Your First Getmancar Car Sharing Trip: A Beginner's Checklist

What is carsharing in simple terms? It's a short-term car rental service where you only pay for the actual time you use the vehicle. Think of it like a taxi, except you're the one driving, and you're charged by the minute or on a rate plan you choose. Getmancar car sharing makes it easy to rent a car through a mobile app – no lengthy contracts or office visits required.

What You'll Need Before Your First Trip

Before you can start using car sharing, you'll need to complete your Getmancar registration and prepare a few essential documents. The process takes anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours, depending on how quickly verification goes through.

Basic requirements:

• Driver's age – typically 21 or older (requirements may vary by region)
• Driver's license – valid license with minimum driving experience (usually 1-2 years)
• Verification documents – passport or ID card to confirm your identity
• Bank card – for trip payments and security deposit holds

After uploading your passport, driver's license, and selfie to the app, the system verifies your documents. This usually takes up to 24 hours, but approval typically comes much faster.

During registration, the system automatically links your bank card – this is where trip charges will be deducted and the security deposit will be held before each rental.

How to Book a Car in the Getmancar App

How to use Getmancar? Everything happens in the mobile app – from choosing your car to completing your trip. Let's walk through how to book a car with Getmancar step by step.

Open the app and go to the map showing available vehicles. You'll only see cars that are free to book right now. On the map, each car displays its transmission type: "A" means automatic, "M" means manual.

Information in the car card:

• Make and model
• Registration number
• Exact parking address
• Current fuel level (if you're running low, learn how to refuel a car sharing vehicle)
• Available rates with pricing

To check how far away the car is, tap "get directions" – the app will show you the distance and estimated travel time. Want to use a specific car later? Add it to your favorites by tapping the heart icon.

For rentals of a day or longer, Getmancar offers a switch to traditional long-term car rental with better daily rates. This isn't car sharing anymore–it's classic rental with different terms.

Once you've picked your rate, tap "book." The system will offer to add super insurance for extra protection – you can activate it or continue with standard coverage. After booking, you get free waiting time (usually 10-15 minutes) to reach the car and start your Getmancar trip.

How to Start Your Trip

After you've booked your Getmancar vehicle, you have free time (typically 10-15 minutes) to get to the car. Open the app and follow the navigation to your chosen vehicle.

When you reach the parking spot, tap "unlock" in the app. Can't spot your car among the others parked nearby? Use the "flash" feature–the car will beep or flash its lights to help you find it quickly.

Before you get behind the wheel, the system will ask you to complete selfie verification. AI checks your identity by comparing the photo to your documents–this ensures only the account holder can drive the car. Carsharing for beginners might seem complicated, but the app guides you through every step.

Car Inspection Checklist: What to Check Before You Drive

You start with 5 free minutes for a vehicle inspection. Use this time wisely to document the car's condition.

Exterior body check:

• Carefully inspect the body for scratches, dents, and chips
• Examine windows, headlights, and mirrors for cracks or damage
• Check tire condition – proper pressure, no cuts or bulges
• Make sure license plates are present and readable

Interior check:

• Assess cleanliness and condition of seats and dashboard
• Verify all necessary documents are accessible through the app (registration, insurance)
• Test major systems – air conditioning, lights

Always use the vehicle handover feature in the app – take at least 4 photos from different angles (front, back, sides). This protects you from claims about damage that existed before your trip.

If you spot any issues during inspection, tap "rate" in the app and add all your notes. Photo documentation through the app is mandatory – even if you miss something, the system will catch it in your photos.

Starting the engine and hitting the road:

During cold weather, there's a free "warm-up" feature that runs for 5 minutes. This lets you start the engine and clear snow or ice from the car before driving.

After completing your inspection and photo documentation, start the engine and tap "drive." While you're on the road, the meter displays two key metrics: distance traveled in kilometers and current rental cost. This lets you track expenses in real time.

If you need to park during your rental, turn off the engine, close the windows, and tap "parking." The car will lock and wait just for you – this mode is charged on per-minute rates, but for hourly rates, parking is already included in the price.

How to End Your Car Sharing Trip

You can only end trips in designated zones – these appear as dark areas on the app map. Park the vehicle according to traffic rules and follow this sequence. Note that some zones may have parking fees – learn more about parking rules in the article Paid Zones in Car Sharing.

Step-by-step completion:

• Turn off the engine and engage the parking brake
• Close all windows
• Turn off lights
• Exit the vehicle
• Tap "end" in the app

Once you tap the button, the car will automatically lock, the rental will stop, and your final trip total will appear on screen. Now you know exactly how much car sharing costs – the final receipt includes all charges for your chosen rate.

Mandatory photo documentation: take at least 4 photos of the car from different angles after ending your trip. This proves what condition you left the vehicle in and protects you if the car gets damaged after your rental.

After completing your trip, you can leave a review – it's optional but helps improve service quality. You can also share your trip results on social media.

Ready for Your First Trip?

You now know everything about how to use Getmancar and you're ready to drive on your own. Download the Getmancar app on your smartphone–it's available in the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android.

New users receive bonuses when they first register, which can be applied to your initial trips. Complete verification in advance so you won't have to wait for approval when you urgently need a car.

Car sharing is convenient, economical, and simple. Follow our checklist, document the vehicle condition with photos, and your trips will be comfortable and safe!