Understanding the requirements for cars and owners

Is my vehicle eligible to be listed on Getaround?

In order to share your car on Getaround, it must meet the following requirements:

• Be a private passenger vehicle with at least 4 wheels.
• Be model year 2007 or newer. If a car is 10 years or older it will need an inspection done at on-boarding as well as yearly to maintain eligibility (Getaround Vehicle Inspections).
• Have less than 200,000 miles. If 125k-200k an inspection is needed at onboarding as well as yearly to maintain eligibility (read the section “Vehicle Inspections” below).
• Seat no more than 10 passengers.
• Must have power door locks installed in the front driver’s side and front passenger side doors.
• Be in Good physical and mechanical condition - This means the vehicle may have some minor cosmetic defects but is free of mechanical problems:
  • The paint and bodywork may require minor touch-ups at most.
  • The engine compartment has no major minor leaks.
  • The vehicle has only minor rust, if any.
  • The body has no damage other than minor scratches or dings.
  • The interior has minor blemishes characteristic of normal wear.
  • The wheels may have minor repairable scratches or scrapes at most.
  • All tires match and have Tire tread > 3/32”
  • There are no illuminated malfunction indicator lamps (Check Engine Light) on the instrument panel.
  • The Windows and Windshield have no cracks more than 2” or cracks within the driver’s line of sight.
  • All lights (Headlights, Tail Lights, Turn-indicator light & Brake Lights) are functional with no damage beyond minor scrapes and scratches.
• Have an Actual Cash Value of $150,000 or less.
• Certain vehicle makes and models of exotic or performance vehicles may not be eligible for booking on our platform.
• Have photos of all four sides of the vehicle uploaded to the Getaround website to confirm no prior damage or any existing damage.
• Have not been issued a salvage/repair title.
• Have not been previously declared a total loss.
• Abide by state specific Safety Recall regulations (Learn how to handle a safety recall).

Vehicle Inspections

If your car is older than 10 years or has more than 125,000 miles you will need to submit a passed inspection prior to joining Getaround. Please have a certified mechanic complete the form or virtual inspection. Once you are ready to list your car, submit your proof of passed inspection to your Getaround account manager.

Onboarding Eligibility. A vehicle must be less than 10 years old and have less than 125,000 miles to be eligible for onboarding. No inspections are required for onboarding these cars. Vehicles 10 years and older (up to 2007) and/or that have more than 125,000 miles may be eligible for onboarding if the vehicle successfully passes a vehicle inspection.

Annual Inspection Requirements. Vehicles over 10 model years and/or that have more than 125,000 miles require an annual inspection to remain on the Getaround platform.‍Inspection Requirements. Inspections submitted must have been completed within the past 90 days. Inspections must be completed and signed by a certified mechanic. If the vehicle fails the inspection, the host may complete the necessary repairs and submit to another inspection.

Where to get an inspection. The inspection can be completed by the certified mechanic of the host’s choice. Many hosts will have their inspection completed during regular maintenance. The host is responsible for the inspection fees.

My car is scratched. Can I rent it out anyway ?

You have to provide to your drivers a vehicle safe, and clean. If your vehicle presents small scratches or small damages in the interior that don't compromise the vehicle safety, you can rent it on Getaround.

However, there is no leeway when it comes to safety (brakes, tires, lights, seatbelts, etc.) and equipments of your car (ex : no window which do not open correctly, no scotch tape on wing mirrors). If in doubt, read our safety checklist.

No leeway either of the cleanliness of your car : make sure your car is clean (inside and outside) when you give it to a driver.

What are the car quality standards on Getaround?

Here's a list of all the standards you should meet when renting your car. These are here to prevent any trouble, for you, or the driver:

1. Your calendar needs to be always up to date, so that drivers have as much information as possible. You will find more information on how to keep your calendar up to date here.
2. You shouldn’t cancel rentals, unless it's a force majeure case. However, if you do need to cancel a rental, you will find our cancellation policy here.
3. You should be honest in your description and use quality pictures to show your car. You can find our tips here.
4. You should rent a safe, clean car. The driver is also responsible for giving back a car as clean as the one they got.
5. Your car should be well maintained. You can find our tips on car maintenance here.
6. You need to give the car with at least one quarter of the fuel tank. This also means that the driver should give the car back with as much fuel as when they started their trip.

Can I list several cars?

Of course! There is no limit on the number of vehicles you can list. Start by listing one or two vehicles to get used to how the website works, then add more gradually when you feel comfortable.