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From the Inside: Car Rental Veteran Reveals Industry ‘Secrets'

Bob Minelli's recently wrote, "How to Save Big Money on Car Rentals: Uncovering the Secrets They Don't Want You To Know."

by Staff
January 16, 2008
1 min to read


From nine years experience working as an agency operator for one of the largest car rental companies in the world, Bob Minelli discusses money-saving techniques and strategies for renters in his new book "How To Save Big Money on Car Rentals: Uncovering the Secrets They Don't Want You To Know."

Written for the average person as well as corporations, "How To Save Big Money on Car Rentals" strives to help the readers become, “in control of the car rental process because they will know just what to expect every time they need to rent a car.

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Readers will learn, "if you don't ask, you don't get," along with tips on what to ask for to save from getting charged for things that should be free, and how to get money off of every rental.

Minelli discusses car rental insurance, explaining what coverage it entails and why or why not users should consider adding this service. He shows how to take advantage of the "Gas Service Option," and reveals how to get free upgrades every rental.

Minelli created a system of operating that worked for both himself and his company and now he shares that behind-the-scenes knowledge with readers.

For more information, visit bobminelli.com and bobminellibooks.com.

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