Renting a Car and Choosing Insurance: what to say in English

租车旅行保险

Rental Desk Inquiry

I have a reservation under the name Li. I booked a compact car online.

To confirm your reservation at the rental desk.

reservationunder the namecompact car

What's the difference between basic coverage and full coverage insurance?

To understand insurance options for the rental car.

basic coveragefull coverageinsurance

Is the collision damage waiver worth it? I'm a pretty careful driver.

To decide on extra insurance based on driving habits.

collision damage waiverworth itcareful driver

Confirming Details at Pickup

Does this car come with GPS, or should I just use my phone?

To decide between using car GPS or phone.

GPScome with

Do I need to return it with a full tank? What happens if I don't?

To know fuel policy for returning the car.

returnfull tank

Returning the Car

Hi, I'm returning the car. Where should I park it?

To ask where to park when returning the car.

returningpark

There's a small scratch on the bumper. It was already there when I picked it up — I took photos.

To report pre-existing damage with evidence.

scratchbumperpicked it up

Can I get a copy of the final receipt emailed to me?

To request a digital copy of the receipt.

final receiptemailed

Key words

full coverage

Insurance covering most damages.

collision damage waiver

Insurance that covers collision damages.

compact car

A small, fuel-efficient car.

full tank

A completely filled fuel tank.

mileage

The distance traveled by a vehicle.

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