TL-087 · Transport

How much fuel should I put in before returning the car? — Japanese

If the rental car's fuel-return terms are unclear, ask which fuel it takes and what fuel level is required at return.

Quick answer
この車の燃料の返却条件を説明していただけますか?
Meaning Could you explain the fuel-return policy for this car?
kono kuruma no nenryou no henkyaku jouken o setsumeishi teitadakemasuka ?

When to use it

Before going to a fuel station for return, check the fuel type and level required by your agreement.

Core phrases

この車の燃料の返却条件を説明していただけますか?
kono kuruma no nenryou no henkyaku jouken o setsumeishi teitadakemasuka ?
Could you explain the fuel-return policy for this car?
契約書に書かれた条件を正しく理解したいです。
keiyakusho ni kaka reta jouken o tadashiku rikai shitaidesu .
I'd like to understand the terms written in my agreement.
燃料の種類と返却条件を書いていただけますか?
nenryou no shurui to henkyaku jouken o kai teitadakemasuka ?
Could you write down the fuel type and return requirements?

What you may hear

契約書の燃料条件を確認されたいのですか?
keiyakusho no nenryou jouken o kakuninsa retainodesuka ?
Would you like me to check the fuel terms in your agreement?
契約書を一緒に見ながら、必要な燃料量をご説明します。
keiyakusho o isshoni mina gara , hitsuyou na nenryou ryou ogo setsumeishi masu .
We'll look at the agreement together, and I'll explain the required fuel level.
この契約で領収書の提示が必要か確認します。
kono keiyaku de ryoushuusho no teiji ga hitsuyou ka kakuninshi masu .
I'll check whether this agreement requires you to show a receipt.

How to respond

この車はどの種類の燃料を使いますか?
kono kuruma wadono shurui no nenryou o tsukai masuka ?
What type of fuel does this car use?
返却時に給油の領収書は必要ですか?
henkyaku tokini kyuuyu no ryoushuusho wa hitsuyou desuka ?
Do I need a fuel receipt when I return it?

Mini conversation

You
この車の燃料の返却条件を説明していただけますか?
kono kuruma no nenryou no henkyaku jouken o setsumeishi teitadakemasuka ?
Could you explain the fuel-return policy for this car?
Other person
契約書の燃料条件を確認されたいのですか?
keiyakusho no nenryou jouken o kakuninsa retainodesuka ?
Would you like me to check the fuel terms in your agreement?
You
契約書に書かれた条件を正しく理解したいです。
keiyakusho ni kaka reta jouken o tadashiku rikai shitaidesu .
I'd like to understand the terms written in my agreement.
Other person
契約書を一緒に見ながら、必要な燃料量をご説明します。
keiyakusho o isshoni mina gara , hitsuyou na nenryou ryou ogo setsumeishi masu .
We'll look at the agreement together, and I'll explain the required fuel level.
You
返却時に給油の領収書は必要ですか?
henkyaku tokini kyuuyu no ryoushuusho wa hitsuyou desuka ?
Do I need a fuel receipt when I return it?
Other person
この契約で領収書の提示が必要か確認します。
kono keiyaku de ryoushuusho no teiji ga hitsuyou ka kakuninshi masu .
I'll check whether this agreement requires you to show a receipt.
You
燃料の種類と返却条件を書いていただけますか?
nenryou no shurui to henkyaku jouken o kai teitadakemasuka ?
Could you write down the fuel type and return requirements?

More natural

Fuel policy means the fuel terms. Full tank means filled up, but check whether that is the rule in your own agreement.

Good to know

Do not guess the fuel type; check the vehicle label and staff's explanation. Ask whether your agreement requires a receipt or includes extra charges.

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