What You Should Look At In Your Car Rental Contract
It may sound like common sense but you might be surprised to learn that more than
half of all individuals and companies that sign a rental contract don't read any of the contract at all. These days what is written in a document of this type can be significantly different from what you're being told verbally and it is important to keep in mind that the company isn't liable for anything that they have said to you verbally only what is contained in this written agreement.
Contained in this agreement is not only what the company is responsible for but what you're responsible for as well. Making a decision to read it is to gain a better understanding of not only the company's rights and responsibilities to you but also your rights and responsibilities to the organization and your obligations regarding the car hire you will be driving.
Included in this document will be important information regarding how to handle any mechanical issues or accidents that may perhaps arise and many individuals do not realize the ways in which many car hire agencies have changed their obligation in regard to these issues. It used to be that leasing car companies would assist you roadside anytime there was a problem but now many, especially those that are not large corporations, have dropped the responsibility of repairs and towing in the lap of the driver offering only to authorize repairs and then reimburse after the fact.
Obviously this is a significant issue and one that you should be aware of when renting a car or truck because it is likely that you don't have the money sitting around waiting to pay for these car or truck repairs during your vacation. Having to lay out this kind of money could find you struggling to come up with the money you need to enjoy the rest of your vacation.
When it comes to renting a vehicle it is imperative that you read everything that's contained in that document you're signing and be sure that you obtain a copy as well to take with you. This way if a problem does arise you'll be able to refer to your obligations regarding this matter as contained in the rental agreement you signed. Following proper protocol and procedures for everything you do in regards to your leasing will help to keep costs down and will help keep the liability for that vehicle where it belongs with the car rental agency.