🚘 When you rent a car for a month, two, or longer, it gradually starts to feel like your own. You relax, stop noticing small messes - and at return, you might face unexpected deductions from your deposit.

To avoid that, follow a few simple rules👇

🚬 Smoking - the main trap
Even if the owner smokes, most contracts require returning the car without tobacco smell.
— Odor gets absorbed into the ceiling lining, seats, and plastic
— Ventilation won’t fix it - it requires deep cleaning and ozone treatment
💡 Open windows, or better - don’t smoke in the car at all.

🍟 Food & trash - a silent interior killer
Crumbs, spilled coffee, wrappers under seats - it’s not just messy:
— Attracts insects
— Can cause mold in humid conditions
— Leaves stains you may have to pay for
💡 Once a week: quick cleanup - remove trash, wipe surfaces, vacuum mats. 15 minutes makes a big difference.

🧼 Car wash - don’t forget the “face” of the car
Yes, it’s not your car. But returning it extremely dirty may result in cleaning fees.
— Washing it every 1–2 weeks is a good habit.

🐶 Traveling with pets
If you plan to bring a pet, inform in advance. Usually allowed, but:
— Interior must be free of fur and odors.

⚠️ Minor damage during long-term rentals
Parking scratches, falling branches, chips on the windshield - it happens.
— Don’t hide it! Reporting early often means cheaper and easier resolution

✅ Summary - 3 key rules:
1️⃣ Treat the car like it’s going back to its owner tomorrow
2️⃣ Take photos of the interior before return (just in case)
3️⃣ Communication is everything - report issues immediately.

Renting with Rent a Car FABER is easy and cost-effective - but respect for the car saves both your money and your peace of mind 🙌