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Top Tips to Consider while renting a Truck

There are now a multitude of companies to choose from when you wish to take a Gold Coast truck rental to move your home or any other items that you have to get from one place to another. Using the internet is one of the best ways to narrow down your search, but then most truck rental companies on The Gold Coast sound pretty much the same online. You can get a flatbed truck that can take a shipping container or a box body truck that is fully waterproof and lockable to protect your valuable possessions.

Many people will just choose the cheapest company, but other factors are important to take into consideration such as dependability and customer service. Sometimes the cheapest company can cost more because of hidden charges and inconvenience.

These top tips will help you discover the best overall truck rental deal for you:

Get recommendations

Talk with friends and family to find out about any good or bad truck rental experiences they may have had. Social media is a great place to find out the nitty, gritty on things. You know good news has a habit of traveling fast, but bad news is faster. If anyone you know has had an extra good or bad truck renting experience, knowing about it will help in your search to find the most suitable truck rental company for you.
Often locally owned and operated truck rental businesses will go that little bit extra for locals and you can often get a good local deal and of course their friendly no fuss customer service.

Research online

All Gold Coast truck rental companies are online, so it’s easy to check their rates and conditions as well as see if they have the right truck for you. It’s also easy to see any reviews and comments, but if they don’t have any reviews wonder why!

Check out the Office of Fair Trading and Consumer Protection with the Queensland Government to see if there are any complaints against of the Gold Coast truck rental companies you’re interested in and how they resolved any disputes.
Find out if there are common problems with some of the truck rental companies or any things you need to be aware of.

Call or visit the Gold Coast truck rental companies you short listed

It’s always better to call or if you can visit a rental company as you can get a much better dealing person than working online. Often they have special deals that are only available in person, plus you get to know how their customer service works and if they really are friendly and helpful.
Find out if they will let you have a short test drive?

Ask about a binding but obligation free quote (for you) that states the full amounts and conditions, including any extras such as insurance and late return fees. A good Gold Coast truck rental company will have no problem giving you a detailed quote and probably offer you some specials to encourage you to accept their quote.

Locally owned and operated Gold Coast truck rental companies are known for their outstanding customer service and helpful no hassle attitude so they should be on your short list of the best truck hire companies when you want to make a move anywhere. They often have local’s only deals and are more flexible than larger franchised operators restricted by company policy.
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