Rent-A-Wreck of America Franchise News

August 22, 2008 // Franchising.com // Crown Point, IN – Patrick Shafer and Jerry McGarr, owners and operators of Rent-A-Wreck and Priceless of Crown Point the convenient and cost-saving neighborhood car rental company, are celebrating the grand re-opening of their long-running business in a new and improved facility. The Rent-A-Wreck operates along side sister company Priceless Car and Truck Rental in a consolidated facility that also houses the U-Haul truck rentals, Wildfire Scooter sales, Pro Auto car sales, A-1 self storage and Pro Auto machine and service shop.

Located at 1674 E. North Street, Rent-A-Wreck of Crown Point moved its business in and brand new, larger building that features a showroom, detailing shop, customer lounge and other creature comforts...

$750,000 Punitive Damages Awarded in Controversial Case

June 22, 2007 // Franchising.com // Rockville, MD–In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland, Rent-A-Wreck of America, Inc. scored a victory against deceit and sharp business practices. On June 5, 2007, after a two week trial, the jury returned a verdict against Thomas L. Gruber, and his corporation, San Diego Car Rentals, Inc. (SDCR) for having fraudulently induced Rent-A-Wreck into a merger agreement with SDCR in October 2005. On June 5, 2007, the jury awarded Rent-A-Wreck, $750,000 in punitive damages against Gruber and SDCR.

The jury apparently discredited the testimony of David Schwartz and William O. Fleischman on Gruber's behalf, instead finding that Gruber had lured Rent-A-Wreck into the SDCR merger agreement using false personal financial statements...

June 15, 2007 // Franchising.com // Laurel, MD – John Harvell is pleased to announce the opening of his new business, Rent-A-Wreck- the rent-a-car company with the funny name that's known for serious savings. Located at 64 Industrial Street in Presque Isle, the new Rent-A-Wreck is now open for business. Although John has already started renting cars, he's still getting his shop ready for the grand opening on June 28 th 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will include food, drinks, and an open house where the customers can check out the facilities, the cars and meet-and-greet the staff.

So far John's new fleet is exceeding twenty cars and he's currently working on collecting box trucks, moving trucks and vans to rent out to local colleges and business communities...