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Please be courteous--leave the car in the same condition it started in, don't abuse it, and we'll be happy! Pets are OK--just don't leave a mess. Use a blanket to cover seats if your doggy is riding. You are welcome to enjoy the car, but remember that others (including myself) will need to enjoy it too. So please leave enough tire rubber for the next guy! Evidence of burnouts or excessive tire wear can be grounds for a damage claim. The car will always be cleaned inside and recently washed. However, because the car may have been sitting outside for a couple days prior to your rental, it could be somewhat dusty (L.A. air is not the cleanest!). See my FAQs for add'l information. Driving Tips I want to share some helpful tips for driving a manual transmission car so that you can drive as safely and efficiently as I do: 1. Always park the vehicle in gear, preferably 1st. Only engage the parking brake if on a grade 2. Always use 1st gear when starting from a stop 3. Engaging the clutch (letting out the clutch pedal) should always be done in a smooth manner, in concert with an increase in throttle pressure. Never “pop”, “drop” or “dump” the clutch [suddenly release it]. 4. Generally upshift between 2,000 and 3,500 RPMs (ideal shift point varies by car) 5. Downshifting is OK but should not be used as a routine method of slowing the vehicle. Avoid downshifting through multiple gears (say, from 5th to 3rd) 6. Shift the car to neutral when stopped for extended periods, like at a stoplight 7. Don’t lug the engine, or accelerate when the gear is too high/engine speed is too low. Generally, the car is safe to accelerate as long as the engine is above 1,500 RPMs. 8. Avoid unnecessary use of the clutch pedal. More pedal action means more wear-and-tear. 9. DO NOT rest your foot on the clutch pedal. 10. DO NOT rest your hand on the gear shift knob Slow acceleration, smooth shifts, and keeping RPMs as low as possible are the ingredients to efficient and long-lasting driving!

• Do I need to wash the car when I'm done?

  Of course not! You drive, I wash. Even after long trips, leave it to me to freshen the car back up. Now, if you took a mud bath or drove through an aviary, those would be situations where it might be a good idea to give it a quick rinse before that soil bakes onto the paint...

• Do I need to vacuum the car when I'm done?

  Of course not! You drive, I clean. Even after long trips, leave it to me to freshen the car back up. The only situation where you should clean is if the soil is excessive--food droppings everywhere, tough stains, sand like you left the windows open at the beach, cat hair attached to every fiber of the headboard....Don't risk a cleaning fee in situations like these.

• Do I need to re-fill the gas tank? What octane?

  87 octane regular is fine! Just return the car with the same amount of gas it started with. Usually, that will be completely full. Please leave a copy of your fuel receipt in the cup holder so I can verify you used premium fuel. Here's Turo's policy: https://support.turo.com/hc/en-us/articles/203990730-Fuel-policy

• Can I use the FasTrak toll lanes?

  FasTrak is an automated toll program in SoCal where you can use the special toll lanes for the designated fee (see electronic signs at time of use). The car has a toll sticker so you are welcome to use the toll lanes. But you are responsible for the actual fees of the tolls incurred during your rental. You can pay them online after the fact (recommended) or if not, I will ask for a reimbursement later--no surcharges will be added. I will provide a copy of the statement for your review if desired.

• How do I pick up and drop off the car?

  Most pickups and dropoffs will occur remotely, so we're always on YOUR schedule! This is a frictionless process. Just message me when you're ready for pick-up and I will unlock the car remotely. The keys will be in the driver's side visor. When you are ready to drop-off, just find a legal spot in the general vicinity of where you picked up--there is lots of FREE street parking to choose from. Return the key where you found it,. Don't lock the door manually--instead, send me a message so I can lock it remotely. Be sure to read the pickup & dropoff instructions for more detail on uploading a picture of your driver's license and photos of the car to document the existing condition.

• Do I need to document the condition of the car?

  If I do an in-person handoff, this is not necessary. We will document the condition on a form, as well as the odometer and fuel readings. You are certainly welcome to take pictures, too, to reflect the actual condition of the vehicle on hand-off. If I do a remote handoff, which is the norm and certainly the most convenient option for both of us, I do recommend that you take pictures and note the mileage and fuel level before setting off. Do the same when returning. Take photos of each side of the car, the interior, and closeups of any obvious damage you see. Upload all these pictures to the Trip Photos section of your reservation. Usually, I will have done the same before the start of the trip, too. Here's Turo's FAQ on remote handoffs: https://support.turo.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001847367-How-do-remote-key-handoffs-work-for-guests-

• What happens if I damage the car?

  I understand that things happen. Any time you experience difficulty during your rental, contact me promptly. In most cases, if you have incurred damage beyond normal wear-and-tear, it will be easier and cheaper for us to resolve the issue together and not involve Turo. Turo supports hosts & guests working things out together. Read more about this here: https://support.turo.com/hc/en-us/articles/207963877-How-can-owners-and-guests-work-together-to-resolve-a-claim-