Fun Things To Do over Labor Day Weekend in Washington D.C.

There are SO many FUN things to do over Labor Day Weekend in Washington, D.C. that it's hard to decide!  Gather family and friends into a Mini-Van or Escalade and go play!

Abbey Road on the River - 9/1/11 - 9/5/11 Beatles Tribute Festival - 50 bands from around the world....5 days of peace, love and rock and roll... at the Gaylord National Resort at National Harbor.

FREE Labor Day Concert - Sun 9/4/11  8:00 p.m.on the West Lawn of the Capitol at E. Capitol & First Streets by National Symphony Orchestra.  

Kennedy Center Page to Stage Festival  9/3/11 - 9/5/11  More than 25 local theater companies present free readings, open rehearsals, and sneak previews of plays and musicals performing in the 2011/2012 DC season.

DC Blues Festival - Sat. 9/3/11  1-7 p.m.  Carter Barron Amphitheater in DC FREE blues festival featuring local and national bands

Maryland Renaissance Festival  Weekends now thru 10/23 in Crownsville, MD.  Visit this recreated 16th century English Village with crafts, live performances, food, games and so much more. 

Glen Echo Park Art Show and Irish Festival  9/3/11 - 9/5/11 MacArthur Blvd. in Glen Echo, MD.  Art Show from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m each day representing more than 150 regional artists with Irish musicians and dancers performing folk dances and songs. 

Avoid the 6 month wait for the 2012 Porsche Cayenne. Drive it now.

The 2012 Porsche Cayenne may have a 6 month wait now, but our delivery arrived just in time.  You can take the Cayenne on an extended test drive and experience it for yourself:

*  8 Speed Tiptronic

*  Traction All Wheel Drive

*  Rear Privacy Glass

*  Auto Start

*  Bose Sound System with 10 Speakers

*  Xenon Headlights

*  Premium/Sporty Upgraded Interior

*  Moonroof

*  Reverse Camera/Park Assist

*  Front Ventilated Leather Seats

*  Integrated GPS

*  XM Satellite Radio

Seriously, when you sit behind the wheel, you feel like you're in the cockpit of an airplane.  From the detailed interior, to the famous performance that Porsche is known for, this SUV is an exhilarating ride.  

Read what All Auto Reviews recently said about the 2012 Porsche Cayenne. 

 "No matter what the terrain is, the 2012 Porsche Cayenne has the grit to take it on with gusto.  A Computer-controlled Porsche Traction Management on the Cayenne closely monitors the self-leveling, six-position air suspension.  Eliciting rave reviews for being a powerful offering from the Porsche stable, the 2012 Porsche Cayenne is efficient and remarkably fast....The Drive-Off Assistant system on the 2012 Cayenne employs the brakes automatically on inclines until the clutch is engaged."

 Introductory Rates:  $250 per day.......$1500 per week.......$4500 per month.  

 Delivery Available.

Leadership Arlington

We would like to formally congratulate Patrick Ingram, manager of the Arlington office, on his acceptance into Leadership Arlington's Young Professionals Program.  

Established in 1998, Leadership Arlington works to build our community, one leader at a time.  The organization gives it members top-notch, experiential learning and networking that build leadership skills and focus participants on the issues facing Arlington. The Young Professionals Program is an initiative of Leadership Arlington that will provide up and coming young leaders the opportunity to develop new skills, acquire the resources and knowledge necessary to engage in their community.  

GREAT JOB PATRICK!

Link to Leadership Arlington.

Sizzling Summer Giveaway

Every week in August we'll be asking a SIZZLING SUMMER question via Twitter.  The first person to reply correctly to @advancecarrent wins ONE FREE RENTAL DAY. Start following us today and watch for our Sizzling Summer Giveaway tweets. Next question will be tweeted Monday 8/8 at 12:00 noon.  GOOD LUCK!

2012 BMW 750Lix has arrived!

 by: Donna Estin

Just arrived from Dingolfing, Germany, the 2012 BMW 750Lix

This is the Ultimate Driving Machine.....

Black Sapphire Metallic exterior

Black Nappa Leather interior

Cold Weather package with heated seats

Luxury Seating package with power rear and side sunshades, and front ventilated seats

19" Alloy Multi-spoke wheels

Sports leather steering wheel

Rear view camera

Power trunklid

Park Distance Control

Ambiance lighting

IPod and USB adapter

Smartphone Integration

4.4 liter, V-8 engine with Twin Power Turbo technology

xDrive all wheel drive system

Xenon headlights

Power moonroof

Now available for daily, weekly or monthly rentals from Washington D.C. area locations........

Advance Car Rental is the only car rental company in the Washington D.C. metro to bring you the new 2012 750s. 

Serving Washington's Elite for over 15 years. 

Just Arrived! Entertainment Minivans

 by Donna Estin:

Ok, so these vans are awesome! 

*  2nd row captain's seats

*  Overhead 9" video screen 

*  Overhead DVD console

*  Touch screen media center

*  USB Port & SiriusXM Satellite Radio w/6 Speakers

*  Rear back-up camera

*  Video Remote Control

And extra storage space behind the third row.  

They seat 7 people including the driver and are super-easy to drive and park.  It's so nice to have extra room so everyone can have space and not fight.  Not that anyone's families fight on road trips, but I'm just saying.  It's peaceful to have the S P A C E. 

Smoke Free Rental Cars in Washington, D.C.

by Donna Estin:

 

SMOKE- FREE FLEET 

 

We love clean air!  Especially in our smoke-free vehicles. All of our cars, SUVs and mini-vans are now non-smoking. 

We are committed to providing all of our clients an opportunity to drive fresh, smoke-free vehicles.  Research has shown that there is no level of ventilation that completely negates the harmful effects of second hand smoke.  Opening a car window while smoking does not eliminate the smoke, yet can result in air flow back into the vehicle causing smoke to be blown directly into the back seat.

For smokers wishing to rent a car from us, yes, you can rent and drive the vehicles, you just cannot smoke in the vehicle.  Kindly smoke outdoors in designated public places or in the comfort of your home.  

Driving a cleaner, fresher vehicle is a standard we work hard to achieve.  From eliminating smoke to preventing upholstery and carpet damage caused by cigarettes, we strive to keep our vehicles in top condition for all of our renters.  You deserve to drive in a healthy, safe environment, free from smoke.  It's good for you and for the air we breathe.  For these reasons we have adopted a smoke-free policy fleet wide.  A $200 penalty will be charged upon check in for anyone in violation. 

 

Thank you for observing this healthy policy. We hope you enjoy your rental experience with us even more.