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Bloopers with Car Rental Companies

Filed under: Car Rental Bloopers - 25 Aug 2010  | Spread the word !

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By helping you comparison shop, the Internet can you save big bucks when you rent a car. But don’t turn a good deal into a blooper by making these mistakes:

Don’t forget to check the car’s condition when you pick it up. Believe it or not, some companies may try to blame pre-existing dents and scratches on you, so when you pick the car up, check it for imperfections. You don’t have to use to a magnifying glass, but be reasonably thorough. If you find something in excess of normal wear and tear, take a picture of it. Your cell phone camera may end up saving you from being charged for a repair that you wasn’t your fault.

Don’t forget to check offline for a better deal. Even though the Internet is likely to be the best source of the best deals, a local car rental company might be offering a special or might have a cancellation that suits your needs.

Don’t check the terms. Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you’re getting unlimited mileage. It’s rare, but sometimes the agreement doesn’t require you to return the car with a full tank. If you filled it up, but didn’t have to, that’s money out of your pocket. Most likely, you will make your rental car reservation at a Web site, so that’s the best time to read everything carefully. Be sure to make a copy of the final agreement by printing it. Then review the printout. If you see something you don’t like, you can cancel the reservation.

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Thrifty Car Rental Problems

Filed under: Car Rental Bloopers - 17 Aug 2010  | Spread the word !

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Thrifty Car Rental services are often known for their reliable vehicles for a low price on the market for rental services. Of course their track record has a few blemishes but they are still one of the better services for those who need to save some money on an automotive rental option.

One of the major rental problems that Thrifty has encountered is not having the vehicles that customers paid for on hand. This is partly due to the fact of the popularity of the service and the high volume of rentals being made on a day to day basis from them. This leaves them severely short of vehicles and those who make their reservations on short notice may have the most difficulties getting their vehicles. The main reason behind this is the fact that so many rental orders are now done in advance that the vehicles are simply depleted from the available options.

The travelers that travel at the last minute and expect to get a great vehicle option from Thrifty may be in for a surprise. Long lines of travelers simply form waiting for access to a list of available vehicle options which may be strictly on subject to availability. Those who end up traveling and keeping the vehicle for a day more will deal with the charges but end up leaving others who were depending on the vehicle unable to have access to the vehicle that was supposed to be returned the day before. The easiest thing to do with thrifty is ensure that you book your rentals in advance and online to reduce the chances that t he vehicle you need will not be out of stock when you arrive.

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How to save money on your car

Filed under: Car Rental Bloopers - 16 Aug 2010  | Spread the word !

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People are always faced with wondering what they can do to save money on their car. Owning a car can cost thousands of dollars each year. There are many tips that people can follow in order to save money because we all know how important that is these days.

Start thinking about what kind of gas you use in your car. If you use premium then you are probably paying an arm and a leg for it. Use regular gas. It will be cheaper to fill up your tank and you will spend less money on gas each year.

Another way to save on auto expenses is trimming costs on insurance. Making sure you shop around for cheap car insurance is very important. You need to have the coverage that will work with your driving preferences. Many insurance companies will charge a lot of extra charges for taxes and what not, so be very careful when choosing an insurance company.

Maintaining your car is also very important. Making sure you oil is checked as well as other important factors of your vehicle. Getting regular checks by a mechanic to make sure your car is in tip top shape is also a great way to save money in the long run. Usually if one problem goes wrong with your car then it seems as if a bunch of things go wrong soon afterwards. If you make sure you keep up with maintenance then you will have to shed out less cash for repair work on your vehicle.

If you are somewhat knowledgeable about fixing cars and doing repairs then you can save money by doing the repair work on your own. Also if you know a friend that can help with repair work can also really save you money as well, because a friend probably will not charge you as much as a shop would.

Making sure you change your antifreeze every single winter is very important. Keeping your car running great in every season can really help you save money in your pocket. Reading your drivers manual for your car can help you keep up with when the different oils and fluids need to be changed in your model of vehicle.

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Enterprise Car Rental Problems

Filed under: Car Rental Bloopers - 11 Aug 2010  | Spread the word !

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Enterprise is one of the services that have many problems with their services for one reason or another. One of the things that you need to remember is that no one rental company is perfect. One of the things that enterprise enjoys advertising is the fact that they can pick you up. The extent of the matter is that they can only pick you up from a certain distance away. They cannot travel too far away or they will simply have to travel for too long to get you back to the rental location where the vehicle is from.

It is a great idea to look into the other things that have been causing problems for rental service users of the Enterprise Company. There have been incidents where articles have been left in the vehicle that have eventually been lost when the car is returned and the individuals who clean the vehicles do not report the items. The articles are then taken and could be anything from electronics to money and even personal items that are left in the seats, dash and glove compartments.

The big thing that you need to look out for is the fact that rates also increase very quickly when you do not book in advance. The biggest thing that travelers do is wait too long to get the deal on the service they need. In turn they end up paying too much for a service which may not be able to pick them up, provide their items back to them or lower prices. The service is very simple to make use of when you know what you are doing but not everyone does know.

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