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Renting a car? Our tips will help you avoid getting taken for a ride.

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Car hire companies will happily flash you their cheapest no-frills price before piling on the extra fees and charges. Hard to believe, we know, but they aren't always honest in sharing all the extra details upfront. CHOICE helps you save money on car hire, avoid the hidden traps, and consider the alternatives. So you're not just hiring yourself a big headache.

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In our role as a consumer advocate, CHOICE may publish opinions of the general insurance market, with the intention of improving general insurance for Australian consumers. In addition, ACA Insight Pty Ltd (AFSL 550139) (ACA Insight), owned by CHOICE, provides any general advice on general insurance products. This advice does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the advice before acting on it. Read the Product Disclosure Statement relating to any insurance product before making a decision to buy it.