question about fuel prepay
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question about fuel prepay
If I prepay for fuel, then pick up a rental and the car only has half a tank in it to start, will I still get charged for a full tank or only a half tank?
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The prepaid fuel charge should appear on the contract when you pick up the car, along with the "fuel out" level. If the contract indicates half a tank, you should only be charged for half a tank. However, sometimes the "fuel out" level printed on the contract will be in error, so when you step into your vehicle, compare the fuel-gauge reading with what is printed on the contract. If there is a discrepancy, immediately snap a picture showing the fuel level and odometer reading, and go back to the rental counter to have your contract reprinted.
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Generally, if you prepay for fuel, they won't give you a car with only half a tank. Keep in mind that prepaying for gas is almost never a good idea.
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Generally, if you prepay for fuel, they won't give you a car with only half a tank. Keep in mind that prepaying for gas is almost never a good idea.
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Is the Amex offer for a single purchase of $200, or multiple totaling $200? I don't think you can prepay for fuel at the time of reservation - how will they know the tank size if the vehicle is not yet assigned, not to mention the daily fuel price? If you pay $155 at booking and $50 for fuel at pickup as two charges it will not trigger a "single $200 purchase" Amex offer. Read the fine print.
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Is the Amex offer for a single purchase of $200, or multiple totaling $200? I don't think you can prepay for fuel at the time of reservation - how will they know the tank size if the vehicle is not yet assigned, not to mention the daily fuel price? If you pay $155 at booking and $50 for fuel at pickup as two charges it will not trigger a "single $200 purchase" Amex offer. Read the fine print.
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