Need to Rent a Car? Hertz Rent-A-Car Opens Satellite Office at Benicia Business

Bill Simpkins, owner of Simpkins Auto Care Center, won’t be shuttling customers to Vallejo so they can rent a car while theirs is being repaired.  Now his customers can drop off their personal cars that need work and pick up a rental at the same time.

Hertz is using Simpkins’ business as a satellite office.  The rental aren’t just for Simpkins’ customers either.

Anyone needing a car of any size Hertz offers can reserve the vehicle by calling Simpkins Auto Care.  Rates vary by size of car, length of rental and time of year. 

The number of cars on hand varies based on demand at other Hertz locations too.  This week a Toyota Camry was available and a Chevy Cruise had been rented.

“If customers need a bigger car they should call ahead,” said Francine Welsh, office manager for Simpkins repair and restoration shop.

“I think it’s something Benicia needs,” said Simpkins.  “It means no more driving to Vallejo to get a rental.”

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