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Cars in Italy - long term automatic car rental

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slh43 Active member

Member since 11 August 2014

slh43Active member26 August 2014 23:27:17

Hi,
I found this forum so responsive and helpful previously, I decided that this will be my "go to" group for all things Italy.
My husband and I have a vacation home in Italy and we spend 3-5 months at a time there. Our problem is that it is almost impossible to find an automatic car to rent and after attempting to drive a standard for a few weeks, I've given up.聽 Could tell you some very entertaining stories about that :-) At any rate, does anyone have any suggestions for cheap long term rentals of automatic cars? We do not want to purchase a car because we do not have anywhere to safely store it when we are not there. Thank you for any thoughts you may have.聽 slh43

Janyorks Member

Member since 26 June 2017

JanyorksMember26 June 2017 05:49:13

Just seen your message which I see is 2 years old......I would be interested how you resolved this as I am also seeking a small automatic to hire for the periods I'm in Italy and I'm finding it just about impossible so now considering Some sort of purchase and to find a secure place to leave it whilst I'm back in the Uk.

slh43 Active member

Member since 11 August 2014

slh43Active member26 June 2017 10:44:08

Hi,
After 2 years still no car. I am going to try to purchase a used automatic when we go back again. It is too difficult relying on the kindness of friends and we feel very isolated without a car.

JPMyorks Member

Member since 26 June 2017

JPMyorksMember26 June 2017 21:02:00

I was thinking pretty much along the same lines, it's whether I purchase here or in the Uk ?

slh43 Active member

Member since 11 August 2014

slh43Active member26 June 2017 23:18:21

There are a few hoops to jump through in Italy. You have to be a resident with the paperwork to purchase a car. Maybe someone who has actually done it can supply the details for you.聽 I would choose to make the purchase in the UK if you have that option. Good luck!

JPMyorks Member

Member since 26 June 2017

JPMyorksMember27 June 2017 06:34:23

Thanks, I'll post when I get somewhere with it.

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