People like to try things before they buy them; cars are no
exception to this rule. Trying a car out before you buy it is
even more important when you consider the amount of money spent
on one and the time spent in one. A great many dealers will let
prospective car buyers test drive a car over night, but is that
really enough time to decide if you want to buy it? If not, you
may want to consider your option to rent a car for a short
period of time.
You will want to ask about any special instructions that are
required of you while renting the car, for example, filling up
the gas tank or pick up and drop off times. Not adhering to
these policies can result in fees.
The rental company may offer you insurance to purchase, however,
your personal auto insurance may be all you need in the event of
an accident with a rental car. Call your auto insurance agent
and ask before paying extra at the rental counter.
When you call, be sure to ask about price, vehicle availability,
as well as any specials that the branch has to offer. It is
worth noting here, that many of these companies will have
special arrangements with hotels, airlines or even warehouse
stores.
There are a number of choices that are open to you when renting
a car. Each class of car will vary in price and gas mileage;
consider this when making your decision. While many companies
may be willing to upgrade you, this is not always the case. It
is wise to choose the car you want and hope for an upgrade than
to reserve less of a car and be disappointed when an upgrade is
not offered.
It is wise to shop around when looking for to rent a car. Always
find at least three rental car companies to compare, although
more will be better. Be sure to ask all the companies the same
questions to get the most accurate answers. Most rental car
companies will have websites online to find basic information,
but it is best to call as local branches may have deals that are
not advertised online.
Have a credit or debit card handy to reserve the rental car
with, most companies will only guarantee a car with this
assurance.
