car hire with hand controls

goulders

some time ago i tried to hire a car from all major car hire firms but they cud not accomadate me. I took a action against them through the equality tribunal. The case will be heard soon, does any body know of any other person who was in the same position

SerialComplaint

Just in case you're not aware, there are some specialist firms that rent adapted cars. Check out the ads in the IWA Spokeout magazine.

2qk4u

Why would you go after car hire companys when you can hire an adapted car from other companies ?

goulders

I crashed my car and needed a temp replacment, This was sept 2006 and back then nobody had a car with hand controls, it was only when i started my action that motobility ireland became involved, may be my case made someone wake up !!!!

Shifty

I tried hiring one from Hertz, their website said they had vehicles with hand controls but there was no vehicle available at the location I wanted.

I then went to Motability in Ashbourne and hired one without any difficulty.

goulders

thats exactly what hertz and a few more told me too, "we have them but they are out on hire". don't think they ever had them, could u email me [EMAIL="ciaran.goulding@gmail"]ciaran.goulding@gmail[/EMAIL].com

CtrlSource

i have had 2 vehicles adapted by Motability. Unlike Shifty, i haven't rented from them before, but as a company i would highly recommend them.

http://www.motabilityireland.com/rental.aspx

betty_swollox

Anyone ever hired in Spain or Portugal?

martinleo

Hi,

I am looking to hire a car with hand controls but again cannot get one at ease. Most of the car hire companies do not have a car available. My 07 Kia broke down on Wednesday.Kia or the garage I deal with cannot give me a replacement car thats will suit my needs (with hand controls) also I am covered under the Kia warrentee but what use is it if they cannot meet my needs.
Kia have offered me €30 a day for 7 days but I have to arrange the car but like you I cannot seem to get a car. So if any one has the same problem please reply and let me know how your action goes

regards
Martin

martinleo

Hi

How much did they charge for a day and do you know how much for a week

regards
Martin

CtrlSource

Hi Martin,

For prices etc you should contact a company like Motability.

There are a couple of other providers out there too. If you're looking for a full list, maybe give the IWA a call

blikety

Hi

is motability still the best place to get car hand controls ?

From the enquiries I made, Hertz & Budget provide hand controls but need a few days notice 'cos they have to get conrols fixed by a company that specialises doing this for insurance reasons, which is fair enough I suppose

John