? for those who bought RENTAL Car

[rvchat]

Did you get the insurance they offer? Is it decent and what do they charge for insurance? I'm assuming they have a 2 year or 1 year plan...

thanks again. ok to pm me any time

 

[Cheshire Figment]

When you say "insurance", do you actually mean a warranty or do you mean real automobile insurance (liability/comprehensive/collision/etc)?

 

[rvchat]

yes, sorry. I meant the warranty insurance.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Most rental cars are sold while they are still within the manufacturer's warranty period, and the warranty can be transferred. So if they provide their own warranty for a charge it is a rip-off as they will still be doing the repairs under the manufacturer's warranty.

Also, if you purchase a car from a rental company be sure to make sure the contract for sale indiates that you will get the complete maintenance records.

 

[rvchat]

Really? Not too sure about that as everyone we've shopped thus far , Avis, Hertz ----does not have warranty insurance included in purchase price. It's always additional.

Have you bought one and had it included? where if so?

thanks



QUOTE=Cheshire Figment;39890173]Most rental cars are sold while they are still within the manufacturer's warranty period, and the warranty can be transferred. So if they provide their own warranty for a charge it is a rip-off as they will still be doing the repairs under the manufacturer's warranty.

Also, if you purchase a car from a rental company be sure to make sure the contract for sale indiates that you will get the complete maintenance records.[/QUOTE]

 

[2minnies]

I believe what Cheshire Figment is referring to is the original manufacturer's warranty, not an extended/extra policy. I have purchased 2 prior rentals with under 15K and the original 3/36 warranty was transferred to me. I chose not to purchase an extended warranty thru the dealership (high markup).

If you choose to purchase an extended warranty I'd suggest visiting the forums at http://www.edmunds.com/ for purchasing information. There are many dealerships around the country that will sell you the same extended manufacturer's warranty for less mark up.

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Most rental cars are sold while they are still within the manufacturer's warranty period, and the warranty can be transferred

 

[rvchat]

From which company?

what I'm saying is where I 've been looking (above) the cars for purchase have no warranty unless we PURCHASE.

where di dyou buy and what year? If i'm looking at 2009 i guess it's too late.....???

 

[princessnoelly]

I'm in the car business and I currently work at our family dealership. I have worked in the finance department and sold extended warranties.

1.Rental car companies sell their cars directly through customers and through dealers. Dealers will buy them (example- we're a Cadillac Dealer and we buy program CTS and then we certify them to get the 100,000/6 year warranty) and resell them at less than what Avis, Hertz, etc will. Compare prices!
2. Extended warranties can be purchased if the car is still under the original factory warranty. EXAMPLE: Subaru is a 3/36K- 3 years OR 36,000 miles from in service date (date the car was first purchased- NOT Title/registration date). The seller will have this date or get the vin and call the service department of a dealer and they can provide this.
3. NON factory warranties are cheaper but not always better. Always check the dealer too. Apples to Apples might not be possible with a non factory warranty. Most factory warranties provide other things- trip interruption (breaks down while you are on a trip and they cover the cost of the hotel), rental car, etc. Call and ask the dealer to match the price you got. A good finance person would rather make $100 than NOTHING.

Good luck! Just remember...car dealers/sales people are only trying to do their job too. Be an educated buyer and the sales people/managers will appreciate it.
We aren't out there to try and take advantage of people but we do have bills to pay too and deserve to make a living at it. I know I'll get blasted for that comment but it's the truth!

 

[rvchat]

I'm in the car business and I currently work at our family dealership. I have worked in the finance department and sold extended warranties.

1.Rental car companies sell their cars directly through customers and through dealers. Dealers will buy them (example- we're a Cadillac Dealer and we buy program CTS and then we certify them to get the 100,000/6 year warranty) and resell them at less than what Avis, Hertz, etc will. Compare prices!
2. Extended warranties can be purchased if the car is still under the original factory warranty. EXAMPLE: Subaru is a 3/36K- 3 years OR 36,000 miles from in service date (date the car was first purchased- NOT Title/registration date). The seller will have this date or get the vin and call the service department of a dealer and they can provide this.
3. NON factory warranties are cheaper but not always better. Always check the dealer too. Apples to Apples might not be possible with a non factory warranty. Most factory warranties provide other things- trip interruption (breaks down while you are on a trip and they cover the cost of the hotel), rental car, etc. Call and ask the dealer to match the price you got. A good finance person would rather make $100 than NOTHING.

Good luck! Just remember...car dealers/sales people are only trying to do their job too. Be an educated buyer and the sales people/managers will appreciate it.
We aren't out there to try and take advantage of people but we do have bills to pay too and deserve to make a living at it. I know I'll get blasted for that comment but it's the truth!

Thanks, I don't think my question was very clear though. I just want to know if those who have bought through Avis, hertz, whomever, had to do what I'm hearing. I do know the differences, but thanks. Would help if those who have BTDT advised .

 

[LindaBabe]

We did not buy direct, rather through a dealer, but the Dodge Grand Caravan had been a rental. It was still covered through the factory warrenty and we did not buy an extended warrenty.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Having been in the car-biz, we have bought several rental cars . . .

1) We have bought four rental cars from rent-a-car agencies.
. . . we have bought them for our kids
. . . we have bought them for our granddaughters
2) They make great cars for teenagers or young marrieds.
. . . usually only 18,000-20,000 miles
. . . they retain the balance of the manufacturer's warranty
. . . we do not buy additional warranties (bad investment)
. . . they are priced right, with little room for bargaining
. . . the rental company knows the value of the car and gets it
. . . rental companies keep the best cars for their lots
. . . they wholesale/auction the others
3) We recommend Hertz cars for purchase.
. . . we find that Alamo/National keep cars longer with more miles
. . . we find that Avis does not maintain as well as Hertz
. . . we find Enterprise rents locally much too often
4) For hertz cars,
. . . they are the highest priced cars when rented
. . . thus, they usually go to business people
. . . business people usually do not mistreat a rental *
. . . they have complete service packages for reference


* Cheaper rentals often go to locals who use them when their cars are
crashed or they need a short term rental. We find that they abuse the cars f
ar more often then a Hertz car rented by business people.

 

[rvchat]

Ty so much. So helpful. Will definetly consider Hertz now.

 

[SookieStackhouse]

The one we got was still under the manufacturer's warranty.

 

[karliebug]

How do you find these cars to purchase? Do you just go to the rental sites online and is their a special link??

 

[princessnoelly]

How do you find these cars to purchase? Do you just go to the rental sites online and is their a special link??

You can go to a dealer and ask if they have "program cars" or former rental cars. You can also google, hertz car sales, budget rental car sales, etc and look to see if they have a local sales office in your area.