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Renting vs buying a vehicle

Renting can be a simple, flexible and convenient option, maintenance, insurance, Certificate of Fitness and licensing are all taken care of for you. It works well if you're in the country for a short time (anywhere from a few days to a few months), you want your transport costs to be clear upfront, or you'd rather avoid the risk of buying a lemon and the hassle of disposing of a vehicle at the end of your stay.

If renting doesn't quite suit your situation, or you're looking for an economical long-term vehicle, we're happy to sell you one of our well-maintained vehicles retired from our rental fleet instead.

Why buy from Mode Rentals

Our vehicles are maintained to strict fleet standards and inspected before sale, giving you confidence in their condition, reliability, and value.

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