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How much of the deposit should we leave when picking up the car? We just applied for a credit card and may not have enough credit. We are renting a regular automatic transmission car from Avis. The rental fee is $700 ? Norway Q&A

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I have a question. When we picked up the car, we charged more than 50. I didn't understand what this money was for. Was it a deposit for the last box of oil, or did it mean that we didn't have to return the full amount we borrowed? Have any of you encountered this situation ? Germany Q&A

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Hello everyone, my husband will be the driver when picking up the car from Hertz. However, he does not have a credit card. Can I use my credit card to pay the deposit? (In the past, it was possible in New Zealand and Canada, but not through Car Rental. I wonder if it is mandatory to use the driver's credit card through Car Rental?) Thank you for your answers ? Australia Q&A

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Can you tell me: I rented a car from AVIS in the UK and returned it on September 22nd. The 200-pound deposit has not been returned yet. Today I received a 30-dollar deduction, but because my credit card limit has been used up, the deduction was not successful. I don't know what the fee is. Will there be a problem if the deduction fails ? United Kingdom Q&A

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Avis returned the car at night, not overdue, the car was in good condition, and returned with a full tank of gas. The next day, I was fined over 200 euros, and on the fourth day, I was fined over 20 euros. I only paid a deposit of 180 euros, and I feel like the car rental company can just charge my credit card as they please. Has anyone else experienced this ? Italy Q&A

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I rented from Sixt for 11 days. When picking up the car, I paid 480.9 dollars, including a 300 pound deposit and insurance fees. When returning the car on the 4th, I checked it over and said it was okay, without signing a receipt. Yesterday, it showed that the 480.9 dollar payment was cancelled, and an additional 7.95 pound charge was incurred. I don't know what it's for ? United Kingdom Q&A

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I saw that it was written on my order that no deposit was required due to super privileges, and no credit card guarantee was required. After the inspection, I left directly without any additional charges. I printed the paper order, and after he looked at it, he didn't ask for it. I copied the translation of the international driver's license. He didn't try to sell me any insurance. I needed to confirm with him on the spot which express box it was ? Turkey Q&A

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I rented a car in Israel from June 2nd to June 6th. At that time, a deposit of $2000 was authorized. In early July, a toll fee was deducted. The pre-authorization was later refunded. I thought there would be no more fees, but I just received a deduction (August 13th). Who knows that the pre-authorization has been cancelled, how can he deduct the money? That's not very safe ? Israel Q&A

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I want to ask you guys, I rented a car on the 2nd and paid a deposit of 351 Turkish lira. The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China credit card sent me a text message saying that I spent 351 Turkish lira. Yesterday, I received another text message saying that my credit card was charged 100 US dollars. Are these two related or was my card stolen ? Turkey Q&A

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My car was scratched and when I returned it, I saw on the receipt that it said "no damage". I bought AXA's Super Supplementary Comprehensive Insurance, isn't it supposed to be that I have to pay first and then find the insurance company for reimbursement? How come today the Europcar person just let me go? When I left, they didn't give me any receipts either. My deposit is still there, I don't know when it will be refunded ? France Q&A

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Return and inspection of the car 1. Prepare the checklist provided by the rental company before 2. Rental agreement, insurance documents, deposit receipt 3. Wash the car before returning it, both interior and exterior. Otherwise, you may be fined up to 500 Swiss francs for car washing (e.g. in Switzerland) 4. All photos taken when picking up the car 5. Return the car with a full tank of gas. Otherwise, you may be charged for refueling, which can be expensive 6. Take a photo of the fuel gauge 7. Take photos of any potential scratches to avoid being overcharged 8. When the car is inspected, make sure to check what is written and any associated fees. If there are any objections, resolve them before signing. This can be a stressful time, especially if you are in a rush to catch a flight, and you may overlook certain issues. It can be difficult to resolve them once you have returned home 9. The deposit refund will depend on the rental company checking for any violations, parking tickets, or toll charges. It may take 1-2 months to receive the deposit refund, and there will be no notification. The charges will be automatically deducted Additional information: Some gas stations offer automatic and manual car wash services. Both require self-operation. Automatic car wash: Drive in, the brushes will automatically clean and dry the car. The cost varies from 10-29 Swiss francs, depending on the size of the car. Advantages: Quick, approximately 10-20 minutes. Disadvantages: Expensive, and the car may not be thoroughly cleaned. Vacuuming requires coins, approximately 1 franc for 10 minutes Manual car wash: Advantages: Cheaper, more thorough cleaning, and can help identify any issues. Disadvantages: Tiring, limited time with the car wash hose, need to purchase car wash detergent. Indoor vacuuming requires renting a vacuum for approximately 1 franc for 10 minutes ? Switzerland Q&A

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In Germany, there is a fine of 30 euros for illegal parking, which was paid by transferring the money to a local Chinese person. After returning the car, a notification was received that the full deposit of 1000 euros would be refunded within an hour. Recently, an email was received, which seems to be a charge of 24 euros from the car rental company. Is this the so-called penalty management service fee? How can this be transferred in China, and what are the consequences if it is not paid? Does anyone know ? Germany Q&A

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Wow, you're really something. Could you please be responsible when answering others' questions? Do you think the European traffic violation system will break down by itself, or do you think the car rental company is so stupid that they can't find out who violated the rules and won't deduct the deposit and management fee? If you don't handle your own violations, the worst-case scenario is that the car rental company will deduct the fine and handling fee from the initial authorization, and if you have a lot of violations and don't pay, you can try it out ? Germany Q&A

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Regarding the prepayment of fuel issue, I want to give a hint to the friends who will rent a car later. I just saw a car friend above who said something not quite right. When we paid the prepayment for fuel, we were told to pick up the car with a full tank and return it with a full tank. However, when we returned the car, we were informed that because we returned it with a full tank, the deposit would be refunded. But in reality, it did not happen. We sent an email to the car rental company Sixt to confirm this, and the reply was that after prepaying the fuel fee, it is not necessary to return the car with a full tank, and returning it with a full tank will not result in a deposit refund. (It's just a way for them to keep your money in the end.) As long as you have signed the contract, they will insist on it. (Regarding what the car friend above said, to put it bluntly, it's just a matter of not being good at English. I really want to roll my eyes at this. ️ They are lumping everyone's different situations together.) ? United Kingdom Q&A

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Yesterday, I rented a car from Europcar at Frankfurt Airport. I had booked a Golf estate car and requested a diesel vehicle in the notes of my reservation. However, I was given an Opel estate car, which was diesel and automatic, and I had to pay a pre-authorization deposit of over 800 euros. The trunk could only fit two 28-inch suitcases and one 24-inch suitcase, along with some backpacks. The cover for the trunk couldn't be pulled up, and the luggage was exposed. Additionally, the previous renter had clearly broken one of the clips on the cover, so I took photos as evidence. I'm not sure if having exposed luggage will cause any issues when I go to Poland. Yesterday, I drove 400 kilometers, and the fuel gauge showed that I had used almost half of the fuel ? Poland Q&A

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