If you need to assign a different vehicle to an existing rental — whether due to maintenance, availability, or an upgrade — use the Switch Vehicle feature.

How to Switch

1. Open the rental detail view
2. Click the Switch Vehicle action
3. Select the new vehicle from the list of available vehicles
4. Confirm the switch

What Happens

• The rental is reassigned to the new vehicle
• The original vehicle is released — its dates become available for other bookings
• The new vehicle is blocked for this rental's dates
• Line items are preserved — you may need to manually adjust pricing if the new vehicle has different rates
• The switch is recorded in the rental history

When to Use

• Vehicle breakdown — Replace with an equivalent vehicle
• Upgrade/downgrade — Renter requests a different class
• Scheduling conflict — Another higher-priority booking needs this vehicle

Frequently Asked Questions

Does switching the vehicle update the pricing automatically?
No. The existing line items stay the same. If the new vehicle has different daily rates, you'll need to manually update the line items to reflect the new pricing.

Can I switch to a vehicle that's already booked?
The system shows available vehicles for the rental dates. If a vehicle has a conflicting booking, it won't appear in the selection list.