Renting a car can be viewed as a difficult process and a big hassle by many people since they are generally unaware of the process that is involved when renting a car from a car rental company. Most of these companies’ policies are put into place to protect themselves and their customers from excessive liability and coverage fees. However some people may view these policies as a “scam” simply because they aren’t properly informed.
All the car rental providers in Canada offer insurance coverage policies which are OPTIONAL. Yes, that means you do not need to pay excess coverage fees. However, this also means that you are responsible for any damages to the rental car. The choice is really a personal decision based upon your previous driving experience and comfort level.
Once you decide on the type of vehicle and coverage policy you want the most important things to do before you drive off in your rental car is to:
- Check over the car with the company technician/rep to ensure there are no damages before you leave the rental lot
- Make sure that the necessary insurance and ownership papers are in the rental car
- Make sure the correct amount of gas is noted on the rental contract
By following these tips you help protect yourself from receiving penalties or excess fees from the car rental company. You also protect yourself in case you get pulled over or are involved in accident. If you forget to follow these CRUCIAL steps the next time you rent a car in Canada you may face excessive charges at the discretion of the rental car company. If this occurs you may find yourself wishing you had taken the necessary precautions before you drove off in your rental car.
