If you lock your keys in your car when you’re near home, you may come out relatively unscathed. Hopefully, someone else is either in or can get into your house, …
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8 Things You Probably Don’t Check On Your Rental Car, But Should
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen renting a car, most people have a mental checklist of things they look for. It probably includes making sure there aren’t any scratches or dings anywhere (and taking pictures …
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Why You Pay For Rental Car Extra Drivers & How To (Maybe) Not Pay It
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou’ve gotten a sweet deal on a rental car (hopefully because you’ve read this). You’ve figured out how much your toll charges will be, and you’re prepared because you know …
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Dollar/Thrifty Allows Spouse/Partner To Drive For Free. Pity Their Employees Don’t Know
by joehegby joehegWe’ve rented cars in Texas from many different agencies in several cities, including Austin, Dallas and San Antonio. We’ve always been members of the frequent renter program, which, in most …
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We’ve had Sirius and/or XM Radio subscriptions in our cars for over a decade. Needless to say, when we’re renting a car for a road trip, we want to bring …
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SIXT is still a minor player in the US rental car market. They don’t have name recognition or corporate partnerships like Avis, National or Hertz. They also don’t have a …
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Can You Drive A Rental Car Across Europe? It’s Complicated
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf there’s one thing the United States has, it’s space. The continental U.S. is spread across 4 time zones, and once you include Alaska and Hawaii into the mix, that …
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Avis’s Typo Caused Pregnant Woman To Drive 3 Hours Overnight To Avoid $1000 Penalty
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegDriving a rental car can be stressful at times – you’re in a car you’re not super familiar with, oftentimes in an area you don’t know well. Throw in driving …
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Unless you’re a frequent renter with a company, it usually pays to earn airline points instead of car rental credits. Car rental loyalty programs are notoriously stingy and were some …
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I always register our car rentals with Autoslash to see if they can find me a cheaper rate. Previously I’d receive notices a few weeks or even days before our …