To provide you with the best experience, cookies are used on this site. Find out more here.Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling THE ULTIMATE MOTORCYCLING HOLIDAY The Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling brings together five of the biggest and best events in the motorcycle calendar to create a unique and action-packed fortnight of two-wheeled sport in the very heartland of motorcycle racing The Festival, which runs from Saturday 19th August to Sunday 3rd September 2017, encompasses the nostalgic Classic TT Races, the iconic Manx Grand Prix, the Vintage Motor Cycle Club Rally and Festival of Jurby, the Manx Two Day Trial and the Classic Weekend Trial – all providing a wealth of unbeatable road racing, motorcycling nostalgia and dirt bike action making use of every inch of the island’s stunning scenery and public roads. In addition, the fortnight’s motorcycling celebrations will include themed events, parade laps, and displays of exotic motorcycles, special chat shows, autograph sessions, family entertainment and more.
Meanwhile, away from the action, you will find many chances to experience the best of the island’s stunning countryside, award-winning artisan local food and drink and great music and entertainment from the official programme at the paddock and Villa Marina through to the plethora of informal evenings in the island’s many pubs and clubs. Map & DirectionsMap Link Summerhill Glen is a popular beauty spot filled with streams and footpaths to explore and... Take a nostalgic journey alone the Douglas Promenade on the world's oldest horse drawn... Take an unforgettable journey along the east coast on this unique railway which dates... The Dragon’s Castle is perfect for your young explorers to have fun in a safe and... The Sayle Gallery has established itself as a leading contributor to the artistic... Manx Electric Railway Museum A great opportunity to see information charting the conception of the railway right up... Onchan Pleasure Park has its own boating lake complete with bumper and motorboats,...
From the wonders of our natural world to road racing legends, begin your journey through... Manx National Heritage Library & Archive For over a century manuscripts, maps and plans, photographs, prints, film, sound and... The Tower of Refuge, also known as St. Mary’s Isle, is a small structure erected upon a... Rivers Dhoo and Glass The rivers Dhoo and Glass flow down from the hills and join to form the Douglas River as... Isle of Man Steam Railway Experience the grandeur of travelling between Douglas and the south of the Island on a... Great Union Camera Obscura This Victorian curiosity has entertained visitors for hundreds of years – offering a... Marine Drive is situated on Douglas Head linking Douglas with Port Soderick. Clypse & Kerrowdhoo Reservoirs Two pretty reservoirs, a short walking distance apart, that lie in the hills above Onchan... Only two and a half miles south of Douglas is the Groudle Glen. It is of a deep, and in...
General & Tourist InformationYour windshield is a critical part of your car's safety system and must be installed correctly to protect you and your family. When replacing your windshield, you can be assured that our NGA certified technicians will have your safety in mind. We have several convenient locations and operate a mobile fleet of over 50 vehicles to serve your auto glass needs at your home or workplace. We offer the best value in the business without cutting corners. We stand behind our work with a nationwide warranty against faulty materials and workmanship for as long as you own your vehicle. Our longstanding commitment to quality work and 100% Customer Satisfaction has made us our region's largest installer of auto glass. I'm looking at the possibility of hiring a car in Namibia. I've read about having flat tyres when driving on gravel road. So my question is: Are there any recommended car hire companies that has optional insurance which covers for flat tyres?
I was looking at Budget car hire, and in their 'rental guide', it states: Tyre and Glass waiver is EXCLUDED if no theft or collision of the vehicle has occurred. Can someone please explain what it really means? The way I am reading this is that, if you pay for the 'tyre and glass waiver', and in the event of a flat tyre, the waiver does not apply because you are not in a collision. If it is, then what is really the point of paying for this..... I'm also wondering how much it would cost when you do have a flat tyre and when you don't have an appropriate 'tyre waiver'. How much do rental companies typically charge for this? You should be able to find a good hire car company who will offer optional tyre and windscreen cover regardless of how it occurs (except of course for negligent driving). We have used Savanna Car Hire twice and were pleased with their service. Do not have any knowledge of charges for tyre or glass damage sorry. Pretty much all our Namibian rental firms will offer some sort of additional tyre and windscreen cover.
I would say the majority of busted tyres and windscreen chips happen without a collision or theft...generally it is just driving over something sharp, or a stone pinging up as someone passes you. Try Advanced Car Hire, Caprivi Car Hire, Savanna as tryhard mentions above, Okavango Car Hire, Gecko Car Rental. All those are good and offer tyre and windscreen insurance. I find generally with your international companies such as Budget, Avis etc you tend to not get very good insurance coverage. Gemma Dry - Discover Namibia Safaris I think you are reading the T&C slightly wrong. The Tyre and Glass waiver is for accidental damage. It does not apply in the event of "self inflicted" damage. i.e. the car is not stolen and there was no collision with another vehicle.. You caused it, in their eyes, and you pay for it. There is no problem with Flat tyres per se. You get a puncture and you change the wheel, there are often two spares..Then you get the spare fixed at your cost.
Sometimes Hire companies do not like Tyre Repairs they have not done themselves, for obvious reasons, so check with them. However don't expect them to drive many miles to fix it for you. And if of course you drive on a flat or deflated tyre and wreck it, expect to pay for a new Tyre. Same applies to 'stone damage'. They will say you were driving too fast and expect you to pay unless this waiver is very clearly explained. Some of the local firms, Gemma lists a few, are more relaxed about this than Budget. You get what you pay for, However it is perhaps worth mentioning that some less reputable local outfits have a reptation of taking every ounce of blood with their pound of flesh. Thank you all for your replies! I had always thought it is better to go with the big car rental companies (Avis, Hertz, Budget etc) ...But that's probably not the case here.i'm still not so sure that I am reading it wrong... Have a look here: budget.co.za/budgetonline/… Budget surely doesn't state that the tyre and Glass Waiver is for 'accidental damage' at all.
It just doesn't make sense what their policy is stating... I agree that section does not make much sense on its own. They should explain it better. but note this under "Waivers". To me that indicates that if you cause the problem through carelessness or sheer bad luck, the waiver won't save you. They should clarify that in their own interests as well as those of the client.. Hi mfuwe, thanks for pointing that out. I've decided that if I was to rent a car in Namibia, I wouldn't go with Budget. But...do you know what they mean when they say "double liability" with that regard? It's not very clear to me.I don't understand that any more than you do.Double the XS from $X to $XX?
Was it Queen of Hearts or Tweedledum that said "It can mean whatever you want it to mean"? In this context it could well have been the Mad Hatter! Stick with a known respected supplier. I used Advanced through the good offices of Gemma. They were excellent but I believe only rent 4x4s. I think if you research budget on this forum you will see many unhappy reviews. It doesn't mean everyone had an unhappy results, but they are not known for their service and quality. Double liability usually means that the cost is doubled so the repair is paid for and a "penalty" is also paid. I would avoid budget IMO. They justify it by saying there are other costs than just the repair. Hassle and time out of service, etc... I did the same as Mfuwe. Used Gemma and she advised Advanced car hire. Went off just fine for our trip. Using her again with another company this summer (at her recommendation). Hi, it does make sense to use a local agent to make the car hire (and accommodation) bookings for you as they often get much better inclusive deals than you would be able to get by booking direct with the car hire companies.
This applies to tyre & glass cover as well as contract fees, second spare tyres and drop off/ collection fees if applicable. In our experience most of the car hire companies who deal with agents will include all of these free of charge, or for a small extra fee, and the cover is not limited to the car being stolen or in a collision, the tyres & glass are covered regardless of how they are damaged which means more peace of mind for you. The terms & conditions of some hire companies will probably change soon though as tyres & glass repairs are costing them a small fortune over the course of a year with all the small damages on the gravel roads! But we are pushing the companies that we work with to still include tyre & glass cover as we feel it's essential. Will it be nessesary to get the tyre and glass waiver?? Namibia for 21 days Any thoughts on itinerary? Bad experience with Camping Car Hire CC, in Windhoek :( Costs: self drive with tent vs staying in lodges