DRIVESHARE Wear and Tear Policy
Light “wear and tear” that is part of the normal operation of a classic and/or exotic vehicle is an inherent part of renting out a car; the host is not protected against light wear and tear, nor is the guest responsible for wear and tear resulting from normal usage of the car. Wear and tear may include engine wear, brake and suspension wear, minor scuffing of the interior surfaces, as well as minor (less than 1 inch in length) nicks, scratches, abrasions or dents to the exterior(including wheels) normally associated with street parking, shopping cart bumps and the like.
Clutch Policies
A vehicle listed on DRIVESHARE with its original clutch must be less than five (5) years old to be eligible for consideration of reimbursement for clutch repairs. If the car is more than five (5) years old, it may still be considered eligible if the clutch has been replaced by a factory certified mechanic fewer than five (5) years ago.
If it has been determined that guest misuse is the cause of the clutch damage, and written certification of that determination by a certified mechanic has been submitted, the host will be entitled to proportional reimbursement. This proportional reimbursement is calculated by reference to the otherwise expected remaining life of the clutch, based on the mileage at the end of the reservation.
We strongly suggest each host should check with the guest as to clutch proficiency prior to providing the car to the guest. We also recommend a joint test drive of the vehicle as per our checkout process, as each vehicle's clutch will perform differently.
None of the above affects the basic principle that a guest must be proficient in use of a clutch, or they may be held liable for costs associated with the resulting damage to an host’s car.
DRIVESHARE Maintenance Policy
The host is responsible for obtaining regularly scheduled maintenance for the car in accordance with all government and manufacturer recommendations. The service may make certain assumptions about your maintenance requirements based on information you provide about the car. Upon request by DRIVESHARE, the host is responsible for providing proof of maintenance to DRIVESHARE, in the form of acceptable documentation signed by the car's mechanic, or if available, a proof of maintenance feature on the service. Should the host fail to do this, DRIVESHARE may suspend the car from the service until acceptable proof of maintenance is received.
The host is responsible for maintaining the car in a way that is safely operable by any guest. The host may not place in the car any modifications, devices, equipment or other items that may interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.
The host is responsible for making sure that the at the start of each rental period.
Failure to maintain your car in sound mechanical condition will subject your car to removal from DRIVESHARE. Furthermore, you are responsible for all costs flowing from the failure to properly maintain the car and up to a $250 administrative fee.