Advantages: Non... Disadvantages: Customer service, payment system, ruined start of your holiday..
We had a terrible experience with Goldcar in ALICANTE, spent 3 hours at their desk, always being dumped because of a customer behind us as if we were not customers ?! We booked a car from Goldcar online (using their Dealer "AutoEurope"), then when we arrived we had to pay the the fuel deposit. We had a VISA credit card and they tried using it and said it doesn't go through. We didn't have another credit card, they don't accept cash. But we used this card a ay ago for online shopping and t was working fine, never had issues with it before. We rang our bank, it said everything is fine with the card and they don't see that anyone would have been trying to charge it (Goldcar). Which means that there was something wrong with Goldcar's card processing system.. Then we were told to ring Autoeurope as they were the one's we dealt ...
Migle_Ireland 18.05.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Europa Rent a Car
Advantages: Safe, lots of extras, reasonable insurance, easy to drive Disadvantages: A bit high on petrol
We recently decided that our car was too small for our family and that an estate would be a much better proposition. Eventually we decided on a Volvo Estate and were delighted when an F Reg 740SE came into our local paper. Anyway we bought it and it is a great car. I have never driven such a big car but due to the automatic gear box and power assisted steering it is very easy and light to drive. I had never driven an automatic or power assisted car before and was a bit hesitant but it was no problem.
We have a young daughter and we certainly feel very comfortable and safe in this car. It has loads of room in it and we can even put her pram in without having to take it apart.
This particular model has electric windows, electric sunroof, electric wing mirrors and heated front seats!
Unfortunately it is quite heavy on petrol ...
elvina 31.07.2000
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Volvo 740
Advantages: Fast effortless drive, stylish, surprisingly roomy cargo space Disadvantages: Bit small for 5 people, hard suspension
I acquired my Volvo V50 Sportswagon 2.0lt diesel in June of 2005 so at the time of writing this have been driving it for 6 months and have travelled about 9000 miles.
It's probably worth noting that prior to this I had been driving a SEAT Alhambra 7 seater so was used to excellent visibility and acres of room inside. A change of job and family down sizing gave the opportunity for a change.
I find the driving position to be generally comfortable and; easily and variously adjustable (I'm 6ft tall so need a reasonable amount of leg room). However, I have an occasionally recurring back problem so still use a lumbar roll as a rule.
The clock is digital and inside the drivers instrument area, which is an irritation for watchless passengers (I'm told!!). Other than that I find the instruments easy to read. The messaging system is ...
