Frequently asked questions

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Do I need to pay a deposit to rent a SHARE NOW car?

Nope! Unlike traditional car rental services, you do not have to pay a deposit when renting a car with SHARE NOW. You are still covered by third-party liability insurance, but we will not block a security deposit on your payment method each time you take a trip.

What is a deductible?

In an insurance policy, the deductible is the amount paid out of pocket by the policy holder before an insurance provider will pay any expenses.

In other words: The lower the deductible, the better the insurance coverage.

With SHARE NOW, your deductible is always automatically reduced to a specific amount in case of an accident. The deductible is 1,000 € (or 250 € when Plus Coverage is pre-booked). To learn more, please check out our terms and conditions.

Are SHARE NOW cars insured?

Yes. All SHARE NOW cars are covered by third-party liability insurance and your deductible is always automatically reduced to a specific amount in case of an accident. This agreement is waived, however, in cases of gross negligence.

Plus Coverage is also available on all rates, reducing your deductible to just 250€ whilst adding glass and tyre damage cover plus Roadside Assistance in the Home Area. Plus Coverage starts from 0,99 €.

To learn more, please check out our terms and conditions.

What are the benefits of car-sharing?

Car-sharing challenges the very idea of car ownership. A single shared car takes up to 18.6 privately owned cars off the streets (source: Karlsruher Institut für Technologie). In the long run, this reduces traffic congestion and overall carbon emissions in Europe's most metropolitan cities.

Hitting the road shouldn't give you bad karma. Today, every second SHARE NOW city has electric cars in our fleet. Electric cars are the future and we're betting big on guilt-free and silent driving. Our promise to you: A growing electric fleet – every year.

Why owe the bank anything just to have a car in the city? Mobility shouldn't be a financial burden. When you car-share, you're claiming personal freedom. For as low as 0,19 € per minute, car-sharing with SHARE NOW covers the fixed costs of car loans, car insurance, fuel, and overall maintenance.