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		<title>What is a Public Liability Insurance For Events?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:14:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many different events that require public liability insurance. In order to understand what type of events need this coverage you have to understand what the insurance itself. First, public liability insurance for events protects you or your business from a claim from a patron of your business, (or event). This means if they [...]]]></description>
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<p align="justify"><br/><br/>There are many different events that require public liability insurance. In order to understand what type of events need this coverage you have to understand what the insurance itself. First, public liability insurance for events protects you or your business from a claim from a patron of your business, (or event). This means if they have a medical accident or sue you for some type of damage it is all covered and you are protected.<br/><br/>So what type of events might require this type of policy? Well that all depends on the size of the venue, the price that you had to pay for the venue, and the amount of people who intend on attending the event. Basically it is for an event that you feel you might need to be protected. For example, if it is a small birthday party for your child that only has 5 or 10 people you may not really need insurance. However, if it is a huge wedding with 500 guests you might want some protection.<br/><br/>What kinds of things could happen that would require you to have public liability insurance for events? Well take the wedding example above. You have five hundred guests; things are going to be crowded. This means there could be a lot of potential for accidents. Someone could spill a drink and before it is mopped up someone else could slip on the spill. A glass could be broken and cut someone. On top of these medical accidents what about damages to their things? Most likely everyone will be inside partying so what about their cars outside? What if one is broken into or a tree falls on one? What if a cell phone is stolen out of a purse? You will want all of these things to be covered. You will not want to pay anymore than you have too out of pocket.<br/><br/>On top of all of this some places require you to have some type of public liability insurance for events before you are allowed to throw an event. These types of policies will cover legal fees. On top of the legal fees that they cover they will pay for medical bills, surgeries, ambulances fees, and other fees that could result from an accident. These fees that are covered under your policy could save you a lot of money in the long run.<br/><br/>Public Liability Insurance for events is a must for anyone who is thinking of throwing a lavish event or an event with a lot of guests. While you may think it will just be friends and family there are a lot of things that could go wrong. Money will often make people do things they normally would not and having that extra protection will provide you with peace of mind. This will enable you to enjoy your event and not stress the things that could go wrong, like the slips and falls. So do not be afraid to shop around and find a public liability insurance for events that works for you.</p>
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		<title>Surprises of Credit and What it Means to You #2 &#8211; Best Car Insurance Rates</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:17:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is important to shop when you are looking for the best deals on car insurance. Some companies can offer you a cheaper rate but others may be a little more expensive but give you better coverage. It can take days to find the best deal, but that will be time well spent if you [...]]]></description>
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<p align="justify"><br/><br/>It is important to shop when you are looking for the best deals on car insurance. Some companies can offer you a cheaper rate but others may be a little more expensive but give you better coverage. It can take days to find the best deal, but that will be time well spent if you are ever in a situation where you need to use it. When you are trying to get the best deal you also need to take into account what type of car you have. If you have a new or used one that is paid for you have some say over what type of coverage you want. If you are financing a car and still making payments you have to have full coverage on it and that makes things more expensive. The more options and coverage you want the more expensive the deal will get the same goes for your actual driving record. If you have a clean record with new tickets or incidents you are probably going to save a lot of money.<br/><br/>Have you ever wondered how someone who has a bad driving record, a more expensive car than you have, has a better deal than you do? It doesn&#8217;t make sense does it? Well the problem with car insurance is that there are a few things they do not tell you that have an impact on your rates and one of those are your actual credit score. Auto insurance companies check your score to determine your rate along with other things and it is a shame they do that. Rather than taking into account how good a driver you are they base your rate on whether or not you have a good history of paying your bills on time. Well you can change that problem and others that are created when you have a low score by using credit repair to fix it. Credit repair can fix your score in weeks and at an affordable price.</p>
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		<title>What You Need To Know About Accident Health Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:17:48 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Accident Insurance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to insurance, do you know exactly what accident health insurance is and why you should get it? I didn&#8217;t the first time I heard the words accident health insurance, but it turns out it is something that is common and very necessary. It is something that you should probably look at and [...]]]></description>
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<p align="justify"><br/><br/>When it comes to insurance, do you know exactly what accident health insurance is and why you should get it? I didn&#8217;t the first time I heard the words accident health insurance, but it turns out it is something that is common and very necessary. It is something that you should probably look at and consider investing in for the good of you and of your family. You don&#8217;t want to get stuck in a situation where you are spending all of your money on the results of a freak accident illness.<br/><br/>Basically, accident health insurance can be defined as the insuring of individuals or people. There are a variety of accident health insurance policies out there. They range from the most basic personal accident and illness contract all the way up to corporate programs that insure the employees of a huge conglomerate company that reaches across national boarders.<br/><br/>An accident health insurance policy can be issued for a one time event like a trip. It can also be limited to a specific period of time like outside working hours or something of the like. Basically, though, it will provide coverage for people in general rather they be business people, sports players, volunteer workers, or trades people. They can even be made to cover students or employees that work overseas.<br/><br/>Some accident health insurance policies are designed for corporate clients. In fact, pretty much every corporation of any size has some type of accident health insurance policy. They may have a group PA policy or a travel plan of some sort, but they all usually have one. It also may depend on the size and general make up of the company. What it amounts to is that no matter how much they insure their buildings, equipment, and vehicles, they still need something to protect them from the loss of their most valuable asset, which is their employees.<br/><br/>Then there are also individual accident health insurance clients. Every person should consider an accident and health insurance policy. You may think that nothing will happen to you, but the truth is that anything can happen at pretty much any time. No matter how careful you think you are, you have no way of forcing others to be as careful as you are driving your car, walking down the street, or playing a game at the gym. You could even hurt yourself in your own home, and if anything were to happen you certainly don&#8217;t want to be stuck with medical expenses that you cannot cover.<br/><br/>Insurance is something we think about all of the time. We insure our homes, our cars, and even our jewelry. However, you should never forget to insure the most important thing you have which is yourself. Basically, accident health insurance is a policy that insures a person against illness or accidental injury. Whether it is your own or one for the employees of your company, you owe yourself at least a look at what a good accident health insurance policy [http://www.gateinsurance.com/] can do to help you.</p>
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		<title>Public Liability Insurance For a Builder</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Public Liability Insurance is something that most tradesmen nowadays are looking at even if it isn&#8217;t a type of insurance that they are legally required for them to be able to undertake their work. Basically Public Liability Insurance will cover for any third party injury or property damage that you may accidentally cause during the [...]]]></description>
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<p align="justify"><br/><br/>Public Liability Insurance is something that most tradesmen nowadays are looking at even if it isn&#8217;t a type of insurance that they are legally required for them to be able to undertake their work. Basically Public Liability Insurance will cover for any third party injury or property damage that you may accidentally cause during the course of their building work.<br/><br/>Although it is not a legally compulsory insurance type a lot of people will insist that you have it before you are allowed to undertake any work on their property as things such as liability claims do seem to be coming more common place these days so people want to make sure that anyone working on their property has adequate cover should the worst happen and a claim have to be made.<br/><br/>Many people assume that if they get type of insurance then it will generally cover them for building works but it is specific only to the trade of builders and would not cover if you were held liable for any third party property damage or injury that you caused from doing any roofing or kitchen and bathroom fitting for example.<br/><br/>Most people also assume that if they damage the property that they are working on then this will be covered under this type of insurance but it is only things such as if you were to enter the property that you were working on and accidentally knocked over a vase and were held liable to repair or replace it or if you left your tools out and someone was to trip over them and injure themselves.<br/><br/>The general prices for a years cover for a builder getting Public Liability Insurance is usually quite cheap at around  </p>
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		<title>The Hard Facts About Accident Forgiveness Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:56:47 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Accident Insurance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Insurance companies are changing&#8230;yes, changing! The slow to move industry is trying to reinvent itself with new options like Accident Forgiveness and Ticket Forgiveness. Allstate Insurance started the move and coined these names but other companies are quick to follow like Progressive, Hartford, GEICO, etc. but some companies have restrictions (not available in all states), [...]]]></description>
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<p align="justify"><br/><br/>Insurance companies are changing&#8230;yes, changing! The slow to move industry is trying to reinvent itself with new options like Accident Forgiveness and Ticket Forgiveness. Allstate Insurance started the move and coined these names but other companies are quick to follow like Progressive, Hartford, GEICO, etc. but some companies have restrictions (not available in all states), qualifications and costs involved. Also, most companies only offer the Accident Forgiveness part &#8211; Allstate Insurance does offer both.<br/><br/>Car insurance in California has not offered new options like this since proposition 103 passed in 1988 deeming all insurance companies have to follow the same rules of the &#8216;Good Driver Discount&#8217;. Before prop 103, California was considered an &#8220;open competition&#8221; state and the companies could offer all sorts of discounts and/or surcharges. The general rules of this state mandated discount are as follows&#8230;any one that is at fault for an accident that involves injury or gets more than one point on his or hers driving record can no longer qualify for the discount. The rule has not gone away so you may ask, &#8220;How do they get around this with accident forgiveness&#8221;? Good Question! Here&#8217;s how the new options that insurance companies are offering work:<br/><br/> They waive their surcharge for a property damage accident only. This means if the accident involves any injuries than you will see an increase on your premium. Why? Because the company has no control over the &#8216;Good Driver Discount&#8217; and this will be removed. Now, your increase will be a lot less than if you didn&#8217;t have the Accident Forgiveness due to the insurance company is not surcharging you anymore. If you get one minor ticket your rates will not go up with the Ticket Forgiveness part. Remember, this is for only one ticket for three years so if you get another one &#8211; go to traffic school to avoid the charge. And if traffic school is not an option this second ticket will now remove your &#8216;Good Driver Discount&#8217;! Every option has rules and restrictions so it&#8217;s good to be aware of them. This is where having an educated agent helps the most!<br/><br/>When shopping for car insurance look at the companies options. Having accident forgiveness can save you thousands even with the above rules. Studies have shown that having one property damage accident can cost the average California consumer $1800 over a three year period and for one ticket $1200 (cost vary). If having accident forgiveness costs you an extra $5 a month and you drive over 10 miles one way to work, you might want to consider this.<br/><br/>Yes, this is buying insurance on your insurance rate. It might not be for everyone but for commuters, young drivers and commercial drivers that don&#8217;t have traffic school as an option it really makes sense! </p>
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		<title>Indemnity Insurance For Landlords</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:02:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a property owner it is essential to protect yourself from the potential legal claims that could be made by tenants, contractors and members of the public who are injured whilst living in or visiting your property.All landlords are at risk of being sued if found to be negligent or in breach of their duty [...]]]></description>
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<p align="justify"><br/><br/>As a property owner it is essential to protect yourself from the potential legal claims that could be made by tenants, contractors and members of the public who are injured whilst living in or visiting your property.<br/><br/>All landlords are at risk of being sued if found to be negligent or in breach of their duty of care. For example if a tenant were to trip and fall on a broken step, they would be able to sue the landlord for damages and in the age of &#8216;no-win no-fee&#8217; legal cases, this type of action is becoming increasingly popular.<br/><br/>Minimise the risk<br/><br/>The best way to avoid legal action is to try and minimise the risk. Essentially it is up to the landlord to ensure that the property is as safe as possible. This includes fixing broken steps, shelves and cupboards, testing electrics and reducing fire hazards.<br/><br/>However, this does not eliminate risk completely and the last line of defence should be liability insurance.<br/><br/>Property owners&#8217; liability insurance<br/><br/>Liability insurance enables the landlord to meet any costs or damages awarded to a member of the public if they suffer an injury following an accident on or from the owner&#8217;s property.<br/><br/>Getting insured<br/><br/>Often specialist landlord&#8217;s insurance providers will provide liability insurance as part of the main package, but it is a good idea to check your policy to ensure that you are covered.<br/><br/>If you are not covered, you may want to consider taking out liability cover or changing to a new policy that includes this cover.</p>
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		<title>Life Insurance Advice</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This life insurance advice is for everyone. As soon as you have other dependents then you should look at taking out life insurance giving you peace of mind that they will be looked after should anything happen to you or your family. Life insurance is something that many don&#8217;t look into as it is something [...]]]></description>
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<p align="justify"><br/><br/>This life insurance advice is for everyone. As soon as you have other dependents then you should look at taking out life insurance giving you peace of mind that they will be looked after should anything happen to you or your family. Life insurance is something that many don&#8217;t look into as it is something we don&#8217;t want to think about but it is wise to make the investment and understanding how it works can save you money.<br/><br/>The first piece of life insurance advice is never respond to mail shots, always research your options before going ahead to ensure you receive the right cover for you that will provide the best benefits.<br/><br/>There are many types of insurance to choose from, varying types of term insurance, whole of life policies and with profit policies. Read my other life insurance articles to read more about the different types of policies in detail.<br/><br/>Making your decision<br/><br/>The best policy is probably a term insurance policy. The reason is it is a simple and decent policy type, if you die before the policy expires then it will pay out and if you are to survive you won&#8217;t receive anything. It is a fairer policy than a whole-of-life policy as it is much more complex. You will often find many charges and those who do buy into believe it will give them a fantastic return which sadly pumped up by salesman hungry for their commission. The truth is the returns aren&#8217;t that good and many give up on their policies before they have finished the term. The complications get worse with a whole-of-term policy as it mixes savings and insurance which is not recommended by me and financial experts.<br/><br/>Finally if you do have term insurance already then it is worth regularly checking other policies on the market as term insurance prices have fallen considerably over the last few years so if you haven&#8217;t checked recently then it is certainly worth searching for prices on the latest policies.<br/><br/>To ensure you buy the right life insurance product you can consult with an independent financial advisor who can explain all the different types, answer your queries and give you expert life insurance advice.</p>
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		<title>Various Benefits of Life Insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:07:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Buying whole life insurance is a good option for many who wish to ensure that their family is taken care of when they die. This type of insurance can offer security financially to those left behind. The payment can pay for many things that the person would have normally taken care of if alive. Here [...]]]></description>
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<p align="justify"><br/><br/>Buying whole life insurance is a good option for many who wish to ensure that their family is taken care of when they die. This type of insurance can offer security financially to those left behind. The payment can pay for many things that the person would have normally taken care of if alive. Here is a list of the uses when purchasing this type of insurance for your life.<br/><br/>Individual<br/><br/>&bull;	Mortgage protection through owning whole life insurance will pay for the mortgage either in part or in full as well as any debts outstanding.<br/><br/>&bull;	Retirement will be secured for your spouse in the event of your death. Supplement to your income would be given to them so that they can still afford to retire.<br/><br/>&bull;	Education is guaranteed through owning this type of insurance for children or grandchildren. Naming them as beneficiaries, you can put limits on the age until they receive this money after death. You can also make it contingent upon their enrollment at college.<br/><br/>&bull;	Pension is secured through choosing this option in the event that pension is lost due to any reason.<br/><br/>&bull;	Estate planning around life insurance is recommended to provide the needed amount for these expenses. After death, the family is often required to continue with bills and may have a lot of choices to make even while planning for the funeral. Taking time to plan ahead of death can ensure that your family does not have to endure this while grieving.<br/><br/>&bull;	Charities can also benefit from receiving the insurance policy if you decide to allocate a portion to them.<br/><br/>Product Information<br/><br/>Different insurance companies offer varying policies dependent on a number of personal factors. Ages available for coverage may range from birth to up to 90 years old. The premiums are based on the amount of coverage and risk factors. Being truthful with your agent ensures the right policy for you depending upon health factors. This saves the embarrassment later if there was a health risk that you did not relay or lied about to the agent. The insurance company may not pay the payoff for the death to your family.<br/><br/>Leaving your family able to pay off debt and continue the lives they currently have is a big benefit to purchasing whole life insurance. This type of insurance can aid in their not having to make any major changes in their lives, pay for events that you normally would have, and plan for your spouse&#8217;s retirement. What is the risk to not being prepared in the event of your death?<br/><br/>Talking to your local insurance agent today can ensure that you receive coverage now when you need it. Policies are affordable and can be detailed as much or as little as you need. Having some type of coverage can pay off at least a few bills and the burial process. Being covered through insurance for your life is a step in the right direction when it comes to being prepared for the security of your family.</p>
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		<title>When Is Homeowner&#8217;s Insurance a Legal Requirement?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people are under the impression automobile insurance is the only kind of insurance that is a legal requirement in America &#8211; and, sometimes they&#8217;re correct. Health, life, long-term care &#8211; none of these kinds of insurances is a legal requirement. Homeowner&#8217;s insurance, on the other hand, is the exception. Sometimes homeowner&#8217;s insurance is a [...]]]></description>
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<p align="justify"><br/><br/>Most people are under the impression automobile insurance is the only kind of insurance that is a legal requirement in America &#8211; and, sometimes they&#8217;re correct. Health, life, long-term care &#8211; none of these kinds of insurances is a legal requirement. Homeowner&#8217;s insurance, on the other hand, is the exception. Sometimes homeowner&#8217;s insurance is a legal requirement, and sometimes homeowner&#8217;s insurance isn&#8217;t a legal requirement.<br/><br/>Purchasing homeowner&#8217;s insurance is a legal requirement when you&#8217;ve borrowed money from a lender, such as a bank, to pay for your home. When you borrow money from a lender, you are entering into a contract with that lender, and most often than not purchasing a homeowner&#8217;s insurance policy can be found in the terms and conditions. If your lender makes it a requirement for you to purchase homeowner&#8217;s insurance &#8211; and they usually do &#8211; then you must purchase homeowner&#8217;s insurance.<br/><br/>Why do lenders require you to purchase homeowner&#8217;s insurance? While you are the person who actually lives in the home, the lender is the party that actually owns the home; therefore, it&#8217;s understandable that the lender is going to take some serious interest when it comes to the condition of the home and the condition of anyone else in regards to the home. Should your house burn to the ground, your lender is stuck with a pile of charred ashes unless you have a homeowner&#8217;s insurance policy to cover the damages. Unless of course you are wealthy enough to repair your home yourself, from the ground up, which probably isn&#8217;t the case since you needed a loan to pay for the home in the first place.<br/><br/>The legal requirement of homeowner&#8217;s insurance may vary in your state, so be sure to check with your state&#8217;s insurance bureau. Even if your home is completely paid for and there&#8217;s no legal requirement for you to have a homeowner&#8217;s insurance policy, consider protecting yourself and your home with one, anyway.</p>
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		<title>Comparing Car Rental Prices Online &#8211; What You Need to Know</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Searching for car rental online has never been easier with the help of the internet. You can easily search and compare prices from various car rental suppliers, often on the same website. Car rental rates often vary considerably depending on what is included in the rate. Look out for those too-good-to-be-true prices &#8211; they probably are. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="justify"><br/><br/>Searching for car rental online has never been easier with the help of the internet. You can easily search and compare prices from various car rental suppliers, often on the same website.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Car rental rates often vary considerably depending on what is included in the rate. Look out for those too-good-to-be-true prices &#8211; they probably are. You may think you have found a bargain, but it will be a different story when you go to pick up the rental car, only to be told you have to pay for lots of additional charges.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>So when you are comparing car rental costs online, ensure you are comparing like with like. There are various extra charges which can push up the price of your rental car, so make sure you look out for them. Often if you add these on to that oh-so-low rate, it doesn&#8217;t look so appealing anymore.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><strong>What is Included</strong><br/><br/> <br/><br/>Most car rental websites will list the inclusions with the rental. These will vary depending on suppliers but generally standard rates include basic insurance and tax.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><strong>What is Extra</strong><br/><br/> <br/><br/>Again this will vary but look out for the following:<br/><br/> <br/><br/><strong>Airport Fees</strong><br/><br/> <br/><br/>Also known as a Premium Location Fee, you will be charged extra to pick up a rental car at an airport location. This charge varies depending on supplier and location, but in the UK for example could cost as much as 13% of the rental value.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><strong>Vehicle Licensing Fee</strong><br/><br/> <br/><br/>This is a Government imposed levy for rental cars to partially recover the registration costs. Approximate cost in the UK: GBP1.22 per day, which over a long period can add up.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><strong>Additional Driver Fees</strong><br/><br/> <br/><br/>If you want to have more than one driver for your rental car, this is often an extra charge. Daily charges range from GBP4-20 in the UK, EUR4-8 in Italy and from USD3-10 in the States.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><strong>Young Driver Surcharge</strong><br/><br/> <br/><br/>This is often charged if the driver of the rental car is under the age of 25. In Australia, this ranges from AUD13-22 per day. In France, the Young Driver Surcharge varies from EUR20-35 per day, GBP10-25 in the UK and USD5-45 in the USA.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><strong>Excess Reduction</strong><br/><br/> <br/><br/>Each rental car often comes with an Insurance Excess which is the amount you would be responsible for if the rental vehicle is damaged. This can often be a few thousand dollars but can be reduced with an optional excess reduction charge which can be paid daily to reduce your excess to a few hundred dollars or even to zero.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><strong>Additional Equipment</strong><br/><br/> <br/><br/>Things like child seats, ski racks and snow chains are often available at an extra charge.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><strong>One Way Rentals</strong><br/><br/> <br/><br/>If you want to drop off your rental car in a different city from where you picked it up, there may be a one way fee. Again, this varies depending on the supplier and destination. Ensure you ask before you pay!<br/><br/> <br/><br/>All these extras can add up. Sometimes a standard rate may be right for you but if you are picking up at the airport and want an extra driver, for example, it may make sense for you to go with an inclusive rate.<br/><br/> <br/><br/><strong>Read the Small Print</strong><br/><br/> <br/><br/>Be sure to read inclusions carefully to see what the rental rate covers and which one is right for you. Look for possible restrictions and additional costs and find out what exactly they are before you pay. If you find a low car rental rate, make sure that the additional costs do not outweigh the savings.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>At DriveAway Holidays, each car choice will show clearly if it is a Standard or Inclusive rate and will give you a list of what is and what is not included.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>People often talk about the &#8220;hidden costs&#8221; of car rental, but the reality is, they are not hidden at all &#8211; you just need to know what to look for.<br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/></p>
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