If you enter Canada as a tourist, you can drive for 6 months with your Chinese driver’s license. If you land in Canada as a new immigrant, your Chinese driver’s license will only be used for 90 days starting from the day you land. (If the province where you first landed in Canada is not the same as the province you plan to live in, your driver’s license will be valid from the date that you enter the province that you are planning to live in for 90 days.) For example, you land in Alberta as a new immigrant and leave within 90 days. Then after half a year, you land in British Columbia and plan to live in British Columbia. The validity period of the driver’s license is calculated from the day you landed in British Columbia and is valid for 90 days.

Renting a vehicle requires the driver’s drivers license (non-BC driver’s license requires additional photo ID, such as passport, etc., non-English driver’s license requires additional driver’s license translation) and credit card (any VISA, Master, American Express credit card is acceptable). Rental procedures include providing driver’s information, paying the rental fee, checking vehicle mileage, engine fuel level, and car body scratches. Pickup can be done within 15 minutes. If you use your own car rental insurance or third-party car rental insurance, you will have to bring the insurance policy or provide an electronic version of the policy. If you need monthly rental car insurance with ICBC, please make an appointment with customer service.

Usually, rental vehicles can travel to U.S. and cross-province. Some cars or bookings may need to pay additional fees due to the restriction of the driving area of the insurance regulations. For more details, please contact our customer service.

Smoking (including electronic cigarettes) is not permitted in any form of a rental vehicle. If we find any traces after our inspection, there will be a $300 CAD fine and additional cleaning fees.

Pets are not allowed in any form of a rental vehicle. If we find any traces after our inspection, there will be a $300 CAD fine and additional cleaning fees.

To ensure the safety and cleanliness of the car for every customer and to comply with the BC government’s indoor smoking policy, all rental vehicles are prohibited from smoking and pets.

A credit card pre-authorization is required when signing the rental contract. The amount varies from CAD 350 to CAD 2,000 depending on the car model, rental period, and type of driver’s license. The pre-authorized will be released in 1 to 2 working days after the return of the vehicle according to the contract. The specific arrival time is generally 1 to 5 business days depending on the difference between banks. Some banks will not send a text message or email reminder after the deposit is released. If you have any questions, please call or inquire through online banking 1 week after returning the car. Usually, there is no indication that the deposit has been posted or has been released. The requirements of the deposit for cash, monthly rent, and short-term lease are different, please contact customer service for more details.

The rental price includes the rental fee, rental insurance, taxes, and possible additional charges. Rent: calculated daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly Insurance: The price varies depending on the type of insurance you choose Additional Fees: GPS (Navigation) Rental Fee, Child Seat Rental Fee, Young Driver Fee, Additional Driver Fee, etc. BC Vehicle Rental Tax: $1.5/day Taxes：7%-PST、5%-GST Total: 12%

Vehicle rental is divided into daily rental price, monthly rental price, bi-weekly rental price, and monthly rental price. The longer the rental period, the better the rental price.

Car rental tax is divided into BC vehicle rental tax: $1.5/day and BC provincial consumption tax: 7%-PST, 5%-GST total of 12%. The payment method will not affect the collection of taxes.

For early return, the rental fee for the remaining days of the vehicle will not be refunded. Depending on the type of insurance used, the insurance fee may be refunded according to the number of days used. For more details, please contact our customer service.

Commercial insurance (provide by rental company): Generally, it includes collision insurance (Collision Damage Waiver), glass and tire insurance (Windshield and Tire Coverage), and 3rd party liability insurance. The specific rate will vary according to the amount of compensation and the driver’s license. For specific quotations, please contact customer service. Credit Card Insurance: Usually includes collision insurance (Collision Damage Waiver) and theft insurance (Comprehensive) but does not include 3rd party liability insurance (3rd Party Liability). Due to the wide variety of credit cards, the specific insurance amount and reporting process needs to be verified with the credit card insurance department. ICBC Rental Car Insurance: Usually includes collision insurance with a minimum compensation of $300 CAD, comprehensive theft insurance with a minimum compensation of $300 CAD, and 1 million third-party liability insurance with a minimum compensation of $300 CAD. A condition for purchasing this insurance is that you are a BC tax resident with a valid BC driver’s license. This insurance can be purchased at any ICBC insurance broker for $10 per calendar day. Third-Party Rental Car Insurance: A third-party insurance policy is purchased by the insured (first-party) from the insurance company (second party) for protection against the claims of another (third party)., which generally includes Collision Damage Waiver, Comprehensive Theft, and 3rd Party Liability. The significance of third-party insurance is that it offers the insured coverage for injury or damage they have caused. You need to check with the insurance company for the specific amount of coverage and terms.

Credit card insurance or third-party car rental insurance or ICBC car rental insurance or store commercial insurance can be used (the credit card and driver’s license must be issued in the same place) Monthly rent and lease can use ICBC monthly insurance

The insurance deductible is the minimum payment amount for insurance compensation. It is also called the deductible fee. For example, the deductible is $1,000 CAD. If the user rents a vehicle and collides during the rental period, if the cost of the collision is less than $1,000 CAD, it will be charged by the user is responsible for this cost; if the cost is greater than $1,000 CAD, the insurance company will pay for the part exceeding $1,000 CAD.

The basic commercial car insurance for car rental includes 3rd Party Liability and Collision Damage Waiver, an additional Windshield and Tire Coverage can be added. Usually, the deductible is $2000 CAD, it varies depending on the type of insurance, type of driver’s license, age of the driver, etc. The deductible is the minimum payment amount for insurance coverage. For example, the deductible is $1,000 CAD. If the user rents a vehicle and collides during the rental period, if the cost of the collision is less than $1,000 CAD, it will be paid by the user. If the cost is greater than $1,000, the insurance company will pay for the portion over $1,000.

Additional insurance Collision coverage: 1,000 minimum claim Glass Tire Insurance: No deductible other expenses: Young driver fee Child seat fee GPS navigator fee Additional driver

Car rental insurance varies according to the model, brand, and type of driver’s license. The cost of daily rental insurance in the store is $15-35 CAD per day. Insurance purchases can be done at the store, and you only need to provide your identity information. If you would like to use credit card insurance or third-party insurance, please check with the insurance company and bring the insurance paper.

If there is a third-party person or vehicle that is involved in the accident, the car is not drivable, and there is someone got injured, you should: Immediately call 911 for a record and contact medical assistance if needed. If you use ICBC or third-party insurance, please call the insurance company within 24 hours to report the case. If you use store insurance, please call store customer service immediately. Look for witnesses and record their contact details and use photos or videos for evidence if possible. If there is a third-party person or vehicle that is involved in the accident, the car is only with some minor damages and it’s still drivable, and no one got injured, you should: If you use ICBC or bring your own third-party insurance, please call the insurance company within 24 hours to report. If you use store insurance, please call the store customer service immediately. Look for witnesses and record their contact details and use photos or videos for evidence if possible. If there is a no third-party person or vehicle that is involved in the accident, the car is only with some minor damages and it’s still drivable, you should: If you use ICBC or bring your own third-party insurance, please call the insurance company within 24 hours to report. If you use store insurance, please call the store customer service immediately. Mark down what happened, and take photos (damaged parts) for evidence. Post Process Using 3rd Party or ICBC Insurance As there are so many types of insurance, you can consult the insurance company for details. Post Process about using Store Insurance After the deductible amount is charged, it will be evaluated according to the repair details of the car, and the customer will make the final settlement according to the insurance evaluation report.

Usually, the Collision Damage Waiver can exempt you from the expenses that exceed the deductible for the damage to the rented vehicle during the rental period. You only need to bear the expenses within the deductible. However, the situations listed below do not exempt you from liability and require you to pay the full cost of the vehicle damage. Vehicle collision insurance does not cover the following: Damage to windows/windshields, interior trim, wheels, tires, chassis, or roof; Damage to vehicles caused by abnormal driving of vehicles on mountain roads, gravel roads, and other abnormal roads; The driver drives after drinking or taking medicine or drugs; The driver’s name does not appear on the rental agreement; Damage caused by towing the rental vehicle by an unauthorized third party. beyond the restricted area of the vehicle

Usually, Windshield and Tire Coverage can exempt you from the front windshield damage and tire damage during the normal use of your rental vehicle. Several of the situations listed below do not exempt you from liability and require you to pay the full cost of the vehicle damage. Excluded from Windshield and Tire Coverage are: Secondary damage caused by not stopping and continuing to drive after tire damage; Damage caused by driving on abnormal roads such as mountain roads and gravel roads due to abnormal driving of vehicles; The driver’s name does not appear on the rental agreement; beyond the restricted area of the vehicle

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