Safe car rental, all the tips
Want to rent a car for your next trip? Here are all the tips for not getting ripped off and traveling safely
Renting the car safely, here's how to do it
The rental cars is a safe and easy way to simplify a trip or vacation, but to be truly satisfied there are some things to think about. According to various research, a customer's satisfaction with a car rental is mainly based on the moments of car delivery pickup.
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Let us then see how book a car safely and in this way prevent all the problems you may face.
What to check before renting a car
A moment of special attention is that of the pickup of the reserved car. At this time it is really important to ask any questions that come to mind as the operator is expected to answer them to settle any doubts. At this stage it is important to be told, and to jot down so that it is easily available, the number(s) to call in case of:
- Faults;
Every vehicle has different functionalities, which is why knowing all the mechanisms before the actual journey begins is one way to avoid disruptions. That is why, for example, asking about the specific operation of an electric car or the presence of a start and stop is really important.
Before leaving the rental car, it is important to check both the interior and exterior of the car, so as to assess the presence of any damage and/or imperfections on the upholstery and bodywork that can be blamed on the driver at the end of the rental. If present, it is necessary to have them noted in the contract before taking delivery of the vehicle.
Finally, a very useful tip that few people take into account is to check in detail the equipment of all the on-board instruments that should be present:
- Car documents;
- Spare tire;
- Triangle;
What should one pay attention to when renting a car?
When renting a car it is important to pay attention to some small points in the contract such as the expected level of gasoline. It is important not to bill or assume that the delivery of the vehicle will be with a full tank of gas because this is not always the case; what is really important is to check that when you pick up the car it has the right amount of fuel stipulated in the contract.
It is also important to check the vehicle drop-off time, as exceeding 60 minutes late many car rentals may credit an extra full day's rental and it is a severe penalty for not arriving on time!
Finally, the level of gasoline with which the car is to be returned is well specified on the contract, and it is good to stick to it since there are penalties to be paid even then.
What to check when returning the rented car
When returning the car, it is a good idea to check it with the renter. Only in this way can proper objections and disputes be made about abnormal and unanticipated charges. It is the right of the renter of a car to recheck it together with the company to note the condition of the interior and exterior so that the invoice shows what is the actual condition of the vehicle at the time of return.
To be on the safe side, it is sometimes important to take a few photographs of the car from both inside and outside so that you have visual evidence of the condition of the vehicle.
