Save Wear and Tear on Your Own Vehicle by Renting Instead

Every now and then you probably have the need to take a long road trip in your own car – maybe you are taking one of the kids off to college or going to see grandma a few states away. Whatever the case might be, it’s a good idea to check the rental car rates in your area before putting all that extra wear and tear on your own vehicle. For every mile you put on your car, the value drops and you are one mile closer to needing that next oil change, maintenance service or new set of tires. So in many cases it can be a good idea to just rent a car and let the rental car company worry about all that.

As a general rule, each mile on your car costs about .50 in wear and tear. So if you are looking to take a 400-mile trip, or 800 miles roundtrip, that adds up to about $400. Obviously the rental car rate will depend on the type of vehicle and the length of the rental, but it’s pretty easy to find something for less than $400 at RentACarNow.com for most situations. So before you take that long trip in your own vehicle, add up the cost of wear and tear and see if you can find something cheaper with a rental car.

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This entry was published on August, 24 2011 at 12:01 AM in Car Rental Tips