Turo... anyone tried it in the UK?

Tengocity · 07-13-2019, 01:30 PM

For those who aren't aware of Turo, it's like AirBnB for cars. Been around in the US for quite a few years now, and now seems there's quite a few cars available in the UK now.

Curious as to whether anyone has rented a car via Turo, or even rented theirs out?

My company 330e lease is up in a months time and I can buy it for a good price, so tempted to buy it and rent it out!

https://turo.com/en-us/how-turo-works

Abrek · 07-13-2019, 01:53 PM

It’s not popular enough yet, plenty of cars around, very cheap and looks like available most days - not booked. So atm good for getting the car but not so much for renting yours out.

Broncho · 07-13-2019, 01:54 PM

I can only imagine the car would get absolutely hammered.

Tengocity · 07-13-2019, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Broncho

I can only imagine the car would get absolutely hammered.

Its a company car... how do you think it gets driven now?!

In all seriousness you can only thrash a hybrid so hard... auto box ensures folk can't over rev it, and it barely goes through tyres or brakes so the running costs are minimal.

Tengocity · 07-13-2019, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Abrek

It’s not popular enough yet, plenty of cars around, very cheap and looks like available most days - not booked. So atm good for getting the car but not so much for renting yours out.

Yes, I suspect that's the case. Probably makes more sense in a large city I think too. More folk who don't own their own car but would like to rent one occasionally.

225 · 07-13-2019, 02:09 PM

not exactly cheap though from what I saw so cant really see the benefit over a normal car rental.

335dMSport+ · 07-14-2019, 02:22 AM

Its very popular in the states and my friend that lives in Phoenix uses it to rent muscle cars when I visit as it's cheaper than the rental car companies as the cars are generally older but still as much fun.

RobUK · 07-14-2019, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Broncho

I can only imagine the car would get absolutely hammered.

^^^ This.

RoShambolt · 07-14-2019, 12:33 PM

Reminds me of this. Seems like a lot of hassle.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1549822

Watsey · 07-14-2019, 02:11 PM

My BiL tried this (or a very similar service) to try and get bookings for his VW California. Pretty much no takers. Seems to be a case of too much supply, not enough demand.

Tengocity · 07-14-2019, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RoShambolt

Reminds me of this. Seems like a lot of hassle.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1549822

It's a brave, or stupid man that rents out a manual M3!

RoShambolt · 07-14-2019, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

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Originally Posted by RoShambolt

Reminds me of this. Seems like a lot of hassle.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1549822

It's a brave, or stupid man that rents out a manual M3!

Yeah, I winced when I saw it was a 6MT.

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RoShambolt Captain 351 Rep 725 Posts Drives: Looking Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Beds iTrader: (0)	Reminds me of this. Seems like a lot of hassle. https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1549822
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Watsey Major General 6414 Rep 8,498 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	My BiL tried this (or a very similar service) to try and get bookings for his VW California. Pretty much no takers. Seems to be a case of too much supply, not enough demand. __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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