It s a lovely city car for those who like to take it easy and take in the city views. Deon s persona

We spoke to Deon Goosen, owner of Fun Car Hire and one of the grease monkeys credited with bringing affordable Beetle car hire to Cape Town, to find out why this car has withstood the test of time. Cape Town car hire with charisma Deon started Fun Car Hire seven years ago and has since grown an original fleet of two Beetles to 15 models; ranging from 1961 vintage rusties to more modern 1972 models.
Nicknamed the Kewer (which literally means ladybug in Afrikaans), this car boasts a mechanical design that has graced our roads for some 70 years, with very little changes. The Beetle has unbeatable character on the road the fleet are not always in tip top condition due to Cape Town s weather, but a little wear shows their age and gives them a retro, charismatic look, says Goosen.
Modifying and maintaining his fleet of vehicles is an ongoing project hertz car rental company that Deon is clearly very passionate about, and with the help of his 82-year-old engineer, he makes sure there are plenty of bugs available for interns, holidaymakers or those simply looking to rent a car for a reasonable amount. A bug s life: practical and reliable Despite its cult-like pop culture status and its retro lure, Beetles are above all else practical and reliable. Their engines are similar to the engines of a Porsche, and their parts are easy to fix and replace.
It s the perfect car for interns, students and contract workers hertz car rental company who do not want to commit to purchasing a car, but want to hire a short-term, reliable vehicle, he adds. Beetle car hire for everyone Fun Car offers a rainbow of Beetles to match every mood, and there are even two Cabrio Beetles within the fleet, which Deon has modified to sport an open top, with a roof that is easy to put up and down.
It s a lovely city car for those who like to take it easy and take in the city views. Deon s personal favourite is the 1976 Baby Blue Beetle, which is in perfect mechanical and cosmetic condition. Deon likens Ouma , his nickname for the vehicle, to driving a brand new car , and says it s very popular among visiting hertz car rental company models, stylists and photographers. This stunning car is regularly hired out to modelling agencies and production hertz car rental company companies for photo shoots. Fancy driving longer distances? Consider renting Deon s Mazda 323s or the Citi Golfs. Check out our feature on Fun Car Hire for more information and rates.
Keep in mind that one of Deon s most admirable qualities is his willingness to haggle, so don t hesitate to see what kind of discount you can negotiate. hertz car rental company He s even extended a 10 percent discount to CapeTownMagazine.com readers from 1 May to 31 August 2012. Not to mention, if you pay for three months rental in cash up front, he ll give you one of his fabled special prices .