These are just some quick pointers to ensure you get your trip off to a good start and, of course, a safe and happy return.

1. Check existing damage:
When you return the car hire to Heathrow airport will be checked for damage. Basically, if you find you are charged.

With this in mind, it's a good idea to give the car a good once over to make sure no harm. Be sure to report any pre-existing damage to rental agents before leaving. (Damage to see if it includes body markings, scratches in the paint, chips / cracks of the windows, leakage of water / oil in the car, with tears in the tissues of the interior, etc)

2. Buy the Franchise:
If it does then return with new damage will be charged a surplus which can be anything up to $ 2000! If you have not already bought our Franchise Nova when booking your car rental, you can also arrange with the rental car agent at Heathrow Airport.

Do not buy if you have taken out insurance with Nova as the insurance agent car rental insurance will exceed the Nova and you will lose all the perks that the Franchise Nova offers.

3. Make a quick test:
Sometimes a defective car is not only evident from a quick inspection, so our advice is to take the car for a short trip by car in airport parking at Heathrow. This could also serve to familiarize yourself with the controls of the car and set the mirrors to suit your driving position. Other things to consider: is the car manual or automatic air conditioning works, which is the indicator stalk and the wipers, etc.

4. Check the lights and liquids:
Quite simply, make sure that all bulbs are functional, the levels of oil and water are adequate, the tires are at the correct pressure, which has a gas tank and ask the car rental representative on the Heathrow airport, if you have to return with a full tank. It can also be a good idea to remember which side of the car the gas cap refueling is to make it easier.

5. The spare tire:
Make sure you have a spare tire and not a temporary replacement. Also make sure that the power of the wheel is present and functional in the event that should be used.

6. Check Rules of the Road:
If this is your first time driving in England, then you can find some differences in the rules of the road. Remember that you will drive to the left, make sure you know how the roundabouts (there are a few around Heathrow Airport), which has its license, and so on.

7. Get maps / GPS to:
If you are driving down the Heathrow airport at a specific place, it may be prudent to make sure you know where to go on the map and maybe I could ask your car rental agent, which is the best way out the airport and how to get in your way.

After you have done your checks and you are satisfied everything is in order can hit the open road. Getting in and out of airports can be a bit difficult with all the traffic signals and an unknown car, so once again, be sure to test the car to get familiar with it.

If you are traveling to London, and in particular Heathrow Airport, which is a good idea to arrange your car hire in advance.