainly use them again.
Glad you were happy with our recommendations. We aim to please. :D
SO???? Have you now got the 'Fuerte Bug' ?
Quote from: Deso on November 29, 2012, 18:33:44 PM
SO???? Have you now got the 'Fuerte Bug' ?
As a naturist, I was delighted by the clean sandy beaches around Risco del Paso. Without doubt the nicest naturist beach I've found anywhere in Europe. So I'm sure I'll be back!
The great thing is, it isn't a naturist beach at all, it's just one of the many beaches in Fuerteventura. Except for a few beaches in towns, and the ones in Caleta apparently, they're all naturist-friendly. And we're happy to share them all with textiles if they don't cause any trouble. :)
Yep we used plus car this time no problems at all with the car or the people. :D well apart from been in pot for three wks :-[
Just a couple of questions if you please?
I have just priced up a car for 80 euros for the week, however I do not own a credit card.
Do plus car require a deposit? and if so
how much? also
Can you pay cash?
Today I cancelled my car hire with hertz as they required a 670 euro deposit and it had to come from my debit card they wouldn't take cash
Many thanks in advance
According to this thread.......http://www.fuerteventura-forum.com/index.php?topic=14081.0 (http://www.fuerteventura-forum.com/index.php?topic=14081.0) Pluscar take Debit Card or Cash.
Just drop them a mail to confirm, they have English speaking staff. :D
Hi,
whereabouts in the car park do you meet up with Plus Car people? Do they have a kiosk or a specific area? Or is there a bloke holding a placard?
Thanks
Nobby
When you come out of arrivals, cross the road at the pedetrian crossing part way down the Taxi rank. Go up the stairs/ramp and at the top cross into the car park. Look to your left and you will see the exit barriers. Walk towards them and look for bay 931 in the covered area near to the barriers. That is the usual meeting place.
You will be given details, including a phone No. when you receive your booking confirmation. ;D
Hi can you tell me if plus car accept cash as i emailed them and all they have told me is that accept credit or debit cards but i have noticed that a few people have said they paid using , would just like to know if this is true
thanks
I think I might give them a try in April .
I will require a child seat ... Has anyone had any issues regarding getting a child seat??
Regards
The cooler.
Quote from: TheCooler on January 26, 2013, 20:30:57 PM
I think I might give them a try in April .
I will require a child seat ... Has anyone had any issues regarding getting a child seat??
Regards
The cooler.
Just make sure you put it in the comments box when you book and you will be fine. :D
We've used Pluscar the last 3 times and always ask for a booster seat in the comments box and its always there waiting. The guys are waiting for you in the car park around space no. 931. They are very efficient and friendly. The cars have always been in good nick. Just worth mentioning that if you choose the Peugot 206 (I think its group B) it doesn't come with air conditioning. I always go for the Group C peugot 307 which states it has air con. Not always necessary I know but in August, you definitely need air con.
I'm sure you'll be very pleased.
FC
Just to add my bit to this thread, we've just returned to the UK after a week in Fuerte and used Plus Car for the first time, having previously used Hertz....... WHAT a difference in service and experience! From booking (no deposit taken!) to collection to return, they went out of their way to be as helpful and efficient as possible, making the whole process very easy. Good condition car (unlike the other lot), fair fuel policy.... and cheaper! Like those who have commented before me, I thoroughly recommend Plus Car to any Fuerte visitors!
Absolutely! I arrived this morning, PlusCar were waiting in the car park, swift polite service, car was better than I booked too. Excellent company who deserve our support - who knows, it might get the other mob off their crooked fuel scam!
Just returned yesterday from another couple of weeks in Fuerte, used Plus Car once again, and faultless service as ever! I'm sure there are other perfectly good hire companies, but having tried a few before discovering Plus Car I'd not consider using anyone else now. They are just so darned friendly and efficient, no fuel scams, so easy to use! On the downside its pouring with rain and blowing a gale back here in the UK today :(
Used Pluscar again in May for two weeks, 140 Euros all in for two weeks in a Hyundai i10. Just booked with them again for a week in Jan 14
Have just come back from Fuerteventura 1st- 12th June 2013 and used Plus car because of the recommendations on here. Thank you to those who posted as we had a very easy transaction. Booked it on line for the 12 days 114 euro's (fantastic price) The rep met us in the exact spot quoted on our confirmation email and within 5 mins we were driving away. You get a full tank and take it back with a full tank, what could be easier than that! The only downside was that we booked a clio 'or similar' and we got a Dacia, never want one of those again, bag of rubble, but I'm guessing had we bothered to drive back to the airport they probably would have changed it! The Dacia has not been well thought out. The rep warned us about the boot lid and the possibility of being garroted by it in the wind!. I would recommend Plus Car! but don't get a Dacia!
Its me again!
Just back home again and yes used plus car again and had the Dacia which was a worry after reading the comment from someone earlier by hey ho it growled when setting off in first gear but once away it was a nice drive comfortable and very economical......We also noticed more plus cars on the road. hope they don't start raising their prices. may have to start toning down the comments on here....
Autos PlusCar every time for me, September will be the 12th time I have rented a car from them, collect and deliver back to the airport car park, never any problems.
I am not connected with them in any way!
Think I will give PlusCar a go when we are next over in Fuerto, just to clarify (and its probably been mentioned in the threads) do they drop off and collect at the Caleta hotels !!!.
Always used Hertz (never had any problems and been with them 11 times)
Quote from: Nosmo King on July 31, 2013, 13:54:55 PM
Think I will give PlusCar a go when we are next over in Fuerto, just to clarify (and its probably been mentioned in the threads) do they drop off and collect at the Caleta hotels !!!.
Always used Hertz (never had any problems and been with them 11 times)
Only at the airport at the moment. They say they are going to open more offices, but not when.
Quote from: Devonia57 on July 29, 2013, 23:56:35 PM
Its me again!
Just back home again and yes used plus car again and had the Dacia which was a worry after reading the comment from someone earlier by hey ho it growled when setting off in first gear but once away it was a nice drive comfortable and very economical......We also noticed more plus cars on the road. hope they don't start raising their prices. may have to start toning down the comments on here....
I know what you mean !! I would have expected the other car hire firms in Fue to get their act together in response to Plus Car's obvious success. Hasn't happened unfortunately. You are correct in observing more Plus Car rentals....... I parked between 2 in Caleta the other day......that would have been almost impossible a year ago !!
I'm giving tehm a go this Oct, normally book with Payless or Cabrina.
Got an I10 for 11 days for €101.00 :D, cant go wrong with that :D
But you may get a Dacia Can :o
Seriously though, when you look at what you pay with Pluscar, if you knock €24 off that you would have paid for a return taxi to Caleta, it works out at around €10 a day for a Group A car for a week.
If you are going to Corralejo by Taxi then a Pluscar car is free for a week. ;D
Granted the Dacia isn't the most sophisticated of cars, but it gets you from A to B, so who cares. :D
Always used Payless, but after seeing Plus Car threads I thought I would get a price. They where cheaper than Payless. Feeling happy with the way Payless had looked after us for a number of years, the old slippers feeling, you know what I mean, I emailed Payless regarding their price. I had an email back offering the same price as Plus Car, so happy to keep with them. I am so glad I took the time to email Payless.
Quote from: Keith Dean on August 01, 2013, 18:08:20 PM
Always used Payless, but after seeing Plus Car threads I thought I would get a price. They where cheaper than Payless. Feeling happy with the way Payless had looked after us for a number of years, the old slippers feeling, you know what I mean, I emailed Payless regarding their price. I had an email back offering the same price as Plus Car, so happy to keep with them. I am so glad I took the time to email Payless.
Not a bad idea Keith, I might do thr same as I do feel loyal to them, but then again I want to try out plus car, see what the quality of their cars are like. :)
After Easy jet let us down by not flying to Fuerteventura this June, I asked a question on the forum about fly/ferry into Corralejo from "Lanzagrottie."
I also at the same time, emailed Payless, to ask if I could pick up a car from the harbour in Corralejo. Their reply, not normally but if we had got a flight and ferry time, I had to let them know and they can arrange for a car to be there. Decided not to bother in the end, but as you say we do feel loyal to them, but also have to look after the pounds/euros.
Did try to put quote from Can the Man, but could not get it to work, next time hey!!!
hmmmmm I was beginning to like the Dacia :)
As said who cares it got us to where we wanted to go and in comfort
Used Plus Car for the last 3 years and have raved about them to all asunder until I went to book today their prices have gone through the roof 149.00 for the week is a little steep, from what I have paid with them from 79 to about 109 depending on the time of year anyone else noticed this? 8)
Quote from: nacnud on August 08, 2013, 20:39:21 PM
Used Plus Car for the last 3 years and have raved about them to all asunder until I went to book today their prices have gone through the roof 149.00 for the week is a little steep, from what I have paid with them from 79 to about 109 depending on the time of year anyone else noticed this? 8)
This is because it is A. August, and B. Last minute. If you look at September, for example, the prices are back to normal. :D
I think you will find it the same for all the companies, I just checked Payless and they want €171 for a week in a Group A car. :o
Quote from: nacnud on August 08, 2013, 20:39:21 PM
Used Plus Car for the last 3 years and have raved about them to all asunder until I went to book today their prices have gone through the roof 149.00 for the week is a little steep, from what I have paid with them from 79 to about 109 depending on the time of year anyone else noticed this? 8)
If your a regular user, I would email them querying the price, point out your loyalty etc... silly nonsense them about everything good, how you have recomended them to others etc.... and ask if they can do something on teh price for you.
Having used PlusCar for the 1st time back in May, we have just re booked with them for September, and yes the prices have gone up a tad, from 114 euros in May to 123 euros for Sept, but its not really all that bad, their service is fantastic, 1 min walk out of departures and your at the car, 10 mins sorting out paperwork and payment and your on your way, fellow traveller are at this point still trying to find their coach !!
No hidden "extras" and a smooth/quick hand over at the end of the rental.
5* from us ;D
have used plus car hire last two visits had a 7 seater in june 2012 for a week 159 euros the a free upgrade to a merc a180 i think it was nice car in sept 2012 had it for 11 nights it was cheaper than transfers lol, booked a vw transporter for our visit in sept, 9 seater lots of room for 7 people and luggage and 2 sets of golf clubs i hope lol
come on posters where is the link
http://www.pluscar-irksome.php (http://www.pluscar-irksome.php)
http://www.pluscar-fuerteventura.com/en/offices.html (http://www.pluscar-fuerteventura.com/en/offices.html)
:( not one link now to google it will edit when I find link
Quote from: potash on October 01, 2013, 20:25:04 PM
:( not one link now to google it will edit when I find link
Hev's link works John or just google pluscar fuerteventura. :D
I'm now with Pluscar for the first time having used mainly Payless, with an occasional Cicar rental.
I always check prices all round before booking, but until now I have preferred to stay with the Cabrera Media threesome. In summer the Payless prices were sky high, but I got a good offer on an Astra from Cicar - same price as a group A with Payless.
When booking my current 4 week hire I decided to give Pluscar a chance as they were well cheaper. Instead of going for a basic group A car I choose a Polo - to be sure of aircon and preferably remote locking etc. - the price was just a bit less than a gotup A car with Payless, so I still saved money and got a better, more powerful car.
The whole process so far has been painless - they were there to meet us at the prescribed parking slot and they had 4 cars there altogether (recognisable because the all had the boot open!) - paid with prepaid Caxton card and the whole process, even being a new customer with them, took only about 5 minutes - very slick.
I'm happy with the car, although it does have a few more bumps and dints that the normal Payless cars I have had recently. The 1.4 engine is a definite bonus and it's also very economical.
Need to book for 5 weeks for Christmas and New Year, but will hold off at least until I get home before booking that.
Just booked my car for the Spring Holiday starting 5th April Price 98€
Then thought seeing that was quite a good price, I'll book the August one now as well. Price for similar car and same group 458€
Wow what a difference 3-4 months make. Think I will leave till after the new year to see if they have brought the prices down to a sensible level ::)
I suppose the more people who use them, the prices will go up as you can't really expect them to be buying in extra cars until they are sure of a consistent trade - supply and demand.
I think everyone (else) should use Goldcar !!!!!!
I have used auto plus for the first time based on the recommendations from this thread.
I am very happy I did, I was really pleased with the service, I had booked a Hyundai i10 for 9 days at €101.25, was upgraded to an i20 free of charge.
We were met in the car park, not at the prescribed place, we called the guy and he told us where he was, 5 mins later we were driving away.
One comment, I normally use the Payless/CICars/Cabrera group, and the cars they use are of a more newer standard than auto plus, but in saying that the auto plus car was fine no trouble at all.
Will definitely use them again. ;) :) :)
I also used Plus Car for the first time last week. Apart from the change of space in the car park, all was absolutely fine. I have also booked with them for the New Year break. No better/worse than Cicar/Payless/Top Car but quite a bit cheaper.
All
Would any of you good folk have a contact email for Plus Car that works?
The 'contact us' link on their website doesn't appear to be working and I would like to ask them a few questions.
JJ
Quote from: jonesesjourneys on November 04, 2013, 12:13:17 PM
All
Would any of you good folk have a contact email for Plus Car that works?
The 'contact us' link on their website doesn't appear to be working and I would like to ask them a few questions.
JJ
I replied to the email address that sent me the confirmation booking.
I did not get an answer, and when I told the guy who met me in the airport car pak, he explained that the email is an office in Lanzorote.
I can give you a phone no. if you want, this will be the mobile of the guy who meets you at the airport car park.
PM me if you want it. I dont think it is right to just post it on the thread.
Great Company, use them every time.
We're over on the 15th November and just noted that they have changed spaces in the car park.
Where are they now please ?
Thanks
Keith
531
Quote from: Can the Man on November 04, 2013, 16:24:23 PM
531
Is that to the left or right of 931, as you come up the steps to the car park?
Left - I think the 900's are the highest of the public parking rows - probably been moved away from the other hire company's spaces.
Quote from: lionfish on November 04, 2013, 22:21:54 PM
Left - I think the 900's are the highest of the public parking rows - probably been moved away from the other hire company's spaces.
Correcto
Can the Man
Thanks for that, perhaps you might know the answers to my questions anyway.
What I wanted to know was: we are considering hiring a car from Plus Car for the second week (11th to 18th December) of our forthcoming holiday.
We are staying in Corralejo and would ask if Plus Car have Offices there where we could collect the car or would we have to collect it from the Harbour in Puerto del Rosario or from the Airport?
Also, could we leave the car at the Airport at 11.00 on the morning of the 18th December prior to our flight home?
JJ
Quote from: lionfish on November 04, 2013, 22:21:54 PM
Left - I think the 900's are the highest of the public parking rows - probably been moved away from the other hire company's spaces.
Thanks
Jeff :D ;)Quote from: Can the Man on November 04, 2013, 22:38:54 PM
Quote from: lionfish on November 04, 2013, 22:21:54 PM
Left - I think the 900's are the highest of the public parking rows - probably been moved away from the other hire company's spaces.
Correcto
Perfecto ;D
Quote from: jonesesjourneys on November 05, 2013, 08:10:28 AM
Can the Man
Thanks for that, perhaps you might know the answers to my questions anyway.
What I wanted to know was: we are considering hiring a car from Plus Car for the second week (11th to 18th December) of our forthcoming holiday.
We are staying in Corralejo and would ask if Plus Car have Offices there where we could collect the car or would we have to collect it from the Harbour in Puerto del Rosario or from the Airport?
Also, could we leave the car at the Airport at 11.00 on the morning of the 18th December prior to our flight home?
JJ
Hi JJ, I am sorry, but I don't know the answers to your questions, because last week was the first time I hired from Autoplus.
I suggest that you try make a booking with them online and then in the box for special requirements put your questions.
I will PM you the telephone number of the guy I contacted when I arrived and he might be able to help you.
:)
Have you tried info@autopluscar.com that is the mail address that your confirmations come through from and I have had replies to questions on that one.
Quote from: Deso on November 05, 2013, 15:19:46 PM
Have you tried info@autopluscar.com that is the mail address that your confirmations come through from and I have had replies to questions on that one.
I emailed that address about 6 weeks ago when I discovered my flight time had changes, and then I emailed again looking to know had they received it and what were the arrangements to be met at the airport car park.
I did not get a reply to either email :(
I said this to the guy who met me in the car park, he told me once they send teh confirmation with the meet up details and they have your flight number, then there is no problems. He also said that email address went to an office in Lanzarote
Used Plus Car for the first time, all very good and even got a bigger car then I ordered. Fast sevice at the airport, no catches, decent cars and reasenable pricing.
Trumpy, that's good to hear. We are using them for the first time in March. Just one question, what was the process for handing the car back? I e-mailed them to find this out, but the reply wasn't very clear.
Thanks.
Take a ticket when you come back to the airport car park, leave the car at the bay where you picked it up, or nearest one, and leave key and ticket under floor mat. Simples! ;D
Thanks Deso. Simples indeed!
We have used pluscar 3 times now, ( and again booked for April) and found them so easy to use, you collect from bay 931 (out of the side door at airport - directly opposit when you come out of arrivals, not the main exit door to the right !) Go up the ramp on the left and hey presto the bay is right there. When returning car, leave in or around bay 931 and the guys are normally there waiting anyway, if not leave key under drivers seat.
It really could not be easier, we are normally away within 15 mins of leaving the airport arrivals area ! and normally while others are still looking for their coach :P
Quote from: jaynek65 on January 15, 2014, 16:12:15 PM
We have used pluscar 3 times now, ( and again booked for April) and found them so easy to use, you collect from bay 931 (out of the side door at airport - directly opposit when you come out of arrivals, not the main exit door to the right !) Go up the ramp on the left and hey presto the bay is right there. When returning car, leave in or around bay 931 and the guys are normally there waiting anyway, if not leave key under drivers seat.
It really could not be easier, we are normally away within 15 mins of leaving the airport arrivals area ! and normally while others are still looking for their coach :P
The bay has changed now, it is 531, nearer to the entrance to the car park or farther to the left as you come out of the arrivals terminal. ;)
Quote from: Deso on January 15, 2014, 18:02:17 PM
Quote from: jaynek65 on January 15, 2014, 16:12:15 PM
We have used pluscar 3 times now, ( and again booked for April) and found them so easy to use, you collect from bay 931 (out of the side door at airport - directly opposit when you come out of arrivals, not the main exit door to the right !) Go up the ramp on the left and hey presto the bay is right there. When returning car, leave in or around bay 931 and the guys are normally there waiting anyway, if not leave key under drivers seat.
It really could not be easier, we are normally away within 15 mins of leaving the airport arrivals area ! and normally while others are still looking for their coach :P
The bay has changed now, it is 531, nearer to the entrance to the car park or farther to the left as you come out of the arrivals terminal. ;)
That's right, we used plus car in October. And it was bay 531.
weird, we also went in October and it was bay 931 (just checked my email from them) It was also 931 in April and the previous October, maybe they have changed it now, I will find out next week when I book them again for April :-) Either way it was such an easy transaction, Lets hope they don't become to popular and their standards drop !
Jaynek65, my confirmation email from Pluscars for last October originally said bay 931, but when I got there and called the guy, he told me to go down to 531, I collected from there and thats where I was to leave it back to.
Mark07,
The other thing is when you collect the car they give you a car park exit pass so there isn't any parking charges. When you return the car go past the first entrance to the car park as that is for the rental companies that have offices actually at the airport. Carry on past and stay in the lane saying parking. Take a ticket at the barier and leave it under the drivers mat with the keys.
It's all straight forward. They also allow two drivers per hire.
Cheers Trumpy for the extra info.
The e-mail confirmation I received a couple of weeks ago states bay 531.
Bit of a worry about the 2nd driver as "er indoors" is threatening to do some driving in March. Watch out everyone!!
Mark it'll be no problem to her. Fuerte is one of the easiest continental countries to drive in. Tell her just to remember always keep the steering wheel to the middle of the road position rater than edge of the road and she can't go wrong. :)
Just watch out for the Lycra louts who seem to be multiplying in numbers every time I visit. ;D
Quote from: Magoo on January 18, 2014, 10:09:13 AM
Just watch out for the Lycra louts who seem to be multiplying in numbers every time I visit. ;D
And all of those kids on that roundabout
Just got back from 2 weeks using Pluscar.
£162 for 2 weeks.
Hire inculded all insurance, and collected car with half tank of fuel, to be returned with half tank of fuel.
Car was certainly not new (40,000km) and pulled very slightly to the right on occasions. At that price is was a minor inconvenience to put up with.
It was clean on collection and had water in the washer bottle!
Would I use them again?
Definitely!
:P
Quote from: Magoo on January 18, 2014, 10:09:13 AM
Just watch out for the Lycra louts who seem to be multiplying in numbers every time I visit. ;D
Sorry, my English isn't very good. What does "Lycra louts" mean?
I think the poster is referring to the large number of cyclists on the island who take over the roads and ride in such a (dangerous) way that motorists are inconvenienced.
Lycra is the material their clothing is made from - hence Lycra louts.
UK and US Two nations divided by a common language.
Lycra = Spandex
Quote from: isleswing on February 26, 2014, 11:08:48 AM
UK and US Two nations divided by a common language.
Lycra = Spandex
isleswing = islelifestyle
;)
No no no , it`s a defensive derogatory term used by fat sweaty morbidly obese couch potatoes who are pathologically jealous of anyone that can not only move around but move around unaided and enjoy it as well. Said couch potatoes will use any opportunity to vent their bitter jealousy and quite often lie unimaginatively in a forlorn attempt to justify their jealousy. A good example is the fury with which they react if a cyclist ignores a red light or rides on the pavement. Hardly the crime of the century but by god does it needle them as they sit in the traffic jam slowly stewing in the noxious gases of their own putrid digestive system.
Quote from: tiger79 on February 26, 2014, 12:55:40 PM
Quote from: isleswing on February 26, 2014, 11:08:48 AM
UK and US Two nations divided by a common language.
Lycra = Spandex
isleswing = islelifestyle
;)
Or it
could refer to winging our way from one Island to another ;) ;)
Quote from: zedzedeleven on February 26, 2014, 15:14:41 PM
No no no , it`s a defensive derogatory term used by fat sweaty morbidly obese couch potatoes who are pathologically jealous of anyone that can not only move around but move around unaided and enjoy it as well. Said couch potatoes will use any opportunity to vent their bitter jealousy and quite often lie unimaginatively in a forlorn attempt to justify their jealousy. A good example is the fury with which they react if a cyclist ignores a red light or rides on the pavement. Hardly the crime of the century but by god does it needle them as they sit in the traffic jam slowly stewing in the noxious gases of their own putrid digestive system.
Bloody cyclists >:( >:( >:(
Quote from: zedzedeleven on February 26, 2014, 15:14:41 PM
No no no , it`s a defensive derogatory term used by fat sweaty morbidly obese couch potatoes who are pathologically jealous of anyone that can not only move around but move around unaided and enjoy it as well. Said couch potatoes will use any opportunity to vent their bitter jealousy and quite often lie unimaginatively in a forlorn attempt to justify their jealousy. A good example is the fury with which they react if a cyclist ignores a red light or rides on the pavement. Hardly the crime of the century but by god does it needle them as they sit in the traffic jam slowly stewing in the noxious gases of their own putrid digestive system.
And then the cyclist's arrogant attitude towards the law, and cycling on the pavement led directly to a poor innocent chap's death.
Not that your post had any connection with the topic of car hire.
As an avid cyclist, I ask that you don't paint all cyclists with the same brush. Cycling is a wonderful cardiovascular activity that keeps the weight down (we cycle to eat!) and prolongs life.
But I have seen drivers think that by being on a bicycle they don't have to obey the traffic laws. This is completely false. Cyclists who do not stop at red lights or fail to ride in the road with car traffic should be ticketed and I have asked police to enforce the laws. Law breaking cyclist give law abiding bicyclists a bad name.
I'm particularly sensitive since I was once hit by a car at an T-type intersection because the car cut the corner too sharply and drove on the wrong side of the road. Even though the driver admitted to being at fault, a "witness" said that I must have failed to stop at the stop sign "because he is a cyclist".
So don't assume all cyclists are jerks - please support law abiding cyclists, we reduce the smog. I don't care what you call those who break the law regardless of their vehicle.
(In the US, pavement=road, so I'm assuming you mean the bad cyclists are on the sidewalk or "footpath". Yes?)
P.S. I'm going to rent from Plus Car for the first time based on the positive recommendations of this forum participants. Thank you.
SoCal, any chance of you coming to Ireland and teach our cyclists how to obey road signs, traffic lights etc....
I was a cyclist in my younger days, and would always obey the RotR, but a lot of my mates didn't bother, now with the introduction of cycle lanes and bus lanes the cyclists do what they like, including cycling on the footpath 2 & 3 abreast even when there is a cycle lane :o, most frustrating.
Any way back to the subject of plus car, I pick up my car this day 2 weeks, it will be my 3rd time to use them. 8) 8) 8)
Quote from: falkirkdan on February 27, 2014, 23:39:21 PM
Quote from: zedzedeleven on February 26, 2014, 15:14:41 PM
No no no , it`s a defensive derogatory term used by fat sweaty morbidly obese couch potatoes who are pathologically jealous of anyone that can not only move around but move around unaided and enjoy it as well. Said couch potatoes will use any opportunity to vent their bitter jealousy and quite often lie unimaginatively in a forlorn attempt to justify their jealousy. A good example is the fury with which they react if a cyclist ignores a red light or rides on the pavement. Hardly the crime of the century but by god does it needle them as they sit in the traffic jam slowly stewing in the noxious gases of their own putrid digestive system.
Bloody cyclists >:( >:( >:(
Bloody Scotchmen, vote yes and then we will be rid of you sponging off us.
Quote isleswing < And then the cyclist's arrogant attitude towards the law, and cycling on the pavement led directly to a poor innocent chap's death.>
What a gormless comment, typical of stupid and ignorant motorists. What`s the ratio deaths caused by cycling vs. deaths caused by motorists? I knew, I just knew, the uneducated and ignorant would leap unthinking to the defence of the holy car.
SoCal, yep, the pavement is the sidewalk, and justification for cycling on the pavement can be simply that it`s common sense in certain circumstances. If there is a long stretch of deserted pavement alongside a busy road then why not cycle along it? keep out of harms way, it works both ways, no "bloody cyclists" impeding the vital progress of the self important motorist who is on a vital life saving mission to the supermarket. Somewhere in America is a stretch of promenade (Venice Beach?) that is multi use, it has cyclists , roller bladers , skateboarders, pedestrians and multi talented unicycling jugglers, all getting along quite nicely . It works because of the absence of psycho car drivers who will kill before yielding right of way.
Quote from: zedzedeleven on March 01, 2014, 10:26:09 AM
Quote isleswing < And then the cyclist's arrogant attitude towards the law, and cycling on the pavement led directly to a poor innocent chap's death.>
What a gormless comment, typical of stupid and ignorant motorists. What`s the ratio deaths caused by cycling vs. deaths caused by motorists? I knew, I just knew, the uneducated and ignorant would leap unthinking to the defence of the holy car.
See the "Justice - British Style" thread on General Chat.
I just somehow knew you would be a Daily Mail reader. This incident had nothing to do with cycling, it was an attack prompted by a criticism.
You can accuse me of many things, but never of being a Daily Mail reader. The only bit of the Daily Mail I read was what woe10 posted. Can you dispute the quote?
I stand by every word I wrote.
Quote from: Can the Man on March 01, 2014, 09:32:56 AM
Any way back to the subject of plus car, I pick up my car this day 2 weeks, it will be my 3rd time to use them. 8) 8) 8)
Me too, it will be my 9th time. If you see anyone in a Skoda Fabia estate, or similar, running red lights and driving down the pavement, it will be me.
If it's good enough for cyclists, it's good enough for me. ;D
ZZ11 - in the US, unless the path is marked for cyclist like the "Strand" in Venice beach, bicyclists are to stay off the footpaths. In the LA area, we have a number of bicycle paths, one which is 40 km long and the other 60 km long. Makes for long rides without crossing roads and dealing with drivers who text, drive too fast, or cut off cyclists. (Unfortunately, the paths are also pretty ugly as they follow concrete rivers like the LA river.)
Having been to Ireland, I'm not sure I would ride my bike there. When I was there 6 years ago, I found the roads filled with automobiles and without wide shoulders, i.e., areas on the road where cyclists aren't impeding the cars.
While bicycling on the roads in Fuerteventura, I found the vast majority of the riders to be courteous. I tried to make sure I stayed as far to the right as possible. Most tourists in "PlusCar" like vehicles were very nice and kept space between the car and the bike. The taxis, driving way to fast, were more of a concern.
Just back from another week on the rock, arrived last Saturday morning, met the plus car reps at spence 531 in the public car park. Bit of a queue because there were some English and German punters ahead of me.
Everything was perfect, had one of these Fiat box type cars a bit like the Berlingo, and it was great. It was immaculately clean, 1/4 tank of fuel,and only cost €94.71 for the week.
Dropped it back this morning with a 1/4 tank of fuel, left parking ticket and keys under the mat.
Excellent service, as Arnie says, I'll be back. :D