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Sometime the low rates on car rental sites may seem too good to be true, and this is often the case if you plan on bringing along a second driver. For example, at Dollar Rent a Car the low rate of $10 a day only applies to a single driver.

Dollar, along with several other rental car companies, charges a daily fee for a spouse or domestic partner who also plans to drive, and this can double the single rate, adding up to an extra $60 in a week. Car rental companies, like airlines, know that extra fees add up while they keep the base price low to lure in customers who don't read the fine print. When you factor in the cost of insurance, GPS, car seats and other extras, your cheapo car rental suddenly looks a lot more expensive. And while most extras are priced up front, charges for second drivers are hidden in the fine print.

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Carrentals.co.uk, one of the UK's leading online car rental companies, shares the following tips to avoid the most common problems encountered during last minute car rentals:

In case you want to rent the car of your preference & want to pay less for it, do not delay booking with the car rental company. The golden rule is to avoid late bookings.
Remember cheapest may not necessarily be the best option. Hence budget your trip in such a way that you allocate a reasonable amount for traveling in relative comfort if not in the lap of luxury itself.
Comprehensive inspection of the car is must before accepting it from the car rental company. Be sure to report all kind of damages to the company before undertaking the trip.
Always go for the Total Damage Access Waiver Insurance Policy as it covers the two most things likely to be damaged during the trip, i.e. windscreen and wheels.

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Buyers should beware when going online to find personal loans, because some of the companies offering these loans are less then trustworthy. One online lender, the 777 Discount Club, is being accused by their customers of taking money from their bank accounts after the applied for online loans.
The company made communication difficult so that it was tough for consumers to get the charges reversed.

Because this company is likely not unique in operating this type of scheme, consumers should be very careful about choosing which website they use to apply for a loan. The Better Business Bureau warns that you should be on the lookout for websites that demand that you provide personal information, especially social security and bank account numbers, before telling you if you've qualified for a loan. You should also never agree to pay an advance fee in exchange for the promise of a loan.