4 ways corporate car hire can help boost your business

The use of ‘grey fleets’ are still common for plenty of UK businesses, which is probably not very surprising news in itself. In case you need a quick refresher on the definition, it’s essentially the term used to refer to employees using their personal cars for company use. As we’ve explained in our previous post about grey fleets, they can be quick fixes in the short term, but can quickly start causing issues – especially around insurance and legal technicalities.

Corporate car hire is a far better solution – and we know that better than anyone here at Intack, with around 50 years of experience, and the very best prices on flexi hire for cars, vans and minibuses alike. So with that in mind, here are a couple of pivotal ways that corporate car hire can benefit your business!

They can enhance your professional image

First impressions matter, especially in business. Arriving in modern, well-maintained vehicles to meetings with clients, partners, and stakeholders tends to reflect positively on your company's professionalism and reliability.

That’s because in lots of sectors, the appearance of your cars is often interpreted as effectively an extension of your brand – in other words, when you show up in a stylish, clean car, it signals that your company values quality and profes­si­onalism. It shows that you care about the details, and that you’re serious about making a good impression. This can help build trust and confidence in your business, potentially making it easier to form strong relationships and open up new opportunities.

They streamline business travel

Efficient business travel is crucial for maintaining productivity and meeting tight schedules. Corporate car hire provides a straightforward solution by offering reliable vehicles that suit the specific travel needs of your team – whether they need an impressive medium car to make a good first impression at a key meeting, a comfortable automatic vehicle for frequent long journeys to client sites, or a compact city car to easily navigate built-up urban areas where they might often find themselves driving. All that is a lot easier (and sometimes less risky) than trying to shoehorn a personal family vehicle to specific business applications.

They can help you manage costs effectively

Corporate car hire is an excellent way to manage transportation costs without the significant investment required for owning a fleet at scale. Hiring cars as needed can be a handy method to avoid the ongoing expenses of vehicle maintenance, insurance, and depreciation. You can choose from various pricing plans that match your budget, paying only for the cars when they are in use.

This flexibility helps prevent unexpected expenses, and ensures a more predictable and manageable transportation budget. Since, with hire services often including essential coverage and maintenance in their packages, (including ours right here at Intack), that can be really useful for helping your business to further simplify budgeting and cost control.

They provide flexibility and convenience

Corporate car hire offers a high level of flexibility and convenience for businesses. Owning vehicles tends to tie you to specific assets and long-term commitments – which is fine for only a couple at a time. As your business grows though, and your fleet expands, those costs can start to stack up exponentially. Car hire services, on the other hand, allow you to choose the right vehicle for each occasion. Whether you need a small car for quick city trips, or a larger vehicle for transporting equipment or multiple passengers, you can adjust your hire choices based on your current requirements.

This flexibility also extends to the duration of use. Here at Intack, you can find plenty of options for short-term or long-term rentals, including daily hire and Flexi Hire – the latter of which we’ve designed specifically to give you more freedom to hire a vehicle for a period that suits you. The ability to quickly book and switch vehicles as needed ensures that your transportation solutions are always aligned with your business demands, providing a seamless and efficient travel experience for your team.

And of course, if you’re looking for the best cars to hire, you’ll be spoiled for choice here at Intack Self Drive. With around half a century of experience behind us, our fleet now encompasses over 450 cars, vans and minibuses, so whatever you need for the job, you can count on us to have something to suit you. Why not take a look around, and see what you can find?