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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dawn Barnes (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 7:41 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

We are going to Bonaire for the second time in Nov. We are staying at Lion's . Their package has a choice of car rentals from ABC,Nettys, and Totals . I am looking for recommendations . We used AB last time. It was basic and functional. We will be in Bonaire the week before Thanksgiving. Thanks a bunch.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Debbie Babcock (BonaireTalker - Post #42) on Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 8:51 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Hi Dawn,
Well, I can tell you about AB Car Rentals. I have used them in the past and just used them within the last couple months. Marc is great there and I have had no problems with his service. I have also used Netty's in the past, heard she got a new group of vehicles in this last year as well. AB is going to get some new ones soon as well. I can't comment on Totals. Both AB and Netty's are very competitive in pricing. Good luck in deciding.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Carole Baker (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4137) on Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 1:23 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

We have used AB for years with great results and courtesy, etc. I have heard great things about Netty's, as well but have never dealt with them personally. Have a great time on Bonaire! Carole

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Peter Cabus (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #290) on Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 3:54 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Hi Dawn,

last time we used AB. Near the end of our stay, our car started making some very strange noises. We went to the airport and got a different car within minutes. I can highly recommend them.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By andrew hamilton (BonaireTalker - Post #39) on Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 4:24 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Total without a doubt. Been twice, no problems either time, nice lady who is there even at 3am in the morning if she has to be. Good vehicles, well maintained - run as an associate of Yacht Club apartments I gather (the latter are an excellent outfit). I spoke to an American guy on the island who was renting from one of the others and he seemed surprise at how cheap Total were by comparison.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jane Marie Garchinsky (BonaireTalker - Post #69) on Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 7:31 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

We have used Netty's several times. Very pleased with the service. Last time we got a diesel toyota from Netty. She apologized for it but by the time the week was over we loved it.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Chet Wood (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #501) on Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 10:27 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

We also have used Netty's for several years and looked forward to getting that diesel pickup; but alas, Netty said in March that she was getting rid of the diesel and replacing it with gasoline. I will miss it; for one thing, it was a LOT cheaper to fill the tank.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jim Willoughby (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 6:28 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

We have also used Netty's in the past but won't again in the future. On our last trip I reserved a toyota pick up and when we got there she only had a mini van left. The van was in such poor shape it probably should not even be on the road. It kept conking out going up hills, and we all know about the "hills" on Bonaire. To make it worse, at some point during our stay the front license plate fell off or was stolen, who knows which. I did not notice because at home here we do not have front plates on our cars. When we turned the van in, Netty came out to inspect the car and just threw a complete fit about the missing plate. She was nearly screaming at us, accusing us of stealing the plate to take home with us. Even the customers at the rental counter next door stopped and started staring at her.
At any rate, I don't need to be treated like that and I won't be.
I would never recommend her again.

Jim

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By DIVER DEBBI (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #407) on Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 10:54 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Oh dear..Netty must have been having a bad day...we have had nothing but great service and mini vans from her for many years..when our licence plates were stolen, she had them replaced quickly...seems like this is another problem on Bonaire, the stealing of the licence plates and tags...Nettys prices are competitive and her office is right at the airport

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Josie (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #957) on Monday, September 27, 2004 - 3:47 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

I've had great service for the past four years from Everts. Very competitive prices, and extra-nice to deal with. I love the mini-van -- it's not just convenient, but also my credit card CDW ins. covers it, unlike a pickup.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Martin de Weger (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3596) on Monday, September 27, 2004 - 3:59 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Josie, I ditto your opinion. Ilka is one of the best.

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dawn Barnes (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 12:48 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Thanks everyone for the information. I really appreciated it.
Dawn

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bob Smits (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #171) on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 4:15 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

This spring we rented a car from Netty.
Everything was OK

 

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By DIVER DEBBI (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #409) on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 10:34 pm:     Edit PostPrint Post

Hi Bob Smits...just had our daughters wedding and my brothers, Jack Smits and Daniel Smits were there ..was in NY City this summer and saw Jimmy Smits at the museum De Bario...Smits men everywhere ! smile

 


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