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Before you set out in Renting a car
Before you set out in Renting a car
Make sure you know:
what to do in case of accident; breakdown when you still can drive; breakdown if you cannot
any local specifics of driving rules and conventions
controls of the car that differ between car manufacturers (rear gear, seat adjustment, lights, radio, opening gas/fuel tank, opening trunk/boot, opening hood/bonnet, etc)
what kind of fuel is recommended, and how it is marketed at your destination (A98 vs A80; petrol in a diesel engine--both can prove an expensive mistake)
known issues of this car model, of this particular hire car
And before you move the car, adjust your seat and then all mirrors to met your needs.
Frequently you will be provided with a free driving map of the region.
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