Tri-state used car dealers caution customers about weird rental car rule

Tri-state used car dealers caution customers about weird rental car rule

You weren't stopped by the metal detector. Your flight was on time. Your seatmate even slept the whole way. You've got it made this trip. Until you hit the car rental agency.

Even if you reserve a rental car model that you are familiar with, beware of the company's rules. Many companies have quirky regulations and often times they are in the small print and you don't notice them until it's too late. Your Tri-state used car dealer wants you to be aware of this possibility so you can have an enjoyable driving experience all the time.

One of the sneakiest and most frustrating tactics can be when the rate is changed after you're already driving away. Can this be legal? Would anyone dare to be so cruel? You bet. Newark used car customers should be aware of possible rate changes and get everything in writing.

Vehicle sizes are also being regrouped. What you might expect to be a mid-size car may in reality be a compact, but not by the rental's definition. If they can legally get away with it and it increases the rental company's profit, they will probably try it.

We can compare their tactics to the airlines, but the point is that buyers (or renters) need to beware. Here are the weirdest and sneakiest "rules" to be aware or beware of in the rental game. Tri-state used car customers should take note.

*The pricing game: Return the car early and you may be charged more. Why? Because it wasn't in the agreement and you can be. Apparently when you return the car early and free it up for them to make money from some other schmuck, they feel a need to penalize you for the inconvenience. Renting via a site like Hotwire or Priceline where you pay up front can help you avoid this problem.

*The age game: If you are under 25 years old the company may tack on a charge because insurance tends to be higher in this age bracket. Most of us know about the insurance rate plummeting for guys when they hit 25 or get married. I suppose it's similar for the rental companies, but they should at least tell you up-front and not when you pull out your credit card. "By the way . . ."

Be sure to check age requirements ahead of time. Some companies won't rent to drivers under 21, while others are more lenient. Newark used car customers can also book these online from sites that require up-front payment to help avoid extra fees.

*The multiple driver game: More than one driver? No problem. But we would like to pay an extra $10-20 a day for us to write their name on the form. This policy is getting stricter rather than more lax, so find out how much adding the wife or Uncle Ted will cost before you head out.

*The low-mileage fuel game: So you didn't even get to the 75-mile minimum. That's okay, we'll just charge your for some extra fuel that you didn't use. Make sense, right? Again, it's like charging you for bringing the car back early.

*The child safety game: If you need to rent a car seat for your child because you didn't bring one, you are better off buying one and donating it to a local organization when you're done. The price may be about the same and you could get a tax write-off. But sometimes it doesn't make sense to haul a seat onto the plane for a six-year-old, although booster seats for older kids are less bulky. You may just want to take it.

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