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Excess Car Hire Insurance May Save You Money If You Have an Accident in a Hire Car

Posted by admin | Car Hire | Posted on July 16th, 2010



We all know about the excess on insurance policies. You take on a form of insurance and if you have to make a claim you need to put your hand in your pocket to pay the excess while the provider pays out on the rest of your claim. When you hire a rental car, the insurance that typically comes with it is the same, you have excess to pay. Excess car hire insurance may be able to save you money if you find yourself having to claim on your rental insurance.

How excess insurance may help

Typically if something happens to the rental car you do not literally have to put your hand in your pocket. The excess on the claim is typically directly taken from your credit card. The company has your details including your credit card number and this ensures that if the worst happens, the car hire rental people get their money. Excess car hire insurance is there to help you to pay the excess. You may take out a policy that provides up to so much towards the total amount of excess or it might even cover it all.

Points to bear in mind when considering cover

You may wish to bear the following in mind when choosing excess insurance;

* the excess policy only pays for the excess on your rental insurance, you still have to have rental cover in place;

* if you rent cars on a regular basis, you may wish to give some thought to taking out an annual insurance policy to save money;

* consider where you are hiring the car, if hiring in Europe you may have to take out insurance specifically for Europe.

Excess car hire insurance may be able to save you a great deal of financial stress if the worst situation occurred and you damaged the rental vehicle or had a third party liability insurance claim made against you.

By: Jason Hulott

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Rental car hire insurance ( http://www.rentalcarhireinsurance.com ) is a new website, aimed at providing a one stop solution for your Car Excess Insurance needs.



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Chauffeur Car Hire

Posted by admin | Car Hire | Posted on June 4th, 2010



There are many reasons why you may choose to use chauffeur car hire. This is the perfect option for business men and women who want to keep things as stress-free and as convenient as possible, especially if you have a busy life and need to travel frequently.

Choosing a chauffeur service means that you’ll be free to do whatever you need to do in the back of the car. This could include taking business phone calls, working on your laptop, or even drinking before a night out – without having to worry about how you are getting home at the end of it! And, best of all, the chauffeur driving you around will always be polite, courteous and helpful, adding to the special feeling of your hire. There’s nothing like being chauffeured!

Another popular reason for hiring a chauffeur is for a special wedding day. This is a great way of getting the bride and bridesmaids to the event in style, helping you to plan ahead and making sure you don’t have to worry about the transport on the day. They usually offer impressive vehicles, so you can spend as much as you want to get the vehicle you’ve always wanted to travel in.

Of course, chauffeur car hire is also used for security reasons. In this case, vehicles can be provided that protect against any kind of threat – especially popular with those in the public eye. There is great scope when it comes to the car you can drive in with a chauffeur service.

By: Kelly Andrews

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Find great deals on chauffeur car hire at the author’s car rentals website by clicking here.



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Car Hire – Prices Continue to Increase

Posted by admin | Car Hire | Posted on April 2nd, 2010



A recent study has shown that car hire prices are continuing to rise as a result of fuel prices increasing and due to the maintenance and overhead charges that most car hire companies have to face.

The survey was published by American Express and showed its 2007 rental rates and focussed on business travellers. It was determined from the research that the price for hiring a car jumped by 4.4 per cent between 2006 and 2007.

This AMEX study is known for being one of the most reliable sources of information on trends in the pricing of travel related services and it is therefore known as the Business Travel Monitor.

American car hire companies were showed to be having difficulty remaining profitable as their operating costs continue to rise. One of the biggest reasons for the companies finding it difficult to make any profit is due to fleet costs. Car hire firms are finding it hard to cope with the 20% increase on the costs of fleets; this increase is due to firms finding it much more difficult to buy new vehicles from the manufacturers for discount prices. This therefore means that it is extremely difficult to recover the extra expenses.

The survey shows a steady rise in car rental rates which goes back to 2001. The average price of hiring a car in 2001 was $63 and in 2007 it had risen steadily to $72. With this trend showing no signs of slowing down, finding cheap car hire when you are away on holiday in the US is not looking hopeful.

By: Gill Critchley

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American car hire companies were showed to be having difficulty in remaining profitable as their operating casts continue to rise.

Car hire companies are finding it hard to cope with the 20% increase on the cost of fleets.

This means that finding cheap car hire when you are away on holiday in the US is not looking hopeful.



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Cheap Car Hire UK

Posted by admin | Car Hire | Posted on February 27th, 2010



Car hire companies are the companies which give cars on a rental agreement basis. The rental duration may vary from weeks to months. Depending on the time which you hire the car for rent the cost also varies and there are some policies and conditions applicable in a car rental process. These policies and conditions vary from company to company and vastly from country to country.

It is very important that you should be aware of the rules and regulations of these companies while you hire a car. So it is better to go with a reputed and well known car hire company. There are cheap car hire companies in the UK which will be very helpful for those who rent a car, because these companies provide the cars with an affordable rental charge.

In the UK, car hire is a professional business field and it is also competitive. All cheap car hire companies are providing competitive services to satisfy their customers. Some categories are in car hire like, luxury, premium, standard, mini, intermediate etc. Based on these category selections, the rent and conditions also vary.

If you are making more than thousands of car hire bookings in particular time period, like one year or six months from the same car hire company, then you will get discounts from the normal rate. If you are a regular customer then also you will get discount and concession during special seasons like Christmas.

There are many cheap car hire companies in UK. Some of them are providing their services through the internet also. That means you can book your car to hire online also. So select a good car hire company to rent a car from and get a good service.

By: Anoop Kumar

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Nationwide Vehicle Rental [http://www.nationwiderentals.co.uk/] company also provide services in Truck Hire UK [http://www.nationwiderentals.co.uk/ukbookings.htm], Van and Truck Hire and Discount Car Hire [http://www.nationwiderentals.co.uk/rangeofcars.htm]



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Car Hire in Spain

Posted by admin | Car Hire | Posted on September 13th, 2009



Spain is a country that conjures up images of sun, sangria, matadors and tapas. But get to know the locals and explore the country a little further than the sun drenched beaches and you will soon realize that Spain actually has a lot to offer. From shopping in Barcelona and the rolling mountains of the north, solitary castles, the medieval towns of Toledo, fine wine in Madrid, partying in Ibiza and the white villages of Andaluc

Why Use One Way Car Hire

Posted by admin | Car Hire | Posted on August 23rd, 2009



Why use one way car hire?

One way car hire is available throughout the world. If you are flying to another country with a lot of luggage, booking a one way car rental is an easy and convenient way of getting to your destination.

A lot of people look for a reasonable rate and an all inclusive package, so therefore it is worth while shopping around for the best deal. A lot of major rental suppliers will allow the vehicle to be returned to the same country or city at no extra cost. One way car rentals are more expensive because the rental company has to return the vehicle back to the pick up location. It may be worth contacting the major rental companies well in advance and you could get a better deal. The more notice you give, the better the deal may be.

Large cars such as estate cars are popular for large families, and smaller cars are usually popular for a single person or couples. If you want to travel in style, you can hire a premium car. One way car hire is very popular because they save people a lot of time returning the car to the pick up location.

One way car hire enables you to book a hire car going one way only. These days One way car hire is used worldwide and nearly always when you reserve your car you can pay a deposit on the day of your reservation, and pay the balance when you arrive to collect your car hire. This process means that you do not have to pay most of the cost of the car hire immediately so you can ease your finances and pay for other costs of your holiday or business trip. One way car hire is particularly popular when people are travelling to and from airports, when they only need a car for a one way journey.

By: Bernard Hutchings

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For more information about one way car hire please visit our website. By Mr B.Hutchings



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Car Hire Insurance Basics

Posted by admin | Car Hire | Posted on August 14th, 2009



If you are considering hiring a car either in the UK or abroad then you may wish to ensure that you are fully covered for driving it by way of rental insurance. It is important when considering whether you need insurance or not to remember that in some parts of the world, as in the UK, insurance may be a requirement. Here are some more car hire insurance basics you may wish to bear in mind;

· the company you choose to hire the car from may provide you with some form of basic insurance, or you might be able to choose to take out your own form of protection;

· usually a “standard” insurance policy typically protects you for third party liability and the risk of you damaging or writing off the vehicle;

· even if you have insurance for your rental car you still have to find so much money towards a successful claim. This is called the excess on the policy.

While usually with the majority of insurance policies there is nothing you are able to do but pay the excess, with car rental insurance you may choose to take out a policy called “excess insurance”. This policy protects you against having to find the excess if a claim is made on the rental insurance. A typical policy may refund you for the full amount of your excess, if a claim is made, or it may just cover a certain amount of the excess. This will be noted in your policy documentation, so it may make sense to check out any policy you are considering and pay special attention to the small print.

These are just some of the many things you may wish to bear in mind when considering car hire insurance.

By: Jason Hulott

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Rental car hire insurance ( http://www.rentalcarhireinsurance.com ) is a new website, aimed at providing a one stop solution for your Car Excess Insurance needs.



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Car Contract Hire

Posted by admin | Car Hire | Posted on July 3rd, 2009



Car Contract Hire and Business Contract Hire are terms that describe a business operating a vehicle lease in the UK, the contracts vary in length usually ranging between 24-60 months and they are fully tailored to the requirements of the business in question.

The industry is always growing and is becoming a considerably large one (the industry is currently known as the leasing and hire sector) and some of the largest ones manage fleets of 360,000 vehicles. In the UK the industry is mainly driven by the tendency for business funding company vehicles.

Companies con not just lease or hire out vehicles with their own terms in place, there is in fact a governing body known as the BVRLA (British Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association) which sets down its own rules and guidelines that look out for the best interest and operation of the customers and the vehicles. In total the BVRLA have almost 2 million vehicles registered and under management to them (this is in the UK alone).

When you hire a car there are certain things that may or may not be agreed before hand like maintenance agreements, tyre cover and in the event of breakdown a relief vehicles. There are not mandatory agreements and weather or not they are offered to you will be down to the company you hire from.

There are many different companies offering car leasing and hire throughout the UK, they all stock their own range of cars to select, some specialise in high end sports cars whilst others specialise in everyday cars, you just need to shop around.

By: Wesley C Clarke

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If you are in need of this service check out our product pages, they contain many companies that specialise in this. Wesley Clarke writes about Car Contract Hire. Visit the Businessmagnet product page for details and suppliers of Car Contract Hire.



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Car Hire in Florida

Posted by admin | Car Hire | Posted on November 1st, 2008



Florida is surprisingly quite a small state and it is therefore relatively easy to drive around. It is even possible to cross from the east to the west coast in a couple of hours. One of the longest journeys in Florida is from Panhandle in the west to Miami and this can be done in a day.

If you are thinking of taking the bus to places on your trip, it will involve a lot of planning as areas such as Miami and Orlando are well catered for but the more rural areas are not linked. Trains are also not very well linked and are scattered around.

If you are planning a holiday to Florida and want to see as much of the state as you can, Florida car hire is a fantastic way of seeing this area of the world. The United States Highway 1 is a picturesque, scenic and historic highway to travel along and can really add to your trip. This road develops in Key West and continues up to the east coast.

Florida is still a large area but it is spread out, so if you plan to visit Pensacola and Miami on your break then booking a flight as well as car hire is perhaps a good idea because it is a long drive, just not quite as long as trips in some states in America.

The interstate highways system does make travelling around the state enjoyable and simple, so car hire is definitely recommended. The speed limit is predominantly at 70 mph in most rural areas but does tend to drop to 65, 60, 55 or even 50 in some more built-up urban areas.

By: Gill Critchley

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Florida car hire is a fantastic way of seeing this area of the world.

Organising car hire is a good idea as some trips can be quite long.

The interstate highways systems make travelling around the state enjoyable and simple, so car hire is definitely recommended.



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Car Hire 3000 – The Hidden Jewel in Car Hire Services

Posted by admin | Car Hire | Posted on July 17th, 2008



There are lots of car hiring companies in business around the world, some familiar and others not so familiar. There’s one in particular in which we would like to dedicate this article to; and that is Car Hire 3000.

This is a car hiring company which is based out of the UK and was recently nominated for two awards at the well-celebrated British Travel Awards 2009. They offer car hire services for the public from thousands of places around the world including in the United States through Car Hire USA. Many people aren’t aware of this company because of the household names such as Avis, Budget, Hertz and Enterprise but this agency has been around for some time and intends to be around much longer by offering deals in the car hiring business that cannot be matched by its competitors.

Car Hire 3000 specializes in delivering quality service and offers some of the lowest prices around for car hire and are proud to a part of Traveljigsaw, which is one of the largest brokers in the car rental business worldwide and are currently providing their service of car rental to well-over 500,000 customers every single year. Being that they’re a broker agency, Traveljigsaw works with virtually every major car hire company worldwide while striving to ensure that every customer that’s dealt with receives courtesy service and the best prices available for their vehicles when they need it the most.

Through Traveljigsaw, companies such as Car Hire 3000 are offering vehicles from well-over 6000 locations around the world including, but not limited to, places like Peru, Jordan, Thailand and Egypt. Their goal is to ensure that every customer receives service that is unmatched around the world and by meeting the needs and demands of people; this is not an unrealistic goal. One of the ways in which this car hiring companies is striving to meet their goals is by providing a website to the public in 23 different languages as well as customer support all year round from a contact centre that’s multi-lingual. This is a sure way for Car Hire 3000 to ensure that quality and dependable service is award to every customer and/or potential customer.

All of the above mentioned goals and ambitions in which Traveljigsaw has introduced are capable of being met all year round because the basic principles in which they’ve established their foundation are unshakeable and followed to the letter. Their goal was to provide quality car hiring service worldwide at rates that were low and competitive in order for their customers and/or potential customers to save time by doing business with one single company not various companies or agencies all over the world. Companies such as Car Hire 3000 are one of the recipients of the benefits in which Traveljigsaw has amassed over their illustrious years of providing car hire services around the globe.

Last but not least, Traveljigsaw wants you to know that their contact centre equipped with multi-lingual personnel is open around the clock and can be reached by a free phone call regardless of where you may be in the world.

By: David Patullo

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