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How to rent a moving
truck:
Be
careful whom you rent a moving truck from today. Let us give you
some of the finer details on how to rent a moving truck. Most of the
places that have trucks are running a completely different business
of their own. Maybe they do auto repairs, or have a gas station. For
them, the truck rental is nothing more than a sideline and renting
trucks is just making some extra money. These are the people to need
to stay clear of or not give them a deposit for a truck, as it might
never arrive. There is no easy way to tell you how to rent a moving
truck however, choose a reputable truck dealer or mover. Before you
rent a moving truck, ask about prices and any special options that
they might have. Compare them to others in the area. When you have
chosen your dealer, pay your deposit if they are reputable and book
any towing equipment that you might need. Take with you your drivers
licence and a major credit card for security. They will ask you the
standard questions, such as where you are going. They will also
want to know what you will be moving. Before you drive off with the
truck, check the odometer again for accuracy and go threw the
checklist carefully when inspecting the moving truck. No how to rent
a moving truck guide would be complete without covering the fine
print on how to rent a moving truck. Before you hire a truck check
on the trucks insurance personal accident, cargo and liability
cover. Ask questions before hand and get it on paper. Who will
cover towing charges if the truck breaks down and who will pay if
there are third party claims. Unlike rental cars, rental truck
thefts are not covered by most auto, home or credit card insurance.
In the event of an accident, there will also be no insurance to
cover any third party liability. So be very careful. Always accept
the optional extra insurance that is offered, as it will come in
handy should anything happen to you. Also, remember when enquiring
to tell the insurance agent that the insurance is for a moving truck
rental and not an automobile. Before signing off on any insurance on
a moving truck, check the scope of the Personal Accident Cover
(PAC). Check the values which they cover but more importantly check
their exclusion list and their cargo exclusion list. If you are
going long distance, check the details in the Auto Towing Protection
(ATP), which will also show any exclusion and the actual cash value
bases of the insurance. Be careful out there when renting a moving
truck! |
