Violations generally do not receive information so quickly, unless they are fines issued on the spot. The pre-authorized deduction should be part of the fees charged by the car rental company other than the car rental. Please carefully check the bill to see if there are any fees that you did not notice. The car rental company will not help you handle violations, so they will not pre-authorize fees to handle them ? Germany Q&A
Excuse me, how do you drive at a roundabout in Germany? If the entrance is a red circle, you don't need to turn on your right turn signal. Cars inside the roundabout have the right of way, which means that you should let the car coming from your left go first. After the car on your left has gone, can you go? Also, do you need to turn on your right turn signal when the exit is green? Even if I am going straight out? Is that how it's understood ? Germany Q&A
Whether to fill up the gas tank when returning the car depends on the terms and conditions. Eroucar's new service does not require customers to deliberately refuel, as they will refuel without charging a processing fee and deduct the cost from the prepaid amount. I returned the car with a full tank, and the staff inspected the car on the spot and confirmed the signature on the mobile app. About a week later, I received a refund of 300 euros from the prepaid amount. On the other hand, another car rental company, Hertz, charges a pre-authorization of 75 euros and deducts the cost if the gas tank is not full, so the staff advised us to use up the gas as much as possible. Of course, we returned the car with a full tank, but the prepaid amount has not been refunded yet ? Germany Q&A
When driving abroad, it is essential to fully understand the traffic rules of the destination country. If you are fined, you should inquire about which laws and regulations you have violated, learn from the experience to avoid repeating the offense in the future. If you do not reflect on your own violations and instead confront the situation with 'why am I being fined and not others, I must be treated unfairly,' then you will continue to make the same mistakes. Your mindset will be distorted, and what should have been a pleasant Road trip will turn into a tragedy ? Germany Q&A
Got a not-a-question question: how to drive and park properly in Würzburg? I'm driving from Nuremberg to Würzburg in the morning and will only stay there until later in the afternoon, without accommodation. Because the main route in Würzburg is one, either from Marienberg Castle to the Bishop's Residenz or vice versa. How far can this road go straight? How long does it take to walk? Where is it suitable to park the car? In short, I don't want to drive both ends, nor do I want to backtrack.. ? Germany Q&A
The woman at the counter when I picked up the car this morning first asked about insurance. I said I had already bought it, and it was bought at SIXT, with a deductible of 0 euros. Then she printed out a slip and asked me to swipe my card. In total, it was 650 euros. I said the full amount was prepaid when I booked the car, so why did it cost so much? But she didn't say anything and kept urging me to sign. I wonder if I've been trapped ? Germany Q&A
Depart from Munich to Vienna on the afternoon of May 26th, stay for one day on the 27th, depart from Vienna to Prague on the afternoon of the 28th, and depart from Prague to Berlin on the afternoon of the 29th. Spend the day in Berlin on the 30th, and fly back to the country on the afternoon of the 31st. Is this Road trip plan feasible ? Germany Q&A
Why are all the cars in Italy driving so fast? Every single one is going about 150 mph. How is it that everyone is going over 110 mph when the speed limit is only 110 mph? Are there no speed cameras? I'm driving that fast too, not sure if I'll get a ticket ? Germany Q&A
Dear all, do you need to pay for parking at the places with a P sign on the roadside in Munich, Germany, where there are parking meters? Some cars do not have a parking ticket under the windshield, but some people still pay. If you don't pay, do you have to pay when returning the car ? Germany Q&A
Hello guys, I have two questions to ask. First, I am planning to drive from Munich, Germany to Jungfraujoch, Switzerland. I heard that German highways are free but Swiss highways are not. Is it necessary to drive on Swiss highways from Munich to Switzerland? Second, how can I save money on parking in Germany? Are there any free parking lots in Munich? Thank you ? Germany Q&A
Excuse me, do you have any friends who are renting a car in Germany now? Are snow tires the default for car rentals ? Germany Q&A
Overall, driving in Germany is much easier than driving domestically. No one changes lanes randomly, and as long as you see the road rights signs and follow the order of road rights, you can go ahead. You won't have to slow down and observe like you do in China when you come to an intersection, just in case a car comes out ? Germany Q&A
Do I need to wash the car when returning it? Many people say no, but there are also car owners who have been charged cleaning fees and management fees, saying they were ripped off. I think it's up to your own judgment! If it's too dirty, washing it won't cost much. This is not a reason for certain car rental companies not to charge you ? Germany Q&A
Yesterday I picked up my car and drove less than 300km. The tire pressure warning came up and said the front tire was low. The rear tire is at 260kpa, but the front two are only at 220. I feel like it's under inflated. Where can I go to inflate the tires in Munich ? Germany Q&A
Do you need to buy a passcard for driving from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany? It seems that there is a bridge or tunnel along the way that requires payment for this. Also, is it possible to buy tickets for Neuschwanstein Castle on site? We only have a morning to visit, and plan to go to Wurzburg in the afternoon ? Germany Q&A