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Turo rental cars offer an excellent opportunity to make money from your car. But owners of Turo rental cars know that renters aren’t going to treat your vehicle as kindly as you might – and that means you may have some repairs to take care of.
While the potential for damages might not keep you from renting your car out on Turo, you should be ready to take care of it. With painted auto parts and touch-up paint, it’s easy to keep your vehicle looking great even if it picks up a few dings (or worse) from Turo renters.
Turo is a peer-to-peer car rental service. You can create a profile for your car, set your price and mileage limits, and allow guests to find your car on the Turo service, renting it for a fee. Vehicles owners are known as “hosts,” and becoming one can help you earn some extra cash for your car when you’re not using it.
Of course, there are considerations hosts should take into account, including wear and tear and the potential for accidents.
Some would-be car renters are running into inventory trouble. There’s no guarantee these days that when you need a rental car, you’ll find one. Cars on Turo are an alternative that can come in handy when drivers need a car – and you can make money from a car that’s just sitting in your driveway.
Turo rental cars can be especially attractive for people who don’t want to visit a rental counter, or want a car that’s right in their neighborhood.
Like any time you drive your car, an accident can happen while your car is rented on Turo. The service offers protection plans that are designed to bypass your normal car insurance policy so you only need to make a claim with Turo if there’s ever a problem.
Turo offers protection plans with a reimbursement if there’s damage to your car during a trip. All five of Turo’s plans offer $750,000 in liability insurance. Depending on the plan, you may be able to get reimbursed for a replacement vehicle, exterior wear and tear, and even loss of hosting income.
If your car is in an accident with Turo, you can use painted replacement parts and touch-up paint to restore it.
Common accidents such as a fender bender can be easily fixed with a new part, and you can even replace your car’s hood or grille.
Even if your car isn’t in a full-blown accident on Turo, the additional use can result in some wear and tear. But it may be an easy fix. For example, if a driver doesn’t park your car as carefully as you might have and picks up a ding in a parking lot, you can use touch-up paint to restore your car’s good looks.
The bottom line: Turo can be a win-win for car owners and renters alike, offering rental car availability and the opportunity to make money with your car when you’re not using it. If you’re concerned about the potential for damage, that’s fair – read the fine print and make sure you’re comfortable with Turo’s coverage. And know that if your Turo car needs repair, ReveMoto offers painted car parts and touch-up paint that can fix what’s wrong.