Zipcar Promises to Save Money, Provide Convenient Transportation

Zipcar new option for conscientious drivers

Zipcar is a car-sharing service available in many major U.S. cities. Depending on how often you drive, Zipcar could save you a little money and a lot of stress.

The economy, increased concern for the environment and more options are causing more and more people to use public transportation every day. However, sometimes the bus is inconvenient or you need to get out of town. That’s where Zipcar comes in.

Freedom isn’t free

Using Zipcar’s service isn’t cheap, but for some it could be a lot less expensive than their current situations. But first, what is Zipcar? You can sign up to use the company’s fleet of vehicles online at www.zipcar.com. Zipcar is a car-sharing service that lets you sign up to use vehicles by the hour or by the day.

With a little simple math, you can figure out whether Zipcar is your key to saving money. So before you get a payday loan to cover your signup fee, let’s …

Do the math

The main benefit of using Zipcar is that you don’t have to own a car or pay for insurance separately. Anyone who plans to use a car once per month or more should probably go for the “extra value plans,” which cost $50 per month, minimum.

There’s a $25 signup fee, and the monthly fee covers gas, insurance and 180 miles. So, let’s say you need a bus pass for everyday stuff, and that’s $30. If your gas and insurance cost more than $80 per month, you might be a good candidate for Zipcar. Once you factor in the cost of car maintenance including replacing tires, oil changes and fixing anything that breaks, Zipcars start to look pretty attractive. ... click here to read the rest of the article titled "Zipcar Promises to Save Money, Provide Convenient Transportation"