To rent or not to rent? That is the question most fleet managers and transport operators are asking themselves in a bid to curb rising overhead costs and, in an attempt, to make life a little bit easier.
As a rental and leasing company serving a breadth of companies across numerous sectors, the ETRUX team has a great deal of knowledge about the advantages that renting a vehicle fleet can bring – which is what we’re turning our attention to in this month’s blog post.
Added Flexibility
Owning and running a business is tough so any option that adds flexibility is always welcomed. The current economic climate is unpredictable and there will be occasions when operations will need to be scaled up or scaled down depending on workloads, and that’s where renting a vehicle can be very beneficial. You can add additional vehicles to your fleet by signing a short-term lease and return them when you no longer need them – what could be more flexible than that?
Reduced Costs
It’s no secret that purchasing vehicles is an expensive investment but signing a rental contract means that you only pay for what you need. Whether you require a vehicle for a few days, a few months or a few years, renting enables you to find a solution that meets your needs without wasting valuable funds.
Plus the fact that the ETRUX hire package covers the cost of maintenance, tyres, RFL, breakdown cover and accident management which is another load off your mind.
Increased Reliability
Ensuring that vehicles are reliable is another very important factor for businesses. At ETRUX, our rental fleet is all under a year old, meaning increased reliability and less down time if a vehicle is ever off the road. Of course, difficulties can occur with a vehicle of any age, but with a younger vehicle it’s less likely to happen, which is why we only keep our vehicles for 12 months to keep the fleet fresh, new and reliable.
Choice
Deciding to rent your vehicle fleet opens up a lot more choice depending on your business’ specific needs and requirements. For instance, if you’re a food haulage firm, you may need temperature-controlled vehicles to ensure that your load arrives fresh at its destination. Or, if you’re a removal company, a Luton box van may be more applicable to your business.
The bottom line is that whatever your business specialises in, you have the choice of renting a vehicle that best suits your needs, and ETRUX has the ability to move quickly on bespoke conversions with our in-house engineering experts if you require something a bit different.
We recognise that renting a vehicle fleet may not be the right solution for every business, but it certainly offers a world of possibility, flexibility and cost efficiency for many.
If you would like to find out more about ETRUX’s vehicle rentals visit: https://etrux.co.uk/lease/ or call: 0330 912 1467 to speak to a member of our expert team.