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Do I need to wash the car before returning it? Is there a requirement for how far away from the return location the last gas station needs to be ?

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Generally speaking, you don't need to wash the car unless you participate in the Dakar Rally! There are no requirements for the distance to the gas station, as long as you can ensure that the fuel gauge pointer can still be at the full position when you return the car.

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No need to wash the car, there will be gas stations nearby when returning the car.

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No need to wash the car. No problem to refuel within 30km before returning the car. The rental company will not be so strict when checking the fuel tank. Don't worry too much. You will only have to pay a fine according to the standard of the rental company if you are a little short.

QEEQ User

Don't need to wash the car. Now after each garage collects the car, they drive it to wash themselves and fill up the oil.

QEEQ User

No need to wash the car, just tidy up, and the fuel gauge shows full, no need to worry.

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