How to Avoid Car Rental Scams?
Car rental is a great option that makes your travels easier. However, unfortunately, this sector has also become the target of fraudsters. To avoid fraud when renting a car, consider these tips:
1. Choose Reliable Companies
Before renting a car online, check the company's history and customer reviews. Choosing well-known and well-established companies reduces the risk of fraud. You should choose companies affiliated with ITO, such as SAW Rent a Car.
2. Check the Reliability of the Website
Make sure the website's URL starts with “https://”. Additionally, sites that include details such as contact information and physical address are generally more reliable. For example, https://sawrentacar.com/. Prefer sites protected with 256 Bit Security.
3. Be Wary of Suspiciously Low Prices
Car rental offers well below market prices are often a sign of fraud. Offers that are too tempting to be true are usually unreliable. Just as every service has a price, rental car service also has a maximum price. On average in Türkiye, the most affordable base package vehicles start at prices around 1,200,000 TL. The daily rental fee of a vehicle in this price range cannot be 500 TL. You can consider 1/1000 of the vehicle price as approximately one day's rental fee.
4. Review the Agreement Carefully
Read the contract in detail before renting a car. Make sure there are no hidden fees or shady ingredients. If there is something you do not understand, ask for clarification. Read traffic insurance, car insurance details and coverage thoroughly.
5. Pay Attention to Payment Method
Only use reliable payment methods. Stay away from companies that request advance payment or money transfer. Choose traceable payment methods such as credit card. If you are going to pay in cash, do not pay without seeing the vehicle and checking the license and contract information. You can choose online payment systems that use 3D security codes on their websites.
6. Get a Copy of Your Documents During Vehicle Delivery and Pick-Up Process
When picking up and dropping off the vehicle, take photos or videos documenting the situation. This will protect you against possible damage claims.
You are safe with SAW Rent a Car! We are here to offer our customers the best car rental experience. Meet our reliable services and make your trip in Istanbul enjoyable!
