| There are times in one's life when the use of | | | | rental car as well. This will allow you to |
| rental cars cannot be avoided. When someone | | | | save money by turning down the insurance |
| plows into you at an intersection, when you | | | | offered by the rental company at the time of |
| are taking a 2-day trip and your compact car | | | | vehicle pick up. |
| just does not have enough room to stretch | | | | |
| out, these are times when you are happy that | | | | 4- Finally, you have chosen the company and |
| there are rental cars at your disposal. | | | | the car, its time to pick it up. Make sure |
| Before you rent that car, though, you should | | | | that you have the paper work that you will |
| know some things about the process. | | | | need. Most companies will require you to show |
| | | | your drivers license, be sure to have it. |
| 1- The first step involved in obtaining a | | | | Also, your proof of auto insurance, if you |
| rental car is to do research on the companies | | | | will be turning their insurance down. A major |
| in your local area. There are a number of | | | | credit card is necessary; if you are not |
| nation wide companies and more than likely | | | | using cash to rent your car, do not count on |
| local companies to choose from when | | | | them taking a check. |
| conducting your research. Try to narrow them | | | | |
| down to three or four companies that are | | | | 5- Be sure to read the contract and ask |
| closest to either your pick up location or | | | | questions about anything that you do not |
| your destination. | | | | understand. It's better to take sometime at |
| | | | the counter or on the phone to pin down the |
| 2- You will want to ask about procedures that | | | | details, than to think you got it and have to |
| may be required by the rental company. Many | | | | deal with the company in the event of an |
| companies require that the car be fueled up | | | | accident. Ask questions! |
| before its return, if this is not done, they | | | | |
| will charge you extra for it. It may also be | | | | 6- Make sure you know all the rules and |
| in your best interest to ask what the fee | | | | regulations on the car as for when you bring |
| would be if the car is needed for longer than | | | | the car back to the company when you have |
| expected as well as what the rate is for late | | | | finished it they cannot demand money of you |
| drop off. | | | | for a reason you are not aware off. and |
| | | | incase you crash or are in a accident you |
| 3- If you have personal auto insurance, call | | | | need to know what to do. |
| your agent to see if you are insured with a | | | | |