Car Next Door Blog

Why Aaron shares his car and his house with strangers (and loves it)

Aaron's used to sharing his stuff. He shares his house with Airbnb, so when he found himself with an idle car it was a no brainer to share it too.

30 Jan 2019

Car Next Door, innovation and the sharing economy

Car Next Door, the sharing economy and the tech world more broadly have come a long way since we launched in 2012!

25 Jan 2019

Changes to our Member Agreements

Summary of changes to Car Next Door Member Agreements and Damage Policy – January 2019 We have updated the Car Next Door Member Agreement, O

22 Jan 2019

Clever ways to make use of space in an apartment

When you only have 40 square metres to call home, fitting yourself and all your stuff in can be a challenge. With some creative thinking, you can declutter your aparmtent make clever use of the space you have.

22 Jan 2019

Life in the inner suburbs: what to do, where to go and how to live well for less

There's so much to love about urban life - here's the ultimate guide to help you make the most of it. Find out where to go, what to do, how to live in a small space and the best roadtrip escapes from your city.

18 Jan 2019

12 tips from a local for exploring Sydney on a budget

Skip the queues and expensive tourist traps and explore Sydney like a local.

16 Jan 2019

12 free things to do in Brisbane

Save your cash for something else and explore Queensland's capitol for nothing. From free gigs to art exhibitions and picnics with a view, Brisbane has something for everyone.

14 Jan 2019

The ultimate guide to visiting or moving to Australia

If you're visiting Australia or setting up down under more permanently look now further! Find out what to do, how to get around and how to get set up.

14 Jan 2019

The ultimate guide to living car-free

Don't think you can live without a car? Here are the top reasons to ditch the car and how to get by without it.

11 Jan 2019

Best cycle paths in and near Sydney

See the best of Sydney on two wheels with one of the best bike paths for everyone from lycra-clad enthusiasts to beginner cyclists.

19 Dec 2018

Dog-friendly camping: tips and tricks

For many families, a summer camping holiday is an annual event. But is it really a family holiday if someone has to stay at home? Your four-legged friend probably can’t come along on every holiday, but they definitely can join in the fun of camping.

17 Dec 2018

Keeping it in the family - Jansen and Deb on running a vegan cafe and sharing their car

Mother-and-son duo Deb and Jan on why they started renting out their car while running their vegan cafe Vegan Shack in Richmond, Melbourne.

13 Dec 2018

How cities around the world are being re-designed for a car-free future

Imagine if all the roads in your neighbourhood were turned over to pedestrians or converted into green space for picnic-ers or children’s playgrounds. It may sound like a far-fetched utopian vision, but it’s not so distant from reality in many of the world’s biggest cities.

10 Dec 2018