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Summer is on its way – take the convertible!
Monday, 2 April 2012
With the summer sunshine well and truly on its way the demand for convertible hire cars has experienced unprecedented growth across the UK in recent weeks.
The unseasonably good weather has sparked incredible interest in the use of soft-top vehicles across Britain’s roads, with car rental provider Sixt reporting requests had increased in the last week alone by a whopping 370 per cent!
With the Easter break now upon families and children off school for the next fortnight the provider believes there could be even greater demand in the coming days.
Paul McLoughlin, managing director of Sixt UK, said: “What better way to enjoy the sunshine than cruising with the top down. With the recent spate of glorious weather, we’ve seen requests for convertibles increase nearly four-fold for the Easter period.”
The most popular convertible model was said to be the Mercedes E-Class, as well as the Volkswagen Eos and Mercedes SLK.
Leading financial advice experts have advised convertible car owners and rentals to be aware of the increased risk involved with driving and leaving a convertible vehicle unattended in the summer. Car insurance bills may increase as a result; therefore drivers may prefer to look at the coupe-cabriolet models that are fitted with a folding hard top. These also retain their seasonal value in comparison to soft tops.
Many second hand car owners who put their vehicle through its MOT or service this and find it would simply cost too much to repair this summer can say to their friends “I’m going to scrap my car for cash!” thanks to us at ASM Auto Recycling.
Our careful car recycling methods are carried out in line with the European ELV Directive, providing our customers with some useful funds to put towards another vehicle – perhaps even a convertible run-around for the summer!
What’s your favourite soft top convertible? Do you own one yourself? Tell us your convertible stories today!
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