10 Tips to Hire a Car

While you hire a car, follow some simple tips to enjoy a hazard free travel experience. Have a look at the following for details-

1. Terms and conditions:  When you are hiring a car, always check the terms and conditions of the company from where you are hiring the car because each and every company has separate terms and conditions. Check the terms and conditions by going through the company's website thoroughly.
   
2. Petrol: Before taking the car always check the petrol. How much quantity is in the tank? How much quantity needs to be filled in while returning the car. If you have agreed to return the car with full tank, then check where the nearest petrol station is.
   
3. Check the car type: Some companies showcase a car model in their website, but provides with another car model in real. So its very important to check the car model number and match it with your order details before picking it up.
   
4. Car size: Always keep in mind the size of the car. Consider the space which you need for your luggage, family and other belongings and then book the size. For example if you are planning to go out with your family, and you have booked a two seater car, then it's important for you to know that you have selected a wrong one.
   
5. Insurance: If you already own a car but still opting for a car hire in Auckland, there is no need for you to buy the insurance again.
   
6. Extras: Read the agreement paper properly before signing it and make sure that you don’t have to pay any other extra charges other than those written on it.
   
7. Checks: While picking up the car, check the car thoroughly and make sure that there is no damage in it. Keep yourself safe so that you don't get the blame of the already damaged car at the time of your return. So, if you find any scratches or even a tiny damage, make sure to inform the concerned person about it.
   
8. Contact details: Always keep the contact details of the company with you. You never know when you may need to contact them in case of emergency.
   
9. Returning of the car: Find out where you need to return the hired vehicle to. The location may not be the same one where you picked up the car from. While returning also make sure you get the car checked. There is one more thing – late drop off may mean you will have to pay an extra day rental. So, make sure you have enough time for dropping the car.
   
10. Check credit card balance statement: After you have paid for the hired car, check your balance statement immediately to make sure that no hidden cost or unauthorised extras have been charged from you.