Return of a rented car: what is fined for?
The number of car rental centers is growing every year, both in large metropolitan areas and in small towns. Companies provide the opportunity to rent a car with or without a driver to perform various tasks. Basically, these are trips within the city / country, transfer to the airport, but there are also orders for traveling abroad.
Transport rental: important nuances
According to the general rental rules, the client needs to present a passport, driver's license and pay. The minimum age allowed is 21 years. The cost of the service is calculated individually, depending on the chosen brand and model of the car, the terms of its operation. However, in addition to rent, companies also charge a deposit - a kind of guarantee that in case of damage to the car or a fine is charged, the damage will be paid. The amount of the deposit depends on the car class. You can deposit it in two ways: in cash or by blocking on a bank card. Upon arrival at the base, the security deposit is returned on the same day.
Car return: penalties
Rental companies provide cars for rent with a full tank, clean outside and inside. Of the additional services, child car seats, GPS navigators and Wi-Fi are usually offered. Acceptance of the car from the customer is possible only in the same clean form, in a complete set and in a technically sound condition. Otherwise, the landlord has the right to charge a fine. Recovery of additional amounts is possible in such situations:
the service life of the vehicle has been exceeded;
it is necessary to carry out dry cleaning of the salon;
violated the rules of the road;
damaged car, its equipment.
You will also have to pay for exceeding the daily mileage. For example, in LuxServis, when renting economy and middle class cars, the limit is 300 km, and the rest - 350 km. If the limit is exceeded, the amount of the fine will vary from $10 to $60. Another important rule: vehicles received with a full tank must be returned in the same volume. The missing liters are paid by the customer at the market price.
Transfer-acceptance act
The process of transferring a car for temporary use usually involves drawing up an acceptance certificate. This document describes the data about the car with all the damage, fuel level and mileage. By signing the agreement, the lessee confirms that there are no claims to the condition of the car, and the lessor confirms the fact that the vehicle has been handed over to the specified person. When returning the car, a separate acceptance document is drawn up.
Note that this document is not mandatory. But then, at the conclusion of the lease agreement, there should be an appropriate clause stating that the property is transferred under the act of acceptance and transfer.
Conclusion of an agreement
All obligations and rights of the tenant/landlord are described in the lease agreement. This document is a sign of a responsible and reliable company. A lease agreement may be concluded for a fixed period or be indefinite. Signed in duplicate.
Car rental is a service with many advantages and important nuances. We recommend that you carefully read the conditions and comply with them - then there will be no problems. You should also carefully approach the choice of a car rental company, study offers and focus on feedback from regular customers.