Saturday, April 23, 2011

Saving Money On Your Car Only Takes 5 Simple Steps

By Jason Hall


These days, no matter what you are shopping for you are probably looking for some ways to keep a few dollars in your pocket, this is the case anywhere you go around the world. But somehow when renting a car it seems to be costing more and more. Well, here are some ways you can avoid the additional payment for your rental vehicle.

1. Book Early. Booking a reservation early can go a long way to big savings and it can also help you prepare in advance. Many websites suggest waiting until the last minute to see if you can squeeze out an agreement, but in most cases this is not only struggling to find a vehicle, but you are also left at the mercy of the rental agency and you will end up having to pay more . In recent years the rental companies have reduced the number of vehicles in their fleets in more places and this means that vehicles are not as readily available as they used to be, so don't plan on finding the vehicle of your choice at the last minute for a song, it probably will not happen.

2. Ask Questions. Surprisingly, the biggest thing that ends up costing people extra for their rental car is the fact that they do not ask questions like how many miles are included or what happens if we bring back the vehicle an hour late. The best way to protect yourself is to ask as many questions about the extras before booking.

3.Fees and Surcharges. Not just get an appointment and is supposed to be how much to pay. The base rate for a rental car is just the beginning. It is advisable that the company will hire a total for the rental period, including taxes and fees before booking as supplements may end up costing a little more.

4. Be Prepared. One of the best ways to avoid extra charges is to be prepared for your rental. This means having all the extras like car seats and GPS systems along with you as well as finding out in advance what your insurance will and won't cover on a rental vehicle. These are the top ways in which rental car companies find to charge customers more and so the more prepared you are the less your rental vehicle will wind up costing you.

5. Follow the Rules. You sign a contract with the rental company, if you do not comply with the terms of the contract, then you could take on a lot of liability. Make sure to not only read and understand this agreement, but follow it to the letter so if something goes wrong while the vehicle is in your possession the rental agency will not be able to blame you with the responsibility.




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