MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- 09/16/08 --
As a result of the devastation caused by
Hurricane Ike, Texas-based Advantage Rent A Car has responded by sending
much needed inventory of rental cars into the Houston area.
Thousands of vehicles in the region have been either rendered inoperable or
destroyed as a result of flooding and other storm damage. To assist in
taking care of the tremendous demand for rental cars that will be needed in
the city for relief and reconstruction, Advantage has already started to
move additional vehicles into the Houston area.
"As a company with deep roots in Texas, we were naturally concerned for the
welfare of our employees, friends and neighbors," said Denny Hecker,
Chairman of Advantage. "Although our own Houston location was in the path
of the storm I am proud of the fact that our employees and managers have
committed to meet the emergency needs of our customers."
Advantage officials reported today that most of its Texas car rental
locations are nearing capacity because of the immediate demand for
insurance agents, claims adjusters and government workers allowed to return
to the city. However, having a large portion of its fleet in Texas,
Advantage is in a unique position to leverage its inventory of cars and
make them available in the distressed region.
In the coming weeks and months as residents, construction workers and
others return to the area, Advantage will provide car rental options for
renters affected by Hurricane Ike.
To reserve a car now, call the Advantage Reservation Center at
800-777-5500.
About Advantage Rent A Car
Advantage Rent A Car is privately
held by Denny Hecker Family Ventures, with executive offices in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, and whose principal business location is in San
Antonio, Texas. Advantage serves travel and leisure, lifestyle, business,
government and insurance replacement rentals in more than 50 U.S. locations
and 36 affiliates internationally. Advantage is America's first major car rental company committed to going
100 percent green and providing environmentally conscientious travelers
with a fleet of 100 percent fuel efficient vehicles by the end of 2010.
The Advantage brand stands for friendly, fast and affordable experiences
every time you rent from us. For a complete list of car rentals, locations, franchise
opportunities, promotions and other information, please visit
www.advantage.com.
About Denny Hecker Family Ventures
The Hecker group of companies includes more than 200 companies with
operations in automobile dealerships, fleet sales and leasing, daily
automobile and motorcycle rental, mortgage and real estate, commercial and
residential real estate development, aviation, hospitality, and technology.
For more information, please visit www.dennyhecker.com.
CONTACTS:
Erik Dove
952-512-8809
Jeff Borowicz
952.303.7671
