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Vehicle
rental top tips from the

1.
Before you book -
Pay
close attention to what is and isn't included in the
reservation fee. For example, some rental companies
charge extra if you can't return the vehicle to the
same rental branch, are leaving the country or are
under or over a certain age.
2.
Paperwork -
Make
sure you read and understand the terms and conditions
of your contract with the rental company. Ask for
a copy prior to your rental, so that you have plenty
of time to read it through.
3.
Insurance -
Check if there are any exclusions to your loss/damage
waiver insurance. For example, in most cases windscreens,
tyres, roof damage and undercarriage damage are not
covered. The BVRLA has a guide to damage protection
programmes and insurance available by clicking on
the image below

4.
Fuel - Your
car rental quote will not include fuel. Most companies
will give you the option of buying a tank of fuel
from them and returning the car empty or returning
it with a full tank. Remember what you agreed to,
otherwise you could end up gifting the rental company
a free tank of fuel or paying an extra charge to have
the tank re-filled.
5.
Going abroad - Make sure
that you tell the rental company if you are planning
to take the vehicle abroad and that you familiarise
yourself with the driving regulations at your destination.
You may also need to take additional documentation,
such as a VE103B
certificate.
6.
The collection - Do a thorough
inspection, inside and out, walking all the way around
the vehicle. Note every single chip, dent and scratch.
Pay particular attention to the wheels, windscreen
and lights, which are common damage areas. Before
you drive the hire vehicle away, familiarise yourself
with all of its controls - lights, windscreen wipers
etc.
7.
The return - Allow plenty of
time, particularly at busy rental sites such as airports.
Try and return the vehicle during the rental site's
operating hours so that someone can check it over
with you. Otherwise you will be liable for any damage
that occurs between you returning it and them inspecting
it.
8.
Additional charges -
Rental companies will try to outline the full cost
of your rental when you make your booking. If you
do receive any additional charge upon your return,
make sure it comes with an explanation and some supporting
documentation.
9.
Road traffic offences -
If
you commit a road traffic offence or fail to pay toll
or congestion charges, the rental company will chase
you for payment. You will also be liable for an administrative
fee on top of the cost of the fine.
10.
How to complain -
If you have an unresolved
dispute with a rental company that belongs to the
BVRLA, you can get it referred to the
BVRLA conciliation service
here
Source:
BVRLA
- British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association:
The information has been provided by BVRLA, subject
to change and presented on this site without responsibility
Click
on the image below to see their comprehensive guide
to renting a car
BVRLA Guide to renting a car
- July 2011
Also:
The
UK European Consumer Centre - UK ECC has
an excellent guide "Car
hire across the EU - what you should know"
which can be download, for your information and use,
by
using the link below

The
free Adobe Acrobat Reader is available to download
direct from Adobe by following the link to read this
information

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Guide to Booking Car Hire
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- August 2011

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