Archive for the 'Car Rentals' Category

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.

Getting a Ticket in a Rental Car: Are there Additional Fees?

Friday, August 29th, 2008

When driving a rental car, there is a question that looms in the mind of the renter. One of those questions is, “What happens if I get a ticket?” That is a very good question because the car is not in the renter’s name. The car is in the name of the rental car company. This means things can get a bit complicated, depending on the company that you’re using. Sure, it is simple to say that you just shouldn’t do anything to get a ticket. However, it isn’t always that easy.

Important Things to Know Before Signing off for Your Rental Car

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Before you sign the contract and drive away with your rental car, you need to make sure you really know what you have agreed to by signing that agreement. If something were to go wrong while you had the rental car, who would be responsible? How much are you really going to be charged when you return it? What happens if the car gets scratched while you are driving it? You need to consider each of these questions before signing a rental car agreement.

Read This For Really Cheap Car Rentals

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Sometimes even when you think you have negotiated a really good deal with a company, they may not be giving you their best price. Just to save time, most people are happy to believe that the company is looking after them, especially if it is saving them time. To help you sort out a good cheap car rental deal which can be hard for some people, here are a few handy hints that you may find useful; after all the car rental industry has seen increases in recent years that have pushed the cost of motoring up generally.