1.3.- Car rental.

John Stevenson is in Malta on holiday and he has decided to rent a car.

Rental Car Agent: Hi! How can I help you?
John Stevenson: I'd like to rent a mid-size car for three days.
Rental Car Agent: Okay. Let me check to see if we have one available. Hmmm. It's doesn't look like we do. We have economy and full-size cars available, or a nice minivan.
John Stevenson: Well, what is the main difference between these cars?
Rental Car Agent: The main difference is size. The economy car is the smallest. How many people are with you?
John Stevenson: Just me, my wife and my little son.
Rental Car Agent: Well, the economy car would work. We have one right out front.
John Stevenson: Where? That one? It looks very small. We have a lot of luggage... I don't think so.
Rental Car Agent: Well, if you need more room or comfort, I recommend the full-size car. It also has a nice stereo system, CD player.
John Stevenson: Well, I'm not so concerned about how it's equipped. I just want to make sure it is comfortable to drive. And what is the daily rate for that anyway?
Rental Car Agent: Well, let's see here. Oh, yes. It'll come to fifty-seven ninety-five euros a day.
John Stevenson: Wow, a little expensive. But what's the cost for mileage?
Rental Car Agent: All of our cars have unlimited miles, but of course, that doesn't include gas.
John Stevenson: Okay. Well, anyway, can you install a car seat in one of those cars? I have a 3-year-old son with me.
Rental Car Agent: Sure, and that'll only be one euro extra per day.
John Stevenson: I'll go with the full-size car. What does it look like?
Rental Car Agent: Uh, it's right out there in the parking lot. The one over there next to the sidewalk.
John Stevenson: The blue one?
Rental Car Agent: Yes, that one. Will there be any other drivers?
John Stevenson: No, I'm the only driver.
Rental Car Agent: Okay. Would you like to purchase our daily car protection plan?
John Stevenson: What's that exactly?
Rental Car Agent: Well, the car protection plan is a complete insurance package covering damage to the vehicle, injury or loss of life to you or your passengers or incidental road damage caused by, let's say, a huge rock rolling down the mountain and crushing your car. However, it won't cover loss of property due to theft. And the car protection plan is only seventeen ninety-five per day. And the best thing about this coverage is that you can rent the car without the worry and hassle of making a complicated claim in case you do have a problem.
John Stevenson: But wouldn't my own car insurance cover those problems?
Rental Car Agent: It might, but each insurance policy is different. With our car protection plan, however, you deal directly with us in case there is a problem, and we handle everything quickly, and you don't have to contact your own insurance company.
John Stevenson: All right , then.
Rental Car Agent: Okay. Let me just confirm this. A full-size car with a car seat for three days, plus the car protection package. Is that right?
John Stevenson: That's right.
Rental Car Agent: Okay, I'll have our mechanic to bring the car over to the door. Can I have you driver licence and credit card, please?
John Stevenson: Here you are.
Rental Car Agent: Well, I think that's all then. In case of accident or break-down, just call this number for assistance. Enjoy your trip.