Archive for September, 2008

Car Rental Fees Must Know’s

Sunday, September 14th, 2008

Renting a car is never easy. The Internet is full of advertisements promising the best deal and they usually give a ‘base price’ in the range of $70 to $100 per day depending upon the size of the car. However, at most times the companies do not explain the hidden costs or even what constitutes [...]

Pre-Moving Must Do’s – A Checklist to Ease Moving Anxiety

Sunday, September 14th, 2008

Taking the long planned step to move abroad? Seems like you have finally met all the ‘requirements’ having employed an international moving company to do the job. Hold on! There are some pre-move checks which must be done by you prior to handing over the items to be packed by your packers and movers. Your [...]

Tips to Finding the Best Car Rental Rates

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Are you looking for a good deal on a rental car? There are several rental car companies to choose from and they all have different rates and specials. Finding the best rental rates can be a bit tricky but once you know the ins and outs of finding deals it can be fairly simple. Here are some tips to finding the best car rental rates.

Rear-Ended in a Rental Car? Who is Responsible for Damages?

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

Rental cars are very convenient to have access to because they keep you from putting the wear and tear of traveling on your own car. They are also great for those who do not have a car that will survive lengthy trips. But there is one thing that has to be considered and that is the fact that accidents do happen. What happens if you are rear-ended in a rental car and you’re not at fault? Are you responsible for the damages or is the person who was at fault? Does the car rental company take care of it? What happens? These are all excellent questions because it can be quite confusing when an accident occurs.

In a Rental Car in a Foreign Country? Don’t get Lost

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

You’re in a foreign country that you have never visited before and you’re in a rental car. This is the perfect combination to get you lost. You have several elements working against you. Those elements are: You’re in a car that is unfamiliar to you, the steering wheel is probably on the opposite side of what you’re used to, and you are not familiar with the area. That is why you need to do everything you can to keep yourself from getting lost. By not getting lost, you are able to get to your destinations faster and enjoy your trip instead of being frustrated all of the time.