Car share scheme

Hi All,

Recently returned from 2 fantastic weeks on CdA.  More on that when I get time.  I just want to throw this idea into the hat, for people to add their own thoughts to it.  May have been discussed and dismissed before.  May not be viable.  Then again it may well be feasable.

I was one of the lucky one's and had a ford focus for 2 weeks and one day at a cost of £340.  On previous occassions I have been running around for solicitors and furniture etc.  On this occassion I chilled out.  However because of this I noticed I hardly used the car during this time.  Yes its good to know that whenever I need it its sitting outside, and on impulse I can jump in and go.

But I think with a smidgen of planning it would be feasable for say 5 people/families, to each pitch in approx £500 giving approx £2500.  With this money buy a reasonable car upto an estate size.  Or perhaps for a little more money each an MPV style car.  All share running costs etc.  Maybe take on a permanent resident on the insurance, pay them a few quid to pick up drop off at airport? 

I know there would be issues.  What happens if all families are there at the same time (Christmas) etc.  Hopefully we'll all be adults and work around it.    This is just an idea I've thrown into the hat for discussion.

Obviously it would depend on the flexibility of those concerned.  

Could it work ? 

Hi Frankie babz,

Yes I think this could work, by getting different nationalities on board ie; the Scots have different hols from you English so this is a possibility but I do think there are more cons than pros to this idea but it is worth exploring and if you came up with a reasonable plan people may be interested but only good drivers he he.

Anyway how was the hol? Like the new avatar but I did tell you that that picture of you me and Carol was not to be posted on this forum, speak to you later about that. Meet lots of new people or can't you remember? Give us all an update on the place and all the goss.

Ali

I'd certainly be interested - at least to explore this in more detail.

We'd need to look into things like insurance, running costs (ie servicing, tyres etc)  as well as deciding who has what when

We'll be over from 5th September for a fortnight if anyone wants to talk about it

PB

Hi Ali

I must admit I did'nt notice that moustache on you when you came round ours in the summer. Pehaps it was bleached by the sun cos it was quite hot.

Hope you are all well by the way.

Golfinjim, I would be interested in exploring the possibilities, we are over 26th Sept till 30th. June is stopping over till 12th Oct.

Keep me posted

Mart

PS  Luv ya really Ali

Hi Mart,

And after I called you a big teddy bear, well thats you and me finished thats the gloves well and true off They say the bigger they are the harder they fall. Just as well you leave on the 30th as I am over on the 9th, anyone for a party June? .  This car sharing is definately a goer if we could all get the right scheme in place but if you two drive the way you ride bikes I not so sure I would want you in my car sharing group.   Would it not be an idea if everyone on Condado put in a set amount and we bought a fleet of cars that could be used, I do believe someone called June was looking for a job, well she could do all the admin for us and bookings.  Am I thinking too big or is it a goer.

Your chocolate loving friend(but not Martins without the Y)

Ali

great idea

been brought up on condado services by ray, this could definately work and i would also be interested,

going to need a bit of planning, so anyone up for it? go for it.

ps, june driving? she gets on the wrong side of the road on a bike

Hi All

I also would be interested in car sharing.We are coming to condado in Sept to complete on La Isla and will be over for a week in October during Scottish school holidays.If anyone is out then we can discuss or pm me with details

 Regards Pat & Jackie (Dumfries,Scotland)

Um Hello

When did I say anything to warrant the insults?  See Ali,  I told you he was an old scroat.  Have to say he didn't know you'd called him a teddy bear,  although that wouldn't have stopped him posting what he did. lol  

Anthony,  I go the shortest route on the bike, so if that's on the wrong side of the road or the pavement or whatever,  so be it.  Can't believe I would have given you a reference for the grass cutting.

All, as I haven't driven in Spain yet, I can't see that you need be too worried,  I have a perfectly good driver sitting next to me. Why have a dog and bark yourself.

Agree it's a good idea, but don't think too many people should be owners of one car, maybe 4 or 5 at the most. But  that shouldn't stop a bigger group of people forming a co-operative of 3 or 4 cars, to cut down on the chances of too many in the same group being there at the same time.  You could, as someone else said,  I think it was ptan,  get a resident to come and pick up at the airport in your car, and pay them 30, 35 euros for doing it.  If one of the car owners was already there, they could pick up at the airport and take back, last one out needs the resident again.   Simples

Hi Everyone,

Just some of my thoughts on this subject,

1. Membership needed.

2. Administrator on site for bookings.

3. Mechanic to keep cars running.

4. Insurance to cover all cars with breakdown cover.

5. A different range of cars from small to MPVs

6. Need to have limit on usage.

7. Cars need to be returned clean inside and out with tank 1/2 full, for next person.

8. Once an initial amount has been paid a monthly direct debit would have to be taken to cover wear & tear and insurance.

Off course these are just some of issues we will have but its a start.

Ali

These are just some of the issue that have come to mind

HI ,

We also live in Dumfries and would be very interested in sharing a car.I have just be out for 7 weeks and had a great time.We are both out in October ,however the car hire is a fortune over the year and we have looked into buying a left hand drive.I f you would be interested our no is 256940.

Thankyou

Sandra

We are going out tomorrow to complete on our Isla property.  This car business does sound interesting although not certain whether it would totally cover our needs but please keep me posted.

I would however be very interesting in hearing about any airport pickup/drop off services anybody is keen to offer.  I'm sure a nice little job for someone living there to offer.

 Sue & Duncan

Durham