Vehicle Rental Tips for First-Timers

If this is your first time to rent a vehicle, there are some significant things you should be mindful of before finally deciding to rent that car, bus, limo, van, or any other mobile for that matter. The following tips will surely give you a good orientation and things to watch out for a wise rental.

·         Be Keen on Pre-inspections: If there are existing damages on the vehicle you are about to rent, make sure that you are aware of them, or better yet, note all of these so you will not be penalized in the event that you are already about to bring it back to the company’s garage. Better yet, choose a vehicle that is free from major damages. Some very superstitious clients believe that there may be some unlucky cars so just be more cautious as this is your first time to rent one. Read the waiver carefully, and make sure to follow the rules that are written on paper to avoid any problem later on. Pre-inspections also reveal how the company takes care of their own vehicles, and that says a lot about their own organization.

·         Study your Options first: For certain, there will be a lot of vehicle leasing companies around and they offer different services and even prices. One may have a cheaper deal but it may lack a service that you particularly require. For instance, there may be a car rental in Singapore that will not require you to gas the vehicle up in case it get emptied during your travel, while another company may have a more conservative policy about such. Another rental car company may also have a better deal regarding hiring their own driver that may actually be more beneficial on your part as the client.  Whether you decide to go for the cheaper or a more expensive deal, make sure that you have considered the important factors that you give priority to.

·         Observe Advanced Reservation Deals: Do not reserve a vehicle just 1 day before your actual travel. If you have time to spare, do the reservation weeks ahead. Reserving a vehicle is very similar to booking airplane tickets or reserving a seat for dinner in your chosen restaurant—chances are, there are better rates when you book in advance.

·         Listen to Friends’ Recommendations: Good vehicle service often have good reputation from frequenters. If you happen to have people in your circle who often opt to rent vehicles for convenience, ask for good suggestions and recommendations. It wouldn’t hurt to listen to their advice to avoid going to a leasing company that has bad service and mobile units.

·         Enrol on loyalty programs: The advantage of being a member of loyalty programs is that you get special deals that an occasional car leaser may never enjoy. For instance, Larissa  Chan, a member of a car leasing loyalty program from a trusted company in Singapore has been enjoying privileges such as rent-free travel for 3 non-consecutive days in a month—and she gets invited to cool events where the company has partnered with. Over the years, Larissa has saved a lot of money by renting instead of owning and maintaining a car of her own.

We hope the above tips will truly serve as great guides for you. Best of luck!