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A car rental with a flat tire pulled over on a busy street in New York as traffic passes by

Jeudi, janvier 22

In New York City, what should you do if you get a puncture and there’s no spare?

New York puncture with no spare? Stay safe, stop legally, check for a repair kit or run-flats, and call roadside assistance with the right questions.

11 min de lecture

A traveler at the Miami airport car hire desk hands their documents to a rental agent

Jeudi, janvier 22

At Miami pick-up, what do you do if staff ask for a Social Security number?

Miami car hire counters may ask for an SSN, but UK visitors can clarify they do not have one and use passport, licenc...

8 min de lecture

A family with a small child looks worried at a car rental counter in the Orlando airport

Jeudi, janvier 22

At Orlando pick-up, what if the child seat you booked isn’t available or is wrong?

Orlando car hire pick-up checklist for when a child seat is missing or wrong, covering inspection, swaps, refunds, an...

9 min de lecture

A driver in a car rental uses the center turn lane on a sunny, palm-lined street in California

Jeudi, janvier 22

In California, how do you use the centre turn lane safely without a ticket or crash?

Guide for California: learn when to use the centre turn lane, how far you may travel, and safer ways to turn across f...

9 min de lecture

A car hire is parked on a New York street beside a red fire hydrant

Jeudi, janvier 22

In New York City, how far from a fire hydrant can you legally park a hire car?

Learn New York’s fire hydrant parking rule for car hire, plus misleading kerb markings and simple photo-proof tips fo...

9 min de lecture

A modern car hire parked by a digital parking payment machine on a city street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Jeudi, janvier 22

In Philadelphia, what should you do if a parking machine won’t print a receipt for your hire car?

Pennsylvania advice for when a Philadelphia parking machine fails to print, including what to record for proof of pay...

9 min de lecture

A hand holding a car key fob with a modern car rental vehicle parked on a sunny street in Miami

Jeudi, janvier 22

At Miami pick-up, how do you check you’ve been given the full key fob and not a valet-only key?

At Miami pick-up, use this car hire checklist to confirm you have the full key fob, not a valet-only key, before you ...

10 min de lecture

A numbered, empty car hire bay in a multi-level parking garage at the Orlando airport

Jeudi, janvier 22

At Orlando Airport, what should you do if your assigned hire car bay is empty?

If your assigned car hire bay is empty in Orlando, use these checks to confirm signage, number plate, class, and the ...

10 min de lecture

A car hire waits at a flashing ramp meter to merge onto a busy multi-lane freeway in California

Jeudi, janvier 22

In California, what does ‘ramp metered when flashing’ mean and how should you merge in a hire car?

California ramp meters can feel abrupt, this guide explains the flashing sign, stopping point, green cycles, and safe...

9 min de lecture

A traveler looks at the stuck tailgate of their SUV car rental in a sunny Orlando parking garage

Jeudi, janvier 22

At Orlando pick-up, the power tailgate won’t open—what can you try before swapping cars?

Orlando pick-up tip: troubleshoot a power tailgate failure, note common settings, and photograph key evidence so your...

10 min de lecture

The glowing red brake lights of a car rental parked on a street in Las Vegas at night

Jeudi, janvier 22

In Las Vegas, what should you do if your hire car’s brake lights stay on after you park?

Las Vegas hire car brake lights stuck on? Check pedal, mats, auto-hold and parking brake first, then report it quickl...

9 min de lecture

The red tail lights of a car hire glow on a snowy street in New York at night

Jeudi, janvier 22

In New York winter, how do you make sure your hire car’s rear lights are actually on at night?

New York winter visibility can trick drivers, learn quick checks to ensure your hire car’s rear lights are on, not ju...

9 min de lecture

A person's hands on the wheel of a car rental driving down a sunny highway lined with palm trees in California

Jeudi, janvier 22

How can you use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in a California hire car without sharing your contacts?

Learn how to use CarPlay or Android Auto in a California car hire without sharing contacts, by adjusting permissions ...

9 min de lecture

A row of modern vehicles available for car hire in a well-lit Miami airport parking garage

Jeudi, janvier 22

At Miami pick-up, what can UK visitors use if the counter insists on a US phone number?

In Miami, UK travellers collecting a car can use a UK mobile, eSIM, hotel number or WhatsApp-capable line, and ensure...

9 min de lecture

A white car rental drives under an electronic toll sign on a Pennsylvania highway

Jeudi, janvier 22

Transponder not working in a Pennsylvania hire car—how do you pay tolls and avoid violations?

Guide for Pennsylvania drivers: what to do if a hire car toll tag fails, how toll-by-plate is billed, and what proof ...

10 min de lecture

In New York City, what should you do if you get a puncture and there’s no spare?

At Miami pick-up, what do you do if staff ask for a Social Security number?

At Orlando pick-up, what if the child seat you booked isn’t available or is wrong?

In California, how do you use the centre turn lane safely without a ticket or crash?

In New York City, how far from a fire hydrant can you legally park a hire car?

In Philadelphia, what should you do if a parking machine won’t print a receipt for your hire car?

At Miami pick-up, how do you check you’ve been given the full key fob and not a valet-only key?

At Orlando Airport, what should you do if your assigned hire car bay is empty?

In California, what does ‘ramp metered when flashing’ mean and how should you merge in a hire car?

At Orlando pick-up, the power tailgate won’t open—what can you try before swapping cars?

In Las Vegas, what should you do if your hire car’s brake lights stay on after you park?

In New York winter, how do you make sure your hire car’s rear lights are actually on at night?

How can you use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in a California hire car without sharing your contacts?

At Miami pick-up, what can UK visitors use if the counter insists on a US phone number?

Transponder not working in a Pennsylvania hire car—how do you pay tolls and avoid violations?

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