Saturday, May 21, 2011

Look For Car Hire When Searching For Temporary Transportation

By Adriana Noton


There are many circumstances that make it necessary to looking into car hire. You can check in the yellow pages or do an online search to find a company that provides transportation. Options include daily, weekly or monthly rentals. Some companies pick up and drop off customers to provide better customer service.

Most often, cars are rented by vacationers and people on business trips. Others make use of this service if their car is out of commission due to an accident or their vehicle breaks down. Emergency rentals are included in some insurance policies for an additional fee. When purchasing a new car, some potential buyers rent the model they are considering. This allows them to see how it drives for an extended period of time, much longer than a short test drive.

Renting a car is a very easy process, with the transaction completed in just a matter of minutes. State laws dictate the rules that need to be followed, including the age of the driver and that the driver must possess a valid license. Companies require a credit card to make a deposit, and cash is not accepted. The pricing for rentals fluctuates significantly depending on the season, the model of vehicle and the population of the city. Although insurance is offered when the car is being rented, there is some debate about whether it should be purchased. It is expensive to purchase and may not be necessary. In some cases, however, personal insurance may not be adequate and you will be required to purchase additional coverage.

Many people are confused about whether or not to purchase additional car hire insurance offered by the rental agency. There are strong arguments for purchasing the additional insurance, as well as for not purchasing it. There are several considerations when deciding whether or not to purchase the additional car rental insurance.

Credit card companies sometimes include travel insurance that will cover the rental car. There may be issues that include the length of time to process an accident payment if you are in another country. Contact the lender to find out all of the details. You should also check with your personal insurance company to see if they offer the coverage you need.

Look into your personal insurance to see if there are any exclusions in regard to rented vehicles. Make sure that your personal insurance will provide coverage at your destination. Some exclusions for personal policies include business rentals, out-of-country rentals and long-term rentals.

One of the concerns about purchasing the additional coverage is that it is very expensive. One of the advantages of purchasing the coverage at the rental agency is that, should you be in an accident, your own policy will not be affected by increased rates.

When you are planning your next vacation or business trip, make sure to look online for lists of car hire companies. By reviewing the options available to you, you will be better prepared when you get to your destination. For local rentals, check into car dealerships. They often provide rentals while they are repairing your vehicle.




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