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Car hire excess insurance expert ReduceMyExcess reveals tricks to save on holiday fees this summer
Windscreen and windows: €1,111
Roof: €1,290
Lights: €1,345
Tyres: €899
Windscreen and windows: £939
Roof: £1,090
Lights: £1,136
Tyres £759
Jon Rebuck , co-founder of ReduceMyExcess , said: "We want to make sure that our customers have a stress-free and cost-effective car hire experience, no matter where they are hiring their car." Jon shared his five top tips for saving money on additional costs:
1. When collecting a hire car, videos should be taken as well as photos of the hire car. Take pictures of the roof, inside the car doors, undercarriage, inside the boot, the wheels, tyres, bumpers, lights, and windows. Charges for damages to the undercarriage and the lights alone, would cost approximately £1,288. Following this tip avoids paying for marks and damage that were already present.
2. Avoid unnecessary cleaning costs by treating a hire car, as you would your own and cleaning any sand or dirt before returning it. If the hire company is trying to charge a cleaning fee, use the same photos taken to document damages and contest any unwarranted cleaning charges, saving up to £150.
3. It can be tempting to see the car hire desk as a one-stop shop for any extras. Smart phones users have a range of free apps for directions during travels, such as Google Maps and Waze. To use a phone abroad a roaming plan is needed, charges and data allowances should be checked before heading off. Similarly, most airlines allow a pushchair and a car seat or booster as part of luggage for free, without affecting overall baggage limit. However, this can vary between airlines. Bringing a GPS system and car seat, can save up to £200.
4. Keep things simple: Taking out a ReduceMyExcess policy means drivers don't need to accept the car hire companies' excess waiver or reimbursement insurance. This can save up to £250.
5. Ensure rental agreements T&C's are fully understood when it comes to mileage limits, some companies set a limit on the number of miles allowed to drive. For lots of long-distance drives during a holiday, unlimited mileage is likely preferable. This could save up to £140 in charges for going over stated miles.
By making consumers aware of these hidden fees, they will be well-equipped to navigate the process of hiring a car abroad and take proactive steps to avoid such charges.
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