Car rentals are dreaded by most travelers. So rather than renting a car while they are traveling in a certain place, they just prefer riding on public transport facilities to reach various destinations in that particular place they are traveling.
Probably you have heard from other people as well as read on the Internet several “Holidays from Hell” stories of how their budget is continuously sucked by car rentals while they are on travel. There are car rental firms that are considered to bear an unpleasant reputation with regard to various fees that they charge the clients, such as additional mileage, damage, fuel, and others. In the beginning, you might not be able to notice it, but after your rental contract is long finished, you will now see the money taken from you without you knowing it.
There are car rental companies that admit their mistake, and fortunately, they are making ways in order to set the rule of transparency with every single charge that they impose on their clients. However, it is still within your power to ensure that your travel budget will not be ruined by these hidden charges on car rentals. You must be aware of the charges that various car rental firms impose on their services and how to prove that you should not be paying for them, especially if it is not your fault.
Before you fetch the car that you have rented, there are several things you need to consider before driving the car to make sure that you will not be faced with nasty surprises later on. Always inspect for any damage, both on the inside and on the outside of the car. Check if the damages that you have found on the car are on the paperwork. Less reputable car rental firms are using the damage issue to solicit a huge amount of money from you.
Here are some of the things that you should check on your car rentals before taking them out of the garage:
• The exterior part of the car. Always look for possible damage, scratches, and dents. Check the doors and bumpers for these parts are most likely to contain minor damage
• The interior part of the car for stains and tears.
• See to it that the headlights, signal indicators, and brakes are functioning properly.
• Check if the electronic windows, windshield wipers, latches and doors, and the air-conditioning and radio of the car are operating properly.
• See to it that the tire pressures as well as the water and oil levels are in normal condition.
• If your rental contract says that the car’s fuel tank is full before our first usage, it should be.
• Always have the car’s manual with you.
If you have found any inconsistencies that are not taken into account in the rental paperwork, make sure that you report them to the rental firm, possibly before you drive the car away. If the damage is seen for several hours after taking the car from the garage, take photos of the damage to document it.
After ensuring that you are content with the car, make sure that the registration plate matches the car’s registration, records, and that you have a ready contact in case of any accident or road mishap. Always check the real and detailed cost of your car rentals so that you will not be charged with various hidden charges once you have returned the car to the rental firm. Make sure that you have the quotes with you—it will be your evidence on ffeesthat you should not pay off.
Save your money from unnecessary hidden charges brought by less reputable car rental firms. Never be deceived.
