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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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boabski, I have used Sixt (and most of the others) and hired chains and never really had a straight answer from the desk people. Best assume they're on normal tyres but at least they are new tyres. I can't imagine them going to the trouble of changing tyres on 000s of cars when winter arrives. I've never had a problem and only rarely needed to stick the chains on.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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It's law that they come with "all season" tyres between November and March. Most likely M+S I expect.
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Samerberg Sue, You are absolutely right and anyone argues this point with you will only show up their lack of knowlege or experience!
boabski, Hire with peace of mind. You will have winter tyres!
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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Thanks everyone - attached fyi is a response from Sixt UK
Dear Sir / Madam,
thank you for your email to e-Sixt.
After speaking to Munich, they have confirmed that snow chains were booked and no snow tyres were.I have included the price below of the snow tyres, but as your booking is prepaid as per your terms and conditions we cannot amend it.
We can provide a vehicle with snow tires for you at a minimal extra charge of 16 euros GBP per day 123 euros GBP per month.
This information is on our website at www.e-sixt.com
Alternativley, contact our service center by phone 00 44 (0) 8701 567 567 for prices
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best regards
Sixt Kenning Ltd.
t/a Sixt rent a car
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I suspect for the extra charge you will receive a car with winter tyres instead of all-season M&S tyres. Winter tyres will perform better in winter conditions especially icy conditions.
Just checked the Sixt website and under the options there's a "Wintertaugliche Bereifung" (translated = winter tyres) which is €19.21 per day, snowchains were also listed at €7,79 per day.
Last edited by Then you can post your own questions or snow reports... on Tue 27-10-09 15:27; edited 1 time in total
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boabski, Might be worth sending them an email to point out that they may be breaking the law!
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What people generally refer to as "Winter Tyres" are the M+S/All Season/All Weather tyres. This is the law in Germany, and I'd guess Austria is the same. Snow Tyres are extra, and should not normally be necessary, especially since you have chains.
I have M+S (with the snowflake symbol) on mine and they work impressively well compared to the "Summer" Tyres.
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Thanks guys - put my mind at ease and
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Might be worth sending them an email to point out that they may be breaking the law!
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have sent said email already and await their reply
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I have just spoken to Sixt at Munich airport basically they said ....
There is no law that states cars must have winter tyres (all the time) during winter in Germany.
There is a law that states the tyres should be suitable for the conditions and the driver is responsible (and liable) for this.
The vehicle comes with all-season tyres (which do not meet the requirements of the law in heavy winter conditions).
If the hirer has an accident with all-season tyres whilst driving in winter conditions the insurer may not pay out the full amount and the hirer could be liable for the difference.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Flatulence sounds like more fun.
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You know it makes sense.
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kevin mcclean, You would know, you certainly talk a lot of it 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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I was in the same dilemma (money Vs peace of mind?)as boabski and bit the bullet paying £70 more for the "winterised" car form thrifty at Munich airport.
I consoled myself that I could go early morning rallying & get value for my £70 tyres!! hic
But now I read that they and the car you book from Thrifty are a myth and you may all end up sitting on each others knees for 200 miles !!
what ever happened to Vorsprung blah blah
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