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Re: Empress Car RentalSt. Maarten
[Re: Apcantrell]
#70221
10/06/2015 10:30 AM
10/06/2015 10:30 AM
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SXMSAMMY
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It is there standard practice, one is for the real rental price in case you bring it back late, the other is for damage done to the car and you don't have time to get it adjusted before leaving the island, they have your signature on file. When you bring the car back, if there is no damage, they will tear up the unused credit card slips, and if you want, they will give it to you. They will also give you a copy of the rental receipt when you bring back the car also. I personally have not had a problem with them in the 6 times that I have used them. Besides, if you had a problem with excess billing, you can always dispute the charges with your credit card company, but I never had that problem along with many others on this board.
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Re: Empress Car RentalSt. Maarten
[Re: Apcantrell]
#70223
10/06/2015 02:07 PM
10/06/2015 02:07 PM
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Posts: 14,657 Brookfield, CT.
pat
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Pete,
As already stated, what they asked is pretty much the norm for most of the agencies on the island. I wouldn't worry too much about it if I was you...... Empress has a pretty good reputation from all I've read here and heard from friends who have used them. They also have pretty decent pricing as I recall - I doubt you'll have any issues with them at all. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
As as afterthought, I just realized this was your first post and I thought I'd say, "welcome aboard and I hope you have a great trip!"
Last edited by pat; 10/06/2015 02:41 PM.
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Empress Car RentalSt. Maarten
[Re: Apcantrell]
#70230
10/07/2015 08:44 PM
10/07/2015 08:44 PM
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JoeandLori
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One last note. Your credit card might have a hold of $300 or so for Best Discounts. Freaked me out the first time. After the trip and signing the final bill - about 3-4 days after we came home the correct price was billed by Best. We've used them 5 times and scheduled again for June! Say high to Marvin.
Joe & Lori Key West, FL
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