You’re in the market for a rental car. Maybe you’re headed out on a vacation, maybe your car’s in the shop, maybe you’re moving homes, have visitors in town and need a larger vehicle. Or else you’re traveling for work, and need to rent a car so you can get to meetings and indeed, even get from the airport to your hotel.

A leased car and not an owned one is something many Americans consider, especially if they happen to be in the market for a nicer, higher end and more expensive vehicle. Maybe it is a lifestyle choice, maybe it is aspirational, maybe it is a business need to project a certain image – whatever the reason, when you drive and step out of a nice car, a certain image is already formed.

U-Haul Truck Rentals is a private company owned currently by AMERCO, a holding company with other businesses like real estate, general insurance, and life insurance. The company was started by Leonard Shoen in a garage belonging to the family of his wife. He chose franchising with gas stations for rapid expansion.

Getting a membership for the American Automobile Association, AAA, better known as and referred to as Triple A, is something most motorists and car owners consider. This not for profit organization is a federation of motor clubs, and has its presence in North America. The Triple A also has international affiliates in various countries, which means that its members gets reciprocal services while traveling to those countries, and when visitors come to the United States, they too can avail of services.

Triple A – the American Automobile Association (AAA) – is not just good for roadside assistance or a tow if your car won’t start or you end up with a flat on the highway or freeway. While majority of Americans most definitely pull that AAA card out of the wallet and dial the number on the back, mostly in the case of an accident or breakdown, your Triple A card will come in use even when your car is in the shop, or if you’re traveling out of town, or even country.

Are you in the market for a rental car for the week, weekend, or an extended period? Is your car out for the count, in the shop, or maybe you’re not ready to purchase one at the moment but need to get around all the same. Or else you are on the move?