Discover Crete and Heraklion with Economy Car Rentals
Car Rental in Heraklion
General information about Heraklion
Heraklion is the capital city of Crete island, the largest island in Greece. Travellers all around the world, who wish to explore Crete, select Heraklion as their starting point. The ideal way to explore Heraklion is with a car rental and you can start the trip directly from the airport. It is known as Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and is 4 km / 2.5 miles away from the city centre.
Heraklion is a tourist city with a wonderful culture to boasts for. Enjoy your time in the center of Heraklion. Walk in the wonderfull roman streets and rest at Plateia Eleftherias (Liberty Square) that is full of cafes, restaurants and many shops and jewellery stores.
Venetian influence is vivid all over the city. The Venetian fortress, Koule, is the most known evidence of the Venetian occupation.
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Heraklion is the ideal base for visiting a variety the nearby attractions and because there are many beaches you have to take a car, so a rental car is a good option.
Once you are in Heraklion, grab the opportunity and visit Amoudara. Amoudara boasts for a wonderful 3-mile long sandy beach. Another wonderful location is Kokini Hani, which is a tourist resort, ideal for swimming and relaxing.
Here is also located the village of the known painter El Greco, Fodele. It is a village famous for the great views, the river and the green valley that surrounds it. Rent a car through Economy Car Rentals and visit more picturesque villages.
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Enjoy your Car Rental in Heraklion
Heraklion is a city with great history and there are many churches, palaces and museums that you will find there. Rent a car and visit all these important monuments.
The most popular visitation spot are the ruins of Knossos, which was the biggest center of population on Crete during Minoan times. In the Harbour you will see the Venecian castle, Koules. You can walk in the town and see the Venecian Walls, the Loggia, the Morosini Fountain (or Lions Square), the churches, St. Minas Cathedral, St. Titus Church, St. Catherine of the Sinaites Church, St. Mark's Basilica and Dominican Church of St. Peter.
The museums of Heraklion that worth a visit are the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of the Battle for Crete and National Resistance, the Historical Museum of Crete and the Museum of Natural History.
With your rental car you can also visit the CretAquarium Thalassocosmos and swim in the beautiful quiet beach next to the aquarium.
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The importance of our client's opinion and their authentic reviews which you may find below are what may help you to make the right choice for your car rental:
Very friendly service
The car was a little underpowered for the mountainous conditions but we worked it out.
Current date and time GMT+1: 2026-08-03 19:44
Average: 9/10
21-07-2026
Very good service. No nagging about extra insurance like all the others rental companies. Pick up and delivery was good and the shuffle service to the airport was perfect. Thank you!
09-07-2026
אנשים נחמדים_ מקצוענים. המלצתי לחבר שנוסע לכרתים לשכור רכב אצלכם!
08-07-2026
Friendly_ efficient staff_ easy pick up/return_ good value. Tyre pressures were incorrect and the car pulled to one side.
03-07-2026
Το μόνο κακό ειναι η τοποθεσία παραλαβης του βαν αυτοκινήτου γιατι κουβαλάμε βαλιτσες
03-07-2026
Επαγγελματίες ολοι τοὺς ευγενικοι σωστοι !!!!
09-06-2026
מכרתם לי ביטוח שמשכיר הרכב התנער ממנו ונאלצתי לשלם עוד פעם על ביטוח למשכיר הרכב!!!
07-06-2026
Exceptionally short times of pickup and dropoff.
22-05-2026
Very friendly and help full_ great service and easy in and out from airport.
17-05-2026
First time in my life I really liked the car provided. And very convenient shuttle bus. It was absolutely clear where to wait for the shuttle. It arrived very fast!
24-11-2025
The girls were very pleasant and provided excellent customer service
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Mercedes Viano or similar
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Nissan Evalia or similar
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M1L Minibus 9 seater Diesel - Manual
Mercedes Vito or similar
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Jeep Renegade or similar
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Renault G. Scenic or similar
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Nissan Leaf or similar
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Mercedes S-Class or similar
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JA3P SUV Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
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E Intermediate - Manual
Mercedes A-Class or similar
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JA01 SUV - Automatic
Toyota C-HR or similar
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BB Economy - Manual
Opel Corsa or similar
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F1E Compact Hybrid - Automatic
Honda Civic Hybrid or similar
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5
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FE01 Economy Electric - Automatic
Peugeot e-208 or similar
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F2L Intermediate - Automatic
BMW 1series or similar
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VW Golf or similar
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FE4 Intermediate Electric - Automatic
Tesla Model 3 or similar
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F2 Intermediate - Automatic
Toyota Auris or similar
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5
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G Cabrio - Manual
Peugeot 207 CC or similar
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4
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J4EL SUV 4WD Hybrid - Manual
Suzuki Vitara or similar
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5
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F05 Full Size - Automatic
BMW 5series or similar
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5
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GA Cabrio - Automatic
Peugeot 207 CC or similar
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4
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F5 Full Size - Automatic
BMW 5series or similar
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5
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G2 Cabrio - Manual
Audi A3 Cabrio or similar
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4
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F02 Intermediate - Automatic
Merceds B-Class or similar
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5
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A2 Mini - Manual
Citroen C1 or similar
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4
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D0 Stationwagon - Manual
Skoda Fabia Combi or similar
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5
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A5 Mini - Manual
Fiat Panda or similar
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4
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J3L SUV - Manual
BMW X1 or similar
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5
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J4E SUV Hybrid - Manual
Hyundai Tucson or similar
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5
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JA0 SUV - Automatic
Toyota C-HR or similar
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JA06 SUV - Automatic
BMW X1 or similar
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FE2 Compact Electric - Automatic
BMW i3 or similar
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4
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1
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BL Economy - Manual
Audi A1 or similar
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4
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1
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JA05 SUV - Automatic
BMW X1 or similar
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5
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JA5D SUV Deluxe Diesel - Automatic
Nissan Quashqai or similar
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5
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JA4L SUV - Automatic
Audi Q3 or similar
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JA4P SUV Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic
Citroen DS7 or similar
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GA0L Cabrio - Automatic
Fiat 500c or similar
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4
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JA6E SUV Hybrid - Automatic
Nissan Qashqai or similar
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5
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DD Intermediate Diesel - Manual
Citroen C4 or similar
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5
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F04 Full Size - Automatic
Mercedes C-Class or similar
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5
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JA01E SUV Hybrid - Automatic
Toyota C-HR or similar
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5
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1
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M Minibus 7 seater - Manual
VW Caddy or similar
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7
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1
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2
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4
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DE Intermediate Hybrid - Manual
Honda Civic Hybrid or similar
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5
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2
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1
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4
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BBE Economy Hybrid - Manual
Suzuki Swift or similar
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5
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1
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1
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5
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M02 Minibus 7 seater - Manual
Peugeot Rifter or similar
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7
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GA1 Cabrio - Automatic
Renault Megane CC or similar
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4
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1
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M01 Minibus 7 seater - Manual
Peugeot Rifter or similar
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7
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DA2E Stationwagon Hybrid - Automatic
Volvo V60 or similar
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5
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F Economy - Automatic
Toyota Aygo or similar
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CL Compact - Manual
Mini Cooper or similar
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5
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D1D Stationwagon Diesel - Manual
Ford Focus Estate or similar
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5
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F3D Full Size Diesel - Automatic
Chevrolet Cruze or similar
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5
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Toyota C-HR or similar
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5
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PA1 Pickup DoubleCab - Automatic
Jeep Gladiator or similar
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CB Compact - Manual
Fiat Grande Punto or similar
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5
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JA2L SUV 4WD - Automatic
Jeep Renegade or similar
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CA Compact - Manual
Suzuki Swift or similar
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K Full Size - Manual
Volvo S40 or similar
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MA2E Minibus 9 seater Hybrid - Automatic
Opel Vivaro or similar
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9
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JA2N SUV 4WD - Automatic
Suzuki Jimny or similar
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J01 SUV - Manual
Dacia Sandero or similar
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GA3 Cabrio - Automatic
Mercedes C-Class Cab or similar
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M0 Minibus 5 seater - Manual
VW Caddy or similar
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J00 SUV - Manual
Dacia Sandero or similar
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BB1D Compact Diesel - Manual
Fiat Grande Punto or similar
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GAE0 Cabrio Electric - Automatic
Fiat 500c or similar
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BA1D Economy Diesel - Manual
Peugeot 108 or similar
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Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
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Opel Astra Caravan or similar
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J3D SUV Diesel - Manual
Dacia Duster or similar
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G0L Cabrio - Manual
Fiat 500c or similar
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FE0 Economy Electric - Automatic
Smart Fortwo EQ or similar
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A2E Mini Hybrid - Manual
Fiat 500 or similar
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M1 Minibus 9 seater - Manual
VW Transporter or similar
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JA00 SUV - Automatic
Toyota C-HR or similar
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A2D Mini - Manual
Fiat Panda or similar
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F2E Compact Hybrid - Automatic
Honda Civic Hybrid or similar
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B1 Compact - Manual
Skoda Fabia or similar
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BA Economy - Manual
Kia Picanto or similar
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A3 Mini - Automatic
Smart Fortwo or similar
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2
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F3 Full Size - Automatic
Chevrolet Cruze or similar
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5
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2
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JA04 SUV - Automatic
BMW X1 or similar
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5
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F1D Compact Diesel - Automatic
Renault Clio or similar
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5
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ED Intermediate Diesel - Manual
BMW 1series or similar
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DA2 Stationwagon - Automatic
Volvo V60 or similar
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JA2E SUV Hybrid - Automatic
Toyota C-HR or similar
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5
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J2E SUV Hybrid - Manual
Hyundai Tucson or similar
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J0 SUV - Manual
Suzuki Ignis or similar
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J0L SUV 4WD - Manual
Suzuki Ignis or similar
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J4L SUV 4WD - Manual
Nissan Qashqai or similar
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D01 Stationwagon - Manual
Ford Focus Estate or similar
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MA03 Minibus 9 seater - Automatic
VW Transporter or similar
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9
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JA4 SUV - Automatic
Nissan Quashqai or similar
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5
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J4D SUV Diesel - Manual
Dacia Duster or similar
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5
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JA3L SUV 4WD - Automatic
Ford Kuga or similar
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5
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1
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5
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M+ Minibus 8 seater - Manual
Mercedes Viano or similar
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8
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1
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2
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4
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M1D Minibus 9 seater Diesel - Manual
Fiat Scudo or similar
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9
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1
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B2 Compact - Manual
Hyundai i20 or similar
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5
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1
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2
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5
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G01 Cabrio - Manual
Fiat 500c or similar
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4
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2
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F0E Economy Hybrid - Automatic
Toyota Yaris Hybrid or similar
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5
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F3E Intermediate Hybrid - Automatic
Honda Civic Hybrid or similar
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1
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D2 Stationwagon - Manual
Chevrolet Cruze SW or similar
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5
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5
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MAD Minibus 7 seater Diesel - Automatic
VW Caddy or similar
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7
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1
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1
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JAE2 SUV Electric - Automatic
Hyundai Kona or similar
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5
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1
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5
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J04 SUV - Manual
Suzuki Vitara or similar
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2
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1
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G0E Cabrio Hybrid - Manual
Fiat 500c or similar
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4
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2
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2
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M03 Minibus 9 seater - Manual
VW Transporter or similar
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9
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1
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2
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JA5L SUV Deluxe - Automatic
Audi Q5 or similar
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5
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2
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2
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5
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F4 Full Size - Automatic
Mercedes C-Class or similar
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5
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2
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1
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4
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FE Economy Electric - Automatic
Fiat 500 or similar
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4
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2
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3
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DA0 Stationwagon - Automatic
Skoda Fabia Combi or similar
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5
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2
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2
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G1 Cabrio - Manual
Opel Astra Cabrio or similar
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4
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1
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1
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J5 SUV - Manual
BMW X3 or similar
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5
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2
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GA2 Cabrio - Automatic
Audi A3 Cabrio or similar
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4
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1
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1
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2
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JA02 SUV - Automatic
Toyota C-HR or similar
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5
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2
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1
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5
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JA1L SUV 4WD - Automatic
Jeep Wrangler or similar
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4
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2
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2
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D Intermediate - Manual
Ford Focus or similar
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5
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2
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2
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4 / 5
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JA4D SUV Diesel - Automatic
Nissan Quashqai or similar
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5
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2
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1
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5
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F01L Economy - Automatic
Fiat 500 or similar
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4
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1
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1
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3 / 5
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EL Compact - Manual
Mini Countryman or similar
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5
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2
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1
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5
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D1 Stationwagon - Manual
Ford Focus Estate or similar
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5
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2
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3
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5
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F0E1 Economy Hybrid - Automatic
BMW X3 or similar
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5
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2
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5
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JA03 SUV - Automatic
VW T-Roc or similar
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5
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2
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1
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5
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J4 SUV - Manual
Hyundai Tucson or similar
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5
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2
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1
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5
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MA2 Minibus 9 seater - Automatic
Opel Vivaro or similar
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9
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1
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2
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5
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JA07 SUV 2WD 7 seater - Automatic
Skoda Kodiaq or similar
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7
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2
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5
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E0 Intermediate - Manual
Toyota Corolla or similar
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5
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2
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1
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4 / 5
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BB1 Economy - Manual
Ford Fiesta or similar
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5
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1
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5
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F1 Compact - Automatic
VW Polo or similar
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5
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2
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1
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5
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MA0 Minibus 5 seater - Automatic
Renault G. Scenic or similar
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5
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2
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2
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5
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F+ Economy - Automatic
Nissan Micra or similar
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5
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1
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2
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5
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JA2 SUV - Automatic
Kia Sorento or similar
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5
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2
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1
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JA1 SUV - Automatic
Kia Stonic or similar
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5
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1
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2
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JA5 SUV Deluxe - Automatic
BMW X5 or similar
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5
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2
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2
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5
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BA1E Mini Hybrid - Manual
Fiat Panda or similar
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4
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2
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5
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J2 SUV 4WD - Manual
Suzuki Jimny or similar
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4
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2
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2
J2L SUV 4WD - Manual
Jeep Wrangler or similar
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4
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2
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2
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J2N SUV 4WD - Manual
Suzuki Jimny or similar
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4
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2
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2
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J1E SUV Hybrid - Manual
Hyundai Tucson or similar
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5
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2
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5
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J1L SUV - Manual
Fiat 500X or similar
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5
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1
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2
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5
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MA01 Minibus 7 seater - Automatic
Renault G. Scenic or similar
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7
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1
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2
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5
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BA1 Economy - Manual
Fiat Panda or similar
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4
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2
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5
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MA2D Minibus 9 seater Diesel - Automatic
Opel Vivaro or similar
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9
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1
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2
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5
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CD Compact Diesel - Manual
Fiat Grande Punto or similar
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5
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1
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2
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4 / 5
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J02 SUV - Manual
Hyundai Kona or similar
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5
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1
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2
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5
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F0 Economy - Automatic
Fiat 500 or similar
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4
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2
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3
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MA1P Minibus 7 seater PHEV - Automatic
Renault G. Scenic or similar
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7
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1
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2
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5
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GA01 Cabrio - Automatic
Smart Fortwo Cabrio or similar
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2
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1
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2
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MA Minibus 7 seater - Automatic
Renault G. Scenic or similar
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7
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1
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2
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5
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GA0 Cabrio - Automatic
Fiat 500c or similar
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4
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2
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2
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E1 Full Size - Manual
Opel Insignia or similar
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5
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2
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1
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4 / 5
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G0 Cabrio - Manual
Fiat 500c or similar
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4
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2
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2
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J03 SUV - Manual
Suzuki Vitara or similar
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5
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2
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1
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5
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JAE3 SUV Electric - Automatic
Mercedes EQA or similar
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5
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2
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1
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5
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F1L Compact - Automatic
Mini Cooper or similar
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5
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1
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2
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5
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F03 Intermediate - Automatic
Merceds B-Class or similar
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5
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2
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2
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4 / 5
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JA6L SUV 4WD - Automatic
Ford Kuga or similar
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5
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2
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1
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5
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FE03 Economy Electric - Automatic
Mini SE or similar
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4
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2
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5
-
JA4E SUV Hybrid - Automatic
Nissan Qashqai or similar
-
5
-
2
-
1
-
5
-
J05 SUV - Manual
BMW X1 or similar
-
5
-
2
-
1
-
5
-
