Customizing Charge Pricing Across Packages, Categories, and Fleet

By default, all vehicle categories and fleet will inherit the standard value of any charge configured at the package level.

For example: If you create a charge called "Child Seat" at a value of $10, then any booking that adds a child seat — across any vehicle — will automatically apply the $10 fee.

However, Loopit also allows you to introduce price overrides at both the category and fleet levels. This means you can customize the standard pricing for specific vehicles or groups of vehicles.

For example: You might configure the "Child Seat" charge to $20 for fleet associated with the SUV category, while all other vehicles continue to charge the standard $10.

This functionality provides significant flexibility to tailor your pricing strategy based on vehicle type, customer segments, or operational requirements.

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Common Use Cases for Price Overrides

1. Set Custom Excess Amounts by Fleet Type

Scenario: Luxury vehicles often require higher excess (deductible) amounts compared to economy models.

How to configure:

• Create an Excess Charge Type: Add a new charge called "Excess" and set the charge type to "Ad Hoc". This ensures it can be added only when needed.

• Set a Default Value: Define a standard excess amount to be inherited across all vehicles.

• Override the Value by Category or Fleet: From the Price Overrides tab in the package, update the excess charge specifically for luxury categories or specific fleet (e.g., setting SUVs at $2,000 excess while hatchbacks remain at $1,000).

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2. Increase GPS Hire Fees for Premium Models

Scenario: Customers renting premium vehicles may expect higher-end GPS systems, justifying a higher hire fee.

How to configure:

• Create a Charge: Add a charge called "GPS Unit" with a standard package value, e.g., $15 per rental.

• Override Pricing: Set the GPS Unit price to $25 for fleet in the Prestige or Premium categories.

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3. Offer Complimentary Child Seats for Family-Oriented Vehicles

Scenario: To boost appeal for family vehicles, you may want to waive the child seat fee.

How to configure:

• Create the Child Seat Charge: Set the package-level value at $10.

• Override Pricing: In the Family or SUV category, override the price to $0, making it a complimentary inclusion for those vehicles only.

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4. Apply Different Fuel Refill Charges Based on Vehicle Size

Scenario: Larger vehicles like vans or SUVs consume more fuel, so a standard fuel refill fee may not accurately cover costs.

How to configure:

• Create a Fuel Refill Charge: Add a charge called "Fuel Refill Fee" with a default package price, e.g., $50.

• Override for Larger Vehicles: Increase the refill fee to $80 for fleet in the Van, SUV, or Commercial categories.