Rental car service coming to Seymour

By Max Stainkamph

Dec 12, 2021

Easy access: A new rental service using an app is launching in Seymour.

Kilmore Toyota and Seymour Toyota have announced the launch of KINTO Rent, allowing people to rent vehicles for an hour, for a year, or anywhere in between, through an online app.

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Since its launch in March 2021, Toyota vehicles booked through KINTO have been available at on-street locations in Melbourne as well as some dealerships.

Toyota had planned for KINTO to expand through Australia, and growth into Kilmore and Seymour would allow that.

KINTO operates completely from a smartphone app, including sign-up, booking, access and payment.

Unlocking and locking of the vehicle is undertaken via buttons from within the app.

Drivers pay for the duration booked and the distance travelled, with decreased rates for longer bookings, plus any extras such as insurance excess reduction.

Toyota Australia vice-president sales, marketing and franchise operations Sean Hanley said KINTO offered consumers greater freedom and flexibility.

“KINTO is the next best thing to owning your own car because it is simple and affordable to book and drive the latest Toyota vehicles, including our popular hybrid models,” Mr Hanley said.

By Max Stainkamph

Journalist