Many people who need to rent a car in Bangkok but do not know what to be cautious about, because many have had bad experiences with car rentals or have heard from others, causing worry and wanting to know what precautions or observations should be taken when renting a car.
Today, SUMMERCARRENT has gathered various problems and precautions in car rentals.
- Ask the car model with the car rental service provider to make sure that the car model matches what we understand, because sometimes we understand it to be one model, but it is actually another model.
- If there are any special requirements, inform the rental provider clearly before making a reservation, such as not liking red cars, but not informing the rental provider. When the rental provider brings a red car, you cannot refuse the rental.
- Inquire about the rental provider’s working hours and if they can be contacted outside of working hours in case of emergencies.
- Check if the rental price includes insurance or not. Some companies may advertise a very cheap rental price, but the price does not include insurance, so when insurance is added, it becomes more expensive.
- Make sure to ask if the rental car is automatic or manual transmission, as some rental companies may provide manual transmission cars. So it is advisable to ask again.
- Choose to rent a car from a trusted rental service provider, as otherwise you may get a rental car that is in poor condition, has a musty smell, is not ready for use, or has unprofessional service, such as difficult to contact, not showing up for appointments, etc. You can click on the “How to choose car rental company in Bangkok“.
- Some unprofessional car rental providers post on forums or free boards about providing cheap car rental services, but when the renter agrees to rent, they ask the renter to pay the full rental fee before delivering the rental car. We recommend not paying the full rental fee until you see and receive the actual rental car. Read more at “Beware of Car Rental Scams – Know Before You Pay”.
- Read the terms and conditions and rental agreement carefully. Another important thing in car rentals is the terms and conditions and rental agreement, which you should read in detail because otherwise there may be problems with the terms. For example, the issue of insurance conditions, as some car rental companies may not provide comprehensive coverage for all areas or 24-hour coverage. So if you have an accident in an area or during a time that is not covered, you may have to pay for all damages yourself.
- Check the condition of the car yourself before signing the rental agreement. Before signing the rental agreement, you should check the condition of the car yourself every time. Try driving, starting, accelerating, and braking. Check the tires, oil, car battery, and check the condition of the car both inside and outside for any scratches. If the car runs well and there are no issues, you can proceed with the agreement.
We hope that knowing these precautions will make you more knowledgeable about renting a car. But if you want to rent a car with peace of mind and without worries, We recommend renting a car from SUMMERCARRENT. We are a Bangkok car rental that offers a worry-free rental experience at an affordable price. Thank you