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FTC eyes car-rental turnbacks; zaps Budget for failure to disclose charges

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The Federal Trade Commission took action against Budget Rent a Car for its deceptive practice of charging customers who were involved in accidents a loss-of-turnback fee, which represents the value of the car to the manufacturer, without informing them about it. The practice is discontinued.

Publisher: Consumers Union of the United States, Inc.
Publication Name: Consumer Reports Travel Letter
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0887-8439
Year: 1996
United States. Federal Trade Commission, BDGT, Budget Rent A Car System Inc.

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Navigating the fast turns of car rental insurance

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Most car rentals are covered for insurance by their personal auto-insurance or by cover from a charge card company. Despite this car rental companies offer a range of insurance which is often not needed but taken without prior consideration.

Publisher: Consumers Union of the United States, Inc.
Publication Name: Consumer Reports Travel Letter
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0887-8439
Year: 2000
Usage, Insurance

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Hertz, Alamo add local restrictions

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Both Hertz and Alamo have added surcharges for people who live in the same area as they are renting the car. The daily charge can range as high as $56 a day for renters from the Bronx, NY.

Publisher: Consumers Union of the United States, Inc.
Publication Name: Consumer Reports Travel Letter
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0887-8439
Year: 1992
Passenger car rental, Prices and rates, Hertz Corp., Automobiles, Rental, Rental cars, Alamo Rent A Car Inc.

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Subjects list: Management, Automobile lease and rental industry, Car leasing, Car rental
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