The PiXie harness is the true name of the first ever pregnancy seatbelt. A British inventor by the name of Stephen Watson developed this pregnancy seatbelt at the University of Bolton; the reason for it is it’s meant to be safer than a normal seatbelt for an unborn child, an extra form of protection. Stephen has created this innovative idea for a reason, statistics according to a survey completed by a motor research company shows that 64% of woman who are pregnant believe that seatbelts are dangerous for their unborn child. On top of this a further 87% of pregnant women are currently not wearing their seatbelts correctly which is a staggeringly scary statistic. (more…)
Can I hire a car if I have points on my license?
This is another common question asked through the website and phones; can I hire a car if I have points on my license? We do have an FAQ on this subject however I thought I would expand as it’s a very commonly asked question. The indirect immediate answer to this question is yes you can hire with points on your license however it depends on a lot of things.
The general accepted amount of points on a license that you will still get accepted for is 6, if it’s any hire you tend to get declined. Although 6 is the guideline amount it depends on what your penalties where for, things such as speeding tend to be okay however if it was anything serious such as IN10 (Symbolises driving without insurance) or DR10 (Symbolises drink driving) you will have to wait for around 5 years before you can hire a vehicle. The other main things often declined by rental companies are careless driving offences.
Like previously mentioned some driving offences regarded as minor aren’t USUALLY much of an issue. Speeding offences and traffic offences are usually regarded as minor offences and as long as they don’t equal over 6 points you should be okay to hire any vehicle. However you can never be too sure so always check.
Despite your offence there are often different complications that come with different companies and the types of offences that just makes the whole system a really confusing hassle. It’s often really tricky to outline which driving offences you will be able to hire a car with and which you will not be able to. We are always willing to help with these aspects as we know if you have points it can be a confusing situation, if you need any more information on any of these matters you can always call our reservation agents who will answer any of your queries.
Cheltenham Races
The large spa town is a borough in Gloucester, amongst several festivals that the town hosts there is one that really attracts worldwide attention. This event is of course the Cheltenham Festival also known by its official title of National Hunt Meeting which takes part on the Cheltenham races. A horse racing event in which some of the best Irish and British horses take part, the event is particularly popular with the Irish as it usually takes part during the St. Patricks day holiday and has been going since 1860. (more…)
How old do I have to be to hire a car?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions we get through the phones, how old do I have to be to hire a car? This is Due to stereotypes and statistics fresh faced drivers aren’t allowed to hire a car as they are seen as an unnecessary risk. Due to this car hire companies usually only allow people over 25 to hire a car as its seen as less of a risk as they are perceived to be more sensible, a debatable point of view. You will also find that if you are under the guideline age of 25 it’s almost impossible to hire a car. (more…)
Fuel for Thought?
As everyone has seen in the news fuel prices just continue to rise with the latest rise being up to 6p a litre, coming with this logically car manufacturers are trying to increase their economic footprint as it’s good for the environment as well as business. The target set for fuel economy was to half the consumption in all cars by 2030.
Since the year 2005 the average fuel consumption, according to a study carried out by Global Fuel Economy Initiative or GFEI for short, has shown that there has been an increase of light duty vehicles by 1.8% which is approximately an increase of around 32 mpg. This is some way off the estimated figure of about 3% needed per year in order to meet the targets set. Despite this the GFEI still believes that the goal is still a realistic one. (more…)
Debit Card Car Hire Ireland
At Indigo Car Hire we are always trying to negotiate new deals with our suppliers and find special deals for our clients. We always aim to ensure that no matter your circumstances we can always provide a car hire Ireland to you.
We have now managed to collaborate with one of our suppliers that is located in Ireland who can now provide car hire with a debit card in Ireland. With a very large majority of suppliers you may find that you can prepay for your rental on a debit card but then when you arrive you would have to provide a credit card in the driver’s name. (more…)
Top 10 Weird And Wacky Vehicles
There have been several weird and wacky vehicles of the past, some are wonderful and some are…. Not quite as wonderful. Here is a countdown of the strangest top 10 cars ever to hit the market.
10. Antro Solo
Looking like a cross between a hoover and a cryogenic pod this 3 seater is said to be the answer to global warming the true hybrid car, equipped with pedals and solar panels it can reach 157 miles per gallon.
Seat Belt Fines Are Falling
Some great news about seat belts in West Yorkshire, the number of people issued fines for not buckling up whilst in a car has fallen by about one third which is a considerable amount. Despite the thousands still refusing to buckle up there is a decline in the overall amount of people caught without a seat belt in West Yorkshire. The annual amount of fines in 2011 issued for not wearing seat belts was 6,546 which is the figure for January to December, this figure fell to 4,100 fines issue for 2012 which is obviously a good thing no matter the opinion.
USA Car Hire Without A Credit Card
Finding a car rental provider in the USA that will be able to offer you a great deal on car hire without a credit card is not easy. What with having to ring around all of the suppliers, staying on hold and listening to annoying hold music. Don’t waste your time or money doing this, speak to the car hire experts and Indigo Car Hire today. (more…)
Cheap Car Rental, Read the Terms & Conditions!
We have recently had an influx in customers that have been previously been stung by other companies and their hidden policies. Some cheap car rental options really are too good to be true.
We work with hundreds of suppliers and are provided with extremely cheap rates from time to time. These rates always come with pages of terms with stipulations such as hire lengths, time of year and minimum notice periods.
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