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From: mickey@cca.UUCP (Mickey Levine)
Newsgroups: net.travel
Subject: TWA and Hertz 'Free' Car
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Date: Fri, 31-Jan-86 08:46:53 EST
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Posted: Fri Jan 31 08:46:53 1986
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As a final word about an ongoing problem I had with Hertz concerning
the 'Free Car' for a week offer made by TWA I would like to pass on the
following:
	
	1. Check the local taxes of the country you are renting in. In
	   France, the tax on a rental is 33%. If possible, rent in an
	   adjoining country and drive to where you want to be.

	2. Pay for a class upgrade at the time of rental. Due to dollar
	   fluctuations, it will most likely be cheaper (Note: I payed
	   $69 for an upgrade to class 'C'. The actual charge in France
	   was $55).

	3. When you get your bill check it very carefully (mine was 
	   overcharged by $90 which after 10 months I am finally getting
	   back.

A further note about item 1:
	When Hertz calculates your expenses, they do the following:

		Car for a week	$200
		Refueling	  10
	                        ____
				 210
		French Tax	  70
				____
				 280
		Less Free Week  <200>
				----
		Amount Billed     80!!!!

Caveat Emptor(sp?)! 	

					Mickey Levine
					decvax!cca!mickey