Car Hire
All about the eights: Carhire8.co.uk launches on 8/8/08
Car Hire 8, a revolutionary new online car hire service, will launch in the UK on 8 August 2008, CarHire8.co.uk. Car Hire 8 provides car hire reservations from the leading rental brands like Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar Rent a Car and Europcar, all in one convenient online destination.
Europcar reveals its strangest forgotten items
Europcar offers a wide range of vehicles, designed to cater for every occasion, but judging by the unusual items customers leave behind, the rental cars have strange stories to tell. In a survey of its branches, Europcar staff revealed the strangest items found in the back of returned vans and cars, ranging from furry handcuffs to a false leg.
Europcar reveals rise in van rentals
Europcar, the UK’s leading vehicle rental business and the largest supplier of vans for daily rental has revealed a marked 15% increase in van rentals to consumers year on year. Whether it’s for a trip to the local dump, storage facilities, to collect or deliver online purchases, or for home moves, the rise in van rentals could be attributed to a growing ‘thriftiness’ amongst UK consumers as the credit crunch continues to bite.
Take the hassle out of summer driving
Parents facing the prospect of cramped and cranky kids in over-packed cars this summer are being urged to leave the family run around at home and rent instead. Europcar, the UK’s leading vehicle rental operator offers its top tips for keeping the kids happy in the car and believes parents should be taking advantage of all the benefits of rental in the UK to ensure both they and the kids have a stress free start to the holidays.
Avis rolls out 3 Minute Promise service
Avis has launched its “3 Minute Promise” service, for Avis Preferred members, across approximately 500 European locations following a successful trial and implementation of the service in France and the UK. The customer service initiative has a current success rate of over 98%.
Low cost London – At least when it comes to car rental
London may have a reputation for being one of the most expensive cities on the planet – but when it comes to car rental the capital doesn’t cost the earth. That’s according to a survey from CarDelMar, an innovative online car rental broker.
Brits ride into moped misery on foreign roads
With tourists three times more likely to be involved in road accidents than locals, the Foreign Office is targeting mopeds as part of ‘Steer Clear of Trouble’ campaign. Over three quarters of Brits (82%) who have hired mopeds on holiday have put their own and others’ safety at risk, according to new figures released today by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).
Holiday Autos launches summer sale
Holidayautos.co.uk is slashing the price of overseas summer car hire offering seven-day rentals for a mere £99. The special £99 deal is available on hundreds of car hires in 20 key summer holiday destinations including the Majorca, Cyprus, Barcelona, Malta and Portugal.
Europcar offers added peace of mind
In a first for the car rental industry, Europcar has launched a unique new customer service initiative for renters who become involved in an accident. Designed to provide drivers with one point of contact in the event of an accident, First Call is a 24/7 number available free of charge to all rental customers covered by Europcar’s insurance. It provides a single freephone number to call in the event of an accident, making the reporting process as easy as possible.
Mileages fall by almost 19% in two years
Figures from National Car Rental, part of Europcar UK Group, the UK’s leading vehicle rental organisation, suggest business drivers are planning road travel more carefully, triggered perhaps by heightened awareness of environmental concerns. The news follows the recent announcement that Europcar UK Group is the first rental company to provide average CO2 emissions for each car group to help drivers make more informed decisions about the vehicles they are renting.
Europcar and Sabre join forces
Europcar and Sabre today announced the joint release of an “electronic voucher” service for car rental customers. The service aims to further enhance convenience and efficiency for Europcar and Sabre customers worldwide.
Alamo launches hot summer giveaway
When it’s time to getaway for the summer, the only way to go is with Alamo Rent A Car. Temperatures are about to soar with Alamo’s grand summer draw offering three fabulous prizes. Customers simply need to sign up to Alamo’s Special Offers email programme to be in with the chance of a weekend’s drive in a Mini Cooper convertible, courtesy of Alamo’s sister company, Guy Salmon Prestige Rental.
Avis advises motorists on driving abroad
Thousands of UK motorists have car accidents while abroad and driving on unfamiliar roads. At best this can cost travellers thousands of pounds in repatriation costs, at worst it can result in loss of life. Avis Rent a Car has issued this stark warning as many start the great summer getaway.
Award win for Avis China
Avis China has been recognised as a leader in Service Quality at one of Beijing’s leading travel trade shows, COTTM 2008 - proof if any were needed that Avis’ ‘We Try Harder’ values translate into Mandarin Chinese as well as any other language. Launched in 2004, the prestigious CTW Awards are granted by an independent international jury and cover five categories: Service Quality, Product Development, Marketing, Internet/New Media, and Overall Performance.
Europcar’s green charter certified by Bureau Veritas
Europcar International, the European leader in passenger car and light utility vehicle rental, today announced that it has received certification for its “Green Charter,” which formalizes its commitments in favor of sustainable development. It is the first such certification for a company in Europe by Bureau Veritas Certification in the fields of quality, safety, health, the environment and social responsibility.