# The economics of the car-rental business

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**Created:** [August 30, 2024, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-economics-of-the-car-rental-business/196018 "2024-08-30T03:11:52Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-economics-of-the-car-rental-business/196018/14 "2024-08-30T20:59:36Z")

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> [@Nevada\_545](#):
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> Show me a car dealer that is giving away cars because of inoperative features.

I’ve told you already about the 2000 VW Beetle. After much trying, replacing parts, the owner has not been able to get the check engine light to turn off. Seems to be related to the EGR system. He gave up & tried to sell it, but hasn’t been able to find a buyer…

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