The Open Road

Offering news, views, and tips for independent car rentals

Are you Spending Thousands on Lot Security? If So, Why Not Go Old School?

As I was perusing Auto Rental News this morning I came across an article outlining the best ways to secure car rental lots.  The author discusses many new high-tech solutions that offer the 'best of the best' preventative measures to ensure thugs can't steal vehicle tires, airbags, spare change lying on the passenger seats, maps...

Slow Down - There May Just be a Toddler on the Curb!

Since I was up most of last night haunted by images of what I experienced yesterday I figured it might be therapeutic to get my story down on virtual 'paper'.  And my story is definitely relevant to this site since it may convince you to be safer on the roads and avoid speeding the next time you find a great car rental deal and cruise the streets.

Sea-Tac Sets a 'Green' Example with their New Car Rental Facility

Every December for the past few years my family has been fortunate to travel to Miami for a visit with my in-laws.  It's always nice to take a break from our frigid Canadian winter weather to bask in Florida's glorious rays.

The Visit that Warmed my Heart

Have you ever been on a trip where something touches your heart with so much intensity that you think you will combust?  This blog is about such an instance and as you are reading it, think of something that has happened to you.  It would be my absolute pleasure to hear your story.

Luxury/Convertible Car Rental in the Summer

There's nothing like the thrill of cruising the open road, the beach or the boulevard in a luxury convertible in the summer.

Cheap Independent Car Rentals during the Olympics

If you are going to be attending the summer Olympic games in London, then there is a good chance that you are hard at work making all of the necessary travel arrangements to get the most out of your stay. However, one thing that you should not overlook when making these arrangements is your ideal mode of transportation upon your arrival in London. If you are from out of town, then you are going to need a reliable and cheap way of getting around.

New York Times Suggests to Rent with the Independents

ImageThanks New York Times - you guys are awesome! 

 

Should the Speed Limit in Ontario (or Anywhere else in Canada for that Matter) be Increased?

ImageAs I was perusing the National Post this morning I came across a nice little video  discussing the pros/cons of increasing the highway speed limit in Ontario.  It doesn't talk about a massive, revolutionary

Sad Events in the World this Week - Do Your Best to Remain Safe on Your Travels

ImageAs I sit here in front of my desk on this gloomy, gray and rainy Vancouver July morning I can't seem to lift my spirits.  I do apologize for the melancholy, I'm usually pretty chipper and wanting to write upbeat blogs.  But I can't seem to do that today.  This has been a sad week.

California Rent-A-Car Makes the News!

ImageCall me mushy, sentimental, nostalgic or whatever other adjective you can muster up along those lines but I have to say how proud I was to open Auto Rental News and read,