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As you may well know, renting these cars has become an increasingly difficult proposition in recent years for a number of reasons. Obviously, consumer preference has shifted dramatically toward automatic transmissions, which in turn, has meant that the stick shift has fallen out of favor. In addition to this, there are several reasons why manual transmissions have become less attractive in the eyes of the rental companies. To begin with, these cars cost more to maintain. Not because the transmissions are costlier, more complicated, etc., but because fewer drivers are able to operate these cars anymore, which leads to increased wear and tear, and thus, more maintenance.
Beyond simple maintenance issues, though, there are a number of other reasons why rental agencies are less inclined to rent these automobiles. As previously mentioned, the fact that fewer drivers are able to operate manual transmissions leads to a rather glaring problem in the eyes of rental companies… liability. Less experienced/qualified drivers means an increased probability of collision, and means that the car rental companies will have to pay more to insure their fleet of cars, not an enticing proposition.
So, that is the situation as it stands. Today, it is very difficult to rent a car with manual transmission. Hopefully, RentAManual.com will help make it easier for those of us still interested in enjoying the experience of driving.
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Daughter-in-law never learned to use a standard trans. vehicle. She is going to Europe. Where do we find a rental office between Fort Lauderdale, FL to Coral Springs, FL? What is the cost per day? What type of vehicle are avail.? Thank you.
From what I’ve heard, you’re best off going with an independent agency in Florida. Call ahead to ensure that they’ve got what you’re looking for, and negotiate your price over the phone. None of the big guys will have a manual, so go with the small shops, sorry I don’t have a specific vendor to point you to, best of luck.