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