hittheroad.ca<--- Anyone?

[Kunman]

anyone used this website before?? basically its an agency to link travelers up with car owners to help the owners ship their cars, while the traveler gets to the destination for free + compensations for gas and etc.

Seems like a very cheap way to see Canada if you camp along the way/sleep in the car +cook your own food with portable stove and food from supermarkets.

Anyone have experiences doing this?

[pumpi134]

The guy that runs it, is very dis-organized (Dave). He left me hanging on a trip. We set up up a departure date and then as that date was coming closer he would not return any emails. I had to change all my travel plans at the last second. I was quite flexable with my dates but just didnt hear from him. Very dissappointing.

[Kuurgen]

Maybe it's the worrywart in me, but driving a stranger's vehicle across the border does not sound appealing to me.

[HitTheRoad]

Hello.

My name is David Smaller. I run HitTheRoad.ca

I would like to offer my answers to any questions you may have.

Also, I would like to direct anyone to the travel blogs of some recent HitTheRoad.ca drivers. They have shared some of their own experiences from their HitTheRoad.ca road trips. They offer a great opportunity to hear some first hand HitTheRoad.ca experiences.

• Avid Traveller Marisa recently drove from Florida to Ontario for us. Her HitTheRoad.ca blog article can be found at CleverTravel.ca

• Travel Writer Carolyn B. Heller drove one of our cars from Vancouver BC to Southern California. She writes about her HitTheRoad experience at Wanderlust and Lipstick

Kuurgen, you will see that both of the above trips crossed the Canada / US border - and without problems. We are US and Canadian Customs recognized. When we send cars across the border, we know what we are doing. We make sure that everything is done completely safely and legally. I would not send a car that I would not drive myself.

PUMPI134, I am sorry that you left with a bad taste in your mouth. It is a little difficult for me to reply to an anonymous, vague allegation. I am really not sure about the circumstances that you allude to. If you would like to provide more information, I would be happy to respond. I might ask that we try to keep the discussion professional, respectful and that we avoid personal attacks.

If anyone has any questions, I would be happy to answer. I welcome any reader of this who is interested in a road trip to please consider applying to drive with HitTheRoad.ca - we are always looking for new drivers.


David Smaller

[Kunman]

^ wow thanks dave, its pretty awsome to have the owner here to answer my question lol

my question is that I am a university student, been driving 4 years, was rear ended so had not at fault accident, and a minor ticket two years ago( not speeding )

would i be eligible to drive with my family friend?

[thepersianguy]

if i want to drive from toronto to saskatchewan and back sometime next week is that possible?

[Kunman]

if i want to drive from toronto to saskatchewan and back sometime next week is that possible?

likly not

http://www.hittheroad.ca/htr/roadtrips.html

[thepersianguy]

likly not

http://www.hittheroad.ca/htr/roadtrips.html

oh thanks, i didn't notice the schedule on the site

[Kunman]

bump

[Kunman]

2nd bump.....

[HitTheRoad]

Hello Kunman

We would really need to see your driving history on that. Also, for the vast majority of trips, drivers must be 25 years or older. There are some exceptions. However, these are rare.

Thank you for posting the link to our Available Cars Page. Trips from Toronto to West are common this time of year ( Spring and Summer ). However, most trips - especially round trips - would require some flexibility on the part of the driver.

We have several trips available East / West right now!


David Smaller
HitTheRoad.ca

[HitTheRoad]

Hey thepersianguy

We might have a trip to Saskatoon available. Not confirmed yet. But possible.
Interested?
Please see the application process at HitTheRoad.ca
Looking forward to hearing from you.

David Smaller
HitTheRoad.ca

[Jyeatbvg69]

What happens if you get into an accident with someone else's car?

[thepersianguy]

Hey thepersianguy

We might have a trip to Saskatoon available. Not confirmed yet. But possible.
Interested?
Please see the application process at HitTheRoad.ca
Looking forward to hearing from you.

David Smaller
HitTheRoad.ca

hey david,
thanks for the update but the thing i needed to drive over ended up being shipped on account so i'm not in urgent need anymore, however i may still be interested. i'll check the link you posted. any ideas about the way back? how would that work out?
thanks

[HitTheRoad]

What happens if you get into an accident with someone else's car?

Thank you for this question. We believe that there are "no accidents." However, all vehicles driven are covered by standard automobile insurance.
In the ( hopefully ) unlikely event of a collision, the drivers personal liability is limited to $500. Before you can HitTheRoad.ca all drivers must provide a delivery confirmation deposit of $500. At time of pick up and drop off at vehicle inspection is conducted. After the car is returned by the driver in the same condition that it was picked up, the driver has their deposit returned.

Fore more information, please see the HitTheRoad.ca FAQs

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