After conducting market research, Silvercar found that the Audi A4 tested higherthan comparable premium cars like BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes. It is the only modelthat the rental company carries.

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CEO Luke Schneider said that Silvercar came about after one too many poorexperiences with rental car companies. "All the other parts of the travelindustry had updated, and we looked and said, 'Gosh, there's a gaping void inthe car rental piece of the industry.'"

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The Silvercar app takes care of every aspect of the rental process. The AudiA4's computer system allows you to connect your phone to the car for wirelesscalling, navigation and WiFi.

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Silvercar recently brought over 200 brand new Audi A4s from Germany for theirfirst location at DFW Airport.

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Austin-based Silvercar aims to give you the ultimate car rental experience, allfrom your phone

Plan ahead by knowing the cost of checking your luggage before you get to theairpot.

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Spirit charges hefty baggage fees, even for carry on.

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Southwest Airlines is the only carrier that doesn't charge for carry on orchecked bags.

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