South Africa is a country that abides by everyday car culture. In order to traverse our beautiful rural and urban landscapes, having access to a working car is a necessity for most drivers. However, for many South Africans, the upkeep of their vehicles can often feel like a daunting task…
From navigating the complexities of scheduling regular car maintenance to facing unpredictable repair costs, the traditional approach to car care is both time-consuming and financially burdensome.
These problems are exacerbated in South Africa, where poor road conditions and financial constraints affect most drivers on a day-to-day basis.
Fortunately, amidst these maintenance challenges, a modern solution has arrived, pioneered by companies like We Rent Cars - a rent-to-buy car subscription. These car rental subscriptions offer streamlined and hassle-free alternatives when it comes to regular maintenance and upkeep.
This article will explore and uncover the maintenance-related benefits that car subscriptions offer to South African drivers.
Maintenance Challenges for South African Drivers
South African drivers definitely don’t have it easy… They face a multitude of maintenance-related challenges when it comes to their vehicles. Let’s take a look at a few of the main issues:
Poor Road Conditions
One of the most significant issues that contributes to the increased maintenance costs for South African drivers stems from the poor road conditions in many urban and rural areas around the country.
South African traffic also means that drivers spend far more time on the roads, which can lead to even more issues.
Attributed mainly to municipal oversight and poor service delivery around the country, potholes, rough terrain, and uneven surfaces start to take a toll on South African vehicles.
Financial Constraints
Financial constraints for low income earners pose significant barriers for drivers around the country. This coupled with the poor road conditions mentioned above means that many drivers are often left without wheels when maintenance costs arrive.
For example, hitting a pothole and incurring an high unexpected repair cost can often leave a low income individual without a car if they can’t afford the required vehicle maintenance.
The Limits of Traditional Car Ownership Maintenance
Traditional car ownership has long been the norm around the world, even though it comes with it’s own set of maintenance-related limits:
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Unpredictable Repair Costs: One of the most significant drawbacks of traditional car ownership is the unpredictability of repair costs. When a vehicle breaks down or requires maintenance, owners are often hit with expenses they may not be able to afford.
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Time-Consuming Scheduling: Scheduling and coordinating maintenance appointments can be a challenging task. Traditional car ownership requires owners to proactively seek out service providers, schedule appointments, and arrange alternative transport during the servicing period.
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Limited Access to Reliable Mechanics: Finding a trustworthy mechanic is also something that car owners must do. This is especially difficult in rural areas around South Africa, where service providers are scarce. We Rent Cars has workshops all around the country, should maintenance be required.
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Inadequate Maintenance Frequency: In a busy and fast paced reality, like those lived by many South Africans, it’s easy to overlook regularly scheduling maintenance. Neglecting regular service intervals can lead to a cascade of vehicle performance issues, depreciation, and breakdowns.
How Car Subscriptions Sidestep Maintenance Issues
Car subscriptions, like the rent-to-buy subscription offered by We Rent Cars, provide many benefits that could help sidestep the maintenance issues discussed above. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits you’ll receive when subscribing to We Rent Cars:
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Comprehensive Insurance: One of the most significant drawbacks of traditional car ownership is the unpredictability of repair costs. Many car subscriptions, like the one offered at We Rent Cars, provide comprehensive insurance coverage to help those with financial constraints.
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Regular Servicing Included: Car subscriptions usually provide drivers with regular servicing to avoid time-consuming scheduling. We Rent Cars, for example, offers minor services every 10 000km for 54 months of the subscription period.
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Roadside Assistance and Breakdown Guides: Roadside assistance is part and parcel of any car subscription service. You’ll find it difficult to subscribe to a car rental service and not get roadside assistance as part of the package. This invaluable service provides drivers with the assistance they’ll need in the event of a breakdown or roadside emergency.
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Nationwide Workshops: We Rent Cars boasts a nationwide network of workshops for their customers to use should they require maintenance or repairs. This makes finding a good mechanic a breeze and provides drivers with the convenience of servicing their vehicle at a nearby location.
Embracing a New Era of Car Care with We Rent Cars
As you can see above, We Rent Cars offers many benefits to their rent-to-buy subscribers that makes car maintenance an absolute breeze. The best part about their subscription is that after the rental period - you will own the car outright!
With features like comprehensive insurance, 24 hour roadside assistance, minor servicing every 10 000 km and workshops all around the country, your car care has never been easier!
We Rent Cars is aiming to change the landscape of vehicle ownership in South Africa, and their rent-to-own offering is doing just that.
Are you looking for a new car? Check out the We Rent Cars showroom or contact one of our our agents today!