What is Flexdrive?
Flexdrive is simply a car rental service via an app. For a monthly fee, you’ll be able to drive a car of your choice. All maintenance costs, roadside assistance, and insurance are included in the monthly price.
What are the benefits of Flexdrive?
Convenience, mostly. You only need to think about the monthly fee and don’t have to purchase insurance or pay for maintenance costs.
How much does Flexdrive cost?
Costs range from about $400 per month to $1000 or more. On the lower end, you can drive a small car or sedan. On the higher end, you can drive a Jaguar or Jeep.
Who is eligible to use Flexdrive?
You must be 25 years or older in most states. You need to have a mobile phone. The service is app-based and alerts are sent to your phone. You must have an active and registered credit or debit card. You must have held a driver’s license for at least 3 years and have a clean driving record for the same period. “Clean” means for Flexdrive that you have no major violations in the past three years and no more than one minor violation per year. Most importantly, you must be located in one of the areas where Flexdrive service is available. Currently, this includes parts of Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. The minimum subscription is for 7 days and can be extended if necessary.
How can I use Flexdrive?
To use Flexdrive, you must download the Flexdrive app, which is available for iPhone and Android users. Then you need to accept the membership agreement, take a picture of your driver’s license, input valid credit card information, and wait from one to seven days for your application to be approved. To book a car once your application is approved, you select an available car in the app, pay the subscription fee and deposit, and schedule a time to pick up the car. Once you’ve finished using the car, return it to the lot during business hours and follow the check-in and inspection procedures. There’s no penalty for returning the car early, but you can exchange it for another car using the app. Remember that there are limits on the number of miles allowed, and you are the only authorized driver for your vehicle (and most importantly, covered by Flexdrive insurance).
Comparison with Other Car Subscription Service Apps
If you’re not convinced about Flexdrive or don’t live in their service area, there are definitely alternatives. If you want to frequently change cars or drive a very basic model at a low price, check out Fair. If you have $1500 a month to spend and prefer to drive exclusive Cadillac cars, you should check out Book by Cadillac. If you live in Los Angeles and are looking for an electric car and can commit to three-month terms, Borrow might be a good option. If you live in San Francisco and don’t drive more than 500 miles a month, Canvas could be the right choice for you.
Conclusion
If you don’t want to commit to a car for a long time, are looking for an all-inclusive price, and live in the current service area, you should definitely consider Flexdrive. If you’re thinking of renting a car in another way, it’s good to compare prices and do a side-by-side comparison before committing. The Flexdrive app has a fair rating of 3 stars on the Google Play Store and 3.3 stars on the iPhone App Store.
Source: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/flexdrive-car-subscription-service-review-4588165
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