Zip Cars

[Giveumyhart]

I was thinking of joining so I called yesterday. The representative stated that you don't need a major credit card or minimum amount on you debit card to rent from them.

Renting from a rental agency can be such a hassle since I don't have a major credit card and my hobby debit card has very little money on it.

When I fly I usually hire a jitney but sometimes that can be annoying, one young lady was having BF issues and another just talked too much lol

Is anyone a member? I'm just curious what someone elses opinion is of the service.

[Chica Chaser]

What is their availability these days? They used to be very limited to the largest cities.
I looked at them once but just stick with Avis or Hertz, very convenient for me.

[Shea Veile]

Interesting. I'm curious too.


For the people who don't know, a couple of helpful links:


www.Zipcar.com

www.CommuterCheck.com





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[LuckyBuck]

Zip cars are okay. They are hard to come by. The best thing is many times there is not a store front. Instead a drop box for the keys and a digital code which will be emailed to you to open it.

The catch is they aren't very wide spread and can cost more then others. Plus they tend to cater to 1-2 day rentals.

Their target group is college students 18-21 who otherwise might not be able to get another rental. Their age policy is lax.

I've heard nothing stellar or bad about it.

[WetVelvetSAT]

You might want to check this site out

http://www.ripoffreport.com/Search/zipcar.aspx

Problem description:
I applied for a zipcar account on 12/20/2011 with the understanding that there would be an annual membership fee of $25. My application was subsequently denied. However, Zipcar proceeded with charging me $25 annual

membership fee, not once, but twice on my American Express card. I am furious about this kind of practice. Details of the email dated 12/21/2011 attached below: "We are sorry to inform you that your application to Zipcar was

denied for the following reason: -- Your driving record does not meet our insurance requirements at this time. According to our policy, applicants need to have had no more than 2 "incidents" (moving violations plus accidents) in the past 3 years, no more than one incident in the past 18 months, no alcohol violations in the past 7 years and no major violations in the past 3 years.

Major violations include: -- Excessive speed (20+ MPH over speed limit) -- Operating to endanger, reckless driving, etc. -- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs -- Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage -- Operating a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked license -- School bus stopping flag violations (or similar) You are

welcome to apply again once your driving record meets our insurance requirements. To dispute this decision, please contact your DMV and obtain a copy of your record. Then compare it to our requirements, which are listed online, and fax the record to attention Insurance Approval at 1-800-818-8439.

Sincerely, Josie Urban (Zipcar Home Office) Zipcar Member Services"




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Be aware of joining Zipcar in Toronto,

I joined zipcar 6 Months ago, and my experience with them was the worst ever. Within six months they have charged me Late fees more than a dozen of times and two time annual fee and 3 times gaz fees ..and overtime i called to see whats going on they told me SORRY IT WAS A SYSTEM ERROR!

and most of the time " the late fees" the insist it is you who is returning the car late when the real problem is their system.

THE RATES ARE VERY HIG
THEIR CALL CENTRE IS UNTRAINED
THEY ALWAYS CONFUSE YOU
THEY INSIST THEIR COMPUTER SYSTEM NEVER MAK MISTAKE BUT THEY APOLOGIES WHEN YOU HAVE NOUGH EVIDENCE

STAY AWAY FROM THEM!

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Good Luck with your decision!

Sincerely,
Wet

[Sswede]

I saw the other day they are starting to rent vans for moving sort of like U-Haul I think. They are pretty popular in DC and I see them around quite a bit. I think a great option to owning here as you dont have the hassles of ownership. Plus parking your vehicle when not being used can be an ongoing expensive problem in DC.
Now that assumes their service is good of course.

[Giveumyhart]

Ive never been to DC, I'd love to visit though!!

Zip cars are all over Pittsburgh and Boston. Thats what gave me the idea. But usually all I see is the empty parking space Oh well, I guess its back to driving all over the US.

Welcome back CC! I missed you