To allow for a uniform classification and easy comparison of car rental prices, the Association of Car Rental Industry Systems and Standards (ACRISS) has developed the ACRISS Car Classification Code coding system. This describes the size, door count, [...]
Car classification
Posted by markiz thomason on Sunday, 31 July 2011
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Insurance / Waivers
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Although frequently not explicitly stated, US car rental companies are required by respective state law to provide minimal liability coverage. This covers costs to a third party in the event of an accident.[4] In most states it is illegal to drive [...]
Rental conditions
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Car rentals are subject to many conditions which vary from one brand to another. The vehicle must be returned in a good condition and sometimes must not exceed a maximum driven distance, otherwise extra fees may be incurred. Additionally, some companies [...]
Types of vehicles
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A typical car rental agency offers average-priced vehicles, however some facilities may offer higher-end models of a particular manufacturer, such as Lincoln Town Car or Cadillac DTS in the US. Some may also offer vehicles like Jaguar or Mustang to [...]
Business models
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Car rental companies operate by purchasing or leasing a number of fleet vehicles and renting them to their customers for a fee. Rental fleets can be structured in several ways – they can be owned outright (these are known as ‘risk vehicles’ because [...]
Car rental
Posted by markiz thomason
A car rental or car hire agency is a company that rents automobiles for short periods of time (generally ranging from a few hours to a few weeks) for a fee. It is an elaborate form of a rental shop, often organized with numerous local branches (which [...]
