The diversity of the car models we can encounter today and the facilities offered by carmakers makes us, the customers, to analyze and compare several models before making a decision. In the following we will try to point out some elements that can be useful when you are in a position to purchase a car or another, as well as when you want to rent one. The system ABS Anti - Lock is an English Bracking System and refers to a system for most vehicles which prevents the blocking of the wheels during braking. As advantages, ABS allows the driver to maintain steering control during braking and shorten braking distance. This system has proven its performance in any way, whether we speak of a high adhesion surface, dry or wet, shortening braking distances compared to vehicles that did not have this feature. You will find certainly this system also by any car hire agency.
ESP, or Electronic Stabilty program has emerged as a natural evolution in terms of safety that a vehicle can provide, succeeding ABS. Electronic stability program provides help to maintain stability and maneuverability of the vehicle in case of slippage. Aided by the ABS and traction control system the vehicle recovers only in case of skid, not forcing the driver to do risking recovery maneuvers that can result in unpleasant events. Therefore, ESP can be helpful if you would like to rent a car, especially if it happens in the winter when the roads in the country may also be slippage.
Traction Control - A system that we can find mainly in the SUV’S and luxury limousines. TCS is integrated in the ESP system and uses information from the ABS to work. This system limits excessive slippage when the car starts to go. Some cars have the traction control system integrated, without having ESP. Like the previous system presented Traction Control ensure better handling of your vehicle, especially in bad weather conditions, therefore it is highly recommend this option as a preference when choosing a rental car.
Navigation System - This is one of the coolest features that a car can have. In the beginning, this system could be found only on the board of the luxury cars. Today, almost every manufacturer, including Dacia, enables its clients to save time and money by setting and route they will travel go before they hit the road. A modern electronic navigation system has maps that can be available in the textual or graphic form, providing driviers instant guidance and targeting their destination. The navigation system is almost indispensable to those interested to rent a car, especially if you travel to destinations that have not been before.