For most people having an automobile is the best transportation option. The convenience it provides simply cannot be achieved by any other form of transportation. If you are on vacation or on a business trip in another city having an automobile allows you to take more control of your visit to that city. This allows you to come and go when you choose and to visit the places that you choose on your own terms.
Many people choose to rent a car rather than purchasing or leasing one even when they are at home. At first glance this seems like a counterproductive approach to having an automobile. However there are some real benefits to renting over leasing or purchasing an automobile. Here are a few of the top benefits.
It is Fast and Easy
If you purchase or lease an automobile, it is a long process that requires spending several days preparation and going to multiple dealerships where you will be harassed by overeager salespeople. You will have to make your way through the maze of finance deals and car options, then hope that the automobile that you pick is really the one you want for the next 3 to 6 years.
When you rent an automobile, the process is very simple whether you choose a luxury rental car in Dubai or an SUV in London. You go into the car rental office and choose the automobile that you would like to rent. You are handed the keys to a practically brand new automobile and the process usually takes less than an hour. Returning the automobile is even easier. You simply bring it back to the dealership or to a drop off point, return the keys and sign yourself out of the rental agreement. This part of the process can take less than 15 minutes.
You Only Pay for the Time You Use It
When you purchase or lease a car, you must pay for that automobile every month. This is the case whether you use that car every day or not at all during the month. You must still make your payments and also pay insurance on the automobile.
When you rent a car, you only pay for it when you need it. If you are on a vacation, you might decide to rent a car for some, or all of the time that you are there. On the days that you do not have the car, you do not have to pay anything. You can do the same thing in your hometown, where you can rent the car only on days that you need it and return it when you don’t. You also only pay insurance on the days you have the car.
You Never Get stuck With a Lemon
If you buy or lease a new car and that automobile has mechanical, electrical, or other problems, exchanging that automobile for a different one is difficult or sometimes impossible. You will have to deal with months of having your automobile serviced, during which time you will be without your car. And then if they cannot successfully repair it, you’ll spend more months convincing the dealership that they need to replace your car. All of this will mean lots of additional time and money spent. If your car is older, you might not be able to afford a new one and will have to put up with the car problems.
When you rent, you can choose the style and make of the car you want. You may want a luxury rental today and a sports car or even an SUV tomorrow. You can decide to change as often as you wish.
If the car rental company provide you with an automobile that is not operating properly, you simply bring the car back to the company and it is replaced with a different new automobile. You will never be stuck with a lemon, and every time you rent a car you can be sure that it has been serviced properly and is in great working condition.
With so many benefits, renting a car is a better option for many people in need of an automobile.