{"id":5595,"date":"2017-04-28T09:45:28","date_gmt":"2017-04-28T13:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=5595"},"modified":"2022-06-27T16:44:06","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T20:44:06","slug":"a-model-for-successful-canadian-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/canada\/community\/a-model-for-successful-canadian-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"A model for successful Canadian hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"

MONTREALER\u00a0SANDY W.\u00a0DOES IT RIGHT<\/span><\/h4>\n

Making your personal car available for others to rent is not a lightly-made decision, but, armed with the right information, hosting your car on Turo can easily be an exciting and profitable adventure. Montreal owner <\/span>Alexander W.<\/span><\/a>, who goes by Sandy, works in real estate but manages a few Turo listings on the side. Sandy\u2019s adventure as a Turo host can serve as a roadmap for how to successfully navigate the Turo landscape, from listing to optimization.<\/span><\/p>\n

Like many, Sandy heard about \u201cthe Airbnb of cars\u201d through local media coming off the heels of <\/span>Turo\u2019s Canadian launch last April<\/span><\/a>. It just so happened that he was in the market for a new car, and thought that Turo might present an opportunity for him to get a car that he wouldn\u2019t otherwise splurge on. He spent a bit of time attentively researching the best ways to go about becoming a Turo host. Which cars perform well in his area? What pricing strategy should he employ to optimize his returns? What car would suit both his needs and the needs of his potential guests? After doing his due diligence, he purchased a <\/span>2013 Audi A4<\/span><\/a> and listed it last October.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rent Sandy’s A4<\/a><\/div>\n

Within the first month, the revenue from renting out his A4 easily covered the associated costs of ownership, and Sandy was thrilled that he had made a good investment. Soon after, he decided to scale up his operation, and added a <\/span>Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 Sport<\/span><\/a>. The CLA proved popular for its style and sporty performance, and Sandy added a third car, a <\/span>BMW 328i<\/span><\/a> with Xdrive, BMW\u2019s all-wheel-drive system.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, each of Sandy\u2019s cars come with all-wheel drive, a feature that is highly recommended if not mandatory for driving in Canada\u2019s harsh winters. All of his cars are also available with winter tires, which is by far the best upgrade one can make to prepare a car for icy or wet conditions. Many Canadians, well-versed in the ways of winter driving, have winter tires that they employ during the cold season. In Quebec, where the roads are famously rough, personal vehicles are required by law to wear grippy winter-ready rubber from December 15 to March 15, so Sandy has it covered. <\/span><\/p>\n

Like many other owners, Sandy gets a number of repeat customers with whom he\u2019s built good working relationships. He figures many of them are young entrepreneurs and people who don\u2019t necessarily see the value of owning their own car. He says he\u2019s \u201cbeen lucky\u201d to build the relationships he has, with \u201cvery wonderful people, who are nice to deal with.\u201d One regular guest even popped a tire on one of his cars, and paid for the replacement out of his own pocket. Customer loyalty!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rent Sandy’s 328i<\/a><\/div>\n

So far, a majority of his guests have been locals, but Sandy is looking forward to the uptick in tourism during the balmy summer months. He recognizes the advantages he can provide to travelers through his personal touch, great service, and ability to speak both English and French. \u201cI get to compete on the same playing field as the regular rental agencies. But I can provide a more seamless experience for the user, with more direct communication,\u201d which makes the experience better for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re on the fence about listing your vehicle, take a few pages out of Sandy\u2019s book and, as Ryan M. says<\/a>, give it a try! With some research and commitment, you can help fuel adventures while making some extra cash.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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