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Feb 20th, 2018 9:54 pm

DaVibe [OP]: Deal Expert; Nov 16, 2004; 23034 posts; 11076 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 20th, 2018 9:54 pm

Toronto / Kitchener - Waterloo - 20% First Reservation (Car Sharing) - Free Lifetime Membership

Deal Link:: https://www.maven.com/ca/
Savings:: 20%
Retailer:: Maven

Promo Code: TORONTO2018 - 20% Off Your First Reservation

Maven (Car Sharing)

- Free lifetime membership
- Rates starting as low as $9 / Hr + Taxes & Fees
- Gas & Insurance are included
- Access your music, maps, messages, and contacts with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Free in-car hotspot connectivity with 4G LTE WiFi
- SiriusXM over 150 channels of commercial-free music, plus sports, news, and entertainment
- OnStar Advisors available 24/7 to help on your trip

I am not affiliated with this company, they were at the Canadian International Autoshow, Lower Level

Alternatively, the website also lists:
New to Maven in Canada? Take 20% off your first trip
Valid on first trip only. Must be booked before 12.31.18. Valid in Ontario only.
Use Code: DRIVECANADA20

With a free lifetime membership, seems like a no-brainer to sign up and give it a try. Locations are currently Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo

Electric - CARS LIKE: Chevrolet Volt
Compact: CARS LIKE: Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Spark
Sedan - CARS LIKE: Chevrolet Malibu and Cadillac ATS
SUV - CARS LIKE: Chevrolet Trax, GMC Yukon, Cadillac XT5, Chevrolet Trax, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Equinox, Buick Encore, and GMC Acadia

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Feb 20th, 2018 10:50 pm

pongster: Deal Addict; Mar 16, 2008; 3522 posts; 3513 upvotes

Feb 20th, 2018 10:50 pm

Interesting. Thx op

Feb 21st, 2018 9:41 am

Juyen21: Sr. Member; Jun 20, 2015; 689 posts; 186 upvotes; Place

Feb 21st, 2018 9:41 am

Very cool! Thank you

Good luck!

Feb 21st, 2018 9:47 am

mikimoto: Sr. Member; Apr 20, 2017; 592 posts; 411 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2018 9:47 am

Thanks OP. Hope it can bring more locations to north of Toronto.

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Feb 21st, 2018 9:51 am

DaVibe [OP]: Deal Expert; Nov 16, 2004; 23034 posts; 11076 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 21st, 2018 9:51 am

mikimoto wrote: ↑ Thanks OP. Hope it can bring more locations to north of Toronto.

I'm of the same opinion. I asked them where they are and they mentioned that they just launched in Toronto, so there's mostly cars close to downtown.
Hopefully it keeps expanding, who knows.

This is pretty much the reason why I leave an annual subscription to these auto share companies is for me, the (lack) of access to vehicles. I'm in Scarborough.

I notice vehicles get as far as Yonge & Finch with competitors but then there's a complete drop off.

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Feb 21st, 2018 3:59 pm

rpage93: Jr. Member; Jan 16, 2013; 148 posts; 87 upvotes; North York

Feb 21st, 2018 3:59 pm

Has anyone rented from Maven?

Are these fully loaded vehicles? I wouldn’t mind the $160.00 a day rate for a Yukon or Tahoe.

Beats my AVIS or Budget rate.

Feb 21st, 2018 4:35 pm

DaVibe [OP]: Deal Expert; Nov 16, 2004; 23034 posts; 11076 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 21st, 2018 4:35 pm

rpage93 wrote: ↑ Has anyone rented from Maven?

Are these fully loaded vehicles? I wouldn’t mind the $160.00 a day rate for a Yukon or Tahoe.

Beats my AVIS or Budget rate.

I don't think anyone will be able to answer that. As I mentioned, I was told that they just started up in Toronto this month.

The flyer mentions 3 types of vehicles and in small writing on the back, it mentions General Motors. I'm not quite a member yet, but it appears that they have a deal with GM and likely the vehicles are all GM's (by the looks of it).
I've updated the original post with the 3 vehicles they have pictured on their flyer.

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Feb 21st, 2018 4:42 pm

rpage93: Jr. Member; Jan 16, 2013; 148 posts; 87 upvotes; North York

Feb 21st, 2018 4:42 pm

I will go pick one up for the afternoon on Sunday if available and report back.

DaVibe wrote: ↑ I don't think anyone will be able to answer that. As I mentioned, I was told that they just started up in Toronto this month.

The flyer mentions 3 types of vehicles and in small writing on the back, it mentions General Motors. I'm not quite a member yet, but it appears that they have a deal with GM and likely the vehicles are all GM's (by the looks of it).
I've updated the original post with the 3 vehicles they have pictured on their flyer.

Feb 21st, 2018 4:51 pm

tk1000: Deal Expert; Dec 7, 2012; 32228 posts; 8631 upvotes; GTHA

Feb 21st, 2018 4:51 pm

DaVibe wrote: ↑ I don't think anyone will be able to answer that. As I mentioned, I was told that they just started up in Toronto this month.

The flyer mentions 3 types of vehicles and in small writing on the back, it mentions General Motors. I'm not quite a member yet, but it appears that they have a deal with GM and likely the vehicles are all GM's (by the looks of it).
I've updated the original post with the 3 vehicles they have pictured on their flyer.

Maven™ is a mobility service offered by General Motors. Why would they use vehicles from other manufacturers?

General Motors’ bid to rule whatever comes after the self-driving apocalypse—and the end of private car ownership as we know it—has gone international. Today, the automaker’s in-house car-sharing company, Maven, announced it is expanding to Toronto.

https://www.wired.com/story/gm-maven-toronto/

Feb 21st, 2018 5:02 pm

DaVibe [OP]: Deal Expert; Nov 16, 2004; 23034 posts; 11076 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 21st, 2018 5:02 pm

tk1000 wrote: ↑ Maven™ is a mobility service offered by General Motors. Why would they use vehicles from other manufacturers?

General Motors’ bid to rule whatever comes after the self-driving apocalypse—and the end of private car ownership as we know it—has gone international. Today, the automaker’s in-house car-sharing company, Maven, announced it is expanding to Toronto.

https://www.wired.com/story/gm-maven-toronto/

I don't work for them, so I didn't want to say with any certainty but yes, it's a GM-program.

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Feb 21st, 2018 5:03 pm

DaVibe [OP]: Deal Expert; Nov 16, 2004; 23034 posts; 11076 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 21st, 2018 5:03 pm

In other news, I was just denied membership

We’ve reviewed your application and driver’s license, and unfortunately you will not be able to join our service at this time.

Please note that you are ineligible to participate because:

Maven will not approve Members if their driver’s licenses has been suspended for any reason within the last 5 years
Maven will not approve Members between the ages of 18 and 21 that have been involved in any moving violations of traffic laws
Maven will not approve Members if they have been convicted of any of the motor vehicle violations which have occurred within the last 5 years, as detailed in the Member Agreement

Which none of those apply lol

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Feb 21st, 2018 5:11 pm

DaVibe [OP]: Deal Expert; Nov 16, 2004; 23034 posts; 11076 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 21st, 2018 5:11 pm

rpage93 wrote: ↑ I will go pick one up for the afternoon on Sunday if available and report back.

If you're really eager, I'd use the map to see what vehicles are where (it's already up and running) and go take a peak in the window, you'll get an idea of whether it's what you're looking for or not.
Especially at the SUV level, I highly doubt that it wouldn't be fairly "loaded" but ... who knows lol

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Feb 21st, 2018 5:19 pm

sajan647: Member; Oct 15, 2014; 408 posts; 777 upvotes; Waterloo, ON

Feb 21st, 2018 5:19 pm

Just signed up. I will try to give a full review of the service soon

Feb 21st, 2018 5:27 pm

orangem: Member; Jul 3, 2002; 294 posts; 93 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2018 5:27 pm

I think only liability insurance is included. It said under terms & conditions, the driver is completely responsible for the vehicle itself.

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Feb 21st, 2018 5:49 pm

Biscayne05: Deal Addict; Apr 10, 2017; 2470 posts; 1686 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2018 5:49 pm

orangem wrote: ↑ I think only liability insurance is included. It said under terms & conditions, the driver is completely responsible for the vehicle itself.

I think this needs to be emphasized.

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Feb 21st, 2018 6:15 pm

epik89: Deal Addict; Jan 8, 2010; 1559 posts; 379 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2018 6:15 pm

Biscayne05 wrote: ↑ I think this needs to be emphasized.

does credit card coverage usually cover the car?

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Feb 21st, 2018 6:30 pm

Altera: Deal Addict; Jan 16, 2016; 1477 posts; 1136 upvotes; Hamilton, ON

Feb 21st, 2018 6:30 pm

This is basically car2go isn’t it?

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Feb 21st, 2018 6:40 pm

DaVibe [OP]: Deal Expert; Nov 16, 2004; 23034 posts; 11076 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 21st, 2018 6:40 pm

Nekittbo wrote: ↑ .

15% or $15?

Edit: Yeah, not allowed

MAVEN REFERRAL PROGRAM
What is the Referral Program?
The referral program allows you to share Maven with friends easily. Simply send them your personal invite code and when they became a member and complete a trip, you'll receive at least $15 for use on a future Maven reservation.

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Feb 21st, 2018 7:20 pm

ysl5710: Deal Addict; Apr 4, 2017; 1952 posts; 615 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 21st, 2018 7:20 pm

Would annual fee credit cards like American Express or capital one cover the cost of the car in case of accident or any wear and tear?

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Feb 21st, 2018 7:46 pm

anshiren: Deal Addict; Sep 15, 2015; 1037 posts; 905 upvotes; Mooooonnn

Feb 21st, 2018 7:46 pm

ysl5710 wrote: ↑ Would annual fee credit cards like American Express or capital one cover the cost of the car in case of accident or any wear and tear?

3-4 years ago I was using CIBC visa Infinite card with $120 annual fee for my zip car and I called their insurance line and confirmed that they will consider auto share company such as zip car qualify for rental collision waiver benefit. So yes for me.

I am not sure if this applies to other cards from other banks, nor do I know if they changed the rules for CIBC. But I suggest you to check if you have this benefit, and if you do, you can call the insurance line to confirm if auto share also qualifies for rental.

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2. Don’t buy because it’s cheap. Buy it when needed or it brings convenience/happiness/better quality in life
3. Buy now think (regret/return) later
4. If the gut says don’t tell your lady, don’t!

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