written by on 23/06/2010
I've used STREETCAR a few times and found it very handy, but as another reviewer has pointed out, the benefits of the service have become fewer since I joined so I doubt I will renew my membership.
For example, the insurance costs have risen quite dramatically (about 40-50%) and even if you are fully exempt from any costs, they WILL still charge you a repair admin fee (Whatever that is) AND charge you PER DAY while the car is unusable. I would have LOVED to know about all these charges before I signed up as I wouldn't have bothered.
The other thing they changed since I signed up is not giving you a weekly rate if there is a bank holiday in the hire period. Again, this is a recent change. It seems as though the more members they get the more they want to charge for things like this.
I would think it will not be too long before they end up on Watchdog. Like the other reviewer said - nice idea, but BADLY run.