Rent a Car Checklist
Rent a Car Checklist

Rent a Car Checklist

It's better to be safe than sorry when dealing with Rent-A-Car businesses

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Verify with your insurance agent the coverage when renting a car

Before Renting a Car

Verify with your road service provider if service calls on retal cars is covered

Before Renting a Car

Make sure you have your car rental voucher

Before Renting a Car

Make sure you have a valid driver's license

Before Renting a Car

Familiarize the local road rules

Before Renting a Car

Do not be late on the set booking time, let them know if you will be

Picking Up the Rental Car

Verify with the representative if the pre-rental maintenance check has been conducted

Picking Up the Rental Car

Read the car rental agreement and ask important questions such as breakdown assistance, lost keys, etc. Get phone numbers to call just in case.

Picking Up the Rental Car

If other than you, there will be another one driving, register extra drivers (the driver should be present and driver's license required)

Picking Up the Rental Car

Ensure there's no obvious damage, scratches or dents even the roof, glass for chips or cracks, and take pictures with the presence of the car rental representative.

At the Car

Check the cleanliness and odor of the car

At the Car

Ensure license plates are current

At the Car

Check tires (pressure). Check trunk for spare tires, jack and lug wrench

At the Car

Inspect underhood and under trunk.

At the Car

Check if everything is working: indicators, brake lights, headlights, windscreen wipers, airconditioning/heater

At the Car

Check if the fuel is in full tank, if not, ask the arrangement

At the Car

Open hood to check the fluid

At the Car

Make sure that the owner's manual is available

At the Car

Familiarize the car by locating the hazzard light switch, how to make headlight into high and low beam, adjust seat and side mirrors

At the Car

Before going to open road, make sure to drive inside the rental lot to actually feel if there is an odd noise, problem with the vehicle

At the Car

Esure that the keys are kept in a safe place

At the Car

Check the car if there are any new scratches or damages. Ensure that everything is documented

Returning the Car

Make sure that the vehicle is reasonably clean to avoid extra fees as some rentals collect extra charges for that

Returning the Car

Ensure that the vehicle has the agreed amount of fuel in the tank

Returning the Car

Return the vehicle on time to avoid extra charges

Returning the Car