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Car Rental Scams to Watch Out For

Submitted by paul on November 17, 2011

 

scamsHave you ever been fooled by a car rental pricing scam? It's ok, you're not alone. Car rental companies are known for enticing customers with ridiculously low advertised rates. The only problem? These rates conveniently exclude all of the additional fees. Hidden costs, unnecessary add-ons, and last minute hard sell tactics can wind up costing you hundreds of dollars when renting a car, so be careful! 

 

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Is an Hourly Car Rental Right For You?

Submitted by paul on November 14, 2011

Hourly Car Rentals Hourly car rental services are one of the fastest growing rental segments in the automotive industry, and for good reason. Car by the hour rental service is a  quick, convenient, and affordable alternative to owning your own vehicle or booking a long term rental. Why take the bus when you can enjoy the afternoon from behind the wheel of a sleek rental?

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Avoid a Financial Wreck with Proper Car Rental Insurance

Submitted by paul on November 10, 2011

Car insurance

Car rental insurance is almost always shrouded in a haze of confusion. Do I need it? What kind do I need?

Am I already covered by my personal auto insurance? To make matters worse, insurance firms, car rental agencies, and credit card companies are all competing for your insurance dollars.

So, who can you trust when booking your car rental? The best answer? Yourself.


Protect Yourself
Ultimately, it's up to you to make sure you have the proper coverage. This will involve a little extra legwork, but in the end you'll be ready for anything. If you already have auto insurance on a personal vehicle, start your car rental planning with a call to your insurance agent. Most car rental policies extend to rental cars, but only offer partial coverage.

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CarRentalExpress.com vs.CarRentals.com

Submitted by paul on November 8, 2011

Compare CRX to CarRentals.comThere are dozens of car rental comparison sites currently on the web. The question is, how do you know which one offers the best service? They all promise to provide you with the best prices on the web, but what about the other "stuff?"

The following is a detailed look at how CarRentalExpress.com measures up to CarRentals.com, the largest online comparison tool for national car rental chains.

Website Usability


CarRentals.com
When you first hit the CarRentals.com website, you might feel a little underwhelmed. The CarRentals.com user interface has very little to offer, other than a search box and listing of participating partner car rental agencies. Additional information on the company, customer testimonials, or partners is difficult to locate.

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A Closer Look at Rental Car Coupons and Discounts

Submitted by paul on November 4, 2011

Car Rental CouponsCoupons are a great way to save money at the grocery store. Simply clip them out of the newspaper and redeem them at the checkout. But did you know, many independent car rental companies also issue and accept discount coupons? Car rental coupons can help you save a ton on your next car rental, but only if you know where to look and how to redeem the offers properly.

Where to Find Car Rental Coupons

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