"robertgoogle" <> wrote in message
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> I wish to go to france and rent a car (again). I had a slightly bitter
> experience when I rented a car from "Europecar" in Dieppe in the year
> 2001. Although I treated the car I rented impeccably, "Europecar" made
> such a fuss over a minor scratch on the bonnet i did not notice when I
> first collected the car and "Europecar" wanted us to pay for the so
> called damage. I do believe that it would be impossible to avoid
> hitting small stones picked up by the cars in front. That's the way
> things are.... Does anyone know a company with a more easygoing and
> practical approach/policy?
Instead of looking for an easygoing rental outfit (which usually depends on
the staff on duty at any time), you should look for a deal that includes CDW
and no excess/deductible. So should a 'minor' damage occur, you can just
walk away with no financial penalty. I think if you book through a
consolidator like Autoeurope or Holidayautos, they either have nil
deductible or offer to reimburse any amount charged. Also if you have a US
gold or platinum card, it may cover CDW with no deductible, so cutting your
cost even more. Check with your card issuers.
Alec