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

Theft is a major problem for many independent car rental agencies, costing them huge amounts of money and heartache. The article explains that some of the preventative measures currently on the market include Digital Cameras, Kandu Lighting (an inductive lighting system that uses less voltage than regular light bulbs), and various other digital surveillance security options. The article quotes Dave Capps, owner of Capps Van and Truck Rental who says he's spent at least $100,000 on his security system (for his 15 locations). That's a lot of money!

I can't help but chuckle as I think back to my father's car rental agency security system in Vancouver, BC back in the '80's. He didn't have surveillance cameras, digital tracking systems or computerized anything. He had something much better — he had Otis! And who was Otis you might ask? Otis was the agency's 90 pound German Shepherd with fangs of steel. He was let free to roam the lot at night, ready to pounce on any sorry sucker who even attempted to set foot on the lot. And trust me, he was SCARY! I remember going to visit my dad at the agency one weekend. Otis was walking freely through the lot and my brother noticed him and screamed at the top of his lungs, "Otis, sick her!" Let's just say I almost passed out in a dead faint as Otis turned to me growling and ready to pounce. Thank goodness my father was there to prevent catastrophe.

Otis definitely did not cost $100,000 nor did he have electrical malfunctions or outages. As long as he was fed twice a day and thrown the occasional bone he was ready to guard the lot. Much more economical, effective (and furry) if you ask me! Learn more about Car Rental Express and the independent agencies we work with.