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Car Sharing

Car sharing lets members rent cars by the minute, hour or day from a shared fleet, usually in cities.

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What is Car Sharing?

Booking, unlocking and returning the car are usually done in an app. Free-floating schemes let you leave the car anywhere in a zone; station-based ones use fixed spots. Fuel or charging, insurance and parking in the zone are often included in the price. Car sharing can replace a second car for households that drive little.

How it works

The operator owns and maintains the cars, and members pay only for the time or distance they use.

Why it matters for your car

Check the car for damage and report it in the app before driving off. Know the insurance excess and any fees for leaving the car outside the zone.

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