subject: Car Rental In A Recession [print this page] In these tough economic times, just running a car, let alone renting a car can be expensive. But how do you balance the cost of company car rental with projecting the right image? Imagine, you've arranged that make or break business meeting and you want to be sure to close it. Your future hinges on this deal...It's now or never...but what are they going to think if you turn up in your old banger - the grubby interior, the out of date body work? Your car is going to impress no one; you will be laughed out of the parking lot!
You don't get a second chance to make a first impression, and business is dependent on a good first impressions. You have to project the image of success to be successful and having the right car is the key to this image. Follow these simple and affordable tips to company car leasing, and it needn't break the bank. When researching a company car leasing company, there are some important tips to bear in mind.
A decent car rental company should offer a range of cars from hatchbacks to sports coupes, trucks to minibuses. You should be presented with a choice; low mileage, engine type, year, make and model before deciding on a car. Depending on your industry you might want to reflect this with the right type of car. Maybe you work in banking or finance and then a Bentley or Mercedes might be right for you, or perhaps you work in design and then something understated like a Honda or Mazda could fit the bill.
When signing the rental agreement, do you want pay in a lump sum or spread the cost out over months. Spreading the payments can be easier to manage, however it can be more costly in the long run. Paying the rental fee all in one go can be expensive but many car rental companies will offer 0% interest if you pay all in one go.
You should check online voucher code websites, to see if there are any discounts or vouchers for your particular rental company. These can save sometimes save you up to 20% of the normal cost price. Especially if you are arranging a fleet of cars, without or without a voucher code, you should definitely be able to negotiate a discount.
When renting a car you want to specify how long you will be renting the car for. You don't want the time of the rental to run over and incur additional costs however you don't want the length of time to be cut short and be left stranded.
Does the car come with a full tank of petrol or do you have to fill it up yourself? Don't get short changed by expecting the car to come full of gas. Check the rental agreement before you sign up, to avoid shelling out for petrol. Also check the rental agreement for returning conditions, you might have to fill her up before you return the car. Follow these simple tips and you might save yourself some cash and be able to close that killer business deal with the car of your dreams.
by: Bill Weston
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