In our daily life, we will inevitably encounter situations where we need to rent a car. If we don't know the car rental process and feel free to find a small car rental company, we will inevitably be pitted? So what documents do we need when renting a car, and how do we change the car?
1. Prepare relevant documents
First of all, the car hirer must be at least 18 years old (depending on the local situation, it may be required to be 20 years old), have a valid ID card, the permitted driving model on the driver's license should match the rental model, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan customers should prepare relevant documents (Hong Kong and Macao residents travelling to the mainland, mainland passes, etc.), and foreign customers should present: passport, visa/residence permit, and finally do not forget to prepare a valid credit or debit card (cash).
2. Choose a rental company
With so many car rental companies on the market, which one should we choose? First of all, we can consult the reputation and service attitude of car rental companies in online forums, post bars and other places. If you have friends who have rented cars around you, you may want to learn more about your friend's car rental situation.
Try to choose a professional, large-scale and reputable car rental company. Do not go to some small car rental companies, underground car rentals, private car rentals, used car rentals and other places. Although these places seem to be cheap, there is no good management system. Fish and dragons are mixed, and safety is not necessarily guaranteed. Even if they are "killed", they will not find a place to complain, but may "pick up sesame and lose watermelon".
3. Car Rental Contract
Some car rental companies have very strict contracts. If you don't move, you are responsible for everything. If you don't move, you will have to withhold deposits, etc. However, such car rental companies are still a minority after all. As long as we keep our eyes open and pay more attention, we can do it.
4. Car Selection
We can choose the right car according to the number of people and road conditions. Generally driving on urban roads, if there are not many people, you can choose a sedan. The sedan is flexible and comfortable to operate. If there are many people, you can also choose an MPV model. If you need to run on urban roads and the ground is difficult, you can choose an SUV model. If you are on a mountain road, it is recommended to rent an off-road vehicle.
Another thing to note is that although the car rental company's vehicles will be replaced for some time, if there is a new car, you must choose a new car. The new car has less mileage, the car is in good condition, and the car is not easy to break down. You also don't want to rent a car happy on the road, drive halfway to the lodge, right?
5. Car inspection and test drive
The appearance should pay attention to whether there are scratches and damage on the exterior of the car, whether the lights, tires, and locks are normal; open the engine cover and check the status of the main components such as fuel, refrigerant, lubricating oil, brake fluid, batteries, and transmission system; The interior should check various meters and warning signals, paying special attention to the oil meter, brakes, and air conditioning; If you can test drive, it is best to test drive. This is the best way to check the condition of the car. If there is any problem, please tell the staff to record it on the inspection sheet.
Finally, pay attention to check whether the equipped tools are complete: jack, spare tire, triangle card, fire extinguisher, etc.
6. Return the car
When returning the car, the staff will check and compare the car inspection sheets, which is generally good. If there is a problem, it will be deducted from the deposit according to the contract and insurance. However, customers can purchase no deductible insurance before renting the car, which is generally very easy.
