United Rentals Launches Certified Auctions of Used Equipment on eBay

November 17, 2005 • United Rentals, Inc., Greenwich, Conn., announced the launch of United Rentals Certified Auctions on eBay to offer the public a steady stream of used equipment. The launch of United Rentals Certified Auctions is part of the company's new strategic e-commerce plan to provide customers with convenient online options for purchasing or renting equipment.

 

“We are continually upgrading our equipment fleet to provide rental customers with the latest models to meet their needs,” said Michael Kneeland, executive vice president of operations for United Rentals. “We regularly have a large inventory of used equipment that has been maintained by our technicians which we can offer to customers interested in making a capital purchase of this kind. eBay is the best method to make it widely available, using our United Rentals Certified Auctions.”

 

To continue providing high quality customer service and equipment maintenance to customers on eBay, United Rentals' equipment purchased on the site is available with a United Guard Extended Warranty, which covers inspections and repairs for an additional charge.

 

United Rentals auctions can be found from a link on its newly redesigned website, www.unitedrentals.com, or directly on eBay at http://stores.ebay.com/UnitedRentals.