Why car sharing is dangerous for health and wallet
- August 24, 2022
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Car sharing is becoming an increasingly popular mode of transport in the major cities. Few people think about the technical condition of the cars. But the driver’s life
Car sharing is becoming an increasingly popular mode of transport in the major cities. Few people think about the technical condition of the cars. But the driver’s life and health depend on it. The AvtoVzglyad portal asked service workers who inspect and repair such cars and shares details that rental companies prefer to keep silent about.
According to the source of the AvtoVzglyad portal, there are big questions about the maintenance of carsharing cars. There are even more when you see how the drivers of rental cars drive. They settle on the floor immediately after starting the engine, which is very harmful in winter. They maneuver sharply and exceed the speed limit. Let’s not talk about the “bodywork”. Cars scratch, hit and often do “total”. According to our husband, several cars were brought to their service center only this summer, the roof of which was literally cracked. After inspection, they issued a verdict – everything should be written off as scrap. Well, minor “grazes” are a normal occurrence.
Further. Very often carsharing has excesses. For example, with Chery Tiggo 4 crossovers, the first MOT must be carried out after 10,000 km and cars are actually driven after 14,000 km. With Renault Arkana the situation is better, but not much. With the required first maintenance every 15,000 km, the “French” enters service after 17,000 km.
Such delays are associated with serious engine damage, as the oil quickly loses its protective properties under severe operating conditions. And in the summer it can even turn into a viscous slurry and kill the engine. There are also cases of indentation on the walls of the cylinders. The car simply stops, and then the renter has to prove that he drove carefully and was not involved in the breakdown. If he cannot prove this, he will have to pay for repairs, which are now very expensive.
For example, when our husband was repairing a car that had been in an accident. He did the front bumper, radiators, disassembled the engine oil pan. All the work cost 200,000 rubles. But this amount will have to be paid out of pocket to the driver who ended up in such a mess. We’re not jealous of the poor guy.
Now a few words about the suspension. The chassis of the machine is strong, but “gum” like silent blocks and handlebar tips suffer most often. All this has been turned into non-original spare parts, trying to save money. But the owners of car-sharing companies try to keep the brake discs until last and only change the brake pads. The disc is replaced when it is nearly worn out. Incidentally, this can affect security in a cryptic situation. And new brake pads will wear out the old disc faster. So it is better to drive carefully with car parts, otherwise the same worn wheels will lead to a small accident, where you will be blamed.
No one will check the technical condition of the car in the event of a minor accident, but car sharing will certainly recover the damage from the driver. Indeed, during the repair, the car is stationary, which means that it does not bring a profit. Buying such a car from a car-sharing company will also cost more as it is technically in a deplorable condition, although it is still on the way. So don’t pay attention to big discounts.
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According to the source of the AvtoVzglyad portal, there are big questions about the maintenance of carsharing cars. There are even more when you see how the drivers of rental cars drive. They settle on the floor immediately after starting the engine, which is very harmful in winter. They maneuver sharply and exceed the speed limit. Let’s not talk about the “bodywork”. Cars scratch, hit and often do “total”. According to our husband, several cars were brought to their service center only this summer, the roof of which was literally cracked. After inspection, they issued a verdict – everything should be written off as scrap. Well, minor “grazes” are a normal occurrence.
Further. Very often carsharing has excesses. For example, with Chery Tiggo 4 crossovers, the first MOT must be carried out after 10,000 km and cars are actually driven after 14,000 km. With Renault Arkana the situation is better, but not much. With the required first maintenance every 15,000 km, the “French” enters service after 17,000 km.
Such delays are associated with serious engine damage, as the oil quickly loses its protective properties under severe operating conditions. And in the summer it can even turn into a viscous slurry and kill the engine. There are also cases of indentation on the walls of the cylinders. The car simply stops, and then the renter has to prove that he drove carefully and was not involved in the breakdown. If he cannot prove this, he will have to pay for repairs, which are now very expensive.
For example, when our husband was repairing a car that had been in an accident. He did the front bumper, radiators, disassembled the engine oil pan. All the work cost 200,000 rubles. But this amount will have to be paid out of pocket to the driver who ended up in such a mess. We’re not jealous of the poor guy.
Now a few words about the suspension. The chassis of the machine is strong, but “gum” like silent blocks and handlebar tips suffer most often. All this has been turned into non-original spare parts, trying to save money. But the owners of car-sharing companies try to keep the brake discs until last and only change the brake pads. The disc is replaced when it is nearly worn out. Incidentally, this can affect security in a cryptic situation. And new brake pads will wear out the old disc faster. So it is better to drive carefully with car parts, otherwise the same worn wheels will lead to a small accident, where you will be blamed.
No one will check the technical condition of the car in the event of a minor accident, but car sharing will certainly recover the damage from the driver. Indeed, during the repair, the car is stationary, which means that it does not bring a profit. Buying such a car from a car-sharing company will also cost more as it is technically in a deplorable condition, although it is still on the way. So don’t pay attention to big discounts.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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