Are you the proud owner of a car that you treat as if it were a member with full rights of your family? Or do you see it as a reliable partner in business relationships, that you cannot do without in your daily activities? Whatever category you belong to, you will most likely miss it when you have to leave it at the car service unit for a few days of repairs, or in even less happy cases when it is seriously damaged.

If, on top of all this, you are a very active person, constantly on the move and who does not feel comfortable when depending on the means of public transport to plan their daily tasks, you will suddenly find yourself faced with a single alternative: a replacement vehicle.

Why is it advisable to rent a vehicle from a specialized company and not to call your acquaintances or relatives for help? Although, at first glance, the second option seems most convenient, we will further explain why renting a car is the most convenient solution for you to move around freely:

•  It helps you to continue to move easily, without limit of traveled kilometers.
•  You can pick up the vehicle anywhere you need it (for instance, from the car service unit where you have just left your own car to be repaired) and you can deliver it wherever it is convenient for you, if you have made a prior agreement with the service provider in this regard.
• You get a vehicle similar to the one you are currently using, equipped with standard equipment for that class (including seasonal tires, and in winter, some rent-a-car providers are even waiting for you with the heated car!).
• You do not have to worry about the operational state of the vehicle: all the cars intended for this service are recent models (most are still in the warranty period offered by the manufacturer), well maintained and with the inspections and insurances up to date.
• You are dealing with professional teams, who will help you with all the information that you need, so that you enjoy all the comfort that you want.

What must you take into account when considering the option of a replacement vehicle?

• The replacement vehicle satisfies your need for mobility and comfort, but it does not replace your car 100%. Do not rely on exactly the same features and performance as your own vehicle: not all car models have identical versions available for rent, and rent-a-car companies have in use fleets of vehicles that meet the general market requirements.
• Even if the replacement vehicle is not your car, you must treat it as if it were: with care and responsibility. Therefore, the fuel that you use is exclusively in your charge, as is the proper use of the vehicle. Thus, when you return the replacement vehicle, it must be in the same state as you received it.
• In most cases, when you request a replacement vehicle, you need a credit card. This is, more than a guarantee of the payment of any indemnities in case of damage, a proof of the creditworthiness of the clients in relation to the company providing the vehicle – it is a way by which a third institution (the card-issuing bank) guarantees for you.
• Most rent-a-car companies offer clients the opportunity to designate an alternative driver for the vehicle they will be using. Make sure that you mention that you want to benefit from this option right from the moment when you sign the contract to use the car. It is also necessary to notify from the start the provider of the replacement vehicle whether you need other elective options, such as a baby seat, GPS, ski support or the like.

Now you are good to go, even with a replacement car. If you still have questions or concerns, we are waiting for them below, in the Comments section. Otherwise, we wish you a smooth ride and we are looking forward for your visiting us as again soon.