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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