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Car rental agencies and recommendations

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

Some have asked for recommendations of websites or agencies they should try for car rentals in Europe. Not all rental car companies are equal — San Francisco CA Here are the sites I use: Related Posts:Amex rental car insurance revisitedWhen … Continue reading →

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Amex rental car insurance revisited

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

In a previous posting, we’d discovered that American Express Card rental car insurance covered a lot less than in it has in the past. And we weren’t sure if we’d be covered for a claim on a “free upgrade” to … Continue reading →

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When credit card rental car insurance leaves you uncovered

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Mathew Lodge

I’m a fan of not paying for rental car CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) insurance, because it’s usually unnecessary and expensive when many credit cards already offer coverage. I’ve written before about positive experiences with American Express’ rental car insurance, but a … Continue reading →

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European car rental gas rebate

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Mathew Lodge

Don’t let this happen to you With gas prices at record highs, the folks over at Auto Europe are running a timely promotion where they’ll give you $30 towards the cost of gas on your rental. In the grand scheme … Continue reading →

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