The most widespread cabriolet models offered for rent in Argentina are: Renault Megane Cabriolet, Chrysler Sebring Convertible, Ford Mustang Convertible and VW Eos Convertible.
At the booking time, please check the rental conditions carefully. Quite often, rental offices in Mar Del Plata require two credit cards to guarantee issuance of a cabrio or a roadster.
We recommend ordering additional no-excess insurance that covers your risk (franchise), since the franchise amount for cabriolets in Argentina is quite high.
Make sure to inspect the rental invoice issued at the office in Mar Del Plata and compare it with the information indicated in your voucher. Sometimes, rental officers make 'unintentional' mistakes in rental invoices.
In parking garage, examine the vehicle for defects and scratches carefully. If you find any of them, check whether they have been specified in your rental document.
When parking a cabriolet in Mar Del Plata, it is recommended to unfold the roof and close windows in order to prevent theft or robbery.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you an exciting journey with an open roof around Argentina!
Help on the rental process
Despite all the above mentioned features of behavior of local drivers, foreign drivers will find it rather simple to adjust to these peculiarities. It is important not to exceed the speed and monitor the situation on the road closely.
The control over the implementation of the traffic regulations is done by the traffic patrol. Police officers can be seen more often on the roads of the provinces that border with other countries.
On such roads there are many «controles policiales» checkpoints. When approaching them, all drivers are required to slow down. The police have the right to stop any vehicle to check documents, and drivers must follow all orders of the police with understanding.
