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