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Rental car companies have to refresh their fleets to keep up with market demands. Late-model, high-quality cars are often retired after a year or two of service. As a result, former rentals often make attractive choices if you’re in the market for a used car. However, before buying a rental, examine these pros and cons.

The Advantages of Buying a Rental

Maintenance History

Rental companies adhere to strict maintenance schedules, which dictate regular oil changes and brake checks that many private owners neglect. They closely inspect their vehicles after each use and take care of any necessary repairs before turning the keys over to a new driver.

Lower Cost

Car rental agencies understand that their vehicles have market objections to overcome. As a result, they’re often willing to sell them for less. You may pay thousands of dollars less for a rental than you would for an identical model with similar mileage.

The Disadvantages of Buying a Rental

Wear & Tear

used carCars driven by a different driver every day age prematurely from excessive wear and tear. Engines, tires, components, interiors, and exteriors may all sustain more damage than a car with single owners. Drivers don’t exercise the same degree of caution with rentals as with cars they own. The frequency of after-purchase repairs and maintenance may send the actual cost of a rental above the sticker price of a similar used car.

Higher Mileage

People usually rent cars for long road trips and on vacations where they’ll always be on the go. After a couple of years, this level of use adds thousands of miles to the odometer that vehicles of a similar age owned by private drivers never experience.

 

Since 1953, generations of drivers throughout central Kentucky have trusted Jack Kain Ford Inc. for the best used cars at affordable prices. They pride themselves on treating customers as honored guests and delivering exceptional service. Visit their website now to browse their selection of used cars. If you have any questions, call (888) 685-1211, or visit their conveniently located showroom to test-drive your next car today.

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