Posted on October 08, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

Image via Wikipedia You don’t have to be a narcoleptic to find that the combination of monotonous scenery, cosy heating and gentle engine purring make for the perfect sleeping tonic when you’re a passenger on a long road trip… Next time you’re caught napping though, thank your lucky stars you’re not sharing your rental car with these people: embedded by [...]

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

 Thought we’s brighten up your Monday with a little joke… Two men got out of their cars after colliding at an intersection.  One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, “Here have a drop of this to calm your nerves.” Thanks”, said the man and took a long drink from the [...]

Posted on April 01, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

  Pick a colour, any colour!  From today, April 1st, Argus Car Hire is offering you a brand new option when you rent a car – your choice of colour.  Up until now, you were at the mercy of whatever random colour our booking engine rustled up for you.  Fret no more if you’re allergic [...]

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

Strike Update: Ireland’s airports won’t be striking next week.  The planned work stoppage for March 30th has been called off. However we’re not out of the woods just yet, ANOTHER day of industrial action has been announced for Thursday April 2nd. Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports are due to shut down on Thursday April 2 [...]

Posted on February 04, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

The last-minute bargain car hire deal has had its day (for now at least).  Argus Car Hire is being forced to urge holidaymakers to book their summer car hire early this year as fears grow about a shortage in vehicles for the peak 2009 season.  As a result of the worldwide downturn in the motor [...]

Posted on February 03, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

We’re fifty this year.  Yes, the big Five-O.  Doesn’t time fly?  It’s a whole half a century since Argus Car Hire rented out our first car from our fleet in Dublin, Ireland.  In that time, the travel industry has been through some serious changes.  The world has become a smaller place and technology has played [...]