3 Easy Steps to Buy a Rental Car

Filed under: Buy Rental Car - 25 Aug 2010  | Spread the word !

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If you’re thinking of buying a used car, consider buying it from a rental car company. Rental car companies replace the cars in their fleets regularly, so they usually have newer cars for sale. Consider these 3 easy steps to buy a rental car.

First, research each rental car company’s used car program. In the United States, you’ll want to include these major rental car companies in your research: Hertz, Avis, Enterprise and Budget.

Look for information on the rental car company’s maintenance program. Was the car maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations? Does the company offer a warranty on the used cars it sells?

Enterprise says they offer competitive “no haggle” pricing and every car comes with a 12 month/12,000 mile power train warranty, one year unlimited mileage roadside assistance and an optional extended service contract.

Second, research problems people have had when purchasing a rental car. My research shows that people seem to be pretty happy with the rental cars they’ve purchased. Some people think people who rent cars probably abuse them, but your chances are actually better with a rental car that’s been maintained by the company as opposed to a leased or used car that’s been maintained by a private individual. Private individuals tend to skimp on maintenance

Third, decide what you want to buy and get its blue book value. Then compare it with what’s available online.

In my area, Enterprise has 164 vehicles for sale. For each vehicle, the Enterprise Web site lists valuable information: year, model, price, mileage and color.

Some companies allow you to test drive a car for several days. Take advantage of these offers to have the car looked over by a qualified mechanic.

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Drive in Luxury and Buy a Used Rental Car

Filed under: Buy Rental Car - 17 Aug 2010  | Spread the word !

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Used rental cars are one of the great secrets to purchasing a nice used vehicle. Luxury rental cars are often taken care of for the length of their rental lives. When they are ready to be replaced by new models, they are often easily sold for a fraction of their original cost due to factors such as mileage and warranty expiration. This makes them a perfect option for people who need a cheap car with a luxurious feel to them.

The selection of options is easily done through a variety of different networks. Word of mouth and learning about auctions for the vehicles or sales through a newspaper is always the fastest way to learn about the cheapest options. The other thing you could do is go to a reputable car rental service and ask about vehicles that they may be replacing or even be getting rid of. They will be happy to give you a list of the available options and you could make a purchase from them to take the vehicle and transfer ownership to yourself.

You can always choose to look at options available online through various listing services which could provide information about luxury or other types of vehicles available for purchase directly from rental car services. These options are often overlooked by those who are in the market for a used car because they do not believe that any great used vehicles are really available for purchase. Ensure that you get a great deal by making a point to search out great vehicle listings often and taking the leap to purchase the one you want right away.

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Do I Need to Buy Rental Car Insurance?

Filed under: Buy Rental Car - 11 Aug 2010  | Spread the word !

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Rental car insurance is really one of the best options that you have available to you. Ensure that you need the option or not by taking a look at what you have under your belt. Chances are that if you have been in an accident before that you have a chance to be in one later for whatever reason. The nest thing that you need to look at is your driving record. Have you ever been stopped by a police officer because of your driving behavior? Then you may even need to be required to choose car insurance in that case.

If you have never been in an accident before or do not have any tickets or stops from a police officer, then you will be surprised to find out that you are still recommended to have insurance for your rental car. The reason behind this is the fact that you never know what other drivers will be doing and this puts you in danger. The danger is not only for your life, but the fact that you may not have the ability to pay off damages and more with a rental car being totaled or damaged.

One of the only reasons why you would end up skipping rental car insurance is a very logical one. The main thing that you will notice is that you may have car insurance that covers rental vehicles. This will be an external type of rental car insurance but it does count. The next thing you need to do is make sure that car rental services are not automatically using rental insurance if you have alternative insurance available.

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