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Old Oct 23, 2009, 4:06 pm
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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...
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