| Rental cars can be a necessity; their use can | | | | deal with the company in the event of an |
| save lots of time and aggravation. However, | | | | accident. Ask questions! |
| the actual act of renting them can seem to be | | | | |
| a test in patience. There are forms to be | | | | You will want to ask about procedures that |
| filled out, questions to be answered and | | | | may be required by the rental company. Many |
| signatures to be signed. Before you sign on | | | | companies require that the car be fueled up |
| the dotted line, be sure you know exactly | | | | before its return, if this is not done, they |
| what you are getting and giving for your | | | | will charge you extra for it. It may also be |
| rental car. | | | | in your best interest to ask what the fee |
| | | | would be if the car is needed for longer than |
| If you have personal auto insurance, call | | | | expected as well as what the rate is for late |
| your agent to see if you are insured with a | | | | drop off. |
| rental car as well. This will allow you to | | | | |
| save money by turning down the insurance | | | | The first step involved in obtaining a rental |
| offered by the rental company at the time of | | | | car is to do research on the companies in |
| vehicle pick up. | | | | your local area. There are a number of nation |
| | | | wide companies and more than likely local |
| Be sure to read the contract and ask | | | | companies to choose from when conducting your |
| questions about anything that you do not | | | | research. Try to narrow them down to three or |
| understand. It's better to take sometime at | | | | four companies that are closest to either |
| the counter or on the phone to pin down the | | | | your pick up location or your destination. |
| details, than to think you got it and have to | | | | |