Aston Martin Hire - Would you use it
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Hi everyone, I have been lurking on this forum for several months with the intention of learning as much about the aston martin range as possible. I must say there are a lot of knowledgeable people on here and even others I recognise from other forums Angel from Range Rover Sport for example..
I have noticed that there are several people, like myself that are yet to own an Aston and are currently in the dreaming about it phase, I have looked into the potential hire of an Aston for my upcoming birthday but they are unreasonably expensive in my view, which made me ask the question why ?
Surely with the restrictions on Age, Points on licence and named single driver would keep the insurance relatively low for the hirer, the maximum 75 miles for single day hire (too low again in my opinion for the price) would keep the mileage low and therefore maintain an effective resale price. Obviously the car will be thrashed all the time when on hire so it will need more servicing than normal and tyres replaced quicker...
So my question, has anyone ever used a hire firm and can recommend one for me ?
and a separate question to all the non Aston owners like myself if the hire prices were more reasonable would you consider hiring more frequently other than birthdays etc, I spy a business opportunity
I have noticed that there are several people, like myself that are yet to own an Aston and are currently in the dreaming about it phase, I have looked into the potential hire of an Aston for my upcoming birthday but they are unreasonably expensive in my view, which made me ask the question why ?
Surely with the restrictions on Age, Points on licence and named single driver would keep the insurance relatively low for the hirer, the maximum 75 miles for single day hire (too low again in my opinion for the price) would keep the mileage low and therefore maintain an effective resale price. Obviously the car will be thrashed all the time when on hire so it will need more servicing than normal and tyres replaced quicker...
So my question, has anyone ever used a hire firm and can recommend one for me ?
and a separate question to all the non Aston owners like myself if the hire prices were more reasonable would you consider hiring more frequently other than birthdays etc, I spy a business opportunity
Hi bryan I have dealt with a variety of the hire companies over the years and a lot have now ceased to trade and those that are still trading are having a tough time of it, the cars on the whole are abused, constant wheel refurbs, body damage and interior, the other problems are excessive tyre and brake wear as you thought and clutches on V8 Vantages, one car we do has now had seven clutches in two years, obviously the cars have to be delivered and collected and they tend to find the cars ping pong from one end of the country to the other, The car clubs and chaffeur type, seem to do better but obviously a smaller market,
I don't think you'll find it as lucrative as you might think. Hire cars on the whole are not driven with the greatest of respect, and this does not appear to be any different for a prestige marque. I recall seeing a car with its engine stripped down at Rick's after someone had abused it as a hire. If you do want to hire one, I would recommend http://www.astonexperience.co.uk/
My wife hired one for my 40th (before I bought one..) and Adrian was a delight to deal with and for the length of time we actually had the car, it didn't work out that expensive.
My wife hired one for my 40th (before I bought one..) and Adrian was a delight to deal with and for the length of time we actually had the car, it didn't work out that expensive.
I hired a DB9 last summer.
Got the car at 10:30PM in the dark so could not inspect it. Next day got out to find a car with 4 bald tyres and a large chunk out of the side wall of one of them and all the wheels were scuffed. It also had an expired tax disc and had a damaged front bumper on the nearside. It was fairly dirty inside and out so I gave it a wash and valet which really picked it up. I had opted for the fully comp insurance with no excess etc but had I not I do not know how the front damage (with its bodge fix) would have worked out. The tyres were fitted later that afternoon so couldn't use the car the first day and the tax disc was sent in the post for the next day. The car made a grinding noise in reverse when steering and to be honest had seen a very hard life.
All in all a rather poor experience which I won't be repeating. I was not offered any kind of compensation so I guess buyer beware.
Must say I loved the car though (not its fault) and even liked the sat nav
IMHO never has a car needed front parking sensors more than that one as the cost of a minor bump on the front would be eye watering.
Got the car at 10:30PM in the dark so could not inspect it. Next day got out to find a car with 4 bald tyres and a large chunk out of the side wall of one of them and all the wheels were scuffed. It also had an expired tax disc and had a damaged front bumper on the nearside. It was fairly dirty inside and out so I gave it a wash and valet which really picked it up. I had opted for the fully comp insurance with no excess etc but had I not I do not know how the front damage (with its bodge fix) would have worked out. The tyres were fitted later that afternoon so couldn't use the car the first day and the tax disc was sent in the post for the next day. The car made a grinding noise in reverse when steering and to be honest had seen a very hard life.
All in all a rather poor experience which I won't be repeating. I was not offered any kind of compensation so I guess buyer beware.
Must say I loved the car though (not its fault) and even liked the sat nav
IMHO never has a car needed front parking sensors more than that one as the cost of a minor bump on the front would be eye watering.
Edited by SLacKer on Tuesday 23 February 14:37
buryBry said:
Obviously the car will be thrashed all the time when on hire so it will need more servicing than normal and tyres replaced quicker...
I think I see the problem.....Nearly ALL of the hire companies went bust because the cars got hammered and crashed by cretins.
Don't even think about it.
Edited by Soovy on Tuesday 23 February 14:39
I rented a DB9 from Aston Hire - but it was a while ago, perhaps 3 or 4 years ago, I don't recall exactly.
I had the car for a long weekend. It was delivered on the back of a trailer first thing on a Friday morning, and collected early on the following Monday. Th car was in great condition when it was delivered, and the experience got me into thinking about eventually looking to own an Aston - I'm now on the cusp of ordering a V12V.
The service from Aston Hire was problem free throughout., but I can just imagine the abuse the cars would get from some, and the recession must have really hit the business hard.
Archie
I had the car for a long weekend. It was delivered on the back of a trailer first thing on a Friday morning, and collected early on the following Monday. Th car was in great condition when it was delivered, and the experience got me into thinking about eventually looking to own an Aston - I'm now on the cusp of ordering a V12V.
The service from Aston Hire was problem free throughout., but I can just imagine the abuse the cars would get from some, and the recession must have really hit the business hard.
Archie
Lots of hire companies opened up during the boom period and failed to plan for the downturn, this is true of both the Supercar Hire companies and the general hire companies. Their are still many good ones around who look after their cars meticulously and offer a great service.
Whilst the hire cars may at times be used harder than a "one careful owner" car (I think the extent to which this happens is often exagerated), the reputable companies have thorough checks between hires and follow very strict service / maintenance regimes - how many private owners check all the major safety items and oils / water / tyres etc between use?
If you intend to use the services of Supercar hire regularly, it may be more cost effective to look at a Supercar Club - better access to cars, cars are shared by members so are more likely to be treated better and they often have a more up to date fleet. I operate ecurie25 in the north, and their are locations in London, Surrey and Belfast. Their are several other clubs around so do a little homework and find one that fits your needs.
On the hire front, before hiring arrange to go to the premises to see the fleet and meet the operators before hiring, this will give you a chance to get a feel for their standard of operation. Most will offer deals for midweek hires when utilisation is often lower and availability higher.
Whilst the hire cars may at times be used harder than a "one careful owner" car (I think the extent to which this happens is often exagerated), the reputable companies have thorough checks between hires and follow very strict service / maintenance regimes - how many private owners check all the major safety items and oils / water / tyres etc between use?
If you intend to use the services of Supercar hire regularly, it may be more cost effective to look at a Supercar Club - better access to cars, cars are shared by members so are more likely to be treated better and they often have a more up to date fleet. I operate ecurie25 in the north, and their are locations in London, Surrey and Belfast. Their are several other clubs around so do a little homework and find one that fits your needs.
On the hire front, before hiring arrange to go to the premises to see the fleet and meet the operators before hiring, this will give you a chance to get a feel for their standard of operation. Most will offer deals for midweek hires when utilisation is often lower and availability higher.
buryBry said:
Hi everyone, I have been lurking on this forum for several months with the intention of learning as much about the aston martin range as possible. I must say there are a lot of knowledgeable people on here and even others I recognise from other forums Angel from Range Rover Sport for example..
I have noticed that there are several people, like myself that are yet to own an Aston and are currently in the dreaming about it phase, I have looked into the potential hire of an Aston for my upcoming birthday but they are unreasonably expensive in my view, which made me ask the question why ?
Surely with the restrictions on Age, Points on licence and named single driver would keep the insurance relatively low for the hirer, the maximum 75 miles for single day hire (too low again in my opinion for the price) would keep the mileage low and therefore maintain an effective resale price. Obviously the car will be thrashed all the time when on hire so it will need more servicing than normal and tyres replaced quicker...
So my question, has anyone ever used a hire firm and can recommend one for me ?
and a separate question to all the non Aston owners like myself if the hire prices were more reasonable would you consider hiring more frequently other than birthdays etc, I spy a business opportunity
www.dreamcarhire.comI have noticed that there are several people, like myself that are yet to own an Aston and are currently in the dreaming about it phase, I have looked into the potential hire of an Aston for my upcoming birthday but they are unreasonably expensive in my view, which made me ask the question why ?
Surely with the restrictions on Age, Points on licence and named single driver would keep the insurance relatively low for the hirer, the maximum 75 miles for single day hire (too low again in my opinion for the price) would keep the mileage low and therefore maintain an effective resale price. Obviously the car will be thrashed all the time when on hire so it will need more servicing than normal and tyres replaced quicker...
So my question, has anyone ever used a hire firm and can recommend one for me ?
and a separate question to all the non Aston owners like myself if the hire prices were more reasonable would you consider hiring more frequently other than birthdays etc, I spy a business opportunity
Lots of fun to be had hiring cars, just make sure you use a good company. A penny wise, a pound foolish.
All the best
Cheers.
J
I hired from Avis Prestige and have done a few times for different cars. Thought the price was quite reasonable, even cheap, even when compared to some of the other recommendations and supercar or Aston specialists. I found most of the other outfits had older cars. I got an 08 roadster in March 09 and it was just about to go out of service. Delivered by a driver to my door. I then called him a taxi. Collected afterwards from an office in London.
I have a easy answer to this question. It’s obvious you can’t afford a Aston and you are looking for other ways for you to do so. Now going down the route of thinking “ I will buy one and it will pay for its self” it’s absolutely crazy!! It’s not a business... you need to buy a couple of cars for it to make it worth your while. Plus too much competition. You also need a lot of spare money hanging around for circumstances which will be beyond your control. This is experience from some one who’s in the business already.
hss111 said:
I have a easy answer to this question. It’s obvious you can’t afford a Aston and you are looking for other ways for you to do so. Now going down the route of thinking “ I will buy one and it will pay for its self” it’s absolutely crazy!! It’s not a business... you need to buy a couple of cars for it to make it worth your while. Plus too much competition. You also need a lot of spare money hanging around for circumstances which will be beyond your control. This is experience from some one who’s in the business already.
Wednesday 3rd February http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...hss111 - Original Poster
Hi guys just wanted to know what are your views on lap dancing clubs? Do you think it’s a profitable business to get into in these hard times etc etc? Reason I ask is I am seriously considering opening one as I have a good location in mind.
Harry - I have an easy answer to this question, It's obvious you havent got a sex life and need to need to stare at beautiful girls way out of your reach its absolutely crazy !!! you need to get a couple of ugly girlfriends and work your way up to a pretty one, again you will need some spare cash hanging around for circumstances out of your control, this is experience from someone who has a life.
I can easily afford an aston, don't jump to conclusions....just asking an innocent question.....
buryBry said:
hss111 said:
I have a easy answer to this question. It’s obvious you can’t afford a Aston and you are looking for other ways for you to do so. Now going down the route of thinking “ I will buy one and it will pay for its self” it’s absolutely crazy!! It’s not a business... you need to buy a couple of cars for it to make it worth your while. Plus too much competition. You also need a lot of spare money hanging around for circumstances which will be beyond your control. This is experience from some one who’s in the business already.
Wednesday 3rd February http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...hss111 - Original Poster
Hi guys just wanted to know what are your views on lap dancing clubs? Do you think it’s a profitable business to get into in these hard times etc etc? Reason I ask is I am seriously considering opening one as I have a good location in mind.
Harry - I have an easy answer to this question, It's obvious you havent got a sex life and need to need to stare at beautiful girls way out of your reach its absolutely crazy !!! you need to get a couple of ugly girlfriends and work your way up to a pretty one, again you will need some spare cash hanging around for circumstances out of your control, this is experience from someone who has a life.
I can easily afford an aston, don't jump to conclusions....just asking an innocent question.....
polar8 said:
buryBry said:
hss111 said:
I have a easy answer to this question. It’s obvious you can’t afford a Aston and you are looking for other ways for you to do so. Now going down the route of thinking “ I will buy one and it will pay for its self” it’s absolutely crazy!! It’s not a business... you need to buy a couple of cars for it to make it worth your while. Plus too much competition. You also need a lot of spare money hanging around for circumstances which will be beyond your control. This is experience from some one who’s in the business already.
Wednesday 3rd February http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...hss111 - Original Poster
Hi guys just wanted to know what are your views on lap dancing clubs? Do you think it’s a profitable business to get into in these hard times etc etc? Reason I ask is I am seriously considering opening one as I have a good location in mind.
Harry - I have an easy answer to this question, It's obvious you havent got a sex life and need to need to stare at beautiful girls way out of your reach its absolutely crazy !!! you need to get a couple of ugly girlfriends and work your way up to a pretty one, again you will need some spare cash hanging around for circumstances out of your control, this is experience from someone who has a life.
I can easily afford an aston, don't jump to conclusions....just asking an innocent question.....
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Ha ha ha ohhh big man, that was a good come back. Tad childish? But I like your style. Sorry was you expecting me to come back with something as childish as you? not my style mate. now go get your fu&%in shoe shine box..... comes in to mind?
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Put your dummy back in, you got owned for being an arse, fact. I got lots of new friends for making you look like an idiot, you cant be well liked on here. You really need to improve yout grammar it is terrible. It is a shame when asking a simple question, as you have posed several times about opening a pizza shop and strip bar (says a lot about you)... Atleast mine was about cars.... If you dont have anything constructive to add, please be quite.
hss111 said:
polar8 said:
buryBry said:
hss111 said:
I have a easy answer to this question. It’s obvious you can’t afford a Aston and you are looking for other ways for you to do so. Now going down the route of thinking “ I will buy one and it will pay for its self” it’s absolutely crazy!! It’s not a business... you need to buy a couple of cars for it to make it worth your while. Plus too much competition. You also need a lot of spare money hanging around for circumstances which will be beyond your control. This is experience from some one who’s in the business already.
Wednesday 3rd February http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...hss111 - Original Poster
Hi guys just wanted to know what are your views on lap dancing clubs? Do you think it’s a profitable business to get into in these hard times etc etc? Reason I ask is I am seriously considering opening one as I have a good location in mind.
Harry - I have an easy answer to this question, It's obvious you havent got a sex life and need to need to stare at beautiful girls way out of your reach its absolutely crazy !!! you need to get a couple of ugly girlfriends and work your way up to a pretty one, again you will need some spare cash hanging around for circumstances out of your control, this is experience from someone who has a life.
I can easily afford an aston, don't jump to conclusions....just asking an innocent question.....
buryBry said:
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Ha ha ha ohhh big man, that was a good come back. Tad childish? But I like your style. Sorry was you expecting me to come back with something as childish as you? not my style mate. now go get your fu&%in shoe shine box..... comes in to mind?
Put your dummy back in, you got owned for being an arse, fact. I got lots of new friends for making you look like an idiot, you cant be well liked on here. You really need to improve yout grammar it is terrible. It is a shame when asking a simple question, as you have posed several times about opening a pizza shop and strip bar (says a lot about you)... Atleast mine was about cars.... If you dont have anything constructive to add, please be quite.Ha ha ha ohhh big man, that was a good come back. Tad childish? But I like your style. Sorry was you expecting me to come back with something as childish as you? not my style mate. now go get your fu&%in shoe shine box..... comes in to mind?
hss111 said:
Some misquoted stuff
Look mate, when in a hole, stop digging. You would have been the better man to have taken that on the chin.However, perhaps you can share your car hire ownership experience because I too am wondering about the feasibility of such an operation, certainly I am confused by the answer that the cars come back f***ed as I would have thought that there would be some form of insurance to cover this and of course a hefty excess as well?!?!? (My concern there would be if the person didn't have the money to pay the excess etc as well). I am also thinking it may be a fool's errand in the current climate.
Jasandjules said:
hss111 said:
Some misquoted stuff
Look mate, when in a hole, stop digging. You would have been the better man to have taken that on the chin.However, perhaps you can share your car hire ownership experience because I too am wondering about the feasibility of such an operation, certainly I am confused by the answer that the cars come back f***ed as I would have thought that there would be some form of insurance to cover this and of course a hefty excess as well?!?!? (My concern there would be if the person didn't have the money to pay the excess etc as well). I am also thinking it may be a fool's errand in the current climate.
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