The Benefits of Upgrading Your Rent-to-Buy Car Annually

In the rapidly changing and evolving landscape of automotive technology and trends, traditional car ownership has been challenged by newer, more flexible and innovative models, such as the rent-to-buy car subscription.

For those who subscribe to a rent-to-buy model, the convenience of driving a new car on a regular basis makes it an attractive option for modern consumers. This is because many car dealerships allow their rent-to-buy car subscribers to upgrade their vehicle by simply filling out another application form, for the vehicle they desire.

Upgrading your rent-to-buy car on an annual basis ensures that drivers always have access to the latest automotive technologies, safety features, and performance enhancements. This level of flexibility when it comes to the vehicle you drive simply cannot be matched by traditional car ownership. 

We Rent Cars is committed to providing South African drivers with a customer-centric and flexible transportation service. By offering rent-to-buy subscriptions with the option to upgrade vehicles at any point in time, We Rent Cars ensures that their customers can always drive newer models of cars without the financial burden associated with purchasing a new vehicle in the traditional sense. 

1. Staying Up-to-Date with Technology 

One of the most compelling reasons that many drivers are often hunting the marketplace for a new ride is the opportunity to stay at the forefront of automotive technologies. 

The industry itself is one of the fastest transforming and evolving markets in the world. Each year brings new vehicles with new innovations that enhance the driving experience, improve safety, and increase convenience. By upgrading your vehicle on an annual basis, you ensure that you are always driving a car that’s equipped with the latest features.

Features such as advanced, built-in navigational systems, state-of-the-art infotainment systems, voice-activated controls, smartphone connectivity, SMART features, and more become significantly more popular over the past few years.

Rent-to-buy models provide subscribers with the opportunity to stay ahead of the curve, by providing an option for a quick and easy upgrade, at any time of the driver's choosing. Traditional car ownership often requires drivers to stick with a depreciating asset that they chose to bankroll. 

2. Enhanced Safety and Reliability 

It’s indisputable that driving a newer model of the car brings significant improvements in both safety and reliability. By opting for an annual upgrade through a rent-to-buy subscription, you can take full advantage of enhanced safety features that we see in many newer car models. 

Some of the best safety features that have been developed over the last few years include:

• Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)

• Adaptive Cruise Control 

• Automatic Emergency Braking 

• Lane Departure Warnings 

• Pedestrian Detection Systems 

These technologies are designed largely as preventative measures to stop tragedy before it happens. Being able to drive with these measures in place makes the experience more free and comfortable. Being given the option to upgrade to a vehicle that includes new features is a huge plus point in favour of entering into a rent-to-buy subscription. 

Reliability is another major advantage of upgrading your ride regularly. Driving an older car model makes you much more prone to breakdowns and mechanical issues, which can be both inconvenient and costly to repair. 

By upgrading to a newer car model you reduce the risk of breakdown and mechanical failure, which could actually end up saving you tons of money in the long run. 

3. Financial Flexibility and Predictability 

One of the standout benefits of rent-to-buy car subscriptions in general is the financial flexibility and predictability that they offer to consumers. Traditional car ownership involves hefty upfront costs, depreciation issues, and unpredictable maintenance expenses. 

In contrast, rent-to-buy subscriptions with the choice to upgrade provide a more manageable, budget-friendly, and transparent financial commitment. 

By subscribing to a rent-to-buy subscription, you can easily leapfrog the hurdle of a costly down payment. Instead, you are allowed to spread the overall costs over predictable monthly instalments, which include the use of the car along with other benefits like roadside assistance, minor services and maintenance, and more. 

Annual upgrades may increase the monthly cost of your vehicle, especially if you’re moving to a newer model, but these upgrades often take away the need for regular maintenance, which could end up saving you money, even if the monthly premium increases.

By subscribing to a rent-to-buy model, and upgrading to newer vehicles every year, you can make your overall driving experience far more economical. 

Environmental Benefits 

Upgrading your rent-to-buy car annually not only benefits the driver, but also has a few positive implications for the environment: 

Lower Emissions and Improved Fuel Efficiency 

Newer car models are typically designed with the latest advancements in fuel efficiency and emission reduction technologies.  By upgrading your car annually, you ensure that you are driving a vehicle that meets the latest environmental standards. 

Incorporating Sustainable Materials 

The automotive industry is increasingly focused on sustainability, not only in terms of fuel efficiency but also in the materials used to build vehicles. Newer models often incorporate more sustainable materials and manufacturing processes.

Encouraging Eco-Friendly Innovations 

Opting for an annual upgrade through a rent-to-buy subscription can also encourage the development and adoption of eco-friendly automotive innovations. As demand for the latest, most environmentally friendly vehicles increases, manufacturers are incentivized to invest in research and development of green technologies.

Drive into the Future with We Rent Cars

Upgrading your rent-to-buy car annually presents numerous benefits that go beyond simply driving a new vehicle each year.

From staying up-to-date with the latest technology and enhancing your safety and reliability to enjoying financial flexibility and contributing to environmental sustainability, the advantages are clear.

By subscribing to a rent-to-buy model with We Rent Cars you not only are allowed to upgrade your vehicle when you please, but you are also given these extra benefits:

• Tracking device 

• Yearly licence renewal 

• 24h roadside assistance 

• Comprehensive insurance 

• Minor services every 10 000 km for 54 months

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