airport cars

"Peter Dohm" wrote in message
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"Ross" wrote in message
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Kobra wrote:
Flyers,

I was reading my Pilot Getaways Mag this morning and found an article
about something I've been thinking about myself for years.

It is an internet based Airport courtesy car club. I just signed up
today because I have a POJ (piece of junk) that I keep at ACY and every
time I go there I have a dead battery because I can't drive it enough.
I've given several pilot friends the keys, but it's still rarely if ever
used by them. This despite the fact that taxi fees are about 90 round
trip with tip to get from the airport to town and it's a great location
to fly for dinner, a show, the beach, boardwalk and of course gaming.
I've always wished I could let more pilots know about the car and now
there is just such a system. The only problem is that there is limited
involvement, most likely due to lack of awareness.

I have no association with this place, but I'm gonna give it a good
sales pitch because I love this idea.

It's free to join if you provide a car. It's 50 dollars per year if you
just join. Taking a car is free! Just fill it back up and don't crash
or trash it. Keys are kept at the local FBO or in a combination
lockbox. Cars are reserved online. Car owners always have priority of
their car even if it's reserved (within reason, you can't cancel someone
just hours before their arrival)

In all honesty, nothing could be fairer or more simplistic. They just
need more members. I think there's just over 30 cars in 17 states, but
I'm sure that's changing quickly.

Here's the website: www.airportcarsclub.com

I hope you guys are excited about this as I am, because I love to fly,
but when I get somewhere I want to go out exploring, have lunch or
dinner or sightsee.

Smooth air to all,

Kobra
I thought I would put a car at a destination I go to alot but never did.
I like this idea, but how does the liability insurance work? We are all
"friends" but when an accident happens, we can turn against one another.

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Regards, Ross
C-172F 180HP
KSWI

A lot depends on how Airport Cars is actually organized; but if you are at
all serious you can start by asking your insurance agent and then, if you
are still interested, an attorney who specializes in business liability
and risk management. This is a really series of specialties; but I don't
recall the correct name.

Peter



Even though many insurance companies will cover you a borrowed car, many
states hold the registered owner accountable for liability insurance.

If your name is on the car, and the borrowers insurance company will not
come forward in case of an accident, you're on the hook for the liability
insurance coverage.