Driving automatic shift
Jul 31st, 2003 | 07:40 AM
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Driving automatic shift
Why does Avis ban me from driving their cars to Italy?
I need an automatic shift. They say they only have Mercedes and those cars cannot leave France.
In Italy they have Volkswagons with auto. But they are not available in France.
Do other car rental groups do the same?
Any suggestions?
I need an automatic shift. They say they only have Mercedes and those cars cannot leave France.
In Italy they have Volkswagons with auto. But they are not available in France.
Do other car rental groups do the same?
Any suggestions?
Jul 31st, 2003 | 07:45 AM
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Hi Clanerous,
The Avis people, as are most rental agencies, independent operators, not international firms.
They are usually limited in their operating area.
I can take a car from Georgia to North Carolina, but not into Virginia.
The Avis people, as are most rental agencies, independent operators, not international firms.
They are usually limited in their operating area.
I can take a car from Georgia to North Carolina, but not into Virginia.
Jul 31st, 2003 | 09:01 AM
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Aside from that, I imagine it has something to do with auto insurance. I know I've heard Italy is a difficult and/or expensive place for that for rental cars, perhaps due to high accident rates. I just think I've read that some CCs won't cover you in Italy but will in other countries.
