Holiday on rented wheels - Dagbladet Finnmarken

Here is the advice that prevents the holiday idyll ends with a great crash.

– Before the first thing you need to remember that travel insurance usually does not cover damage to the car, says communications consultant Martin Skaug Halsos, the Consumer Council.

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Neither insurance is included in the price is adequate. It does in fact rarely repairs on your car.

-Make sure you insure yourself against what you think is important and that the deductible is in harmony with the risk. Saving money here can be saving to found, determine Halsos.

It is unfortunately not possible to take a holiday from the accident, and should it happen, it’s time to keep a cool head. Please contact the police if necessary, and tell your rental company immediately.

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Halsos also emphasizes that it is more than the total amount that must be checked prior to booking a rental car, including:

– Is the seat (s) in your car?

– Can be picked out kontortild?

– Can more people switch to the car?

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Many pay your car rental by credit card. The advantage is that it makes the creditor liable if you do not get what you paid for.

But you also run the risk that you will be charged for expenses you have not agreed.

– It is not lawful, then contact your credit card company if you are affected, advises Halsos.

– The best way to avoid that happening is to be closely monitored when you pick up and deliver your car. Take pictures and go any time of the vehicle along with the landlord.

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Have you rented in an EU country, you can contact the European Consumer Centre for assistance. Have you rented in Norway you can contact the Consumer Council.

– One last piece of advice is to put yourself into the traffic rules which you must drive, says communications consultant.

– It’s not just about your own welfare, but also abroad are good at writing fines. They are the rare easy to complain afterwards. (ANB)