We have just landed in Los Angeles.
Usually when you land there's gonna be a sign that says car rentals.
There's usually a shuttle or a tram,
or, you know, a service that will take you to the car rental dealership.
However, just know this,
it can take a while to pick up your car
and get all the paperwork done.
So make sure that you allow enough time to do that,
don't plan an activity right after you landed.
Here's another tip!
It's convenient to rent a car at the airport, that's for sure!
But you might end up paying a bit more.
This is because rental companies pay fees to the airport
where they do business and pass these fees on to the customer
On average, airport car rental costs
are higher from what you'll find away from the airport property.
So, compare the costs,
many hotels are also car rental points
and it might pay off to get a cab from the airport to your hotel,
and pick up your car there!
That is what we have decided to do!
Hi, how may I help you? So, we want to rent a car.
Great, what size car are you looking for?
Compa...? No, not compact. We need, like, a mid-sized SUV.
Look at this guy! We've gotta fit him in!
Fantastic! And will there be additional drivers?
Yes, me. Yes, this lovely lady right here.
Love it! Would you like full coverage insurance on that?
Yeah, we definitely need that.
So, as you can see David is taking care of the car rental process.
He's filling out the questionnaire, she's gonna ask for his credit card,
his driver's license, all the things that you would normally do.
So, it's pretty, pretty straightforward.
Maybe she's gonna ask if we want a car seat if he had a kid,
Maybe she's gonna ask for a car seat if he had a kid, but we don't.
So, yeah. We're gonna get our car and I'm so excited!
Now if I can have your driver's license and credit card.
Steph and David, are you guys ready?
Just sign right here. Thank you!
That was fast! I know!
Thank you! I got the keys!
Yes you do, as per usual. Is that everything?
Yes, right this way! Awesome!
So now, cars here might look different,
than they do where you're coming from.
So, you wanna make sure that you know the parts,
because you don't want to get into any trouble.
So, we have the sideview mirrors, there's two of them.
Then, here you have the rear-view mirror,
to always look behind you to see who's behind you.
Very, very important.
In most newer cars,
all you do is push this button and it'll start.
You don't need a key to start,
but you do need a key to get in the car.
So, you do like so, you push the button,
and you're good to go.
Right here we have the gears,
so we have Park,
reverse, neutral and drive.
Neutral is so the car stays still,
but do not use neutral when you are on a hill,
because it might roll down, ok? You always wanna use park
and the E-break when you're on a hill.
The emergency break, where is it?
Well, in this car we don't have a lever
and that's not to worry.
Because there is a pedal by the driver's side door,
that you'll just step on and you'll be good to go.
Right here you have the dashboard,
Which tells you how much gas you have left,
and how fast you are going.
So as far as the gas tank is concerned,
it could be on the left side or the right side.
But if you wanna check in the car,
on the fuel gauge, there's a little arrow letting you know
if it's going to be on the left or the right side.
So, you have two options, get outside and check,
or check the fuel gauge.
So, on newer cars like this one,
the windshield wipers and the headlights are automatic.
But, if you're in an older model,
you can turn on the headlights right here, as so, with this button.
Just switch it and you're good to go!
For the windshield wipers, you just rotate this forward.
And there you are, you're all set.
So, you know, you might have luggage.
You wanna get in the car, you wanna get it out of the car,
You need to open the trunk, easy.
On the remote here, you just push the button,
and you're good to go. It's easy!
So, I think that covers the basics and I think you're ready to drive now.