In addition, vehicle production in some parts of the world has moved to online working models and teleworking, which may have led to some constraints and problems in coordinating work processes.

Also, the high uncertainty and unpredictability surrounding the pandemic meant that car companies had to adapt to more flexible production planning to cope with market changes and demand developments.

As a result of these factors, raw material shortages, technical problems or supply issues, vehicle production has been curtailed worldwide and there have been significant bottlenecks in order fulfilment and delivery. This may also have had an impact on the availability, discounts and prices of vehicles for general or wholesale customers.

As a result, more and more customers are turning to alternative forms of vehicle procurement such as rentals or operating leases. There are several reasons for this. Long-term vehicle leasing can be advantageous for those who do not want to invest in vehicle ownership, but want to have a vehicle for a longer period of time. A long-term lease can also be more financially advantageous than buying a vehicle because it involves lower initial costs and costs for maintenance and repairs, insurance, and so on. It can also be advantageous for those who want access to newer vehicles and do not want to commit to owning a particular vehicle for an extended period of time.

Long-term vehicle leases usually refer to the rental of a vehicle calculated in months up to a period of one year, while an operating lease is usually for a period of 2 to 6 years. There are certain advantages of a long-term car lease that could be better than using an operating lease in some cases. Some of these advantages are:

Flexibility: Long term car rental provides the customer with more flexibility than an operating lease due to shorter lease term and more frequent vehicle changes.
Availability: most vehicles in a long-term lease are available in stock so the customer can drive them within a few days or even hours.
No down payment: with a long-term lease, the customer pays a minimal deposit compared to the list price of the vehicle or a down payment, as is the case with an operating or finance lease, or the purchase of a car.
Private persons: while operating leases are only granted to legal entities, long-term leases are granted to you as a private person on an ID card.

The choice between a long-term car rental and an operating lease depends on your specific needs and preferences. However, if you are looking for flexibility and lower upfront costs, minimal risk, a long-term car rental may be better for you than an operating lease.

AVIS MaxiRent has been bringing you a wealth of news every year for years, and 2023 is no exception.

Dacia SanderoEssential + 1,0 TCe AT

Available in stock
Equipment Essential +
Engine 1,0 TCe AT
Petrol
66 kW / 90 hp
7 st. automatic transmission

DACIA SANDERO FROM €222

KIA Ceed SW Gold+ 1.5 T-GDI MT

Available in stock
Equipment Gold+
Engine 1.5 T-GDI
Petrol
117 kW / 160 hp
6 st. manual transmission

KIA CEED SW FROM €312

Volkswagen Taigo R-Line 1.0 TSI AT

Available in stock
R-Line equipment
Engine 1.0 TSI AT
Petrol
81 kW / 110 hp
7-speed automatic transmission

VOLKSWAGEN TAIGO FROM €322

Renault Clio Techno 1,0 TCe MT

Available in stock
Techno equipment
Engine 1,0 TCe
Petrol
66 kW / 90 hp
6 st. manual transmission

RENAULT CLIO FROM 222€

KIA Sportage GT-Line 1,6 T-GDi PHEV 4x4 AT

Available from stock
GT-Line equipment
Engine 1,6 T-GDi PHEV 4x4
Plug-in hybrid / petrol
195 kW / 265 hp
8 st. automatic transmission

KIA SPORTAGE FROM €512

Volvo XC60 PLUS Dark 2,0 B5 Mild-Hybrid 4x4

Available in April
Equipment PLUS Dark
2.0 B5 Mild-Hybrid 4x4 engine
Mild-Hybrid / diesel
154 kW / 210 hp
8 st. automatic transmission

VOLVO XC60 FROM €839

Citroen Jumper L3H2 2.2 BlueHDi

Available in stock
2.2 BlueHDi engine
Diesel
103 kW / 140 hp
6 st. manual transmission

CITROEN JUMPER L3H2 FROM €442

Volvo XC90 PLUS Dark 2,0 B5 Mild-Hybrid 4x4

Available in May
GT-Line equipment
2.0 B5 Mild-Hybrid 4x4 engine
Mild-Hybrid / diesel
183 kW / 249 hp
8-speed automatic transmission

VOLVO XC90 FROM €999

The advantages of the AVIS MaxiRent product over a standard vehicle purchase are, among others:

payment of 1 month's rental fee with included services
remote contract signing and digital vehicle acceptance/delivery
100% tax deductible rental expense without any burden on the balance sheet for companies
professional and comprehensive care
24/7 support for drivers

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL FEE?

purchase and registration of the vehicle;
vehicle financing;
vehicle depreciation;
vignette valid for Slovakia;
PZP insurance;
accident insurance;
fabricated warranty acts;
all-year-round tyres and their storage;
assistance services;
de-registration of the vehicle at the end of the lease.

For the current range of vehicles, please visit this link: https://www.avismaxirent.sk/sk/ponuka-vozidiel.html. Do not hesitate, we look forward to seeing you!

2023 AND CHANGES IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY