we used auto europe and ended up at the Avis desk - see my previous post about being sent off withou

Thank you for all the comments above. We have searched the websites and it is the best price, but we were just a bit wary about getting to Ancona to find a 'You want wheels? Ooh, that's MUCH more money' situation! Anyway, we've booked it now.
Thanks, this is the company that we are using at present, they have a max ins cover of £2000, we are trying to hire a classic car in June for a special occasion and they will not cover it, we have asked if we could pay a higher premium but no! So hope that, the members that are using the £70.00 annual fee could say who they are with as it may be a better cover.
With all of these agency sites watch the extras. Road tax is a favourite - you think you have got a better deal and then they slap road tax on at around €4 a day when you go to pick up the car. As always check the small print!! The other thing to consider with booking through agents is that they often strike short term deals with certain companies. This means when you arrive at the check in desk there is a long queue as everyone is with the same company as they have the deal that month. Next month it will be another company and a different long queue. There is an answer - get a loyalty card with as many companies as you can - we have 5!! so we ain't that loyal but at least you can then jump the queue! I use my Hertz when I book Ryanair carhire and go straight to the desk :laughs: I think its called priority collection and its free
I have used them before, they are ok. I suppose your only issue is if you want to complain to them, you are unlikely to have much joy! The car hire companies arent a lot better, so you may as well go with price. There are comparison sites about too.
we used auto europe and ended up at the Avis desk - see my previous post about being sent off without proof of insurance though - I still need to follow this up to ensure I don't get a huge fine in 10 months time. Not the car hire company itself, they all do it, just check your documents (and the dents on the car etc)