Car Hire in Scotland - 1car1.com
Here are Ken Scott's experiences hiring a Mercedes A Class on a trip from Edinburgh to the Scottish Borders from the local car hire company 1car1.com.
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As part of the nationwide LCH rental firm, 1car1.com has offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow. However the beauty and great convenience of 1car1.com is that you can book on-line from wherever you may be, or before you arrive in Scotland. There is a free delivery and collection so that this is a totally stress free car rental service.1car1.com has an international range of great cars for whatever size, comfort and taste including Ford, Fiat, Rover, Vectra, and Mercedes.
This is our road test.
Star Turn
Often when hiring a car, cost is the driving factor. For a weekend break, you want a small economical car and a hassle free service. 1car1.com aims to offer a range of cars where everything is included in the price with no extra insurance, mileage restrictions or price fluctuations.For our trip from Edinburgh to Philipburn Country House, we hired a Mercedes A Class. This mini Merc is a practical yet stylish compromise between a people-carrier and a city car. Its looks are chic and it has the all-important Stuttgart star on the grille. There may be larger and more expensive cars in the hotel car park, but the A-Class will still attract attention.
Fittingly for a car that is the most expensive in its class, it feels solidly built and the equipment compares well with its bigger relatives.
Out on the road as we wind through the valleys into the Borders the car is comfortable although the ride is on the firm side. The handling is well sorted with high levels of grip and stability. The feel of the car takes a bit of getting used to, as the steering wheel has to be turned far from centre before you get a response. This demands a bit of concentration as we follow S-bends through the valleys. Any initial concerns that the 1.4 engine would only be suited to school runs, were quickly dispelled. The little Merc can keep up with traffic on the A roads and even indulge in a bit of overtaking if required. Fuel consumption seemed fairly good giving us 2 days use on around half a tank.
The little Merc put in a star performance proving that the best things really do come in small packages.
For more details, alternative vehicles, costs and on-line booking, go to the 1car1.com Web site.
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