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Searching for car rental online has never been easier with the help of the internet. You can easily search and compare prices from various car rental suppliers, often on the same website.

 

Car rental rates often vary considerably depending on what is included in the rate. Look out for those too-good-to-be-true prices – they probably are. You may think you have found a bargain, but it will be a different story when you go to pick up the rental car, only to be told you have to pay for lots of additional charges.

 

So when you are comparing car rental costs online, ensure you are comparing like with like. There are various extra charges which can push up the price of your rental car, so make sure you look out for them. Often if you add these on to that oh-so-low rate, it doesn’t look so appealing anymore.

 

What is Included

 

Most car rental websites will list the inclusions with the rental. These will vary depending on suppliers but generally standard rates include basic insurance and tax.

 

What is Extra

 

Again this will vary but look out for the following:

 

Airport Fees

 

Also known as a Premium Location Fee, you will be charged extra to pick up a rental car at an airport location. This charge varies depending on supplier and location, but in the UK for example could cost as much as 13% of the rental value.

 

Vehicle Licensing Fee

 

This is a Government imposed levy for rental cars to partially recover the registration costs. Approximate cost in the UK: GBP1.22 per day, which over a long period can add up.

 

Additional Driver Fees

 

If you want to have more than one driver for your rental car, this is often an extra charge. Daily charges range from GBP4-20 in the UK, EUR4-8 in Italy and from USD3-10 in the States.

 

Young Driver Surcharge

 

This is often charged if the driver of the rental car is under the age of 25. In Australia, this ranges from AUD13-22 per day. In France, the Young Driver Surcharge varies from EUR20-35 per day, GBP10-25 in the UK and USD5-45 in the USA.

 

Excess Reduction

 

Each rental car often comes with an Insurance Excess which is the amount you would be responsible for if the rental vehicle is damaged. This can often be a few thousand dollars but can be reduced with an optional excess reduction charge which can be paid daily to reduce your excess to a few hundred dollars or even to zero.

 

Additional Equipment

 

Things like child seats, ski racks and snow chains are often available at an extra charge.

 

One Way Rentals

 

If you want to drop off your rental car in a different city from where you picked it up, there may be a one way fee. Again, this varies depending on the supplier and destination. Ensure you ask before you pay!

 

All these extras can add up. Sometimes a standard rate may be right for you but if you are picking up at the airport and want an extra driver, for example, it may make sense for you to go with an inclusive rate.

 

Read the Small Print

 

Be sure to read inclusions carefully to see what the rental rate covers and which one is right for you. Look for possible restrictions and additional costs and find out what exactly they are before you pay. If you find a low car rental rate, make sure that the additional costs do not outweigh the savings.

 

At DriveAway Holidays, each car choice will show clearly if it is a Standard or Inclusive rate and will give you a list of what is and what is not included.

 

People often talk about the “hidden costs” of car rental, but the reality is, they are not hidden at all – you just need to know what to look for.

 

 

Benard Worseley asked:

Though there may have been a number of Honda dealers in your area, you most probably do not notice them and reckon that they are all the same. Scratch the surface a little and you will be amazed at the vast differences between Honda dealers. The main difference between these dealers being the price and of course the service. So if you are looking for a Honda car or any car for that matter you have to ask yourself these questions.

What can a Honda dealer do for me? What kind of Honda car can I get from a Honda dealer? Why Honda? Where do I find an established Honda dealer? This is important because choosing the right dealer has two important implications, one you can save yourself few thousands of dollars and two, in long term you can get benefits such as maintenance support at affordable prices.

What kind of Honda is right for me?

Honda prides itself with versatility and offers different kinds of vehicle ranging from trucks to cars. Depending on what you need these vehicles for; you have to choose a vehicle that is very specific to your needs; don’t compromise! The key is knowing what your needs are i.e. what you may want to use the vehicle for, for example If you see yourself towing any kind of trailer, then you may need a truck or probably SUV. But if you are just going to be driving to and from work, then a smaller car will most certainly do. Other factors also come into play such as your budget, those extra features and whether you need them or not.

Why Honda?

Honda sees the world not as it is, but as it could be. Honda sees things from a global perspective, always striving to create and produce products of the highest quality at a reasonable price for worldwide customer satisfaction. With Honda, you are sure to have a vehicle that will run miles for many years to come. Moreover, Honda models have variety, this I think is important as different people have different needs. For example I am very environmentally conscious and want to do right for the environment; however I am less willing to sacrifice good looks in car to save the environment. Therefore, Honda Civic Hybrid satisfies my requirements.

How do I find a Honda dealer?

There are several ways for you to find a Honda dealer. First place to look is in your phonebook mainly because most car dealers place their ads in phonebooks or go online and look at yellow pages. Even though it may be attractive to want to mainly consider a dealer in your area, spread out a bit and seek reputation instead of convenience. You can also look for different Honda dealers websites in the internet. Most Honda car dealers have websites which show all kinds of information about their company and what they have to offer. One other thing is to look at the Honda website such as Australian Honda as they tend to be less biased and it is always advisable to compare the prices listed here with those in each respective dealer.

If you are in Australia, I recommend that you visit the Peter Warren Honda Website for all Honda deals. Peter Warren Honda offers new and used Honda at affordable prices. If it is a new Honda or a used Honda that you want, Peter Warren Honda’s professional team will be ready to assist you with the following motor vehicle needs including sales, finance and insurance, vehicle servicing and spare parts. They are professionals at what they do and their track record is a testimony of this. How do I know? Because I have been their customer for the past fifteen years.

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