Tagged maintenance
By Chris Brown , August 2011
Getting people to consider buying a used rental car requires dispelling the “beater” myth. And that ain’t easy.
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By Thi Dao, November 2009 in Rental Operations
Land access restrictions, seasonality, a smaller market for de-fleeting and liability issues all play a role in differentiating recreational rentals from auto rental.
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By Thi Dao, November 2009 in Rental Operations
With Rent A Ride USA, entrepreneur Mike Dabish seized the opportunity to launch a successful rental business aimed at body shop customers.
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By Ashley Willis, November 2009 in Rental Operations
Auto Rental News went into the field once again to ask operators about their toughest clean-up jobs of rental cars. You gave us some doozies and advice on how to tackle them, as well as best practices regarding cleaning fees.
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By Chris Brown, July 2009 in Rental Operations
There are signs of a philosophy shift toward higher-mileage rental cars.
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By David Raucher, May 2009 in Rental Operations
By analyzing these often overlooked areas of car rental operations, you can add to your bottom line without affecting the rental experience.
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By Bob Barbush, May 2009 in Rental Operations
An operator suggests tougher laws and a nationwide “do not rent” list to deter renters from lending a rental car to be used in criminal activities.
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By Annie Lubinsky, November 2008 in Rental Operations
At about one-fourth the cost of traditional dent removal at a body shop, on-site paintless dent removal (PDR) puts a vehicle back into service quicker and ups a turnback vehicle’s value in the auction lane.
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By Kara Ohngren, September 2008 in Rental Operations
Completely replacing your rental vehicles’ worn-out interior can quickly get costly. CCI offers a more economical alternative—restoration.
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By Dave Funston, March 2008 in Remarketing
When it’s time to “down fleet” or turn your rental vehicles over for the new model year, which vehicle preparation strategies can improve resale value? Further, what actions only break even or potent...
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