Avis sells used cars from its rental fleet in partnership with AutoNation Direct. The price you see on the car is the price you pay, and according to the Avis Car Sales website, it does not negotiate. Most Avis cars still qualify for the manufacturer’s original warranty. According to Avis, the mileage of its used cars varies but everything it sells are late models, usually two to three years old.
As of 2015, Avis had its own used car stores in 13 states. If you live in state without an Avis used car store, you can still shop for Avis cars. Numerous independent car dealerships, like Avis Car Sales Ogden in Utah, partner with Avis to sell former rental cars. Both Avis car sales stores and independent dealers allow you to shop from the lot or search for a vehicle online.
From the Avis Car Sales website, choose your state and the make and model of a vehicle. From there, you can narrow the search results by body type, price, fuel economy, mileage, year and color. You can narrow it down further with special features like keyless entry, sunroof or stability control. If you don't find what you want in your area, do a nationwide search. If your state is not listed, you can do an online search for "Avis car sales" to find an independent dealer close to you. Independent dealerships typically include a search feature on their websites.
You can also schedule a test drive from the Avis Car Sales website, or submit a contact request form to have a personal auto consultant reach out to you. The No-Pressure Test Drive program gives you two hours with the car without a sales person riding along. The Ultimate Test Drive program allows you to rent the car for a reduced rate for up to three days, If you decide to buy the car, Avis will reimburse your rental fees.
Avis offers a monthly payment calculator on its website to help you figure out what certain cars will cost a month. You can arrange financing yourself with your local bank or credit union, or use Avis’ financing. Avis partners with outside lenders like Chase, Bank of America and Capital One to provide numerous loan options, including loans for people with poor credit. Independent Avis dealerships also offer financing programs.
If you use a personal auto consultant, that person can guide you to extras like roadside assistance and extended warranties. If you have a car to trade-in, Avis will offer you its current market value according to the Avis Car Sales website. You can apply that trade-in value to the new car. If you buy directly from an Avis used car store, you can sign all the sale documents there. Budget Car Rental is part of Avis, so if a Budget office is closer than an Avis location, you can arrange for delivery to the nearest Budget rental office. Avis also delivers to your home or office.
