Rent A Wreck

Before entering into a rental agreement read and understand everything printed on the contract. Check the back of the contract-this is usually where the conditions and limitations are stated. Try to avoid renting from a company that stalls or refuses to provide insurance information or rents vehicles with improper insurance coverage. Many auto rental companies include basic automobile liability and standard comprehensive insurance protection including theft insurance as a part of their service without added charge. In some cases your personal auto coverage policy or your major credit card member benefits may cover you and save you the expense of insurance costs. ~ ~When you reserve your car ask if the rental company provides emergency road service. If so you will be given a toll-free number to call if you need help. The rental company should either repair the car on the spot or bring another car to you should mechanical problems develop.~~Car rental companies frequently offer two types of rates: a daily rate with a mileage charge and a rate that includes free mileage (or specified number of free miles per day). Weekly rates also are available. Remember that specific rates vary from city to city. You also may have restrictions that affect travelling from state to state or between countries. Rent-a-car rates are generally also based on a series of variable factors which include: type and size of car; how long you plan to keep the car; gasoline charges; mileage charges; insurance coverage’s; waivers; drop-off charges; taxes; time of week; and season of year. Rates are often based on a 24-hour period with a one-hour grace period. If you keep the car more than four hours after this period it may be less expensive to keep it another day since hourly overtime charges may be high. Also some rates such as weekend specials are only available during certain time periods. The rate you pay may change if you keep the car beyond that time.