Top 10 questions asked by equipment rental businesses
With over 40 years in the equipment rental industry, we at MCS Rental Software understand what you need to digitise and simplify your entire rental business – using mobile apps, real-time insights, and carefully-honed automation tools.
After countless conversations with equipment rental businesses, we also know the most commonly asked questions about rental software, and we think it’s time to share the answers.
QUESTIONS:
- Does rental software grow and expand with my business?
- Do I get access to customer support?
- Can I customize the interface of rental software?
- Can rental software tell me what asset makes the most money?
- How can I use rental software to improve customer service?
- Will rental software help me manage my team
- Do rental software solutions with integrate with other systems?
- Can I use rental software while I’m on the go?
- How does rental software help with equipment maintenance?
- How secure is my data using rental software?
1. Does rental software grow and expand with my business?
Yes. Quality rental software is built to scale with you—serving your business where it is today and where it will be years from now.
A modern rental platform should allow you to add users easily, adapt to increased demand, and maintain strong performance as your operation expands.
2. Do I get access to customer support?
Absolutely. Your rental software provider should offer dependable, ongoing support.
When you’re focused on running your rental operation, the last thing you need is a technical issue you can’t solve. With MCS, you can log issues through a streamlined ticketing system within your customer portal.
Your portal also includes a full Knowledge Base so you can access guidance and resources whenever you need them.
For cloud-hosted customers, servers are monitored 24/7, with immediate response to critical hosting issues from our technical experts.
3. Can I customize the interface of rental software?
Yes. Your rental software should fit the way you work, not the other way around.
You can customize dashboards to highlight the information you need most. Each user can personalize their workspace, so their essential tools are always front and center. This makes your team faster, more efficient, and more organized.
Contact our team to discuss your requirements and learn how rental software can be tailored to your business.
4. Can rental software tell me which asset makes me the most money?
Absolutely. One of the most valuable features of MCS Rental Software is the ability to track the financial performance of every asset.
With detailed reporting and business intelligence tools, you can monitor utilization, revenue, and maintenance costs—giving you a clear picture of your highest-performing assets.
This helps you make informed decisions about selling, replacing, or investing in new equipment to maximize profitability.
5. How can I use rental software to improve customer service?
Rental software enhances customer service by giving your clients digital access to everything they need.
Features like online ordering, a customer portal, digital signatures, and automated text alerts make the rental process easier and more transparent. These tools save time for both you and your customers.
Meanwhile, a fully integrated rental CRM tracks every customer interaction, giving you quick access to communication history, pricing, and sales pipeline visibility so you can provide faster, more personalized service.
6. Will rental software help me manage my team?
Yes. Rental software not only streamlines but processes. It helps keep your entire team organized and aligned.
With MCS, you can assign jobs to drivers and engineers, track progress in real time, and use mobile apps to deliver clear instructions to your field teams. Managers gain deeper visibility into workloads and can identify bottlenecks before they cause delays.
The innovative Activity Hub helps each team member see and manage their tasks at a glance. You can also track employee certifications, monitor expirations, and maintain a complete digital audit trail for full accountability.
7. Do rental software solutions integrate with other systems?
Yes. While rental software aims to centralize your operations, it can integrate with existing third-party systems when needed.
Whether it’s your accounting system or a telematics provider you already rely on, MCS can seamlessly integrate with the tools critical to your daily operations.
8. Can I use rental software while I’m on the go?
Yes. Rental software is accessible from your office PC, a tablet, or your mobile phone.
MCS offers mobile apps for iOS and Android, enabling engineers and drivers to complete tasks on their phones with instant updates back to the office. The app supports customized checklists and allows you to text customers with job updates or arrival alerts.
Other features can also be configured for secure external access over WiFi, giving your team flexibility wherever they work.
9. How does rental software help with equipment maintenance?
A strong rental software system includes a Workshop module to help you keep your fleet in top condition.
You can set up maintenance schedules, receive reminder alerts, and view full service histories across all depot locations. The system provides clear visibility into who performed each task and when it was completed.
With the Workshop mobile app, your team can record equipment damage with photos and documentation, making it easier to recover costs and resolve disputes. The software stores all supporting documents—contracts, service notes, damage reports—so you’re always protected.
This proactive maintenance approach helps reduce breakdowns, increase uptime, and deliver more reliable equipment to your customers.
10. How secure is my data using a rental software system?
A strong rental software system includes a Workshop module to help you keep your fleet in top condition.
You can set up maintenance schedules, receive reminder alerts, and view full service histories across all depot locations. The system provides clear visibility into who performed each task and when it was completed.
With the Workshop mobile app, your team can record equipment damage with photos and documentation, making it easier to recover costs and resolve disputes. The software stores all supporting documents—contracts, service notes, damage reports—so you’re always protected.
This proactive maintenance approach helps reduce breakdowns, increase uptime, and deliver more reliable equipment to your customers.
Conclusion
The right rental software should do more than support your processes—it should give you the confidence to grow, the flexibility to adapt, and the freedom to focus on what matters most: your customers. At MCS Rental Software, we’ve been partnering with rental businesses for over 40 years, creating solutions that evolve with your needs and provide support every step of the way. Whether you’re looking to improve efficiency, enhance customer service, or gain deeper insights into your business, MCS has the tools and expertise to help you achieve your goals.
Let’s work together to shape the future of your rental business. Get in touch now.
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