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You might want to try the quote link below and see if it's any better than the prices you've been finding.
As for the "pay now" question, you will be charged for the full price of the rental up-front. As for whether you will be charged for insurance or not depends on whether you are booking an insurance-inclusive rate or not. Some rates do include coverage while others do not. Oftentimes it has to do with what your home country is set to on the website. You definitely need to pay attention during the booking process if you are in need of insurance.
Avis will need to swipe your card (or if you're an Avis preferred member they will already have it on-file). They will often take a hold equivalent to around 200 USD/EUR on the card as well to cover any incidentals.
Thank you very much for clarifying. Yes, the insurance is mandatory when I tested it a short while ago on the german avis website. I added PA (anti-theft was mandatory) and selected GPS as well. Came to 99 euro.
Will give the code below a go. I would rather drive a merc on the Autobahn than a volkswagen in all honesty but anyways, the final cost will determine what I end up renting.
thanks once again for your help..