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Easter holidaymakers should now be safer from hidden charges when hiring a car, competition authorities say. Action was prompted by a review of the car rental industry which found many firms were advertising low prices by hiding key extra costs.Some 30 leading UK websites have now promised to show clear pricing, including compulsory costs in quotes.Another 20 websites, accounting for 1% of the market, have been sent warning letters.Consumer protection law requires transparent pricing, which includes all compulsory costs.The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has overseen various improvements ensuring that charges such as fuel surcharges, young driver fees, and out-of-hours pick up charges are made clear.
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