Shared Rental Car - What do you need to do?

Since theft has been in the news a lot recently as criminals have been able to defeat modern security devices and whilst this is generally a problem for higher end and more valuable cars which typically represent only small percentage of rental car fleets, the problem does not seem to be getting better. Whilst thinking about what happens if your rent is stolen is one of the last things that should worry you whilst on holiday, it's wise to have an understanding of your responsibility and liabilities should this happen.
What to do if your rental car is stolen?
Call local local police and report the car hire, provide as much information as possible including time / location and any personal property that may have been in the car, request a crime reference number. Explain that it is a rental car.
Call the car rental company and report the car stolen, giving the crime reference number. The rental agent contact me with the vehicle details (registration / VIN number), you will need to discuss this with the rental agent.
Check out what level of insurance you have and any excesses likely to be liable.
Arrange replacement because with the rental agent, this should not be costly to you.
Complete theft form / paperwork with the rental agent, providing all the necessary police / crime references numbers / contact details.
Contact your travel insurance provider if any personal belongings were stolen.
Try to enjoy the rest of your holiday.
What is Car Rental Theft Protection?
You will no doubt have noticed that there are various sections in the 'Insurance' terms and conditions of a rental car agreement and Theft Protection is one of them. This is usually included as standard with any rental (if you are not, we will advise), however with a domestic car insurance policy it will come with an excess, so whilst you will not be liable for the total cost of the stolen rental car You will be liable for an item of it in Europe this can typically be around EUR 1,000 (check terms and conditions as this amount varies per rental).

Theft Protection is however linked to the general terms and conditions and use restrictions. If you do not comply with the terms and conditions, you may be liable for the entire cost of a replacement vehicle, much like for a domestic car insurance policy, if you left the keys in the car and it was stolen you are unlikely to be covered. Your travel insurance should cover your own property whilst you are on vacation / travel. It does however cover cover caused by the attempted theft even though the thieves did not really steal the car.

Car rental theft if you should not be something to worry about you. So long as you get your car rent the same way you would like your own car, you would be very unlikely to have a car hire, a few simple tips to keep your rental car safe;

Always lock the car when unattended
Park in well lit / visible locations
Take notice of local warnings / signs around car crime
Keep keys safe / out of your holiday home / home
Do not leave valueable on display
for more tips visit Rent a Limo Car services in Norwell