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The “Greening” of the Rental Car Industry

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The car rental industry has grown exponentially  in the U.S. as well as in other parts of the world in the last few years. As with any growing industry, growth is not just about making money and covering more area. It is about aspiring to and meeting shifting standards of quality and excellence. One of the things that is quickly becoming a requirement with regards to many industries, transportation included is being environment friendly, (aka going green ). Like all others, the car rental industry too is now expected to meet these standards and has been trying to in their own way.  What the Industry Does to Go Green Though all car rental companies do not prioritize being environment friendly, others are simply waiting on the right time to make the kind of changes they feel would be helpful. There are also many car rental companies both big and small who have already made numerous changes both by way of their services and fleet as well as by way of their internal operat

How to Save Money on Car Rentals

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If you found your last car rental experience to have been more on the expensive side, you’re not alone. Numerous individuals find that renting a car can sometimes end up costing a fair bit.  At the same time, large numbers of people , in the U.S. particularly rely on car rental services for getaways, vacations, corporate events and occasions. This would not be so if car rental was an expensive affair generally speaking. The question is, how does one make a car rental service feasible or beneficial for them by saving money?  How to Save Money on Car Rentals In most cases, car rental turns out to be expensive. This is because people do not know what to look out for, what options by way of service package and coverage to take, and how to ensure that extra charges are not racked up. We’re going to elaborate on ways you can save money on car rentals making it far more affordable overall.  Don’t Just Go for the Big Dogs You have car rental agencies which are counted among

Why Can’t I Find a Four Wheel Drive to Rent?

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Though the general assumption might be that four wheel drive vehicles are a hot favorite at car rental companies, this is only true from a customer’s standpoint. For the rental company however, it’s another story.   You might be under the impression that finding a four wheel drive to rent on short notice won’t be a hassle at all. Those who have had to go about the business or renting a four wheel drive before however, know that in reality, things are a little less hassle free. Why I Can’t Find a Four Wheel Drive to Rent There are a number of reasons, mostly logistical which contribute to a dearth of four wheel drive vehicles in the car rental market. Though most car rental companies will offer clients and customers four wheel drive vehicles on their websites and when they advertise.  In reality this is more a way to provide internal flexibility in case a four wheel drive from an otherwise limited fleet does show up at said location. Having it on the menu gives them the optio

Extra Car Rental Collision Insurance: When to Buy When Not to Buy

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Navigating insurance and related paper work might not necessarily be hard. This being said, it isn’t exactly everyone’s piece of cake either. Many clients and customers looking for car rentals are often baffled by insurance options as well as how necessary these may be. Statistically speaking, the number of people using car rental services in the U.S.  is on a steady rise. If you’re one of the many who have taken to using car rental services frequently or if you’re someone visiting from out of state or country looking to rent a car, insurance will come up. The question is, should you go for it, more specifically; should you invest in extra car rental collision insurance? To Buy or Not to Buy  The thing is there certain situations where buying extra car rental insurance is highly advised and others where you could do without it just as well. We’re going to go over both!  Not Required Here are some situations where additional collision insurance may not be required. Alread