Perhaps the best thing about travelling to places in a luxury car rental in Dubai is the high standards that it has to offer, besides being safe and comfortable. We usually hire such vehicles to be on the safer side in case of any trouble on road and to reach our destination with the maximum amount of comfort while maintaining the high status. But unfortunately, sometimes even the fittest horse (otherwise) can lose the race in case of a small disease. The motive of specifying this is that it is very important to pay attention to the details of the car you are hiring be it the engine condition, gas mileage or the brakes. Look even for the dents, dings, or the scratches which agent have not noted or else they will charge you big bucks later on.
So regardless of which type of luxury vehicle you are planning to rent, it is necessary to be scrupulous. Otherwise, you are likely to get stranded out on the road.
To keep you safe in this big bad world, we have compiled a car rental checklist for the first few minutes that you spend in an unfamiliar car.
00:01: Take a test drive
The first and the foremost thing that you do is to test drive a car. Doing this will let you determine whether the car is worth hiring. A vehicle that runs smoothly without making an unusual noise will give you a peace of mind while driving. You can test drive the vehicle for few metres before deciding whether you are hiring the vehicle or not. If you are planning to hire a luxury car for monthly or weekly basis in Dubai, it is advisable to invite a mechanic to perform the assessment of the different parts of the car be it the engine, brakes etc.
05:01: Check for car exteriors
It is a common practice of car rental agent to move around the car with a pad making notes of scratches, dents or tears. There are chances that agent might skip some of the scratches (unknowingly or knowingly) and chances are they might use it to ask for compensation later on. You should always take pictures before and after with your smartphone or camera to prevent taking liabilities.
07:01: Turn on the AC
Turn on the ac of the car and see whether it is working properly or not. In a hot place like Dubai, AC is like the rain in the desert. So allow the interior of the vehicle to cool down and examine if it does. While doing this you can also fix the mirrors.
09:01: Look for GPS
If you are hiring a luxury car, it is most likely that your vehicle will have GPS device installed. Set the time of the device and see if it works properly. However, if the vehicle doesn’t have the GPS device, ask the agent about the same because the luxury car rental package usually has this feature.
10:01: Look for the window controls
Window controls are a vital thing for any type of car. Look if the controls are working properly otherwise when you arrive at first tool booth you will find yourself grabbing every possible button on your car.
11:01: Windshield Wipers
While Dubai is a dry place but who knows when it starts raining. It is better to figure out the buttons before setting off the destinations otherwise you be hitting all the buttons when it suddenly starts raining.
11:30: Turn Signals
To most drivers, turn signals seem quite simple. This thing is usually is pretty straightforward and will be how you expect it to be. Since technology keeps on improving and so does the directional, so it is advised to examine the turn signals carefully before you leave.
12:01: Check the lights and Emergency Brake
Locate and check whether all lights are working properly. In addition to it, examine the emergency brake if they are working properly.
12:30: Check if hardtop is working
In case the car that you want to hire is a convertible – which can convert itself to an open-air vehicle, test if the retractable top is folding quickly. You are probably hiring it to get the open-air driving experience.
There’s nothing quite like the wind in your hair as you drive. But what it the top fails to fold. All in vain!
By following the above checklist you surely will not have to the face the following situation:
“Darn it, which way did we come again? Why are not windows going down? How to fix that mirror? It’s raining, oh the wipers are not working?”
Got it? Remember, it can even get worse – if you don’t inspect before going for luxury car hire in Dubai
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