11 Advantages of Renting with Direct Appliance Rentals

Are you thinking of renting with Direct Appliance Rentals? Is it your first time and you are weighing your options? Or have you got burned elsewhere and are looking for an alternative? Make sure you do your research as that can save you time, money and the headache of choosing poorly.

Even if you only read through customer reviews, you can get a much better idea of who you are dealing with and if the company is a good fit for your needs. There are many rental companies out there and it can mean hours of searching and comparing to find the right one.

But don’t worry! We’ve compiled the list of all the major benefits of renting with Direct Appliance Rentals below, to help you out.

1. SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

This will always be a number one, as we can’t stress enough how important it is for us to offer the best possible service at all times.

Have you ever been looked down upon or not even considered by other rental companies because of your circumstances? With a lot of companies offering rent to own appliances, poor credit will often result in a swift (and sometimes automatic) rejection. Renting with Direct Appliance Rentals is a very different experience. Whether you are on benefits, haven’t got a great credit history, are a pensioner, have been bankrupt…at DAR, we understand. Life sometimes gets hard for everyone and you don’t have to worry about being judged. We always assess every application individually – there is no mould you have to fit. As long as you have a source of income, we will likely rent to you!.

We make it our company policy to be caring, supportive and compassionate and will always treat you with the respect you deserve. Moreover, our amazing customer service team will answer any questions or concerns you may have, help you fill out your application and keep you well informed from the moment of the first contact to the moment your brand new product is delivered to your door. Could it get any better? Well, read on!

2. EASY ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS

Sometimes a rental application process can be long, tedious and intimidating, with the amount of personal information required. Filling out forms is no fun after all! We listened to your feedback and we’ve cut our application forms down to just 2 simple pages! While some information is necessary to assess you and your circumstances as a whole, we get down to business. No fuss, just 2 pages.

Furthermore, you may not always have all the information ready when you sit down to fill out a form. That is fine. You can fill out the first page of the form first with the basic information right away, then note down what other information you need for the rest of the form and then come back to it later. We will even send you an email reminder with a link to continue your application, so we’ve got your back. This is also convenient when you’re stuck on something and don’t know how to fill it out. Just give us a call or have our staff call you back to help you every step of the way!

What information do you need to provide on your rental application? Here’s a quick list to help you prepare:

• Your basic personal information and contact details (eg. Name, birthdate, address, phone number)
• Centrelink information (eg. What plan and how much you pay)
• A short breakdown of your income source(s) and household expenses
• Your employment details (eg. your Employer name and phone number and how much money you get paid)
• Residential information (eg. Landlord’s details if you are renting or boarding)
• 2 personal references (of people who do not live with you)
• and a few documents to back it up, like the latest bank statements and utility bills

That’s it!

3. HIGH-QUALITY BRAND NEW PRODUCTS

The products you rent from us are guaranteed to be in top condition – as they are brand new! Always. We rent out brand new products in a multitude of categories. Kitchen and laundry appliances, baby & kids rentals, furniture rentals as well as small household and outdoor appliances, a vast range of electronics, like computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, iPads, cameras, televisions, gaming consoles and more!

We carefully handpick our range to give you smart, affordable and diverse options to choose from in case you don’t feel like doing it yourself. We’ve done the research for you!

4. NO UPFRONT DEPOSIT ON MOST ITEMS

Yep. None whatsoever – unless you are planning on renting a mobile phone or gaming console, then you will be required to make one payment upfront.

Are you sold on renting with Direct Appliance Rentals yet? But wait, there’s much more!

5. FAST APPROVAL TIMES

Don’t you hate the waiting game whenever you apply for something that requires someone’s approval? The doubts, the anxiety, your brain goes into overdrive? We hate that too… We know it’s stressful. We’re not playing any games. That’s why we try to be as upfront as we can. So, if your situation is difficult, we work with you and look for ways to help you get approved.

If we can’t, and it can happen – it’s not the end of the world. We hate to reject applications but don’t take it as a personal failure. We can give you tips on how to improve your chances and when you do, we encourage you to apply again. After you submit a full application with us, you can expect to have an answer within 4 working hours!

6. RENT SIGHT UNSEEN

You can go through the whole process – from choosing your product to applying, to getting approved – through email! Think about it. Life is busy enough with kids, work, running errands… who wants another task to worry about? Just get comfy at home or a coffee shop and start renting with Direct Appliance Rentals online at your leisure.

You don’t have to worry about your item’s condition just because you couldn’t see it in person. Our products are brand new, they come to you straight from the stock room! In case we do have an item that is near new, we usually offer it at a discounted rate to compensate and we guarantee you’ll love the condition it’s in – you can make sure of that upon delivery too.

7. CUSTOM RENTALS – UNLIMITED OPTIONS

In case you want to have full control over what you’re renting, we’re all up for it! Choose an appliance or a piece of furniture in your local store or in any online store and send us through a quote. We’ll take care of the rest. This gives you huge flexibility and endless options as to what to rent. And also, you’re not limited to one store, one brand, one city… It couldn’t be more convenient!

8. BUYOUT AT THE END OF THE TERM

Instead of a rent-to-own program where there could be a big buyout figure at the end of the term, our very own and very special RentPlus program gives you the freedom to choose your next step at the end of your rental term.

You can either return the item to us – and you can even pay off the goods sooner than 12 or 24 months by contacting us to organise deposit of a lump sum – there are no penalties for paying out your term early.

Or you may be able to make us an offer to buy the product off us from as little as $1*. We’ll send an end of lease statement to you no later than 90 days from the end of the agreement where we can negotiate what will happen with the product.

For more information regarding your options at the end of your contract, please visit our FAQ page.

* Agreements with DAR are consumers leases not sale of goods by instalments. The law enables the negotiation for the transfer of leased goods towards the end of the lease term. See Terms and Conditions for more details.

9. FREE DELIVERY AUSTRALIA WIDE

The delivery is on us. Anywhere across Australia with no worries. We can also install the appliances that require it for you for a small fee. More value, more convenience, especially when it comes to a heavy piece of furniture or a big family fridge! What can we say, we love what we do.

10. LOCAL RENTING WITH DIRECT APPLIANCE RENTALS IS EASY

Sometimes being an online service can be an advantage, and sometimes it can be a disadvantage too. That’s when our local DAR representatives come to play. We have at least one in every state, so the chances are, there’s one very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful rep living close to you!

Insert your postcode on our Locate Us page to find out the one nearest to you. Our well-trained representatives can advise you on all of your renting needs. They know the best deals in the area as well, so get in touch!

11. SPECIAL PRICING, DEALS AND SALES ALL YEAR ROUND

We always reward those renting with Direct Appliance Rentals. One of the ways? We love bringing you good news! So, if you love receiving it there are two ways to make sure you never miss out on special deals, exciting offers and flat-out bargains:

SIGN UP TO OUR EMAIL NEWSLETTER – We send it out twice a week with the hottest offers, new arrivals and special pricing – and as a subscriber, you’re always the first to know everything! What’s more, sometimes the sales are very short and quick events and this is our way of rewarding our loyal subscribers. So, become one of them and reap the benefits! Sign up form is at the end of this article.

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK – Our Facebook fans can expect to have a good laugh as well as stay informed about our products and deals. We encourage you to engage, ask questions and endure funny parenting or friendship memes and silly cat pictures 😀

As you can see, renting with Direct Appliance Rentals is a breeze. For even more of your questions answered, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, poke us on Facebook, send an email or call today!

Happy renting!