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.

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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One of the most popular questions we get asked is, How Specific Can I Be When Choosing My Hire Car?

When booking a hire car people often want a specific make, model, colour, fuel type, transmission and engine size. These often can’t be booked specifically but below are the cans and cants when it comes to hiring a car with specific requests.

Most suppliers use SIPP codes when listing their fleet, which are the industry standard for determining the kind of car that is being rented. They comprise of 4 letters that designate size, type, transmission and a/c, respectively.

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When you need to hire a car, it is difficult to know which car hire company to use. You can pick up the phone and call one of the household names like Hertz, Avis or Europcar or you can visit a comparison site which will list everything in price order for you, but wont inform you of all the in’s and out’s.

If you want someone with experience of all of the above then speaking to a broker is the best option. Car hire brokers like us @ Indigo Car Hire deal with most if not all of the main car hire suppliers around the world. Meaning we can help you get the best deal for the type of rental you are looking for.

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