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Customers renting a car are often exposed to
car hire scams, some of which are so eloquently woven that its gets almost
impossible to catch them. There are plenty of ways to get overcharged or misled.
If you are planning to rent
a car in near future, here are some tricks knowing which not only help you
to act smarter but also save yourself getting burnt.
THE MAJOR SCAMS :
THE SURPLUS CHARGE
Almost half of the companies offering
car rental services claim to give maximum benefit to customers by letting
you take their vehicle at "fully inclusive" price. Be cautious when you
come around any such scheme. Yes, this amount does include collision damage waiver
and put you on safe side in case of any accident, you'll still pay a large amount.
Know how to avoid it?
There is no need to play inflated price if you book your car through
America Car Hire. Our priority is to give you convenience at the rates that
don't dig a hole in your pocket.
THE EXCLUSIONS
If you are a first time car hire customer, you'll be astonished
to know that usually the car insurance doesn't cover wheels, roofs, windscreen,
or undercarriage. Most car
rental companies will tell you that this is because a car crashes typically
involve scratches and dents on bonnets, car doors and bumpers and if some idiot
slashes the worn out tyres of the car that you are returning, you pay for it.
Know how to avoid it?
Clearly read the insurance policy, especially the small print because that is where
the most important information is written. Safeguard yourself against all odds.
BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT YOU SIGN
Imagine that you arrive at an airport with your family and way too tired. All you
need at that time is the hired car so that you can go to your hotel and take a warm
bath. At such time, you become highly vulnerable and an unscrupulous
car rental company might think this as the good time to hit you with some
hard-sell treatment. Their representative might offer you some service at merely
$15, making you sign your initials without bothering to let you know that its
$15 per day.
Know how to avoid it?
Again, the best practice would be to read the offer document clearly and ask the
representative to explain you the points that you don't understand.
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