What should I pay attention to when renting a car?

With the upsurge of go on road trip, many people want to take advantage of the festival go on road trip. Many people with driver's licenses may choose to rent a car to travel to scenic spots. People who have no experience in renting a car may not know much about how to rent a car, what to pay attention to in the process of renting a car, and how to solve problems. People who want to rent a car may be very concerned about these issues.

(1) Select the appropriate vehicle type and prepare the relevant procedures. If you want to rent a car, you should know the model of the rental company in advance. For example, there are more than 80 leasing companies operating in Beijing with different modes. General mid-range cars are Santana, Fukang and Jetta, while high-end cars are Audi, Saab and Buick. If you mainly travel to scenic spots and there are many mountain roads, you can consider renting a station wagon with better off-road performance. If the road conditions are good, you can choose a car.

(2) The vehicles of leasing companies are in different conditions. Some companies have all mid-to-high-end cars within one year, and some companies rent them with idle cars. It's best to choose a newer car rental, because new cars are not easy to break down. Generally, most people can't drive to repair it, so it's not practical to rent an old car. In case the car breaks down halfway, even if a leasing company is responsible for the rescue, it is not very pleasant. After determining the leasing company, you can consult the leasing company about the documents, rent and deposit to bring. The documents needed for renting a car generally include ID card, household registration book and driver's license. The rent is generally paid in advance, not deducted from the deposit.

(3) When signing a car rental contract, we should pay attention to the following points: understand the daily mileage limit of the car and the charging standard after exceeding it. Some leasing companies limit mid-range cars to 150-200 kilometers, while others do not limit the number of kilometers, which can be compared according to the car condition, rent and service items. Understand the commitment of the leasing company. Every leasing company will have a certain commitment to understand it carefully in order to fully enjoy its due rights. Look at the contents of the contract before signing it.

(4) The last item of the contract is to fill in the vehicle inspection form, which is a process for both parties to reach an agreement on the vehicle condition, and this process must be detailed, because it involves re-determination when returning the vehicle. If you have no experience, you can ask a friend who knows more about cars to check your car. First, check whether there are scratches on the surface from the outside of the car, whether the lights are complete and whether the car locks are easy to use. Then, open the hood to check the state of refrigerant, oil and battery. Go to the cab to check whether the fuel gauge, brakes and air conditioner are normal after approval. Pay special attention to the number of odometers when renting a car in a rental company with a kilometer limit. If these are recognized, then feel the driving and judge the basic condition of the vehicle.

(5) For the special functions and usage of some models, it is necessary to consult the leasing company for clarification. For example, the child lock of Fukang car can't be opened in the car after being locked, and it can only be opened from the outside. You should know more about similar situations in order to use them more conveniently.

(6) Except for gondola cars and reconnaissance vehicles, each preceding vehicle shall follow the target and shall not overtake the preceding vehicle. If you need to change your position, you should inform the team and overtake under safe road conditions. Pay attention to keeping a proper distance between cars. In general, the speed should be controlled at 60-80km/h on ordinary roads, and around 100km/h in expressway. Do not overtake by force. The motorcade on expressway is forbidden to follow the car, and the distance between cars should be kept between150-200m.

(7) Understand the insurance share of the leased vehicle. Understand the insurance claims procedures and the division of responsibilities and the amount of repair fees. If the terms of the contract are too rough, you can ask the salesman's oral statement to be copied into the additional terms of the contract for future use in case of disputes.