1800 wanted for hire

martinc · Aug 1st, 2010, 18:12

I would like to hire a Volvo 1800 (not ES) for a few days in September (all been well). There are several hire firms advertised on the web but they dont seem to have this model. Does anyone know if such a service exists in the UK? I cant afford to buy one but it might be nice to drive one around for a few days. Thank you.

pez · Aug 1st, 2010, 19:30

im not being funny mate,but i honestly cant see anyone lending their pride and joy p1800 to a complete stranger.

woodman · Aug 2nd, 2010, 18:18

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Originally Posted by pez

im not being funny mate,but i honestly cant see anyone lending their pride and joy p1800 to a complete stranger.

I kind of agree, Pez, but then again if the price is right then making some occasional income from your pride and joy might help pay for its upkeep. There is a firm down in London now that lets you do what you might call peer-to-peer car hire. Someone sees your car, registers with the scheme and says, 'I'd like to hire your car' and if the car owner is registered too, then it can happen. The company handles all the insurance and stuff.

If you hired out your car for a week at, say, £500 for the week, plus a vast deposit to cover problems (maybe another £500 at least) then that might pay for, say, having the seats retrimmed or the cylinder head reconditioned, or whatever.

Just a thought....

pez · Aug 2nd, 2010, 22:36

yeah i can see your way of thinking pal.
just for me personally,i have my amazon estate and a ford capri which is a summer weekend toy,i couldnt bring myself to lend them out,i wouldnt be able to sleep!! each to their own though.

woodman · Aug 3rd, 2010, 09:14

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Originally Posted by pez

yeah i can see your way of thinking pal.
just for me personally,i have my amazon estate and a ford capri which is a summer weekend toy,i couldnt bring myself to lend them out,i wouldnt be able to sleep!! each to their own though.

Ah, you have an estate. I have 2 tons of soil I need to shift - any chance of a loan?

(Just kidding).

pez · Aug 3rd, 2010, 16:41

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Originally Posted by woodman

Ah, you have an estate. I have 2 tons of soil I need to shift - any chance of a loan?

(Just kidding).

ha ha!! your from sheffield,if i lent you it,you would be driving round yer local red light district all night in it,yer mucky yorkshire puddin!!

woodman · Aug 3rd, 2010, 16:59

Alright, Pez, you win....Just been looking at the pics of your resto job on the Estate - looks fantastic. I think if I were you I'd be looking at setting up a chauffeur service!

pez · Aug 3rd, 2010, 18:39

cheers pal,its been keeping me very busy,should be worth it in the end!

Lucien · Aug 10th, 2010, 11:22

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Originally Posted by pez

im not being funny mate,but i honestly cant see anyone lending their pride and joy p1800 to a complete stranger.

I think the OP was asking about businesses rather than individuals.

I haven't used the following company, but did a google search for Volvo 1800 hire and came across this:
http://www.starcarhire.co.uk/movie_tv_saint.htm. No idea of price. Maybe worth a call?

martinc · Aug 12th, 2010, 00:08

Hi Lucien, Thanks for that I will give them a ring to see what the prices are like. Regards.

Aug 1st, 2010, 18:12	#1
martinc Junior Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2017 20:31 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: london	1800 wanted for hire I would like to hire a Volvo 1800 (not ES) for a few days in September (all been well). There are several hire firms advertised on the web but they dont seem to have this model. Does anyone know if such a service exists in the UK? I cant afford to buy one but it might be nice to drive one around for a few days. Thank you.

Aug 3rd, 2010, 16:59	#7
woodman Master Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2023 13:03 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sheffield	Alright, Pez, you win....Just been looking at the pics of your resto job on the Estate - looks fantastic. I think if I were you I'd be looking at setting up a chauffeur service! __________________ 1967 Volvo 121 Auto in everyday use and rolling restoration. 2002 Audi TT quattro. (Sorry!)

Aug 1st, 2010, 19:30	#2
pez VOC Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 22:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: teesside	im not being funny mate,but i honestly cant see anyone lending their pride and joy p1800 to a complete stranger.

Aug 2nd, 2010, 22:36	#4
pez VOC Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 22:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: teesside	yeah i can see your way of thinking pal. just for me personally,i have my amazon estate and a ford capri which is a summer weekend toy,i couldnt bring myself to lend them out,i wouldnt be able to sleep!! each to their own though.

Aug 3rd, 2010, 18:39	#8
pez VOC Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 22:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: teesside	cheers pal,its been keeping me very busy,should be worth it in the end!

Aug 12th, 2010, 00:08	#10
martinc Junior Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2017 20:31 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: london	Hi Lucien, Thanks for that I will give them a ring to see what the prices are like. Regards.

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