Founder & CEO of Signature Car Hire shares his thoughts on cheaper car hire companies.
“Unfortunately, there are many things in life that are definitely too good to be true. One of these, which are a perennial problem in our industry, is cheap supercar rental deals. If you come across a company offering seemingly incredible, bargain basement prices 24/7, I believe you should be very cautious. Signature has decades’ of experience in offering luxury cars for hire, and as such we know that if you go below a certain rental price threshold, you have to cut corners somewhere, something we are not prepared to do.
One of the key things that has always set Signature apart from the competition is the quality of the vehicles we offer– compare our fleet to that of the company offering bargain prices and you’ll find our cars have bigger engines, higher specs and more technological features. We never buy a car without asking for specifications that will ensure you have the most comfortable and entertaining ride – no matter how much the upgrade costs. We also plough large amounts of money into maintaining our cars, so that every time you hire a Signature vehicle you’re guaranteed a car that feels new.
Signature can guarantee the actual car you will receive in advance by model, colour and specification which is assigned to you by the actual car number plate at the time of booking (some car hire companies cannot guarantee the model or colour until you pick it up!) Furthermore we can email and guide you through images and videos the exact car you will receive on the day, making sure you get exactly what you were dreaming about!
If you see a ludicrously cheap offer from another company, it’s also important to check what’s actually included in the price: we give our clients 100 free miles per day, whereas many other companies won’t let you get off the parking lot without paying extra. Our insurance policy is also one of the best in the industry, and protects our clients financially should the worst happen. Whenever you rent a car, particularly a supercar, ask to see the insurance policy and make sure you understand what you could be liable for – unscrupulous companies who are cutting costs will be all too happy to leave you in the lurch.
A final, and extremely important, reason you should think twice about using a cheap supercar hire company is the level of customer service they offer. If they’re charging unbelievably low prices, it’s likely that they’re not employing many people to look after your needs – meaning that the levels of attention to detail, and the chances of you getting help in a crisis, are small. At Signature, however, we assign you a dedicated personal account manager so you have someone to talk to at all times during your hire. The account manager will also take you through your hire options and give an unbiased, expert opinion on what would be best for you. You can even tour our Experience Centre and examine our cars with no obligation to hire.”
For more details on how we can give you the best value for money supercar hire, contact us today on 0845 370 2222.
