$1,000 grants encourage Tasmanians to rent out their cars
Tasmania's hire car shortage and new Government initiatives designed to encourage car sharing are creating a unique opportunity for Tasmanian car owners looking for a lucrative side hustle.
How this young creative's car became a simple side-hustle
I only drive a couple of times a week, and I rent my car out when I’m not using it. The earnings pay for rego and insurance, so I can invest that money into growing my art business. My car has stopped costing me money and started making me money.
How this Sydney entrepreneur turned his passion into an enterprise
For self-confessed car nut and experienced entrepreneur Steve, car-sharing hits the sweet spot between making money and helping to create lasting social change.
From ‘mum’s taxi’ to money-maker: how a Melbourne family put their under-used cars to work
Ellen earns over $8,000 a year sharing the family's van and car when they are not using them. Ellen says “I love that I don’t feel guilty seeing them just sit there not being used.”
How car sharing helped this entrepreneurial student to quit his day job
For student Zicong Wang, car-sharing is not only fuelling his entrepreneurial spirit, making him money and helping the environment, it’s providing a much-needed solution to Tasmania’s hire car shortage.
A simpler way to distinguish wear and tear from damage
While your car’s out living a useful life, it may get some wear and tear along the way. Under the Car Next Door community rules, wear and tear is treated differently from damage. It’s not covered under the insurance policy (just as it wouldn’t be under your
Shared tools - delivered to your door with Car Next Door
Brunswick Tool library volunteers are keeping local people DIY'ing during the COVID-19 crisis by delivering shared tools using local Car Next Door members' shared vans. Check out what they've been making!
The insurance implications of lending your car to your friends
What is and isn't covered by insurance when you lend your car to a friend?
