(11/22/05) Owings Mills, MD –Karen Dildine and Elizabeth Dildine-Thompson, owners and operators of Rent-A-Wreck of Charleston, the convenient and cost-saving neighborhood car rental company, are celebrating their 5th year of success this month.

Since joining the Rent-A-Wreck system, the Charleston fleet has grown to include a variety of vehicles. Located at 5050 Rivers avenue, Karen and Elizabeth’s Rent-A-Wreck is one of more than 350 franchise locations worldwide

Karen and Elizabeth are a sister team who joined together 18 years ago to start a car dealership called Nifty Cars, which they still own. Finding success in this male dominated profession, Karen and Elizabeth became owners of this Rent-A-Wreck and another location in North Charleston.

“Our focus over the past five years has been to meet the used car rental needs of the community. We’ve made the Rent-A-Wreck name stand for quality and service,” said Karen, who notes that their future plans are to expand their business with a new Rent-A-Wreck location in Mount Pleasant.

Rent-A-Wreck rents new and used cars, vans and trucks. Used vehicles are typically two to four years old. Every Rent-A-Wreck vehicle is expertly serviced and safety inspected before each rental. Most standard sizes and models, including station wagons, vans and trucks are available.

For reservations and information, please dial (843) 769-7325

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