08/03/08

Age Requirements:  Minimum Age: 25.  All drivers must have a valid drivers license and full coverage insurance.  No additional drivers permitted.

Insurance:  All renters must have full coverage (comp. and collision) on their current car insurance policy to rent from us with liability limits of at least 100000/300000/100000 to qualify. You must also have had your policy active with the same insurance company for a period of 3 months or more. We do not accept rental customers who have a high-risk insurance rating (SR). If you use a company's vehicle policy or have a policy that is in a no-fault insurance state, you must have your insurance company place our vehicle on your policy for the duration of the rental.

     In California, the renter is liable for all damage to the Rented vehicle regardless of who’s at fault.  The renter is also liable for loss of use of the vehicle (revenue lost while the car is being repaired).  You are also required to carry proof of liability insurance at all times.

Reservations:  In order to reserve a vehicle, a deposit amount of $600 is required. Proof of insurance will be verified prior to completing your reservation. Please refer to our cancellation policy below so that you are familiar with the charges that may apply to you. Once you make a reservation with us, a reservation confirmation will be emailed or faxed to you that will confirm your rental dates and times.

Cancellation Fee: If your reservation is not cancelled at least 72 hours prior to the original pick-up date and time, a one-day rental fee penalty will be charged. If you do not show up to pick up your vehicle within two hours of the rental start time, your reservation is forfeited, and the vehicle will be returned to its storage location.

Rental Rates:  All rental rates are based on a 24-hour period. Our vehicles are not available on an hourly rate. Rates does not include taxes and any special delivery fees.  We reserve the right to change the rates at anytime.

Damage Deposit:  A $1,500 damage deposit on all of our vehicles must be placed prior to your rental. The following are accepted for deposit: VISA and Master Card. An authorization will be placed onto your credit card, which will freeze the amount on your total credit line 2-5 business days after you return the vehicle. After the vehicle is inspected, you will then receive your credit line back if there are no damages to our vehicle.

Delivery and Pick-up areas:  Deliveries and pick-ups are free within the majority of San Diego County area. Please inquire about additional fees outside of this area.  There is an additional fee for airport delivery and pick-up.

Orientation:  We will give first time renters a short 10-15 minute orientation. This is done so that you will be familiar on how to operate the car in a safe and efficient manner.

Smoking and pets: Smoking and pets are not allowed in our vehicles at anytime. 

Special Equipments:  Child safety seats are available at a fee of $10 a day for those who will be traveling to town with young children. California law requires all children who are under the age of 6 years old or weigh less than 60 pounds to be transported in the back seat of the vehicle with a child restraint system.

Refueling Charges:  You will be provided with a full tank of gas at the time of your rental. We ask that you return the vehicle with the same gasoline level. The fuel level amount will be printed on your rental agreement. If you return it with less gasoline, we will charge you $5.50/gal used. (Rate is subject to change based on current gas price).

International Drivers:  International drivers are not allowed at this time.

Late Charges:  We do offer a 1-hour grace period for returns. If you exceed the 24 hour period by more than 1 hour, you will be charge for an additional day.

Driving Rules and Regulations in California:  California state law requires that when you are traveling in a motor vehicle, the driver and all passengers must wear their seatbelts at all times. Children weighing less than 60 pounds must be secured in a child safety seat. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense in California. A person is considered legally drunk when his or her blood alcohol level reaches .08%. In California, parking meters and painted curbs are in operation and are closely monitored 24 hours a day by the authorities. Citations and fines are expensive; to avoid them, be sure to read all parking signs carefully before parking your vehicle.  You are financially responsible for all infractions during your rental period.

Driving Area Restrictions:  Vehicles are NOT allowed across the Mexican border.