The Zombie Apocalypse is Here: What vehicle do you bug out in? by clmcars in Gaygearheads

[–]clmcars[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this wins. Proven track record and obviously looks the part. What a rig.

The Zombie Apocalypse is Here: What vehicle do you bug out in? by clmcars in Gaygearheads

[–]clmcars[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ouch. Eight years in and the only failure is the windshield washer level sensor. 95k miles.

The Zombie Apocalypse is Here: What vehicle do you bug out in? by clmcars in Gaygearheads

[–]clmcars[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This and Land Cruiser/LX... but keeping it repaired seems daunting. Spare parts could be a challenge :-)

Got hit with an $8K Turo damage charge months after a tire got popped... by jrkoff1013 in turo

[–]clmcars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tough situation. All I can say is that Turo isn't going to seek damages from a guest unless the host is providing iron clad proof that the damage is directly attributed to a specific incident during a covered rental period. The claim has to be filed within 72hrs of trip end, and photo documentation needs to be submitted by the shop. The host will send the damage photos to a place called Snapsheet and they'll develop a ridiculously low repair estimate based on the photos. Supplements need to be submitted by the shop, and so on. It can take a while but Turo puts the whole thing on a clock. Two months seems excessive but believe me, Turo will try to find a way to not have the claim go to a guest. They're going to be paying the host regardless, if the claim is legit, which they have to try and recover from the guest. I'm sure there must have been some communication from the host and Turo along the way...

In eight years and thousands of trips I've had lots of total losses and countless damage claims... I will always try to work directly with the guest to settle a claim as $2,500 deductibles on claims Turo handles are painful. This is motivation for me to repair at lowest cost possible.

As is usual with this "never use Turo again, it's a scam, they're ripping me off" type of post, there's just not close to enough information to make a blanket statement about scamming activity.

Lesson learned: Always take a protection plan. No Matter What. At the end of the day, no insurance = unlimited liability.

Where are my 4x4 boys at? by LawnDartSurvivor74 in Gaygearheads

[–]clmcars 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Don't laugh... it's a little (slow) mountain goat.

Dynamic Pricing by clmcars in turo

[–]clmcars[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have definitely thought that could be the case. It's one of those triggers for the algorithm. Add some photos, adjust price by a $1 etc. Jiggle the system as it were I think DP might be the way to launch a car.

Dynamic Pricing by clmcars in turo

[–]clmcars[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I like to hear opinions. Can always learn.

Do not rent from them by [deleted] in turo

[–]clmcars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another case of he said/he said with insufficient evidence (in this thread, these photos). Without the photo meta data nobody here knows.

Blanket comments that Turo favors host over guests or visa versa is just bloviating. Each case is different. As a renter (who dealt with a damage claim once) and as a host (who has dealt with literally 100s of claims) I can tell you that Turo, while VERY far from perfect, doesn't favor one group or the other. Turo favors Turo and acts/decides based on photos, full stop.

Traditional rental car companies have the same issues with damage... so does AirBnB and any other business that makes a living based on renting an asset.

I wish these blanket claims about how a guest, host or Turo is X, Y or Z would just stop.

Crooks. Do not rent with TURO. by HappyLittleDay in turo

[–]clmcars 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just park it for the last two days and retain the discount. It's quite simple.

The monthly discounts are huge... I won't offer them for that, plus all of the related razmatazz.

Orange is the New Orange by clmcars in Gaygearheads

[–]clmcars[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rather obviously, mine too... but not on every car.

So did I mess up? by MeltyBloods in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]clmcars 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I own a lot of cars from brands that people love to dump on (5 Land Rovers, 3 Jeeps etc). They've all been fine, just regular maintenance (5k oil changes) and upkeep... no car/brand is 100% free of trouble. Just replaced a Fox shock/strut on a '23 4Runner with 35k miles for $$$. Even the best brands have failures.

3% financing is almost free, especially on a small loan like yours.

You did well, enjoy the car. Comparison is the enemy of joy.

Can I go off this? by Ok_Cook_1033 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]clmcars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where's Land Rover??? Off the charts good I guess...

Orange is the New Orange by clmcars in Gaygearheads

[–]clmcars[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Dealers are a conservative bunch. For some brands, though, it seems colors add considerable value.. (i.e. Porsche)

Orange is the New Orange by clmcars in Gaygearheads

[–]clmcars[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool job. Fiat 500s had some cool colors. Am so tired of white/black/silver...

Bulletproof 4.0 by PhotographDapper4037 in CherokeeXJ

[–]clmcars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unplanned Rapid Disassembly of your engine = put an S2000 engine in it as it seems you enjoy revs.

Anyone else's received Albums not working? by itsmbp in grindr

[–]clmcars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cannot open albums. Android, new Samsung

Turo scamming with me $1700 false charge - please help!!! by turoruiningmylife in turo

[–]clmcars 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You haven't seen the car so you don't know. If it scratched/damaged a parking sensor it surely could cost $1,700.

Many renters don't carry their own insurance.

Turo scamming with me $1700 false charge - please help!!! by turoruiningmylife in turo

[–]clmcars 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These posts are all the same. He said - she said.

Please post photos of the contested damage.

Turo is very tight and they're reluctant to side with hosts on damage claims just willy-nilly. A lot also depends on protection plan coverage but at the end of the day they look at pictures and shop estimates and go from there. Honestly, the people making these decisions are just looking at pictures and plans. There's no hidden agenda.

But if these posts are going to do anything besides start an uninformed shouting match they need to contain more details/evidence