Hire Cars

Dallas · 19th January 2019, 19:54

I was talking with a chap from the car rental company 'Enterprise' yesterday, and I was surprised in what he had to say about how much business they get from people who actually don't want to own a car.

He tells me more so the older generation, that many of these customers would rather not own a car. They would rather hire a car for a few days to a week when they feel the need to go somewhere, first I was taken back, but then I thought how practical it was.

I suppose people lose interest in driving, myself included, I can see why some people choose not to own and run a car.

Makes sense to some I guest.

Ian G · 19th January 2019, 20:07

Not just the older generation Wes..

The total number of 17-year-olds taking driving tests per year has fallen by 100,000 (28pc) since 2007/8

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...-figures-show/

jackatesme · 21st January 2019, 19:37

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Originally Posted by Ian G

Not just the older generation Wes..

The total number of 17-year-olds taking driving tests per year has fallen by 100,000 (28pc) since 2007/8

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...-figures-show/

The reason for that could be what's the point of all that expense,buy a £200 car drive around with no tax,no ins and no mot.Chances of getting caught are minimal,and if they are caught,get banned for 18mths,and have taken off road,so they wait for two weeks then buy another car.

RPWC · 21st January 2019, 19:49

I’m considering leasing a van next time, 3/4 year contract, road tax included, all Imhave to do is put fuel in and insure it, and a service once a year. All breakdowns would be covered by warranty. Yeah it would cost be c £230/250 pm, but considering what I would pay on a personal,loan for a used vehicle, and still have to pay tax and repair costs, it would balance out. The current van is 9 years old this year, only worth half what I paid for it, less than a year ago, and has cost me in excess of £1200 in repair costs in the first 7 months of ownership. So never again will I buy a vehicle for business. Once the current car is paid for, I will,look into a lease vehicle as it’s replacement.

steve-45 · 22nd January 2019, 04:48

Do van leasing contacts have the same very limited mileage restrictions, say 6,000 miles a year, that most of the car leasing agreements have ?

breakfastinsmethwick · 22nd January 2019, 18:15

Some of you may have seen this leasing site:

https://www.lingscars.com

RPWC · 22nd January 2019, 19:54

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Originally Posted by steve-45

Do van leasing contacts have the same very limited mileage restrictions, say 6,000 miles a year, that most of the car leasing agreements have ?

usually you set the mileage limit at start of the contract, so if you want more tjan what is stipulated, you pay extra per month, so yes but usually 8/10k per year

clf · 19th January 2019, 20:23

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Originally Posted by Dallas

I was talking with a chap from the car rental company 'Enterprise' yesterday, and I was surprised in what he had to say about how much business they get from people who actually don't want to own a car.

He tells me more so the older generation, that many of these customers would rather not own a car. They would rather hire a car for a few days to a week when they feel the need to go somewhere, first I was taken back, but then I thought how practical it was.

I suppose people lose interest in driving, myself included, I can see why some people choose not to own and run a car.

Makes sense to some I guest.

it used to be quite common in the seventies over here too. People would have hired cars instead of taxis if they were going out a fair distance from home. (I do it sometimes when on holiday, sometimes works out cheaper depending on where I am staying)

Dallas · 19th January 2019, 21:09

These poor youngsters cant afford to pass their driving test these days can they? poor old mum and day. The cost of driving lessons and then there's the insurance, and not forgetting the cost of the car in the first place, the mind boggles.

I have one at UNI who passed her test age 19, cost us a small fortune it did. She takes her car with her to UNI but leaves it at her UNI dig as no parking is allowed at the university. Now we got to do it all again with our youngest who is currently in sixth form, its not easy for them or us parents is it?

I believe buying a car will be a thing of the past, leasing and hiring is the way forward by the looks of things. Plus, public transport has never been so trendy.

Most folk want new cars, A to B driving with no maintenance and no MOT's. I find many youngsters still like to catch public transport, even though they have passed their test and have a car, my daughter and her friends do.

Times are changing.

FLYING BANANA · 20th January 2019, 05:40

I used to hire cars rather than buying one. Working in the City of London as well. Only ever wanted a car at the weekend. Had a good relationship with a local garage, Barkingside Motor Company, who used let me have some nice motors at very reasonable costs. Collect Friday afternoon and drop the car back on the way to work on a Monday morning. Just used to drop the keys in the drop box. No deposit to collect either.

Had some nice motors like; Austin Metro, Talbot Sunbeam, Talbot Horizon, Hillman Avenger, Talbot Solaro, Austin Allegro 1750 sport and a Jaguar XJ6.

19th January 2019, 19:54	#1
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Hire Cars I was talking with a chap from the car rental company 'Enterprise' yesterday, and I was surprised in what he had to say about how much business they get from people who actually don't want to own a car. He tells me more so the older generation, that many of these customers would rather not own a car. They would rather hire a car for a few days to a week when they feel the need to go somewhere, first I was taken back, but then I thought how practical it was. I suppose people lose interest in driving, myself included, I can see why some people choose not to own and run a car. Makes sense to some I guest.

21st January 2019, 19:49	#4
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	I’m considering leasing a van next time, 3/4 year contract, road tax included, all Imhave to do is put fuel in and insure it, and a service once a year. All breakdowns would be covered by warranty. Yeah it would cost be c £230/250 pm, but considering what I would pay on a personal,loan for a used vehicle, and still have to pay tax and repair costs, it would balance out. The current van is 9 years old this year, only worth half what I paid for it, less than a year ago, and has cost me in excess of £1200 in repair costs in the first 7 months of ownership. So never again will I buy a vehicle for business. Once the current car is paid for, I will,look into a lease vehicle as it’s replacement. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

20th January 2019, 05:40	#10
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,568 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	I used to hire cars rather than buying one. Working in the City of London as well. Only ever wanted a car at the weekend. Had a good relationship with a local garage, Barkingside Motor Company, who used let me have some nice motors at very reasonable costs. Collect Friday afternoon and drop the car back on the way to work on a Monday morning. Just used to drop the keys in the drop box. No deposit to collect either. Had some nice motors like; Austin Metro, Talbot Sunbeam, Talbot Horizon, Hillman Avenger, Talbot Solaro, Austin Allegro 1750 sport and a Jaguar XJ6. __________________ 233,509. Thats our 3rd meet done. Might go again next weekend. onen hag oll

19th January 2019, 20:07	#2
Ian G This is my second home Small Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Land of the Eel Posts: 6,315 Thanks: 2,328 Thanked 2,991 Times in 1,431 Posts	Not just the older generation Wes.. The total number of 17-year-olds taking driving tests per year has fallen by 100,000 (28pc) since 2007/8 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...-figures-show/

22nd January 2019, 04:48	#5
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	Do van leasing contacts have the same very limited mileage restrictions, say 6,000 miles a year, that most of the car leasing agreements have ?

22nd January 2019, 18:15	#6
breakfastinsmethwick Gets stuck in Maintainer of sons ZT M47r Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Shropshire Posts: 624 Thanks: 609 Thanked 124 Times in 100 Posts	Some of you may have seen this leasing site: https://www.lingscars.com

19th January 2019, 21:09	#9
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	These poor youngsters cant afford to pass their driving test these days can they? poor old mum and day. The cost of driving lessons and then there's the insurance, and not forgetting the cost of the car in the first place, the mind boggles. I have one at UNI who passed her test age 19, cost us a small fortune it did. She takes her car with her to UNI but leaves it at her UNI dig as no parking is allowed at the university. Now we got to do it all again with our youngest who is currently in sixth form, its not easy for them or us parents is it? I believe buying a car will be a thing of the past, leasing and hiring is the way forward by the looks of things. Plus, public transport has never been so trendy. Most folk want new cars, A to B driving with no maintenance and no MOT's. I find many youngsters still like to catch public transport, even though they have passed their test and have a car, my daughter and her friends do. Times are changing.