Myself and some friends are going to a function tomorrow. I’ve arranged the flights and hire car at the destination airport. I’m the only driver so don’t have the option of passing that responsibility to any of the others. Its been a long time since I hired a car and now on reading the various info I see that I need a code from the DVLA (as the paper copy of the driving licenses has been abolished). I tried to get this online but as there was a problem I phoned the DVLA. I’ve now been told there is a block on my license due to an unpaid fee from 2008 (I got a replacement license and the check was apparently returned by the bank). I have had absolutely no communication from the DVLA regarding this. I offered to pay today but apparently the payment centre isn’t open until Tuesday. Therefore a code can’t be issued for my hire tomorrow.
I’m told that not all hire companies ask for a code. Does anybody have any experience of Keddy carhire company (parent is europcar). Ill try and phone if I can find the elusive phone number (and when my phone has enough charge).