When Renting a Car Read the Fine Print Before You Buy
A consumer guide notes that CDW is often not insurance and may be mandatory with high daily fees. It warns about liability for damages, varied road service availability, fuel charges, eligibility rules for age and payment, courtesy phones and buses, and the slow, manual checkout processes at many firms.
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Storing a Car for Navy Years Amid Practical Tips
A reader asks how to store a 1977 Chevrolet Monza for years. Advice covers battery removal in freezing climates, storing the battery on plastic in a pan, removing windshield wiper blades, jack-stands to lift the car, tire deflation about 25 percent, and keeping the parking brake off to avoid binding.
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