Kay
Are there any really awesome sports cars with four seats? Please include links or pictures, I was looking to hire one for prom :D
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Oxymoron. By definition: A sports car (sportscar or sport car) is a small, two seat, two door automobile designed for spirited performance and nimble handling.
Oxymoron. By definition: A sports car (sportscar or sport car) is a small, two seat, two door automobile designed for spirited performance and nimble handling.
car insurance for car hire?
MJ
I'm going to Virginia for a week and will be renting a car from rentawreck.com. Would they provide insurance or would I be covered by a joint policy will my mum? BTW I'll be 18 + british. Don't say I can't rent because I can.
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Well, let me welcome you, and I hope you enjoy your stay.
Yes, all car rental agencies provide basic insurance on the vehicle, most of them are big enough to be self insured. However, that won't cover damage that is your fault. But they do offer, for extra money of course, a waiver that will cover any damage to the car.
You said don't say you can't rent at 18, but the chances are that you can not rent.
Generally:
With few exceptions, Alamo, Avis, Hertz and National require all drivers to be 25 or older. Budget, Dollar, Enterprise and Thrifty rent to drivers over 21, but penalize underage drivers with a daily surcharge. Some even restrict the type of vehicle, making a luxury model or sport utility vehicle off-limits.
If you're under 21, your chances of renting from the big companies are just about nil unless you're a military or government employee or happen to be renting a car in New York, the only state that currently requires car-rental companies to rent to drivers 18 and older. A similar law has been proposed in Connecticut, where state legislator Michael Cardin has gone to bat for young people. "You get people who are essentially adults but who can't rent a car," says Cardin. "How are they going to get around or be perceived as equals in business?"
HIGH RISKS. Because of the high accident rate associated with drivers under 25 (and the severity of those incidents), "car-rental companies don't think it's worth the risk to rent to this age group," says William Maloney, chief operating officer for the American Society of Travel Agents. Maloney himself couldn't persuade Hertz to rent a car to his 21-year-old son last December--and Maloney was a Hertz executive at the time.
But, to get into your company, rent a wreck specifically, their web page states:
Driver's Age
Usually, Rent-A-Wreck requires renters to be at least 18 years old, but some locations may require a minimum age of 25 years. For consumers under 25, a credit card is usually required for payment and the rental rate may be higher. Please contact the individual Rent-A-Wreck car rental location for their specific age policies.
Make sure your location will allow an 18 year old to rent, and be prepared to pay a premium rate if they do. You will need a credit card or a pocket full of cash.
Requirements
Like all car rental companies, Rent-A-Wreck requires a valid state-issued drivers license. International drivers with international licenses are welcome at Rent-A-Wreck; please contact the location from which you'd like to rent your vehicle to make all arrangements in advance. A refundable deposit will be required in most cases when you pick up your Rent-A-Wreck rental car. The deposit charge varies by the length of the rental and the size of the car. It is most often charged to your credit card. Rent-A-Wreck does not process the amount unless you do not return the car as specified in your rental contract. Until you return the car, however, your spending limit on your credit card may be reduced by the amount of the deposit. This may be important if you plan to charge other items to your credit card and are near your credit limit. If you do not have a major credit card, or you do not want to charge the deposit, Rent-A-Wreck may ask for the deposit in cash.
Well, let me welcome you, and I hope you enjoy your stay.
Yes, all car rental agencies provide basic insurance on the vehicle, most of them are big enough to be self insured. However, that won't cover damage that is your fault. But they do offer, for extra money of course, a waiver that will cover any damage to the car.
You said don't say you can't rent at 18, but the chances are that you can not rent.
Generally:
With few exceptions, Alamo, Avis, Hertz and National require all drivers to be 25 or older. Budget, Dollar, Enterprise and Thrifty rent to drivers over 21, but penalize underage drivers with a daily surcharge. Some even restrict the type of vehicle, making a luxury model or sport utility vehicle off-limits.
If you're under 21, your chances of renting from the big companies are just about nil unless you're a military or government employee or happen to be renting a car in New York, the only state that currently requires car-rental companies to rent to drivers 18 and older. A similar law has been proposed in Connecticut, where state legislator Michael Cardin has gone to bat for young people. "You get people who are essentially adults but who can't rent a car," says Cardin. "How are they going to get around or be perceived as equals in business?"
HIGH RISKS. Because of the high accident rate associated with drivers under 25 (and the severity of those incidents), "car-rental companies don't think it's worth the risk to rent to this age group," says William Maloney, chief operating officer for the American Society of Travel Agents. Maloney himself couldn't persuade Hertz to rent a car to his 21-year-old son last December--and Maloney was a Hertz executive at the time.
But, to get into your company, rent a wreck specifically, their web page states:
Driver's Age
Usually, Rent-A-Wreck requires renters to be at least 18 years old, but some locations may require a minimum age of 25 years. For consumers under 25, a credit card is usually required for payment and the rental rate may be higher. Please contact the individual Rent-A-Wreck car rental location for their specific age policies.
Make sure your location will allow an 18 year old to rent, and be prepared to pay a premium rate if they do. You will need a credit card or a pocket full of cash.
Requirements
Like all car rental companies, Rent-A-Wreck requires a valid state-issued drivers license. International drivers with international licenses are welcome at Rent-A-Wreck; please contact the location from which you'd like to rent your vehicle to make all arrangements in advance. A refundable deposit will be required in most cases when you pick up your Rent-A-Wreck rental car. The deposit charge varies by the length of the rental and the size of the car. It is most often charged to your credit card. Rent-A-Wreck does not process the amount unless you do not return the car as specified in your rental contract. Until you return the car, however, your spending limit on your credit card may be reduced by the amount of the deposit. This may be important if you plan to charge other items to your credit card and are near your credit limit. If you do not have a major credit card, or you do not want to charge the deposit, Rent-A-Wreck may ask for the deposit in cash.
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