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Are you trying to find out how much the 60 000KM Service on your VW Polo Vivo should cost? Comet Car Rental provides this information to help the consumer, if it does help you in any way please don’t forget to tell your VW Polo Vivo driving friends and family to check this post out.  The 60,000 km service is a more expensive service for a Polo Vivo, because the spark plugs get changed on this service and all the filters. In this service you will be asked to change your brake pads if they have not already been changed, and probably your wipers and the anti-freeze. 

As long term car rental specialists in South Africa with offices in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg, we have a lot of Volkswagen Polo Vivos on our fleet that we service regularly and thought that we would shed some light on the service costs of the Volkswagen Polo Vivo.

We got a price for brake pads from our local speedy and they charged R897 including VAT and Labour.  Compare this to your quote if you get a quote from VW.  A general tip - VW are negotiable so you could get the service advisor to do it for R1,000 all in if you speak nicely to them, which is easy because VW are the friendliest brand out there.  The wipers on these cars are dead easy to change, so you could change them at a Midas for about R149 if you have the time. At our car rental branches we keep a stock of these so that we can keep our wipers in perfect condition.

If your quote differs from the one above, check firstly, the number of litres of oil, then the number of hours of labour, then the hourly rate for labour.  Different garages charge different rates for labour. The further you are from affluent areas the cheaper your labour rates will be.

 The base service excluding the items listed above at 19 April 2018 are the following:

As a general rule of thumb do not change the brake pads at the dealership, you  can get the exact same brake pads from Speedy at a fraction of the cost.

Is the quote for the 60 000KM Service on your Polo Vivo higher than the above? Remember to check the amount of time as well as the amount of oil charged, the dealerships use 210 litre oil drums with automatic dispensers, so they should not overcharge you on oil.

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A bakkie is often the vehicle of choice among many adult males, especially those who own a business. While sports cars and SUVs often project the image of luxury, the bakkie, on the other hand, is observed to have a very manly quality. It makes a great personal choice while being a very smart option for a business as well.

Bakkies are not as expensive as flashy cars or smart SUVs you get these days, but a bakkie can still require you to dole out a pretty penny to go home with you. However, if you want a more practical route to having a bakkie for your use, consider Renting a bakkie instead of outright purchase.

There are many advantages to renting if you consider it from a business point of view. For instance, leasing means that you can use a brand new bakkie for a certain length of time, and at the end of that period, you are not saddled with an older model car that you have to sell at a much lower value in order to finance the purchase of a new model. On the other hand, if at the end of the contract, you feel like continuing with the lease or moving on to the lease of a newer model, both options are available to you. In fact, should you wish to, you can even purchase the unit you were renting. The terms are more flexible to you.

If you rent, you are not as limited to your choices as for when you're buying a bakkie. You can choose to do a Half Ton Chevrolet Utility Bakkie1.4 Rental, a 1 tonne Long Wheel Base Bakkie Rental, Nissan NP300 Diesel Bakkie Rentals, etc. The have generally more options to choose from.

Another advantage of renting a bakkie is the coverage. Car Rental Company’s offer packages that include repairs and other services. Hiring bakkies for your business is a huge advantage considering the cost of maintaining a vehicle. For businesses, however, an even bigger advantage is the fact that vehicle leases are considered a tax-deductible overhead expense. Are you looking for a bakkie to rent?

See our rental bakkies here or call us on 021 386 2411 to speak with one of our bakkie hire specialists who will gladly be able to assist you.

Comet Car Rental offer the most affordable prices for Car Hire Cape Town. If you are looking for a celebrity travel experience where you can get your rented vehicle dropped off at Cape Town International Airport ready and waiting for you or if you simply require a small car to run around with in the city, or if you are looking for a long term car rental booking a car rental is quite easy either way, it’s just important to book in the right car rental category group for your needs.

Comet Car Rental advises to talk to our helpful reservations agents on CT 021 386 2411 or PE 041 581 4904 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before you make a decision based on the rate you see on our car rental rates page. Some important factors to consider are: the number of passengers travelling with you, how many kilometres you will be driving, the amount of luggage you may have – this will help us find the best car rental option for your specific needs with the least costs and best performance for you.

Your rental car and holiday activities need to match, as using a small compact car rental for off road driving may damage the car and increase any damage waivers you may incur.

Also please note that we cannot promise you a specific car you want, but you are welcome to request a specific car in one of our car groups. If you are in the market to buy a new car, this is the time to do a bit of test driving.

A credit card isn’t the only way to pay for your car rental at Comet. Debit cards and cash are also accepted at all our branches. Comet requires the rental fee, deposit fee plus a contract fee paid upfront.

We do not accept renting a car for someone else on your credit card – but we can add them as an additional driver for R225.

When selecting a rental car, Comet Car Rental advises to think about where you will be driving and how much mileage you will need as there is an additional kilometer charge once you have exceeded your free kilometers given according to rental days chosen. Just a reminder – even if it is a rental car you are still liable for the rental car.