rental cars

Expert guide to pros, cons of car-sharing

COLLABORATIVE CONTENT Many people have cars they barely use daily. Luckily, a car-sharing model can save people money and energy while providing them with a ride. Car sharing is becoming popular, although it’s still often confused with ride-sharing. The former is when a car owner shares their car with a stranger and shares the cost of the ride. Car sharing doesn’t require owning a car. It was created to reduce car ownership in urban areas. The concept: A car share practitioner downloads an app to determine what cars are available for use in their proximity. A person then uses the car for a certain period and leaves it in any parking lot or specially designated area for car sharing. It’s

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Car sharing gets easier, better than renting in Phoenix

COLLABORATIVE CONTENT Getting car sharing Phoenix companies has become an easier task. The benefits of car-sharing services exceed those of car renting services. To enjoy the best of these services, ensure you get the right car-sharing service provider. Here’s how to go about the selection of car-sharing services provider: Reputable company The reputation of a car-sharing service provider entails a company that offers top-notch services. Such a company translates to outstanding customer service. With this, you get a guarantee of making reservations sorted in good time. Ensure you work with a car-sharing service provider that has your car ready when you arrive at the pick-up station. Car sharing is convenient Honest pricing The best car-sharing Service Company has no hidden costs. You

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Nasty dope smell a growing rental car issue

How about that dope smell in your rental car? It’s an increasing issue nationwide. Travelers who rent vehicles may have recently noticed the unusual odor or they may be making it with their smoking preferences. Rental agencies around the country have reported an increase in the smell of pot in their fleets. Since marijuana is legal or decriminalized and allowed for medicinal purposes in all but eight states, many drivers believe it’s OK to smoke it in rental vehicles. It’s not. Rental agency representatives are increasing having to explain the policy prohibiting smoking in rental vehicles includes tobacco, vaping and pot. The smell of pot is particularly difficult to eradicate. Dope Smell: Fines Levied On Rentals Many dealers require customers

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Rent a Tesla? It’s cheap at $500 per day compared to a Ferrari

Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Porsche Audi and Mercedes-Benz are “dream cars,” to rent. At least that’s how Hertz describes its rental program of top-end cars that now will include arguably the most unique vehicle in the top echelon lot — Tesla. Hertz, Enterprise and other rental car agencies are now offering limited Tesla Model S models with different battery sizes in selected Southern California locations. Like Hertz, Enterprise has a special name for its high-end fleet. The Tesla is in the agency’s Exotic Car Collection. “The Tesla Model S is a new luxury sedan that is transforming the way the public looks at electric vehicles,” said Adam Belsky, Enterprise’s group sales and marketing manager for the Exotic Car Collection in

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Driving the Tour de France: Country roads in my Renault

ST. FLOUR, France — The Tour de France Road Book, distributed to the media at the start of the race, features the history of each starting and finish city, extensive maps how to get from the start to the finish each day and a wealth of other details about the race. It’s difficult to maneuver around France during the race with the book, and I suspect nearly impossible to do without the book. Direct and indirect route options are provided for each stage, with the direct option usually the route of course. It’s sometimes longer but quicker. But the off-course route is often the proper choice, if seeing the course isn’t necessary. It avoids the race course, massive crowds, and

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