Muscat, Oman – Thrifty Car Rental, a leading US based rent-a-car company, in it’s continuous effort to exceed client’s expectations and focus on customer safety and satisfaction, is expanding its fleet of Chevrolet cars in Oman. It recently inked a deal with OTE for 150 new Chevrolet cars. Thrifty’s Chevrolet range now includes Tahoe, Caprice, Epica, Optra & Aveo.  With this extensive collection of new vehicles, Thrifty is able to offer its customers a wide range of rental options from all its locations - in Muscat International Airport, Salalah Airport (which are operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) Salalah Downtown, Ruwi, Al Khuwair, and Sohar. Thrifty’s locations are all conveniently reachable and well in sight when one is desperate for a Rent a Car.

As the region’s Market Leader, Thrifty has found that a growing number of customers require speciality cars for their private and professional lives and Thrifty is there to meet their requirement and with a consistently high standard of professionalism, Thrifty is continuously able to provide customers with the best service.

An event was organised recently to induct the 150 new Chevrolet cars in to Thrifty’s fleet. The keys were handed over by Mr Cyrus Vevaina, MD, OTE-Group to Mr. Murtadha Jaffer, Chairman and Managing Director, Al Haditha Group, the Thrifty Car Rental franchisee in Oman in the presence of the GM Middle East delegation headed by Ms Rania Salman, Area Fleet Sales Manager, General Motors Middle East.

Mr. Murtadha Jaffer, Chairman and Managing Director, Al Haditha Group, the Thrift Car Rental sole master franchisee in Oman said, “With the induction of these Chevrolet Vehicles, we are quite confident that the customers will experience safety, luxury, comfort and excellent performance from  them.”

“The Chevrolet cars offer style, luxury combined with performance & 360 degree safety and security. These characteristics combined with the efficient after-sales service from OTE, its network of twenty service stations including quick repair centers will give Thrifty’s customers, a superlative excitement and experience”, said Rania Salman, Area Fleet Sales Manager, General Motors Middle East.

Mr Vevaina said “This is a very special partnership between OTE, GM & Thrifty car Rental. It signifies the continued popularity & satisfaction of our customers with the performance of all GM cars. A very special thank you to all our customers for your loyal patronage”

The repertoire of cars include Tahoe, the  world’s best selling full size SUV, winner of the 2007 “Best 4X4” offering superb levels of comfort & luxury, comfortably seating up to 9 passengers. Caprice, “ generosity redefined ” It stands out as one of the most spacious cars available in the Middle East with impressive space and comfort as its hallmarks. It has been often said that the “Rear Leg Room in a Caprice is the envy of a stretched Limo”. It also incorporates the latest in advanced computer technology and is a legend in its own right.  The Epica exceeds expectations when it comes to the safety and comfort of its occupants with an array of outstanding safety options packaged in an environment that is comfortable and classy.   The Optra a perfect blend of style and performance, a segment leader in rear legroom, its safety features make this model particularly attractive as a car for all occasions.

Thrifty customers give a thumbs up to Aveo, the stylish and incredibly spacious sedan the practical choice for young people with active and vigorous lifestyles.