Nowadays, the proportion of electric cars on the market is higher than ever before and it only promises to increase. As a result, those looking for a hire car are likely to encounterelectric vehicles along the options.While manual cars are still the norm in the UK, it’s important to be aware of the rental process automatics. Namely, do dealerships consider the type of license held by the driver when renting out an automatic car?

This blog is intended to provide information for manual drivers that are interested in renting automatic cars.

Benefits of hiring an automatic hire car

For those that haven’t driven an automatic car before, it is defined as a vehicle with automatic clutch control. As a result, automatic vehicles do not have a clutch pedal. Where a manual car requires the pressing of the clutch pedal toprogress through the gears, an automatic transmission carwill change gears when the engine reaches a certain number of revolutions per minute.

The main strength of an automatic transmission car for rental is that it’s more practical. People often hire a car when they’re travelling in an unfamiliar area. Here, driving without the need to manually change gear can be helpful for focusing on navigation.An automatic car can also be essential for those with physical disabilities or drivers suffering from leg pain.

Rental cars with automatic transmissions come in all kinds of makes and models. The Croxdale Group stocks a wide range of cars for hire, including Citroen, MG, DS and more. This means you aren’t sacrificing choice by choosing to hire an automatic.

Requirements to rent an automatic car

Renting an automatic car follows a very similarprocess to hiring a manual car. This includes all the typical requirementssuch as possessing a valid UK driving license,being above the minimum age, and having a credit or debit card. When it comes to the license, dealers will check what type you possess to ascertain what vehicles you can legally drive. It should be noted that most electric cars are classed as automatic transmissions. Therefore, those with automatic licenses have access to electric hire cars.

A manual license entitles the driver to drive both manual and automatic rental cars.

Flexible car rental Durham

The Croxdale Group has an extensive history that goes back far before electric cars were developed. Fortunately, we’re constantly updating our stock to give you a variety of options for daily and flexi car hire. Contact us to begin the simple process of setting up a short- or long-term rental contract. Whether you need temporary transport for a big holiday, a work commitment, or an emergency, we’re here to help.

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A167 Croxdale Durham County Durham DH6 5HS

Head Office: Croxdale Service Station LTD A167 Croxdale Durham County Durham DH6 5HS

Reg. Company Number: 913346

VAT Reg. No. GB176008861

Financial Disclosure

Croxdale Service Station Limited is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No 497010).

Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows Croxdale Service Station Limited to act as a credit broker, not as a lender, for the introduction to a limited number of lenders.

We can introduce you to a selected panel of lenders, which includes manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent. An introduction to a lender does not amount to independent financial advice and we act as their agent for this introduction. Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked directly to the particular franchise you are purchasing your vehicle from, who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, we then seek to introduce you to whichever of the other lenders on our panel is able to make the next best offer of finance for you. Our aim is to secure the best deal you are eligible for from our panel of lenders. Lenders will pay a fixed commission to us for introducing you to them, calculated by reference to the vehicle model or amount you borrow. Different lenders may pay different commissions for such introductions, and manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing. But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement, all of which are set by the lender concerned. If you ask us what the amount of commission is, we will tell you in good time before the Finance agreement is executed. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over. Guarantees may be required.