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'''Rent-A-Wreck''' is an American [[rental car|car rental]] company which rents vehicles that have been previously owned by individuals or other rental car companies.
'''Rent-a-Wreck''' is an American [[rental car|car rental]] company that rents vehicles that have been [[Used car|previously owned]] by individuals or other car rental companies. The company operates primarily in neighborhood locations, often connected to or in close proximity to repair facilities, car dealerships or other automotive related services. Certain Rent-a-Wreck locations offer airport pick-up and drop off services.

The company uses the phrases protected by copyright, "The Smart Alternative" and "Don't Let The Name Fool You!"


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Rent-A-Wreck in Gillette, Wyoming.jpg|thumb|A Rent-A-Wreck in [[Gillette, Wyoming]]]]
[[File:Rent-A-Wreck in Gillette, Wyoming.jpg|thumb|A Rent-a-Wreck in [[Gillette, Wyoming]]]]
[[File:Lance&howard 300dpi.jpg|thumbnail|The Kirmsee Family has owned and operated Rent-A-Wreck in [[Cherry Hill, New Jersey]] since 1979. Here father and sons, Lanse and Howard pose with a Sting Ray and a Chevrolet.]]
[[File:Lance&howard 300dpi.jpg|thumbnail|The owners of a Rent-a-Wreck in [[Cherry Hill, New Jersey]] posing with a [[1957 Chevrolet]] and a [[Chevrolet Corvette (C2)|Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray]] in 1979]]


Rent-A-Wreck was founded in 1968 in [[Los Angeles]], and sold its first franchise in 1973.<ref name="a" /> Since then, it has opened franchised locations in 41 of the 50 U.S. states, [[Scandinavia]], and [[Sint Maarten]] island in the [[Caribbean]]. The company operates primarily in neighborhood locations, often connected to or in close proximity to repair facilities, car dealerships or other automotive related services. Certain Rent-A-Wreck locations offer airport pick-up and drop off services.
Rent-a-Wreck was founded in 1968 in [[Los Angeles]], and sold its first franchise in 1973.<ref name="a" /> Since then, it has opened franchised locations in 41 of the 50 U.S. states, [[Scandinavia]], and [[Sint Maarten]] island in the [[Caribbean]].


Rent-A-Wreck was purchased by JJF Management on January 26, 2006.<ref name="a"/> Long time employee, Jason Maneli, was made President of Rent-A-Wreck in July 2018.
Rent-a-Wreck was purchased by JJF Management on January 26, 2006.<ref name="a"/> Long-time employee Jason Maneli was made President of Rent-a-Wreck in July 2018.


==International expansion==
==International expansion==


A separate Calgary-based Rent-A-Wreck was founded in 1976 in [[Prince George, BC]] and is not affiliated with the US based firm (changed parent firm from Rent-A-Wreck Capital, Incorporated to Franchise Services of North America, Incorporated).<ref name=a>{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://www.rentawreck.ca/PandP.htm#1|publisher=Rent-A-Wreck|accessdate=29 April 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111105054459/http://www.rentawreck.ca/PandP.htm#1|archivedate=5 November 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Chauffeur privé Bruxelles airport |url=https://chauffeur.brussels/ |access-date=17 July 2023}}</ref> This firm offers car and truck rentals in all 10 provinces and the [[Yukon Territory]]. This Canadian operation has been known as '''PractiCar''' since 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.franchiseinfo.ca/features/patrick-dyer-talks-about-the-future-of-practicar/|title=Meet the Franchisor: Patrick Dyer of Practicar|date=3 October 2011}}</ref>
A separate Calgary-based Rent-a-Wreck was founded in 1976 in [[Prince George, BC]] and was not affiliated with the US based firm.<ref name=a>{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://www.rentawreck.ca/PandP.htm#1|publisher=Rent-A-Wreck|accessdate=29 April 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111105054459/http://www.rentawreck.ca/PandP.htm#1|archivedate=5 November 2011}}</ref> This Canadian operation has been known as '''PractiCar''' since 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.franchiseinfo.ca/features/patrick-dyer-talks-about-the-future-of-practicar/|title=Meet the Franchisor: Patrick Dyer of Practicar|date=3 October 2011}}</ref> {{As of|October 2024}}, PractiCar offers car and truck rentals in six provinces and the [[Yukon Territory]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.practicar.ca/location/|title=Locations|work=PractiCar.ca|access-date=October 31, 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
== Music ==
The obscure Swedish pop group [[Asatang Onapig]] published a "Rent a wreck" on their 1990 album [[The Narcoleptic Duo of All-Time Favorites]]. It is available on YouTube. See external links
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* {{official|https://www.rentawreck.com}}

External links
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* {{Official website|https://www.rentawreck.com}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qUoKoEwyNI&list=PLH4nDU6A8Q5RaWjacnBktLla7KVWwg_2b&index=10 Asatang Onapig - Rent a wreck]


{{Renters}}
{{Renters}}

Latest revision as of 21:12, 20 December 2024

Rent-a-Wreck
Founded1968; 57 years ago (1968) in Los Angeles, California, United States
ServicesCar rental
Websitewww.rentawreck.com

Rent-a-Wreck is an American car rental company that rents vehicles that have been previously owned by individuals or other car rental companies. The company operates primarily in neighborhood locations, often connected to or in close proximity to repair facilities, car dealerships or other automotive related services. Certain Rent-a-Wreck locations offer airport pick-up and drop off services.

History

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A Rent-a-Wreck in Gillette, Wyoming
The owners of a Rent-a-Wreck in Cherry Hill, New Jersey posing with a 1957 Chevrolet and a Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray in 1979

Rent-a-Wreck was founded in 1968 in Los Angeles, and sold its first franchise in 1973.[1] Since then, it has opened franchised locations in 41 of the 50 U.S. states, Scandinavia, and Sint Maarten island in the Caribbean.

Rent-a-Wreck was purchased by JJF Management on January 26, 2006.[1] Long-time employee Jason Maneli was made President of Rent-a-Wreck in July 2018.

International expansion

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A separate Calgary-based Rent-a-Wreck was founded in 1976 in Prince George, BC and was not affiliated with the US based firm.[1] This Canadian operation has been known as PractiCar since 2008.[2] As of October 2024, PractiCar offers car and truck rentals in six provinces and the Yukon Territory.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "About Us". Rent-A-Wreck. Archived from the original on 5 November 2011. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
  2. ^ "Meet the Franchisor: Patrick Dyer of Practicar". 3 October 2011.
  3. ^ "Locations". PractiCar.ca. Retrieved October 31, 2024.

Music

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The obscure Swedish pop group Asatang Onapig published a "Rent a wreck" on their 1990 album The Narcoleptic Duo of All-Time Favorites. It is available on YouTube. See external links

External links

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