Renting a car is often something that people do on holiday, but it may also be necessary to rent a car in the UK from time to time. If this is the case, make sure you know what your rights are before you rent a car. Here are some things to think about:

• You should be able to take out your own insurance. If a company claims you have to take out their insurance policy, they are just trying to make more money out of you. Avoid companies like this.
• You should be provided with a spar tyre. There should be a spare tyre on any vehicle you rent so make sure it is there and make sure it is adequate.
• Make sure you know how much fuel needs to be in the vehicle when you return it. You should not have to return it with more fuel than you receive it with, so make a note of how full the tank is.