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 12 Passenger Van Rental &
Conversion Vans
Testimonials from our Clients
Testimonial
 Over Christmas my family and I rented a 12 passenger van from Image Rent a Car in Queens, NY. We were going to a family reunion of sorts in South Virginia, while there the van had a mechanical problem. When we called the office to tell them what happened they tried to arrange for another van but because it was a holiday weekend they had no luck. What they did next amazed me and my family, they arranged for hotel rooms for all of us, paid us all for the day of work we ended up missing, and had one of there employees get into another 12 passenger van and start driving to pick us up. He drove us to each of our houses and dropped us off. They refunded the charge of the rental, had a check for us the next day for our lost day of pay, and gave us a large discount for our next rental. The people at Pam Van Rentals were wonderful and went far and beyond what I think they needed to do to fix the problem. I know we will all be renting from them for a long time to come. I want to offer a special thanks to Dexter, Ann, and the Marcy at Image Rent A Car, in my opinion the very best van rental agency in all of NYC.
Is a mini-van just not big enough for your travel group? The SUV just too cramped? Then Image
Passenger Van Rental has the New York rental car for you! The 2008 12 passenger Ford Clubwagon extended van rental is big enough to transport all your travel mates without being bulky. The interior is spacious and comfortably with enough room to comfortably seat 12 fully grown adults. So whether you are transporting family to a reunion or picking up some friends for a big night out on the town, the 2008 Ford Clubwagon extended van ensures that you won't forget anyone and allows you some extra space to pick up a few new members along the way!
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Safety Information for 15 Passenger
Vehicles
Safety 1st=Image Rent A Car Cares : The following safety information is provided to you as part of our effort to prevent any accidents occurring to you and your family or colleague. Please take a few moments to review this life saving safety information.
Safety Flyer
The Ford Clubwagon
15 passenger New York rental car
extended van is a great rental option for those of you visiting New York with a large group of people. Extended vans have been extremely dependable throughout the years, requiring few altercations to its designs. Extended vans are roomy enough to transport basketball teams and great for driving the band across country. Extended
15-passenger vans rentals are also extremely safe. Many models include automatic door locks and all include three point seatbelts. These seatbelts are often height and width retractable allowing for increased comfort and personal safety. The braking system is a standard 4 wheel anti-lock system capable of stopping on all types of surfaces. From snow, to rain; dry pavement to icy cement, an extended
15-passenger vans is easy to control when braking.
Fifteen-passenger vans are more likely to be involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash than any other type of vehicle. In response, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an updated safety advisory on these vehicles. In fact, this 2005 advisory marks the 4th time in just 5 years that NHTSA has issued a safety warning on these vehicles.
The good news is that such consumer alerts and educational efforts are apparently working to help reduce fatalities in
15-passenger vans rollover crashes. The proof is in the numbers: The percent of
15-passenger vans occupant fatalities that occur as a result of rollover crashes is down from a high of 81% in 2000 to 52% in 2003.
Still, more needs to be done to alert operators of these vehicles’ high center of gravity —
particularly when fully loaded – and their increased chance of rollover. NHTSA is continuing to work to get the word out about this increased rollover risk, as well as what can be done to mitigate it.
Organizations
that use
15-passenger vans to transport students, seniors, sports groups or other members, need to be informed about how to reduce rollover risks, avoid potential dangers, and better protect occupants in the event of a rollover crash.
These NHTA recommended
15-passenger vans safety precautions include the following:
Keep your passenger load light. NHTSA research has shown that
15-passenger vans have a rollover risk that increases dramatically as the number of occupants increases from fewer than five to more than ten. In fact,
15-passenger vans (with 10 or more occupants) had a rollover rate in single vehicle crashes that is nearly three times the rate of those that were lightly loaded.
Check your van’s tire pressure frequently — at least once a week. A just-released NHTSA study found that 74 percent of all
15-passenger vans
had improperly inflated tires. By contrast, 39 percent of passenger cars had improperly inflated tires. Improperly inflated tires can change handling characteristics, increasing the prospect of a rollover crash in 15-passenger vans.
Require all occupants to use their seat belts or the appropriate child restraint. Nearly 80% of those who have died nationwide in
15-passenger vans were not buckled up. Wearing seat belts dramatically increases the chances of survival during a rollover crash.
If at all possible, seat passengers & place cargo forward of the rear axle — and avoid placing any loads on the roof. By following these guidelines, you’ll lower the vehicle’s center of gravity and lower the chance of a rollover crash.
Be mindful of speed and road conditions. The analysis of
15-passenger vans
crashes also shows that the risk of rollover increases significantly at speeds over 50 miles per hour and on curved roads.
Only qualified drivers should be behind the wheel. Special training and experience are required to properly operate a
15-passenger vans. Make sure your driver or drivers have both — and only operate these vehicles when well rested and fully alert.
For more information, including free copies of
15-passenger vans safety hangtags, as well as the latest NHTSA research and analysis, please visit the agency’s web site at:
www.nhtsa.gov Hangtags can also be ordered at no cost by contacting NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline directly at 888-327-4236.
Now that you're more aware of the safety information we urge you to drive safe
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