[mikeouk]

hi guys,
just thought id mention this here, just a little side line ive set up renting sat navs out to people travelling to USA from the UK.
I couldnt believe how much US rental companies charge for to add a sat nav to a car rental package, so decided to invest in some units to rent out.
I'd appreciate it if you could like my facebook page and pass the word on to any friends or family you know are planning a trip and will be using a car state side.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rentanav/297314950330226

www.rentanav.net

[mikeouk]

BUMP

[lee335]

i think this is a great idea, i will save this link as we will be needing one in Aug

[AdrianSi]

I used a rental nav (Garmin) off eBay last summer when I went touring the US for 3 weeks...was a great idea as you say due to the costs of the satnav in retaliate cars. We had 4 cars over the 3 weeks and wise about £70 a time if we'd had it from the real companies.

Infact we had a hertz installed nav in our Dodge Challenger (as it was free on that car we discovered), however it was shocking, no 3D views difficult to use and barely viewable from the drivers seat...thank god we hadn't paid for it lol!

Are you marketing on ebay?

Good look in the venture

[onebadmofo]

You can buy a satnav here for 40-80 bucks on Craigslist.

[Chris100]

Never paid for Sat Nav when hiring in the States, when given the price for it I always say "that's ok I'll try somewhere else" this is always responded to with "we can include that for free sir if you would like to rent with us today".

Has worked every time for me.

[mikeouk]

Originally Posted by lee335

i think this is a great idea, i will save this link as we will be needing one in Aug

cheers, ill give you 10% off because your a fellow beemer addict

[mikeouk]

Originally Posted by AdrianSi

Are you marketing on ebay?

Good look in the venture

yes, i bought 4 units, thinking that was probably over kill, but Ive got all 4 rented out at one point end of march

[mikeouk]

Originally Posted by Chris100

Never paid for Sat Nav when hiring in the States, when given the price for it I always say "that's ok I'll try somewhere else" this is always responded to with "we can include that for free sir if you would like to rent with us today".

Has worked every time for me.

alot of people pre book their cars in the uk though, so dont have the chance to haggle

[mikeouk]

Originally Posted by onebadmofo

You can buy a satnav here for 40-80 bucks on Craigslist.

but nobody wants to fly to the usa then have to start going hunting for a gps unit. Also, they might only visit once and never go back, so whats the point in owning a unit that is useless in the UK?
Also, i can pre programme addresses into the favourites, so they land ,get their car, turn on the unit and their accommodation address is there ready.

[Chris100]

Originally Posted by mikeouk

alot of people pre book their cars in the uk though, so dont have the chance to haggle

Fair enough commment, didn't want to sound negative wish you all the best with the venture and hope it goes well for you.

[onebadmofo]

Originally Posted by mikeouk

alot of people pre book their cars in the uk though, so dont have the chance to haggle

They still make you haggle when you pick up the car. I actually on purpose always book the cheapest car and then upgrade 2-3 classes above for only 20 bucks extra.
Haggle! Always haggle!