Where to Rent a Car While Car Is Getting Fixed

Jazza80Four on 03/12/2020 - 09:20
Last edited 03/12/2020 - 09:21

My car needs a new clutch apparently, only 60,000kms old. I've had a rental for a week already, looking for a cheaper option if any. Currently paying around $90/day I'm pretty sure. Located central coast/Newcastle region. Thanks

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  • Fredfloresjr on 03/12/2020 - 09:41
    +6

    google

  • pao2x on 03/12/2020 - 09:49

    $90/day? thats a bit rich unless you are renting a prestige car.

    https://www.bayswatercarrental.com.au/

    • Jazza80Four on 03/12/2020 - 10:00

      Thanks for that, it roughly works out the same with the unlimited kms and reduced excess.

      • xuqi on 03/12/2020 - 10:32
        +1

        They're only in Sydney & Perth but 7 days small car hire, unlimited KM's, and $0 excess was quoted $308.

        https://imgur.com/a/SQ5NOxG

        • Jazza80Four on 03/12/2020 - 12:12

          Thanks heaps for that. I rang my current rental and its only $19 dearer all up, but still have an excess. I'm happy to pay the $19 for the convenience of keeping this one for now. Thanks again.

  • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2020 - 10:01

    The dealership/mechanic often gives you a loan car.

    • Jazza80Four on 03/12/2020 - 10:05
      +1

      Unfortunately not, they're not required to provide one either :-(

  • Stalker on 03/12/2020 - 10:05
    +3

    Doesn't take that long to fit a new clutch, does it?

    • pegaxs on 03/12/2020 - 10:36
      +3

      Gotta wait for the asbestos flowers to bloom before you can pick them to make the new clutch. Most cars is less than a day, or maybe a day and half at most.

    • Jazza80Four on 03/12/2020 - 12:00

      Apparently they have to order in the parts. Ford dealership/service centre.

      • andresampras on 03/12/2020 - 13:41
        +2

        Is your car a Focus by any chance?

        • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2020 - 20:12

          F to pay respects to Focus transmissions worldwide

  • yippy on 03/12/2020 - 10:28
    +2

    Any decent mechanic can get it done in a day.

    • abb on 03/12/2020 - 12:02

      Once they have the parts, sure. Depending on the car it could take weeks to get new parts from overseas.

  • specks on 03/12/2020 - 11:24
    +6

    car next door

  • Euphemistic on 03/12/2020 - 11:36
    +1

    Just get it fixed quicker.

  • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2020 - 13:01
    +1

    You can literally BUY a $500 pos off gumtree

    • Jazza80Four on 03/12/2020 - 14:48

      I legit looked and there were only POS with no rego under $1000

      • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2020 - 15:06

        You can negotiate, do not badmouth the $500 special

  • Quantumcat on 03/12/2020 - 14:05
    +1

    Buy a crappy car with rego and sell it when you're done

  • Jazza80Four on 03/12/2020 - 14:49

    I've resigned to the fact of keeping the rental I have. Thanks everyone for your help

  • JimB on 03/12/2020 - 15:03
    +2

    60k out of a clutch?

  • brad1-8tsi on 03/12/2020 - 15:04

    rentalcars.com

  • ShannonN on 03/12/2020 - 19:26

    My car needs a new clutch apparently, only 60,000kms old. I've had a rental for a week already, looking for a cheaper option if any. Currently paying around $90/day I'm pretty sure. Located central coast/Newcastle region. Thanks

    Confused you rented a car at 90 per day for a week (min 5 days) so thats 450 which would have gotten you a new clutch in your old car, and fixed mobile etc in 24 hrs?

    Or is the car have other problems?

    • [Deactivated] on 03/12/2020 - 20:13

      Mate in what world does $450 get you a clutch, installed? It's not 1993, Nollsy.

  • Jazza80Four on 04/12/2020 - 06:38

    Just received a quote of $3800. This doesn't sound right so I'll be ringing them today to find out.

    • yippy on 04/12/2020 - 09:31
      +2

      Did they wear a balaclava when they gave you the price?

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