Recession hit Brits hire cars to show off
Car hire firm Avis reports the effects of the recession have seen more Brits hiring luxury cars to ‘keep up with the Jones’.
It claims to have seen a four-fold increase in luxury vehicles which are hired for weddings, going on dates, going to a job interview and meeting the in-laws.
Over a third (35%) admit the reason for hiring a luxurious car would be to give the impression they are doing well for themselves, to stand out from the crowd (18%) and to be taken more seriously (14%).
Brits also agree that appearing to lead a lavish lifestyle gives a better first impression (29%), means people are nicer to you (27%) and assume you earn more money (27%).
The Avis Select Series offers customers a guaranteed make and model of car including Fiat 500, Audi A1, Citroen DS3, BMW 1 Series, Audi A4 and more.
The cost of hiring an Audi A4 is £63 per day instead of paying out £23,000 and a Porsche Cayenne is £188 per day instead of £88,000.
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