anyone on here work for car rental company??
#1
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anyone on here work for car rental company??
just wondered if anyone works for a car rental company in the US? we're booking a car for a trip to Florida in Oct and need advice on a few things.
ta very much luvvlies
ta very much luvvlies
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Re: anyone on here work for car rental company??
ask your questions - you dont need to work for one to know the answer - I rent a lot so know a bit, and it sounds like Ray knows the dodgy stuff
#4
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Re: anyone on here work for car rental company??
well .... no scams really, just want the cheapest prices and those that include the right insurance.
what exactly is CDW? what is CDW with no excess? we rented last year but was paid by the company so didnt see the policy, had that huge smash and all was covered.
seems as if all the rentals I get on the internet are cheap cheap but come with no insurance and then when you start adding insurance I dont know what means what and the cost is stupid!
soooooooooo advice is on best prices and what the heck translates as fully comp insurance (and any scams going !)
what exactly is CDW? what is CDW with no excess? we rented last year but was paid by the company so didnt see the policy, had that huge smash and all was covered.
seems as if all the rentals I get on the internet are cheap cheap but come with no insurance and then when you start adding insurance I dont know what means what and the cost is stupid!
soooooooooo advice is on best prices and what the heck translates as fully comp insurance (and any scams going !)
#5
Re: anyone on here work for car rental company??
I think.......
fully comp
and fully comp with no deductible.
for damage to the rental car.
as you do not have any underlying US Insurance to fall back on
you'll need it, and you'll need to make sure you have plenty of liability insurance should you cause a smash.
fully comp
and fully comp with no deductible.
for damage to the rental car.
as you do not have any underlying US Insurance to fall back on
you'll need it, and you'll need to make sure you have plenty of liability insurance should you cause a smash.
#6
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Re: anyone on here work for car rental company??
okay whats liability insurance? is that the bit that covers the other car if we hit someone? or is that also covered by CDW?
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Re: anyone on here work for car rental company??
The site that I use for good discounts is Breeze Net Motors. They provide online coupon codes for use on the rental sites.
Here are some other helpful links that explain coverage types and the rental process itself.
Coverage types
http://www.bnm.com/insgas.htm#types
Rental Tips
http://www.bnm.com/tips.htm
Deals by Company (that's if you want to use a particular company to increase loyalty points)
http://www.bnm.com/coup.htm
Deals at Particular Airports (you might score a good deal because of your destination)
http://www.bnm.com/airports.htm
I hope this helps.
Here are some other helpful links that explain coverage types and the rental process itself.
Coverage types
http://www.bnm.com/insgas.htm#types
Rental Tips
http://www.bnm.com/tips.htm
Deals by Company (that's if you want to use a particular company to increase loyalty points)
http://www.bnm.com/coup.htm
Deals at Particular Airports (you might score a good deal because of your destination)
http://www.bnm.com/airports.htm
I hope this helps.
#10
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Re: anyone on here work for car rental company??
thankyou peoples ... excellent stuff.
I shall now go forward and book the next car OH will undoubtedly smash up ...
I shall now go forward and book the next car OH will undoubtedly smash up ...
#11
Re: anyone on here work for car rental company??
I just booked a Dodge Charger (or similar) from Dollar for $177 for 7 days. It was at Reagan National Airport, near DC.
I'm getting the "Cover My Ass" insurance package, which will add quite a bit to the price.
Jim.
I'm getting the "Cover My Ass" insurance package, which will add quite a bit to the price.
Jim.
#12
Re: anyone on here work for car rental company??
I have Allstate Insurance on own car and I was told by Allstate that my car insurance policy would automatically cover any European car rental with the same coverage as my car.
I also called the different credit card companies that I had to find out if they cover the deductibles on car rentals in Europe and only AT&T Universal Card (Master Card) indicated that they did.
So you may want to check with your UK insurance company to see if rental cars in the US is covered.
I also called the different credit card companies that I had to find out if they cover the deductibles on car rentals in Europe and only AT&T Universal Card (Master Card) indicated that they did.
So you may want to check with your UK insurance company to see if rental cars in the US is covered.
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Re: anyone on here work for car rental company??
Is it specifically written as thus in the policy?
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Re: anyone on here work for car rental company??
At least you will know what to do if some kids ask you for a buck to look after your car after you park it eh?
Last edited by Elliott; Aug 6th 2008 at 4:05 am.