nagsimula ako ng maliit na car rental business — share ko lang experience

i tried starting a small car rental business. honestly, hindi pala sya ganun kadali. ang daming kailangan i-consider:

• maintenance & repairs (laging may gastos kahit bago pa ang unit)
• insurance at contracts (kailangan talaga malinaw para iwas sakit ng ulo)
• driver vs self-drive setup (mas safe with driver, pero mas attractive minsan ang self-drive)
• gps & tracking (for security and peace of mind)

puhunan breakdown (approx):

• unit (downpayment + loan) – ₱738,888
• insurance & registration – free for the 1st year (compre), registered for 3 years
• gps & accessories – ₱2-10K
• marketing & misc – unlimited depending on the owner.

earning model:

• with driver (boundary system) – ₱2,800 daily
• per day rental (self-drive) – ₱1,800 per day
• long-term rental – negotiable, pero mas steady cash flow

lessons learned so far:

• start small, wag agad maraming units
• mas okay magsimula with trusted drivers kaysa ibigay agad sa self-drive
• clear boundaries and agreements save you from future problems

curious if anyone here has also tried car rentals? anong naging challenges nyo? any tips para mas tumibay pa operations?

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