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However, the rental rate remained unchanged after two adjustments, which was a pleasant surprise.A helpful representative from the Athens office assisted me with extending the Zurich insurance. He explained why it couldn't be extended and we discussed several scenarios regarding returning the car and claiming through RentalCars in case of an issue with ALAMO at Sofia Airport.I had some unpleasant experiences with Rentalcars.com in the past. They took all my money, but I never got to see the car, which ruined our honeymoon. Their employees would just apologize and say they couldn't do anything else. It was very difficult to get in touch with them. They don't respect their partners, and it's likely that you'll lose money if you book through them instead of directly with the supplier. They have hidden fees that you won't notice until it's too late.I'm extremely upset about this. If you want to book a seat for your child, you might encounter some problems, like being unable to change the booking or seeing a read-only view. And if you try to give feedback, you'll find that there's no submit button, and your comment will be erased.I booked a car through Rentalcars.com, which directed me to Thrifty rentals at the airport in Lanzarote. However, when we arrived, they refused to accept our debit card for the hold deposit, despite their website stating that a debit/credit card would be needed. It wasn't until after booking that we found out that Thrifty only accepts credit cards. We lost 75 due to this issue and won't be using Rentalcars.com again.I had a terrible experience with Rentalcars.com after cancelling my booking due to flight changes. Despite being refunded 120, I was told that the company would keep nearly 300 of the refund amount, which is unacceptable. The website and customer support were also unhelpful, failing to offer me a desired discount despite requesting it twice.To make matters worse, when we arrived at the airport, the car was already taken and no new cars were available. We had to book a new car through phone support after a long flight, but were refused the rental due to not having a physical bank card with us, even though Apple Pay had been charged. I'm still waiting for reimbursement for this incident.As a frequent traveller and Booking.com user, I've never experienced such poor customer service and aftercare. [Rentalcars.com](Rentalcars.com)'s claims of providing a \"smooth, hassle-free experience\" are misleading, especially given the issues with flight information sharing.Initially, Goldcar took a fuel deposit, but when I complained about not receiving my full refund, they returned 127 and later another 50. However, six weeks later, the company still refuses to explain why they kept my money. This has ruined our holiday, and I'm also being billed $148.59 without knowing what it's for.In the future, if I book a vehicle in advance, I don't pay until closer to the date of rental. I've used Rentalcars.com several times before and had excellent experiences, but this incident is an outlier.Looking into rental car options can be overwhelming, especially with various insurance options and requirements. When booking a car, it's common to pay an upfront fee (around $30) that gets automatically deducted from your card about 30 days before the rental date. If you book last-minute, you'll need to pay this fee when you book. Rentalcars.com offers full protection for cheaper than buying directly from the car hire company. Be wary of additional insurance offered by car hire companies, as it's often unnecessary and more expensive. Reviews are mostly from outside the US, but Rentalcars.com seems reliable. We've used them in several countries and had great experiences with their service and attention to detail. You'll need a credit card to book and pay for the car rental, so it's best to have one with a low credit limit","cbCaipEPhvdmPrNI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipEPhvdmPrNI","pdf",304496,"English","# Vehicle rental terms\n## Deposits and payment requirements\n## Insurance and protection choices\n## Refunds, cancellations, and claims","[{\"question\":\"What key terms should a vehicle rental agreement include?\",\"answer\":\"It should cover rental rate rules, insurance/protection choices, deposit requirements, card requirements for holds, return conditions, and the process for claims or issues during the rental.\"},{\"question\":\"Why can hold deposits or card requirements cause rental problems?\",\"answer\":\"Some suppliers only accept specific payment types (often credit cards) for hold deposits, and they may refuse debit cards even when websites suggest otherwise, leading to lost money and denied pickup.\"},{\"question\":\"How should refunds and cancellations be handled when flight changes occur?\",\"answer\":\"If canceled due to schedule changes, the renter should request full refund processing and discounts if applicable, and contact the supplier directly when customer support is unhelpful or reimbursement is delayed.\"}]","Vehicle Rental Agreement | PDF",1789587576]