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I'm just confused on why they are forcing me to rent a car at their expense, instead of using my own car. this is the first year they said they are getting me a car.

what could be reasons why they would opt for rental instead of km/milage reimbursement?

I don't wanna drive no automatic lol

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[–] Bluegrass_Addict@lemmy.ca 7 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I don't know about the rental.

my personal car I end up doing 4.3L/100km so about 54Mpg. Like, I doubt it'll get much cheaper unless it's electric.

they do cover fuel, kms, and my time spent on the road.

I'm sure it's a monetary thing but I can't help but think it'll be the same, if not more expensive renting.

[–] wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world 15 points 3 days ago (1 children)

While I can't answer your direct question, look at it like this. You are looking for reason why the company wants to not put miles/kilometers on your car, that wants to not waste your fuel, that wants to not put wear and tear on your car for 7 hours (14 hours?)...

While I'd also be confused as to the logic, just smile, say thanks, and enjoy the small additional holiday bonus that you get from beating on someone else's ride.

Unless you recently pissed someone off, and they just happen to know someone in the rental gig, whereas I'd be very cautious about the condition of the brakes.

[–] blimthepixie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That last paragraph wasn't really needed was it

[–] wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] blimthepixie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 days ago

...I've just noticed your username

[–] blimthepixie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

So they're covering the cost of the car, the cost of the fuel and also paying you for the hours spent driving?

They must really want you at this event

[–] Bluegrass_Addict@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago

well that's how companies should be, no? they call you in for a work event, they should be covering expenses like my time, travel and expenses incurred. isn't this normal?