Rental Operations

There are many rental operations factors that go into running a car rental company effectively and efficiently. This channel covers all rental operations including vehicle cleaning and maintenance, marketing, training, franchising, front line performance, operator profiles and car sharing.


Rent Alert: Program Finalized for 2011 Car Rental Show

Technology, sustainability and “the new normal” will take center stage at this year’s annual industry conference.

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Little Words Lead to Bigger Profits

Proper language during the rental process will increase sales conversions, lower customer complaints and boost the confidence of your frontline sales team.

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Franchise Services Posts $16.2 Million Revenue for Fiscal Year 2010

The company also announced the sale of PractiCar and U-Save franchises in Canada, Missouri and Louisiana.

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Understanding Customer Satisfaction

J.D. Power and Associates’ Stuart Greif talks about the 2010 North America Rental Car Satisfaction Study, how RACs were graded and why brands achieved the scores they did.

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Synergy Success

The synergies between an insurance firm and a Hertz Local Edition lead to a successful rental operation in a small town.

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2011 Car Rental Show Preview: Riding the Wave of Change

The market is rebounding. Are you poised to take advantage of new opportunities?

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How to Identify and Combat Rental Fraud

The Insurance Information Institute states that 10 percent of all losses are fraudulent. That equates to higher insurance premiums for everyone. Fraud exists, but it is not easy to detect.

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Clean Energy, Hertz Adding CNG Station in L.A.

The new Clean Energy CNG fueling facility, open 24 hours for public access, will support the expanding Hertz fleet of clean-burning CNG airport shuttle buses.

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Larry De Shon of Avis Budget Group to Deliver Opening Keynote at 2011 Car Rental Show

De Shon’s address is entitled, “Rethinking Car Rental in a New Era of Technology.”

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Overall Satisfaction With Rental Cars Rebounds to Pre-recession Levels

Enterprise ranks highest in customer satisfaction among rental car companies for a seventh consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 North America Rental Car Satisfaction Study.

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Car Rental: First Quarter Analysis and Outlook

A stronger-than-expected used car market is tempered by competitive pricing in the first quarter. But will the trend continue?

What is Holding Back the Electric Vehicle Revolution?

The movers and shakers in the electric vehicle market offer a candid glimpse into the immediate future of electric vehicles. (With photos!)

What’s Next for a Hertz Deal for Dollar Thrifty?

With Hertz’s announcement of a potential buyer for Advantage, how will a Dollar Thrifty deal go down, when, and for how much?

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