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Driving in Australia: Surviving the outback

Posted on June 5, 2012 by noel in Australia, Driving, News, Rental Companies, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips
The Australian outback is not your most friendliest piece of landscape and it is not uncommon to hear about international travellers (and a few locals) being stranded in remote regions, or lost in heavy bush-land and at times with deadly consequences. As Transfercar has companies offering their free cars for relocation across the Australian outback, we feel it’s worth discussing some safety tips for driving in these...Read More

New Zealand Car Rental Companies Must Now Prove Damages

Posted on May 2, 2012 by noel in News, Transport
Tara Ewing, a New Zealand resident, has won her case for the reimbursement of $280, charged to her by a local rental company for claimed damages to the rental vehicle. The disputes tribunal ruled that the car rental company lacked evidence of a pre-rental inspection. Apparently the person who picked up the rental testified that he had to walk down the street to get the vehicle, and no inspection with an employee took place. No itemized invoice, photos — before or after — or other documentation of the...Read More

Schweppes Sydney Cup Grand Finale of the BMW Sydney Carnival!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by noel in News, Transport
Get your best dress (and hat) on darlings and get to the Schweppes Sydney Cup this weekend for the grand finale of the BMW Sydney Carnival! Not sure how to get there? No worries, Transfercar.com.au has some great free rental cars and campervans heading that way so check us out if you need a cheap rental that may just include free petrol, insurance and of course free days 🙂 It looks to be a huge day with four Group 1 races featuring the Schweppes Sydney Cup over 3200 metres. Only ticket holders will have...Read More

Jayride Teams Up with Dunedin City Council in Carpooling Initiative

Posted on March 28, 2012 by noel in Transport, Travel Tips
Jayride, one of New Zealand’s fastest growing car pooling initiatives has just announced it has teamed up with the Dunedin City Council to promote carpooling for the city, starting with Otago Polytechnic and Otago University. This is a fantastic start to what we hope is a growing trend amongst city councils nationwide and even better, worldwide. Carpooling, for those of you who aren’t up with the play, is a way to get from A to B fast and hassle free. At the same time you are also doing your bit...Read More

Check out Dethleffs new A class motorhome!

Posted on February 24, 2012 by noel in News, Transport, Travel Tips
German motorhome manufacturer, Dethleffs, and motorhome designer Michael Studer, has revealed the first pictures and details of its new concept A-class motorhome – the Evan Michael said he wanted to create a motorhome that is “compact, flexible, and ideal for daily use“.  At just 5.65m long (18′ 6.7”) this A – class motorhome is all that and more; catering to 6 travellers with two luxurious double beds....Read More
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