Originally Posted by
YVR Cockroach
Some rental companies in BC are aware of this requirement and offer cars with winter tires, at an additional $10/day.
I know this has been covered in other threads, but charging for this is just plain ridiculous -
Rental Car Clerk: Would you like to add rear view mirrors to your rental for $10 per day?
Customer: I'm not sure... Do I need them?
Clerk: They're required by law. As a result, we offer mirrors as an optional extra for only $10 per day.
Customer: Wait a minute, they're required by law, yet I have to pay extra for them when I rent a car?
Clerk: For your convenience of course, sir.
Customer: But won't having mirrors free of charge help protect your car fleet from damage?
Clerk: I'm glad you mentioned that sir. Let's turn to the topic of the 'optional' LDW...