This is the catch-phrase of local car sharing organization I joined in December, and I must say, I have been very impressed with their services. For $10 per month, and $6/hour of use, anyone with a clean driving record for the last three years, and who is 23 years or older, can join and have access to several cars in the area of Uptown Waterloo. Compared to the expenses, both financial and environmental, of personal vehicle ownership, the car coop offers several advantages:
- $10 membership fee instead of monthly insurance payments (which are usually $50+)
- no repair worries
- 2003 or newer model cars, except for their Honda Insight hybrid which is a 2000 (and doesn't show its age :)
- no snow shoveling or other parking-related hassles
If you use a car occasionally, (a few of times a week or less), then you will likely find a car sharing an economic boon. Call or message me if you have questions! I'm excited to talk about the coop.
