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