4 Easy Tips For After You Rent A Car

So you’ve landed in a new city and you’re ready to hit the road, Already daydreaming about that comfy hotel bed and some delicious room service. But it’s important to take a minute and get to know what will be your only mode of transportation for the next few days.

Follow these four steps before taking off on your adventure and you’ll be sure to have a fun and safe drive.

Adjust the Radio and Check Bluetooth

Advantage Car Radio

Start by hooking up your phone to the Bluetooth in the car if it has the option. The last thing you want to do is run a red because you were fiddling with the radio. Not only is Bluetooth useful when your boss calls to discuss tomorrow’s meeting but it will also allow you to play your own music so you don’t have to go digging through all the stations on the radio trying to find something you like.

Adjust Everything

Car Wing Mirror

You’ve signed the papers and that means for the next few days that car is yours so adjust the mirrors and the seat like it was your daily driver. This will keep you and everyone around you safer as it gives you maximum visibility, there is a reason why adjusting your mirrors is the first thing you are taught in driving school, It’s very important. Also, not only are you a safer driver when the car is adjusted to fit you but you’ll also be more comfortable.

Know your Route

Advantage Car Map

Planning is very important on any trip and being in a new city means dealing with maps you’ve never had to deal with before. If your cell phone doesn’t have a map feature always remember to pack your own GPS. Position the GPS as low as possible on the windshield while still visible enough that you can get the information you’re looking for at a glance. Also make sure you have the correct destination selected, the last thing you want to do is end up at the wrong Best Western on the other side of town.

Take a Quick Spin

Advantage Car Inspection

Chances are the car you rented is not the same as your car back home so before leaving it is always a good idea to take a quick drive around the lot, radio off, to get a feel for the car before you hit the highways. Spatial Awareness is a major part of driving and it’s better to get a feel for the size of the car in the parking lot than it is on the roads. Also, be sure to get familiar with the acceleration and the breaks on the car, test to see how sensitive the pedals are and you do not accidentally slam on the breaks or launch forward accelerating too fast.

Downtown Toronto (Queen & Parliament) East York (Danforth & Victoria Park) Mississauga (Hwy 401 & Dixie Rd) North York (Yonge & Steeles) Scarborough (McCowan & Sheppard) Toronto Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) Woodbridge (Pine Valley & Highway 7)

Downtown Toronto (Queen & Parliament)

Address

431 Queen Street East,
Toronto ,
Canada M5A 1T5

Phone

(416) 364-0387

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 18:00 Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday: Closed (Key Drop Available)

East York (Danforth & Victoria Park)

Address

Unit A11, 3003 Danforth Ave (Behind Shopper World Plaza),
East York ,
Canada M4C 1M4

Phone

(416) 690-1055

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 18:00 Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday: Closed (Key Drop Available)

Mississauga (Hwy 401 & Dixie Rd)

Address

1270 Matheson Blvd. East,
Mississauga ,
Canada L4W 1R2

Phone

(905) 238-3432

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00 Friday: 08:00 - 19:00 Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday: Closed (Key Drop Available)

North York (Yonge & Steeles)

Address

7181 Yonge Street Inside Shops on Yonge,
North York ,
Canada L3T 0C7

Phone

(647) 288-8857

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 18:00 Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday: Closed

Scarborough (McCowan & Sheppard)

Address

4730 Sheppard Ave. East,
Scarborough ,
Canada M1S 3V6

Phone

(416) 298-9911

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 18:00 Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday: Closed (Key Drop Available)

Toronto Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ)

Address

(No physical location) We'll pick you up or deliver to you at this address. 2 Eireann Quay,
Toronto ,
Canada M5V 1A1

Phone

(416) 364-0387

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 18:00 Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday: Closed

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Address

(No physical location) Shuttle pickup from or delivery to YYZ available. 6301 Silver Dart Drive,
Mississauga ,
Canada L5P 1B2

Phone

(905) 238-3432

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday: Closed (Key Drop Available)

Woodbridge (Pine Valley & Highway 7)

Address

10 Strada Drive Unit 10,
Woodbridge ,
Canada L4L 5W2

Phone

(416) 742-3443

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday: 08:00 - 14:00 Sunday: Closed (Key Drop Available)

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