Revolution is coming Cars capable of driving themselves – some of the time at least – are taking on the roads. There are two competing approaches: adding self-driving features to existing cars as driver aids, and building entirely new vehicles that can operate only in autonomous mode (fleets of which could operate as taxis in a city centre, for example, summoned using a ride-hailing app). Self-driving trucks are also being under development. Every century the
Rental cars for long term or buying a vehicle – Scenario #2
Category: Long term car rentals, Trip Planning
We have already proven that buying a brand new car when you only use it over the weekends is 3 times more expensive than rental cars. You can do a quick recap over here: Long Term Car Rentals VS Buying Car – Scenario #1. The calculations in the previous post were around medium size car Toyota Corolla. If you were to rent a people mover (7 or 8 seater), you could expect the purchase price
Long term car rentals or buying a car – Scenario #1
Category: Insurance, Long term car rentals, Trip Planning
What is cheaper – long term car rentals or owning a car? I have been asked this question way too often. Therefore I became curious myself and did some calculations. I had proven, these days it is potentially easier and much cheaper to hire a vehicle rather than buying one. Below is to prove the statement above is legitimate. Firstly, we will have to make a few assumptions: Assumption #1. A person or a
Are you wondering to rent a car or catch a train while in Sydney? You are not alone. This is probably the most asked question on Travel Forums. Every tourist visiting a country would always ask themselves how to get around the destination quicker. We always want to see as much as possible in such short period of stay. Renting a car always involves risks in case you do not have enough experience or you
Insurance for drivers with Overseas Licence and other tips when renting cars
Category: Insurance, Safety Needs, Trip Planning
Insurance Excess Most of the insurance companies have a higher excess for the drivers with Provisional and Overseas driver licences. They are a few things that can impact the insurance price and lead to the higher excess: You have an Overseas driver licence and you drive on another side of the road in your home country. Check the full list in here List of left- & right-driving countries You own a Provisional Driver Licence (also