Have you ever considered buying a rental vehicle? Though not everyone would consider doing so, especially if they have heard horror stories about the way some people treat rental cares, but realistically, most people do not abuse vehicles when they rent them any more than they would abuse their personal vehicle. Some of the benefits of purchasing a rental vehicle include:
- Price – the price for a used rental car is often lower than comparable vehicles at a deal or available through private sale
- Test Driving – Some companies, such as Hertz Rent2Buy, allow you to test drive a vehicle for a few days prior to deciding to make the purchase. The freedom to drive a vehicle as you go about your day, rather than for a shirt drive, means you really get a chance to get a feel for the car. The Hertz program will refund the rental fee if you choose to purchase.
- Maintenance – Rental car companies always follow recommended maintenance schedules, so you know the vehicle has always been properly maintained prior to your purchase. You do not always know how well a private owner cared for their car before they sold or traded it in.
- Warranty – you get a short-term warranty or money back period if problems come up.
- Newer – The vehicles are usually well equipped with the standard features and options and only one or two years old, so the features are not outdated. If you want all the possible features, this might not be the choice for you.
- Availablity – If the model you are looking for is popular with the rental company, you will have many choices, if not, your choices may be more limited, but purchasing a used car always limits your choices to what is currently available.