Make the Right Choice for Vehicle Rental – 7 tips for SMEs

Nationwide coverage – Make sure the supplier can provide vehicles when and where you need them wherever staff might be in the country. That might seem an obvious requirement, but it’s important to think about the extent of coverage you might need.

Do bigger customers get served first? – It is also important to make sure that your provider has sufficient supply to meet your needs.  If you are a smaller company or a small user of rental, you might find you don’t have the pulling power of the bigger buyers and this may affect your ability to get vehicles when you need them.

Vehicle choice – Different employees fulfilling different functions will have different vehicle requirements. Make sure the provider you select can mix and match.

Delivery and Collection – If a delivery and collection service is needed consider whether you need it to cover home and business addresses. It is important to ask the rental provider how they can help you reduce this as it will save money

Managing your carbon footprint – If you have an eye on your carbon footprint, any provider who can give you information on emissions – even if it’s only post-rental, will help your cause. With a bit of planning, you can give a rental provider a good idea of your requirements so that you can negotiate the best possible rate based on anticipated volume.

The right price – With a bit of planning, you can give a rental provider a good idea of your requirements so that you can negotiate the best possible rate based on anticipated volume.

Length of Rental – If you are not sure how long a vehicle will be needed for – due to contract work or seasonal fluctuations in business – check your rental provider can provide flexible short to mid term rental solutions at a cost-effective rate, that can be negotiated on a longer term basis. It can save a lot of money and hassle compared to owning or leasing.