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Hopefully car rental places no longer have easily recognizable license plates.

I remember this was a concern years ago because people unfamiliar with an area were clearly marked by driving these cars with rental plates and it made them easier crime victims.

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Not certain about the U.S. these days, but in some European countries the plates are still pretty recognizable as rental cars.  it is definitely a thing to be aware of.

This was my concern when I recently rented. I had to cross a few states and was kind of paranoid every time we stopped and left the car unattended. It was bad enough  that the tags were from another state...

Then I wondered if the inspection sticker gave it away somehow. I guess I'm just a nervous nelly with rentals any way.

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The best thing to do is to familiarize the car company. Be wise and smart in renting a car. I rather prefer to rent a car in a company that is famous and has a name not just a small rent-a car shop in the street. Who knows maybe those cars are stolen. It's also important to read and sign papers before renting to assure that you are secured. 

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I rather prefer to rent a car in a company that is famous and has a name not just a small rent-a car shop in the street. Who knows maybe those cars are stolen.

That's something that hadn't occurred to me. I've only rented from a nationally known chain, sometimes at an airport. I definitely wouldn't want to be driving around in a stolen car anywhere.

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I think the most difficult part of driving a stolen car is being involve in a crimes without your knowledge. How much more if you're not from the country itself or you're just a tourist. Be sure in renting a car.

We are quite aware of it I think.
We have different kind of plate system here for rented car and private car.

Would you mind to share the system for rented and private car in your place kisna?