How can the used rental cars at Hertz be in such good condition?
Well having worked for Toyota I know for a fact that hertz and budget and other rental companies usually work out 6-12 month contracts with local dealerships to lease the car for a year at a really high price to combat depreciation. Also, since the vehicles are leases they have to be maintained and kept in such good condition because of stipulations in the lease agreement. if a car can’t be sold after it’s been rented, the Agencies usually have to pay a large sum to the dealership to cover the further depreciation. This is why many agencies insist of driver 25+, deposits and why they are so strict about their insurance policies. If anything happens to their car while you drive it it’s their responsibility. As well, windshield cracks do not affect a cars value and , dents and dings can mostly be buffed out with great detailing work. The agencies are extremely meticulous about car care.
