When you hire a car in another country, you really need to have a regard to the overall infrastructure of their road network. Bear in mind that the state of roads abroad is rarely as good as those found in the UK, and we have to face facts here, roads in this country can be pretty bad as it is.
This is important as there are times when you enter a contract for car hire that means that you will be completely eligible for the costs of any problems that arise as a result of damage to the vehicle. No-one is saying that you should refrain from hiring a vehicle in other countries, however, there are some things you can do to ensure you are not stung with a huge repair bill when you return the vehicle.
Firstly, you should always have a thorough inspection of the vehicle at the time you pick it up. Go around the entire vehicle with the person who works for the company and have them make a note of every scratch and dent that may be evident.
You must read through ALL the contractual terms of anything you are signing. It is important for you to have the representative from the car hire company explain any details that you are unsure of or concerned over.
If you are not happy with the contract before you - do not commit yourself. It is also a good idea to rely upon the services of a large international car hire company and the smaller traders can transpire to be the biggest problem.
