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Incoming Polar Vortex: Our guide to weathering the storm
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Incoming Polar Vortex: Our guide to weathering the storm

With this arctic blast likely affecting most of our markets, we want to remind our community of owners to prioritize safety during this time — the safety of yourselves, your renters, and your car(s).

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2 min read
Product update: NEW Claims Manager
Product

Product update: NEW Claims Manager

We’re excited to introduce a brand new tool for owners: Claims Manager, available on desktop! The Claims Manager is a seamless experience designed to assist owners with claims related to vehicle damage.

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Getaround partners with Parkmerced to expand car-free living

We’re excited to announce that we are now the exclusive carsharing provider for Parkmerced, San Francisco’s largest multifamily rental neighborhood. Parkmerced launched its Car-Free Living Program in May 2016 to encourage

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Turn your car into a pay check

Turn your car into a pay check

Owning a car is expensive, over $8000 annually. We created Getaround to help owners like you make the most of your car. By sharing your car, you can turn your depreciating asset into

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16 min read
Five cities for a super sports travel weekend

Five cities for a super sports travel weekend

********With the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights beginning play in 2017 and the NFL’s Oakland Raiders moving to Las Vegas in 2019, the city will soon become another prime destination with multiple

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Our Favorite Destinations Less Than 3 Hours From Jersey City
Travel

Our Favorite Destinations Less Than 3 Hours From Jersey City

Summer in the Tri-State has one temperature: hot. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful (and air-conditioned) retreat or you’re just tired of sweating it out, take a break from city life

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4 min read
Getaround Officially Rolls Into Boston
Announcements

Getaround Officially Rolls Into Boston

Attention, Boston: The future of carsharing has officially arrived in New England. Today we’re proud to announce that we’re bringing our game-changing, on-demand service to the very city where carsharing got

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5 best times to buy a new car
Carsharing

5 best times to buy a new car

That chill in the air signals not only autumn and the approach of holiday season but also a cooling trend in auto sales. For bargain hunters, this could be a great time to

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4 min read
Your guide to finding the perfect apartment
Carsharing

Your guide to finding the perfect apartment

While apartment hunting might give us all the blues, take the guesswork out of finding your next home with this handy guide. A little planning and preparation can take the stress out of

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3 min read
Getaround announces carsharing partnership with Toyota
Carsharing

Getaround announces carsharing partnership with Toyota

Our mission is to empower people to carshare everywhere. By redefining car ownership, we believe that we can make our cities more affordable, accessible, and sustainable. Today we move one step closer to

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5 Key Benefits of Comprehensive Auto Insurance

5 Key Benefits of Comprehensive Auto Insurance

Comprehensive auto insurance sounds like a great deal. After all, who wouldn’t want an auto insurance policy that’s “comprehensive”? Surprisingly, comprehensive coverage pays to repair only a few, very narrowly defined

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How to take home the gold in eating challenges

How to take home the gold in eating challenges

While we can’t all be Olympic champions, you can still feed your competitive spirit – and skip the grueling training sessions. Live out your Man vs. Food dreams by taking part in one

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How to Choose a Good Lease Car
Owners

How to Choose a Good Lease Car

One advantage of leasing is that you can drive more car for less money. Maybe you’re doing a double-take right now thinking, “Did I read that right?” To understand this little nugget

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4 min read
12 one-of-a-kind Airbnbs you need to stay in

12 one-of-a-kind Airbnbs you need to stay in

From treehouses to castles, Airbnb offers some of the world’s most unique accommodations. We’ve handpicked our top 20 one-of-a-kind rentals to make your next trip even more memorable. Warning: these rentals

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4 min read
Going green: A #gogetter story

Going green: A #gogetter story

George Zotos shares his Jeep Wrangler, Rhino, in San Francisco. Born and raised in Maine, George grew up with a great respect for the outdoors and a desire to protect it. Having come

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3 min read
How to plan an epic picnic party

How to plan an epic picnic party

Picnics bring together three of our favorite things: friends, food, and the great outdoors. Soak up the summer sun in great company with our quick and easy guide to planning an epic picnic

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4 Secret Swimming Holes To Skip The Crowds

4 Secret Swimming Holes To Skip The Crowds

Soak up the summer sunshine by adventuring to your very own (semi-) secret swimming hole. Not always easy to reach, these swimming holes will reward you with pristine beaches, clear water, and the

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5 Ways to Earn Extra Money for Summer Travel
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5 Ways to Earn Extra Money for Summer Travel

A savvy traveler with more wanderlust than money knows how to find the best deals on airfare and lodging and how to put aside money to pay for those things. Planning a vacation

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3 min read
How you can turn your car into a paycheck
Owners

How you can turn your car into a paycheck

Owning a car is expensive. In 2016 AAA reported that the average cost of owning a car was over $8000 annually. We created Getaround to help owners like you make the most of

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Enjoy Record Store Day with a Tune-Filled Trip

Enjoy Record Store Day with a Tune-Filled Trip

To celebrate Record Store Day, we’ve pulled together our Top 10 road trip tracks. Just because you can’t spin your favorite vinyl in the car, doesn’t mean you can’t

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Bring Getaround to NY!

Bring Getaround to NY!

Carsharing services like Getaround are currently able to operate in every state except New York. Peer-to-peer carsharing isn’t explicitly illegal in New York, but the insurance framework needs a small tweak to

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Changing the way Chicago gets around

Changing the way Chicago gets around

It’s a huge day for carsharing in Chicago. Not only are we officially launching our game-changing , on-demand servicet throughout the Windy City – but we’re also announcing our part in a revolutionary,

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Announcing: user feedback, walk-around inspections and trusted renters

The Getaround Team is constantly working to create a seamless and reliable carsharing experience. Today, we’re excited to announce a new set of features specifically designed to build a bigger, stronger Getaround

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Announcing Getaround for Android

Announcing Getaround for Android

We had some big announcements yesterday but one of the biggest announcements for our users is the official launch of Getaround for Android. With this new app it’s easier than ever for

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The Road Ahead: Announcing $24M in funding & national expansion

The Road Ahead: Announcing $24M in funding & national expansion

We’re thrilled to announce $24M in Series B funding lead by Cox Automotive—owner of AutoTrader, Kelley Blue Book and Manheim Auctions. This marks an important milestone in the Getaround story and

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