Picking up a rental car in English
What to say when picking up a rental car and checking insurance and scratches.
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The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Use when you arrive for your car.
pick up = collect
Ask for the highest insurance.
coverage = insurance; full = complete
Rule for returning the car.
tank = fuel tank; full tank = filled up
Ask before you photograph damage.
scratch = small damage; helps avoid disputes
Quick answers
Rental car: what to say in English
Say “I'm here to pick up my rental car.” — use when you arrive for your car. pick up = collect.
Rental car: what to say in English
Say “Full coverage, please.” — ask for the highest insurance. coverage = insurance; full = complete.
Return: what to say in English
Say “Return it with a full tank.” — rule for returning the car. tank = fuel tank; full tank = filled up.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “Can I take photos of the scratches first?” — ask before you photograph damage. scratch = small damage; helps avoid disputes.