car hire

J.black5 Active member

45POSTS

10 years ago

Hi folks,聽 can anyone recommend a car hire company? Myself聽 and my wife just arrived in Malta yesterday, living in Kalkara, was thinking of hiring a car for maybe a week so can look further afield with aim of buying one. Any advice on where best to look for buying would be appreciated too. Names Joe by the way.

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lambada Serial expat

295POSTS

10 years ago

You can find used cars on maltapark.com and also on Facebook. Try searching for "cars for sale malta" on fb.

J.black5 Active member

45POSTS

10 years ago

Thanks for that info lambada, I'll go have look now. Cheers.

tearnet ViP

2179POSTS

10 years ago

A good source of cars for sale is the ex rental market.

Most car hire firms sell off stock聽 at this time of year ready for new cars.

Just ask at any car hire places or ask a local.

Terry

J.black5 Active member

45POSTS

10 years ago

Thanks tearnet, planning to look around a few places today.

J.black5 Active member

45POSTS

10 years ago

Hey folks, does anyone know if there would be problems of any kind if buying a Japanese import car from a dealer ?

lambada Serial expat

295POSTS

10 years ago

Second hand cars from Japan are very popular and reliable on the whole. Just make sure the radio can tune to the 88 - 108 MHz range used in Europe as otherwise it will have to be replaced. I strongly recommend a car with automatic transmission....it's a blessing in our ubiquitous traffic jams.

J.black5 Active member

45POSTS

10 years ago

Thanks for that, it's an automatic I'm after, just wondered if the road tax or servicing etc would cost more, and if聽 resale value might be less?

lambada Serial expat

295POSTS

10 years ago

Japan imports are not treated any differently when it comes to road tax. The tax on vehicles registered after 1/1/2009 is based on age and emissions. Parts for Japanese cars are relatively expensive regardless of where the car was first registered. However, high quality aftermarket parts are easily available @ local suppliers and also online. As for resale value, I believe that they are sought after because they tend to be well-equipped compared to those that are bought brand new from Malta. It's a good idea to get the car inspected by a mechanic and panel beater that you trust prior to purchasing it.