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    • Getaround

      55 Green St San Francisco, CA 94111-1434

    Business ProfileforGetaround

    Auto Rentals and Leasing

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.08/5stars

    Average of 53 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    333 complaints closed in last 3 years

    120 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Overview

    Getaround is an on-demand carsharing marketplace powered by the Connect® hardware technology.

    Products & Services

    This company is a social car sharing service. Enables car owners to safely rent out their underutilized cars to a community of drivers. People in need of a car can rent one by the hour by using the Getaround website or iPhone app.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    55 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111-1434
    BBB File Opened:
    6/4/2012
    Years in Business:
    13
    Business Started:
    1/31/2011
    Business Incorporated:
    9/10/2009
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Number of Employees:
    300
    Alternate Business Name
    • Getaround, Inc.
    Business Management
    • Mr. Sam Zaid, CEO
    • Mr. Elliot Kroo, Owner
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    Customer Complaints

    333 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    06/26/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    My vehicle is a 2011 ******* Sonata. I use the Getaround platform to rent my vehicle out to customers who need a rental car. 3 weeks ago my car was rented out to Getaround customer who was involved in an accident. I submitted the claim through Getarounds app and took it to a body shop upon their request. On Mondat June 24th the body shop gave an appraisal for the damage and submitted it to Getaround. Getaround has not responded to the bodyshops request to proceed with repairs. They are unable to reach anyone from Getaround including the Appraiser. The same hold true for me. They do not have a phone number for customer service anymore so everything is done through email. The provided a phone number and email address for their appraiser but neither are valid and there's been no communication with them. Meanwhile, Getaround sent me an email telling me i need to release my vehicle to a salvage yard and that they will not be paying storage fees at the bodyshop after 6-27-24. Then they told me my car is a total loss. They have not given me a valuation of the vehicle nor have they asked for documents or receipts related to recent work i had done on the vehicle. My vehicle has a new engine with only 10k miles on it, so surely the receipts I have for this will effect the valuation of my vehicle. Getaround's actions have hurt my business and my personal life, as this is also a vehicle i use to commute to work in. They are showing no regard for either me or the .autobody shop holding my vehicle. I feel like Getaround is trying manipulate me into releasing my vehicle to the salvage yard before they have even spoken to me about what their valuation is on my car. When I email Getaround asking for answers, all they do is tell me to contact the appraiser. Again, the phone number and email they provided for the appraiser are both invalid and do not work. I believe this company is a fraud and they are trying to pull an insurance scam on me. Please help me !
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    53 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Lorenzo P

    1 star

    07/09/2024

    I was a host on Getaround Platform and hosted a total of 4 cars.The onboarding launch process was straightforward and seamless. However, its upon initiating the hosting that the issues truly begin to surface.The main issue is that they are way to lenient when it comes to identifying renters who rent out vehicles. They have a security issue with screening their renters. There is no additional information of who is actually picking up the car. Such as 2nd round of pictures or selfies while present with the vehicle. Fake ID's, fake credit cards are not screened. Within the the initial year of hosting, 1 vehicle got stolen and was not returned. I immediately removed all my remaining vehicles from the platform. After many multiple calls, emails to Getaround, insurance, plus police station visits, police reports, headaches, and 2 months later the vehicle was deemed unrecoverable and they paid out the vehicle based on comparison price.The idea of renting a car at the last minute when needed is quite impressive. However, we unfortunately live in a world where a few individuals can spoil the experience for everyone else. Getaround needs first and foremost protect their host and their assets. Without host and vehicles there really is not point to this platform. So, I say this it is not worth the stress, time, sacrificed assets to use this platform.

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