7 Tips for Smooth Rental Car Pickup

Car rentals are becoming more popular as the price of car ownership continues to increase in South Africa and around the world.

If you’re thinking about renting a vehicle, either for vacation, a quick trip, or for your everyday driving needs, ensuring that the pickup process goes smoothly is a must. Nobody wants to get to the counter and not have all their paperwork in order!

We Rent Cars has an extremely simple process when it comes to their rent-to-buy subscription. However, the seven great tips below may help speed up the process of picking up your dream vehicle.

Let’s jump in!

7 Essential Rental Car Pickup Tips

1. Bring Everything You Need

Depending on the car rental company you choose to rent with, there may be different requirements to complete the pickup. However, most car rental companies require a valid ID document, credit card, bank statements and more.

We Rent Cars is on a mission to change car rental and ownership statistics in South Africa. All you’ll need to enter into the rent-to-buy subscription is a valid driver's licence and debit order to figure out your rental budget.

Complete an online application to figure out if you’re eligible to rent at We Rent Cars.

2. Ask for a Tour of the Vehicle

Normally when it comes to renting a car you can only get what the dealership has available. To get the perfect car for your driving needs be sure to ask for a tour of the car. This way you can ensure that the car is to your liking and explore any potential issues.

We Rent Cars has a large showroom of vehicles available - be sure to check it out before applying for the rent-to-own subscription.

3. Sort out Your Insurance

When renting a vehicle from any dealership, it’s essential that you get comfortable with the insurance premiums provided. Whether you go with the cover provided by the dealership or take out your own insurance, this should be sorted before the pickup phase.

4. Read the Agreement for Fine Details

You should never feel rushed or feel a sense of panic when completing a rental car pickup. Take your time and read the terms of the agreement carefully before heading for pickup.

This way you can stay up to date with all of the finer details of the agreement and perhaps learn about any hidden benefits…

The We Rent Cars rent-to-buy subscription comes with a host of hidden extras including:

A tracking device
Yearly licence renewal
24h roadside assistance
Comprehensive insurance
Minor services every 10,000 km for 54 months

5. Ensure that Fuel is Arranged

Most car dealerships work on a ‘full-full’ arrangement when it comes to fuel. This means that the car will have a full tank on pick up and should be returned with a full tank at drop-off. Be sure to contact the dealership of your choice and find out if the fuel will be sorted before pickup.

You don’t want to head to your destination with extra fuel charges when picking up your rental!

6. Inquire About Any Additional Charges

At some rental dealerships, you’ll be met with additional charges at pickup. Some of these may include local taxes or fees for adding extra drivers etc. It’s imperative that you inquire about any extra charges before heading to fetch the vehicle.

At We Rent Cars all you need to pay for the rent-to-buy subscription is a debit order.

7. Arrange the Return Trip

Depending on the rental agreement you have with the dealership, there may be a date for dropoff. This is a day that you should mark on your calendar and demarcate for these purposes.

Dropping off the car late at most dealerships will cost you an extra fee, so be sure to plan your return trip accordingly.

On a rent-to-own subscription, you may only need to pay a nominal amount to transfer ownership to you after the agreed-upon rental period.

Try We Rent Cars for the Best Rent-to-Buy Subscription

As you can see, arranging and picking up your rental vehicle may be a bit more complicated than you expected…

But not at We Rent Cars! Our rent-to-buy subscription follows an easy three-step process:

Apply: submit an easy online application.
Drive: rent and drive on a subscription basis.
Buy: purchase the car of your dreams at a nominal amount.