Enhance your Interior with Custom Dash Kits

These days we all spend more time on the road. As such, we make cars the welcoming environment and that reflect our own sense of style drive. Surprisingly, one of the most dramatic way to personalize your vehicle’s interior is also one of the easiest upgrades you can do: installing a new dash trim kits. Decking your cockpit with a custom dash kit is perfect:

Accentuate and highlight your control panel, center console, door panels, steering wheel, air vents, overhead console, anywhere in and around your dashboard.

Provide an elegant and elaborate Finish to add your vehicle only used for high-end cars are reserved.

Give you customize a quick and easy way to create your driving environment, so you will feel excited every time you sit behind the wheel.

If you prefer the look and feel of driving a high-end sports cars like BMW, you should looking for a quality custombmw dash kits, you should also look for the selections of high-quality metal or carbon fiber dash kits. This race-inspired surfaces give the interior of your vehicle the look and feel of speed, whether you are barreling down the street or parked in the driveway. In addition to achieving the standard gray metallic color of the carbon fiber and billet trim, these kits come in a wide range of colors, or highlight your painting.

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Best Car Rental Tips – Savings and Great Rental Service Guaranteed

Many of us think that renting a car is quite expensive. Well, you do not really get a rented car for free but you can shave off a few dollars from the rent amount if you know how to get car rental discounts. Aside from that, you can always maximize the amount of money you pay by getting the best car rental service around. Here are some of the best car rental tips that you can use the next time you book yourself a car for personal or business reasons:
1. Book online.
If you want to have both convenience and savings at the same time, then you might want to book and reserve online. The best car rental companies often have websites where you can get not only useful rental information but also a means to book and make a reservation. Bigger companies even have online car galleries where you can choose your preferred rental car. Booking online gives you this convenience plus savings on the amount or rental money you have to pay. By booking online, you can make use of coupon codes and discounts. You can shave off 5% to 15% of the rental charge instantly if you enter a valid coupon code upon booking.
2. Book early but return the rented car on time.
Some of the best car rental companies often offer the early bird or early booking promo to all customers. If you book well in advance then you can shave off a neat amount from the car rental fee. However, it is also important to know that you must return the car on time to avoid late return charges. Booking your reservation early can also help you choose the car you prefer. This is applicable especially to smaller rental companies which often have limited car options. Booking early can also help you avoid the rental rush during peak seasons.
3. Avail of Loyalty or VIP memberships.
Car rental agencies usually offer loyalty programs as well as VIP memberships. These are meant to encourage return customers. If you are the type of person who rents cars often then it would be more practical to avail of these promos. As a loyalty program member, you can get discounts upon car rental bookings. Also, some companies which often get the services of car rental agencies are given automatic VIP membership for their employees. Check with your company so you can get the best car rental price or package for business or personal use.
4. Understand the rental terms.
Reading the terms and conditions of car rental agreements seem to be pretty obvious but not all of us take the time to actually understand them. Sometimes, we are surprised by hidden costs or surprise charges. The best way to avoid them is to carefully understand the agreement or car rental contract. That way, you will never have to pay more than what you expect and get the best car rental experience in return.
5. Opt for long term bookings.
You can also get a discounted car rental rate if you book for longer periods. If you know that you will need a rental service for a number of days, then you should already book the desired car for the entire duration. Booking by the day can lead you to a more expensive accumulated car lease amount.

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Australia’s Best Car Rental Wholesaler 2010

It has been a huge month for us all here at DriveAway Holidays. We kicked July off in style at the annual AFTA National Travel Industry Awards. Always a good night, this year was even more exciting than last as we were hoping to walk off (or drive away with) an award for the third year in a row which is exactly what we did!
It was a tense wait, with DriveAway being nominated in one of the last categories to be announced – which may explain the amount of wine being drunk by staff members at the table… But our wait finally came to an end when hosts Larry and Kylie from the Morning Show announced us as winners of the Best Car Rental Wholesaler category. Dan, our MD, gave an Oscar worthy speech and the award was promptly passed around the table for photo ops.
A great night all round and another award to add to the DriveAway collection General consensus among the ladies….it wasn’t as good as last year…but only because last year’s host was the gorgeous Tom Williams! Maybe next year! After celebrating being NTIA’s Best Car Rental Wholesaler 2008, DriveAway Holidays had more cause for celebration this month with our 20th Birthday on 25 July 2008. There was much excitement amongst staff with lots of birthday cake iPod giveaways to our Reservations team and of course, for older staff members, the joy in saying “It’s our 20th birthday” (it’s been a long time since some of us could claim that!). Since the doors opened for DriveAway Holidays 20 years ago in Manly.

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Sex, Lies and Car Rental

I came across this guide to car rental today and felt I should set the record straight on some of the issues raised as it was misleading (just like my title, no sex here I’m afraid).

RUMOUR: You probably won’t get the car you booked.

TRUTH: Rental companies do not guarantee specific models – we cannot guarantee you will get a Hyundai Getz 1.5L for example, but if you pay for an economy car, manual transmission with air conditioning – you will get an economy car, manual with air conditioning (unless of course you get an upgrade!). Our reservations are based on car SIPP codes, vehicles are given as examples only.

TIP: Book based on SIPP code, not actual vehicle. Peugeot Leasing is an exception – models ARE guaranteed.

RUMOUR: It’s likely you’ve paid too much.

TRUTH: Walking off the street to pick up a car in a foreign country, you probably will pay more. Book before you go to ensure the best possible price and remember to compare like with like when researching prices. Look closely at what the price includes, what is extra and how much the extras will cost. Often, an all inclusive rate may appear more expensive but can save you money as there is no more to pay when you pick up the car.RUMOUR: Your “fully-inclusive deal” won’t be as comprehensive as it sounds.

TRUTH: An Insurance Excess is applicable in the event of any accident or theft to the rental vehicle, regardless of fault. The Excess amount varies between countries and car group. The additional insurance offered by the car rental company is optional and is charged per day on top of an inclusive rate. Read more about insurance excess here.TIP: You may be covered through your own insurance so double check before you book.RUMOUR: You may face hefty add-ons.TRUTH: There are some extras that will be added on to your bill e.g. children’s seats, additional drivers, young driver surcharges and GPS units may be charged separately and on a daily basis, which can add up, especially if it is a long trip. You should be made aware of these charges before you agree to anything, so be aware of how much exactly you have to pay.TIP: Always ask what the extra charges will be before you agree to them.RUMOUR: Breaking down could be a disaster.TRUTH: Not when you book with DriveAway! Our rates all include 24 hour roadside assistance. We also have 24/7 customer service with a toll free number from across the globe so you can speak to someone (in English) no matter where you are.TIP: Book with a reputable company who have a number you can call in the case of an emergency.RUMOUR: You could be stung by cancellation penalties.TRUTH: Not at DriveAway! We do not charge amendment or cancellation fees on car hire.TIP: Always check at the time of booking if there are cancellation fees in case of an emergency. Sometimes it can be as much as the price of the rental if it is within a short time frame.

Always read your inclusions very carefully when you book a rental car (DriveAway list the inclusions with each vehicle during the booking process online and our reservations consultants will inform you of these if you book over the phone). Terms, conditions and costs all vary depending on the supplier and location. Remember to read your rental agreement carefully before signing it.

Holidays are precious. Researching and organising your car rental before you go can save you headaches and money.

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